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Scooby Doo may be classified as part of the mystery genre, but it’s also filled with jokes that are sure to make its viewers chuckle. The freshmen hope that their skit will achieve the same. “We’re hoping it’ll be funny enough,” Bhojane says.

Would you watch it for a Scooby Snack?

Lily Coady, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

Any student at HBHS will tell you that their favorite part of our annual Spirit Week is watching the compelling productions during the closing assembly. This year, our freshmen will be able to experience...

The board outside of the lunchroom displays the Red Cross Club’s upcoming events and useful information for the students. “Our club works to help the Red Cross as much as we can, such as hosting the blood drive,” described Sophia Whipp ‘20.

Donate for change

Paisley Broadhurst, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

On Jan. 30, the Red Cross Club held its annual Blood Drive in Hollis Brookline High School’s mini gym. Students aged sixteen and over were given an opportunity to donate their blood where it is then...

Pictured are a few members of HB the Change, Tess Crooks, Johanna Golden, and Lorenzo Occhialini, helping out in the community. HB is giving donations to the less fortunate in the homeless stage. “I think that all of us made an impact on at least one person’s lives,” said Maddie Norris ‘19.

HB the Change gives back

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

HB the Change, a club that holds many charity events and gives back to the community, recently took part in an event of going to the Families in Transition shelter to help provide comfort to the newly...

Pictured here is junior JJ Kennedy competing in the 55m dash. Kennedy participates in the long jump, 55 meter dash, and the 4x160 relay race. Indoor track is vital to Kennedy because it “allows [him] to stay active all winter, making me the best athlete I can be.”

Indoor track season zooms by

Ian Babcock, Staff Writer February 20, 2019

Some sports at Hollis Brookline do not get the same recognition and love as others but are still filled with the same excitement and strong athletes. One of these hidden teams is the indoor track squad,...

After retiring from gymnastics his freshman year, Scott Anneser ‘19 made the transition to wrestling. Just two years after picking up the sport, he is now one of the top wrestlers in the state. “It’s a long and tough season, but it’s all worth it to get your hand raised at the end of a match,” said Anneser.

Scott Anneser flips onto the mat

Kyle Simpson, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

Scott Anneser ‘19 is currently thriving on the wrestling mat, with a record of 31-5 for the season. However, flashback three years, and you would see Anneser on the gymnastics floor, where he spent over...

You is available for streaming via Netflix. The series has received many positive reviews since its release in Dec..  “[The show] unfolds with the sort of momentum, chemistry and solid structure that other new TV shows would do well to study,” Washington Post.

You: a review

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

You is a newly released Netflix original show, based on the novel written by Caroline Kepnes. The series follows Joe, a creepy bookstore manager, who falls in love with Guinevere Beck, a woman he met at...

Alicia Keys was said to be the most chill host. According to The New York Times Alicia Keys was, “a soothing, self-assured earth mother prepared to “Kumbaya” the show into a place of solidarity and affection.” She took over the stage with her jaw dropping, 2 piano performance.

Female Takeover at the Grammys

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

This year's Grammys award ceremony was a bit different from last year’s controversy. The females took over the stage as Alicia Keys hosted the ceremony, the first female to host the awards in fourteen...

Dog of the Week ? 2-10

Dog of the Week ? 2-10

February 15, 2019

Introducing... Duffy!!!     Submitted by Lisa Wallin, School Counseling Registrar

Teachers march the streets of downtown Los Angeles, striking for better pay and working conditions. Both educators and parents alike hold signs in protest. As the strikes continue, the UTLA President, Alex Caputo-Pearl spoke, saying, We have watched underfunding and the actions of privatizers undermine our schools for too long. No more.”

Educators strike amidst Los Angeles Unified School District conflict

Grace Straka, Op-Ed Editor February 15, 2019

Beginning on Monday, Jan.14, teachers working in Los Angeles, California, started to strike. For six days, educators stood through rain and shine, protesting for better pay and funding to go toward the...

Pictured here is Swope and Torgerson standing side by side. The two will be together until after their first Battlestation. Both of them “had it [the military] in the back of their minds” according to Torgerson, ‘19.

Swope and Torg save America

Alec MacEachen, News Editor February 14, 2019

Only about 0.5% of Americans go into the military services, but two of HB’s own, Jacob Torgerson ‘19 and Kyle Swope ‘19, have enlisted into the army to serve in the United States Infantry. The two,...

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