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Will Bird ‘22 receives his award of a full ride scholarship to University of Oregon. Bird made spectacular use of his abilities and applications during the scholarship process. “What always stands out in essays is a piece with a variety of saturated emotions” says Bird.

The College Scholarship Process and Why It’s so Important

Lauren Rogers, Head Editor May 6, 2022

Scholarships are defined as  “financial aid awards designed to help students pay for college.” Sometimes a scholarship is a one-time award, and other times, they are renewable for all years of school....

If youre looking for an unconventional thriller, Bad Genius is for you. The main cast of Bad Genius poses for a poster on Netflix. “I really thought that the character portrayals were really well done,” said Emma Latinision ‘21.

Bad Genius: A Thrilling, Unconventional Heist Film

Caitlin Treacy, A&E Editor May 28, 2021

When you think of a thriller heist, what do you think of? They typically follow a group of seasoned criminals trying to pull off an elaborate plan to get what they want. Films like Ocean’s Eleven, Reservoir...

Manga panel of Dorohedoro (ドロヘドロ), which was later adapted to anime by MAPPA. Founded almost ten years ago, MAPPA has created over 50 animations that vary in number of episodes. “It looks kind of insane and I need to watch it for that,” said Jessen Delaney ‘22.

A Review of MAPPA

Noah Doran, Staff Writer May 27, 2021

The recent endings of multiple animations from the Japanese animation studio MAPPA have left many fans wondering what will come next for their favorite series. MAPPA has taken on several larger animation...

Arlington National Cemetery, located in Washington, DC, covers roughly 639 acres and is the final resting place for well over 400,000 retired service members, those killed in combat, slaves, and presidents. Andrew and Robin Giaconia, who are both retired United States Air Force veterans of 20 and 21 years, respectively, have been to Arlington National Cemetery multiple times when they were stationed in the D.C. area. “It was a surreal experience actually walking through and reading the names of so many laid to rest throughout the cemetery. We [Andrew and I] had many opportunities watching burial ceremonies, the gathering of family and service members, the presentation of the flag, and the 21 gun salute,” said Robin Giaconia. “They gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country to provide the freedoms we have today.”

Memorial Day Ceremony

Rory Klauber, News Editor May 25, 2021

When some people think of Memorial Day, they think of getting a day off from work or school and being able to relax in the warm sun at the beginning of summer. It’s usually the day where swimming pools...

Steps Count

Cayden Plummer, Staff Writer May 19, 2021

Being productive throughout the day and seizing the moment are things that a lot of people struggle to stay motivated to do. To combat this, you can make a variety of lifestyle choices that help to keep...

Dynamic and Determined: HB Cavs improve to 7 Wins on the Year

Dynamic and Determined: HB Cavs improve to 7 Wins on the Year

Dan Aulbach, Staff Writer May 19, 2021

On May 11, 2021, the Hollis Brookline Baseball team kept rolling and improved to a 7-0 run after beating Souhegan 7-1 at home. HB scored those runs on 7 hits, including a dominant hitting performance by...

The boy’s lacrosse team is back after spring sports were cancelled last year.

They’re Just Getting Started

Sean Tisa, Staff Writer May 19, 2021

Emotions were high with the beginning of the lacrosse season. With the cancellation of spring sports last year due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, student athletes were eager to get back on the...

The Hollis Brookline Softball Team is having one of their best seasons in years. Junior Emily Sartell said, “I think when we put our minds to it, we begin to see our true success as a team”.

Did Someone Say Comeback?

Adam Razzaboni, Sports Editor May 14, 2021

In an entertaining comeback win, the Hollis Brookline Softball Team improved to a 5-2 season record. The girls found themselves down early, but they were able to comeback and to secure the win against...

In the past, AP courses were not offered to many students. Now, AP classes are becoming a place where everyone is welcome. “I think that it is good that Mrs. Spargo got recognition for the effort she puts into making her classes an inclusive place, and that all of the female students got recognition for their hard work, but I dont think that it will change anything about female representation in the Computer Science Department. I think that the performance of various female computer science students speaks for itself,” said Jesse.

AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

Sehar Gogia, Staff Writer May 12, 2021

Towards the end of 2020, Hollis Brookline High School won the Advanced Placement Computer Science Female Diversity Award. This award not only recognizes the AP Computer Science classes but also recognizes...

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