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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

Addison Marchant ‘25 fills out a hall pass right before going to the bathroom during AP Statistics class.

Hall Passes: Necessary Regulation or Unnecessary Restriction?

Jake Critchfield, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

One of HB’s most controversial topics: hall passes. Hall passes are small paper cards that students are asked to fill out before leaving the classroom. The only issue is that it is time-consuming and...

Anya Pendergast ‘25 fills out her Common App to meet her deadlines. Pendergast plans to apply during the regular admissions deadline to colleges around New England. “It's a stressful time, but it will be worth it in the end,” said Pendergast.

Cruising Through College Applications

Zoe Colbert, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

With technology evolving and shifting how people approach different aspects of life, the school system has also fluctuated to adapt to the reliance on technology. College applications have become a mostly...

Tyler, The Creator’s 'Chromakopia' cover art shows the mysterious themes of the album. (Image courtesy of Columbia Records)

Tyler, The Creator Paints a Masterpiece with ‘Chromakopia’: An Exploration of Identity and Fame

Logan Walch, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Tyler, The Creator’s newest album, Chromakopia, dives into his complicated relationship with fame and identity. As a previous Tyler, The Creator fan, I am satisfied with the album overall. One standout...

The Dunkin Donuts holiday menu poster features the Cookie Butter Cold Brew, the Holiday Cookie Signature Latte and a Cookie Butter Specialty Donut.

Review: Dunkin’ Donuts Cookie Butter Cold Brew

Laurel Ciofrone, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

Dunkin' Donuts is always making new drinks every season to keep their customers happy; this season, it’s the holiday drink collection. This collection contains two new drinks, the Cookie Butter Cold...

Slippery conditions leave drivers stranded and stuck in heavy snow. The low visibility creates a dense film, making it almost impossible to see ahead while driving.  Having a vehicle that can handle snow and tires with good traction is a necessity when living in the areas surrounding the Great Lakes. 
(CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons)

Blizzard by the Big Lake: The Impact of the Michigan Lake Effect

Sarah Gillespie, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

The Lake Effect has shown an impact on residents of the states surrounding the Great Lakes. This year, the first snowstorm of the season has left the Northern U.S. to deal with the outcomes of the blanket...

Jack, played by Dustin Mulligan, and Kathy, played by Lacey Chabert, celebrate Christmas together at the end of 'Hot Frosty.' (Image courtesy of Netflix)

‘Hot Frosty’ is a Hot Mess. Watch It Anyway.

Finn Brown, Copy Editor December 11, 2024

Have you ever watched the beloved Christmas special Frosty the Snowman and thought to yourself, ‘What if instead of a snowman, Frosty was a muscular human male?’ No? Well, don’t worry, because Netflix...

Orde Farm owner Alexander Gaudette and the Orde Farm family at the 2024 Fall Festival!

Bringing Community Back To Orde Farm

Hannah Welts, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

Orde Farm, a community grain and hardware store located in Hollis, NH, is under new ownership. The new face of Orde, Alexander Gaudette, originally from Mont Vernon, NH moved back from Boca Raton, FL this...

Katie McCole '26 is extremely eager and ready to take on the role of President of the Red Cross Club for the 2025-26 school year!

The Future President of the Red Cross Club

Sarah Hendrickson, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

The Red Cross Club elected their future President at the beginning of the school year, Katie McCole ‘26. McCole has been an active member of the club for three years now and continues to participate...

Students in Archaeology use tools in a mock excavation. As a class that focuses on hands-on learning, students are able to gain crucial life skills. “[The class] is more hands-on than I thought, and I'm learning way more with physical activities than I do in the classroom,” said student Tess Brown ‘25.

Hands-On History: First High School Archaeology Class in New Hampshire

Mason Marshall, Co-Editor-In-Chief December 3, 2024

If you walk through the social studies wing of Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS), you’re sure to find students immersed in learning. In one classroom, freshmen are writing essays about Native American...

The cast of HB’s Great Gatsby paints a welcome sign for their audiences. The production is making the weekend for the HB theater department one to remember as they wrap up after a two-night run. “We’re excited for people to come see this show” says Amera Coveno 25’.

HB’s Own Daisy Buchanan: Q&A with Lexi Klain

Bailey Dunn, Head Editor December 4, 2023

If you’re familiar with literature, chances are you’ve heard of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Not only is this piece of work considered one of the most influential on the English scene,...

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