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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

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Tumi, a Chinook dog, sits very happily after getting a grooming.

The Chinook: The World’s Best Dog

Miranda Bergeron, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

Everyone knows dogs, man's best friend, but few are aware of the best dog breed, the Chinook. The Chinook is the New Hampshire State Dog, originating from Wonalancet, NH. Chinooks are most well known for...

Monster Energy Ultra Vice Guava is displayed in front of a colorful scene to match its colorful and tropical-themed can. (Image courtesy of Monster Energy)

Review: Ultra Vice Guava Monster Energy Flavor

Bria Pavel, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

Every few months the well-known sports energy drink brand, Monster Energy, releases a new drink flavor. Their energy drink flavors range from super sweet and tropical, to teas and even coffee flavors....

Members of the HBHS Pickleball Club pose for a photo after one of the first meetings. (Image courtesy of Ronan Finnegan)

Pickleball Sensation Reaches HBHS with New Club

Brenden Thibault, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

Pickleball is one of America’s fastest-growing sports, with people of all ages coming together to enjoy this simple paddle sport. The case is no different here at Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS),...

Actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, in the new movie 'Wicked.' “After a record-breaking opening weekend, which brought in over $160 million worldwide, Wicked has already surpassed its $145 million budget,” according to Screen Rant. 'Wicked: For Good' will be released on Nov. 21, 2025. (Image courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Defying Gravity: The Magical Revival of Wicked?

Zoe Colbert, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

*Note: This article contains spoilers for Wicked (2024).* Wicked has a huge fan base of many devoted supporters from the hit Broadway show that includes many recognizable songs such as “Defying Gravity”...

Students perform one of the plays from the 24-Hour Play Festival. The actors had less than 12 hours to fully learn the script and prepare for the performance. “[The actors] had to memorize it in a day and also make it their own in a short amount of time,” said Toner. (Courtesy Adrienne Rosenblatt)

24-Hour Play Festival Returns to the Stage of HBHS

Miranda Bergeron, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

The HBHS International Thespian Society (ITS) brought back the 24-Hour Play Festival for the first time following the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival concluded with a performance on Saturday, Jan. 3 that...

Snow arbitrarily covers everything in its path in a serene blanket, resisting humanity's futile attempt to melt it with salt. From dismal slush to beautiful dry powder, snow is truly a natural wonder.   "I like the fluffy snow because it's really pretty," said Nova Adler '25.

Best of SNO(W)

Xavier Lindsey, Design Editor January 20, 2025

Snow days and snow delays are common occurrences in New England. Whether in kindergarten or senior year, students of all ages enjoy the day off, but what causes this magical spectacle? Snowfall is such...

Mikaela Shiffrin poses with her skis after the 2019 World Cup in Stockholm. Shiffrin has won 99 FIS World Cups and competed at the 2024 Killington World Cup, but had a tragic fall. “Mikaela Shiffrin rarely DNFs, so it was uncommon for the race to end with an injury,” said Harry Surette ‘24. (Image courtesy of Rolandhino1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

The Chaotic Events of the 2024 Killington World Cup

Miranda Bergeron, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1, Killington Resort in Killington, Vermont held an extremely eventful Alpine Skiing World Cup race. In the event, some of the best female ski racers from across...

NHS students making midterm kits to hand out to peers the following day.

Midterm Stress Management Tips

Zoe Colbert, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Midterms can be a stressful time for students as 10% of your grade for the semester is affected by final grades. Midterms are usually tests or projects that are based on all material covered throughout...

The 2024-2025 Hollis Brookline High School Math Team poses with trophies from previous years. (Courtesy HBHS Yearbook)

Math Team Prepares for First Ever HBHS-Hosted Competition

Ben Hajaduk, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

On Jan. 15, 2025, for the first time in its history, the Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) Math Team will be hosting a Math Meet, where they’ll compete against other Division II teams including Souhegan,...

Taylor Swift sings during her Red section of the The Eras Tour. Despite being sold out in every stadium, she was described as having, “the ability to make a huge stadium show feel like an intimate performance,” says Swiftie R. Williams. (Image courtesy of  Wales Online)

The End of an Era, but the Start of an Age

Bailey Dunn, Social Media Editor January 10, 2025

As 2024 comes to an end, the sensationalized Eras Tour is not only marked in the history books for its remarkability but also crowned as the highest-grossing tour of all time. However, despite Taylor Swift's...

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