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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

Mackenzie Talbot '25 signs to swim Division 1 at Central Connecticut State University (Courtesy Hollis Brookline High School Athletic Booster Club).

Talbot Takes the Pool: HB’s Newest D1 Commit

Hannah Welts, Staff Writer January 9, 2025

Hollis Brookline High School senior Mackenzie Talbot has committed Division 1 for swimming at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). Talbot is one of the many talented athletes in the class of ‘25...

An HBHS student (left) and staff Matthew Portu and Dylan Silcox (right) work hard to come up with new ways to improve the new Faculty-Student Choir.

New Faculty-Student Choir Kicks Off With First Performance

Sarah Hendrickson, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) is excited to announce its new cohesive faculty-student choir, which is open to anyone. The choir has had an amazing start to the year as they just recently performed...

Is Wicked Truly ‘Popular’?

Kali Walton, Staff Writer January 7, 2025

The new 2024 cinematic hit at the box office, Wicked, starring Cynthia Ervio and Ariana Grande has been one of the year’s biggest movies to remember. You can see this film adaptation at any movie theater...

Fireworks and confetti shoot off, as fans cheer for the end of a night of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.  The Eras Tour served as an opportunity for Swifties to connect with each other and the fandom as a whole.  “I went to the Eras tour with my son, we had such a great time,” said fan Kathleen Brown.

2023: The Year of Swifties

Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 31, 2024

It’s May 21, 2023, and she receives a text from a family friend, who graciously offers a ticket to the highly sought-after Eras Tour. Although she is not an avid listener, she knows some big radio hits;...

The Buffalo Bills will be hosting the Kansas City Chiefs for the NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs in Highmark Stadium. Whichever teams wins will play against the #1 Seed Ravens in the NFL Conference Championship next week for a shot at the 2024 Super Bowl LVIII in Allegiant Stadium. (All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Chiefs vs. Bills Playoffs

Miguel Avalos, Staff Writer January 27, 2024

Every year in the NFL playoffs we have the best teams competing for the same goal and that goal being making it to the Superbowl. This year with the 8 remaining NFL teams in the playoffs one game in specific...

Officer Hooper is standing next to student Bradley Noble ‘24 ensuring the safety of the staff and students here at HB. Officer Hooper is a new SRO but is always willing to help students to talk about school safety.

Avoid, Deny, Defend

Miguel Avalos, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Ever since elementary school, current students have had to practice lockdown drills and fire evacuations in school. But throughout the years, things have changed with past threats that have occurred. Now...

Steven Crooks grades a lab from his AP Physics 1 class. He is a new teacher, but already helping his students succeed with his grading philosophies and policies. “I want to see the thought process [in their work],” said Crooks.

Grading Philosophies

Annika Bergin, Opinion Editor January 17, 2024

Grades are a central part of a student’s educational experience.  Through the CavChron’s investigation into Grading Structures & Practices, we hope to shed light on Grading Philosophies, Rapid...

A teenager’s hand is seen checking a notification on their iPhone, which tends to be a habit for almost every age group. Whether the notification is from PowerSchool or not, the natural instinct to check one's phone explains why students check PowerSchool as often as they do.  “I know many students who check it multiple times a day,” said Melissa Moyer, HBHS Guidance counselor. (Daria Nepriakhina epicantus, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

PowerSchool: Is Rapid Access to Grades Bad?

Bailey Dunn, Head Editor January 12, 2024

Grades are a central part of a student’s educational experience.  Through the CavChron’s investigation into Grading Structures & Practices, we hope to shed light on Grading Philosophies, Rapid...

These high school students are currently taking a test in biology class. While taking the exam, students are overwhelmed and stressed. “I definitely think midterms and finals are beneficial for students because it’s something students need to get used to,” said Angelina Costa '25. (UPNA, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Are Midterms and Finals Important for High Schoolers?

Kirti Das, Staff Writer January 11, 2024

Grades are a central part of a student’s educational experience.  Through the CavChron’s investigation into Grading Structures & Practices, we hope to shed light on Grading Philosophies, Rapid...

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