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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

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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...

Israelis and Palestinians in front of the White House each protesting for what they believe is right. There are many various people from other countries that stand with either side. (Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Israel-Hamas War

Atanaska Vancheva, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for years, so this war comes as no surprise to many people and nations. There are many opinionated people all over the world, on both sides. Each side has...

Hollis Brookline band Power’s Out celebrates after a great performance at last year’s Guitar Night. Standing from left to right are Trekker Mattern, Katherin Jokinen, Connor Moquin, Elliot Miller and Meghan Warren. “I am really just excited to be around my friends. Its such a great group, and it’s fun to perform with each other,” said pianist Meghan Warren ‘25.

Guitar Night: Hollywood Coming to HB

Kirti Das, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Guitar Night, the anticipated annual event Hollis Brookline holds twice yearly, is right around the corner. On December 8, students will be working hard to bring the magic of Hollywood right into this...

The freshmen and junior classes face an intense standstill in a tug-of-war competition. On October 27, after an action-packed spirit week, Hollis Brookline High School held the annual school-wide Halloween Assembly featuring lots of activities like tug-of-war.  “The Halloween Assembly really brings people together for the Halloween season,” said Charlotte Petrella ‘25.

HBHS Celebrates Halloween with Annual Assembly

Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 31, 2023
The freshmen and junior classes face an intense standstill in a tug-of-war competition. On October 27, after an action-packed spirit week, Hollis Brookline High School held the annual school-wide Halloween Assembly featuring lots of activities like tug-of-war. “The Halloween Assembly really brings people together for the Halloween season,” said Charlotte Petrella ‘25.
CEO Bob Iger at the Disneyland resort. Iger is pitching new ideas for Disney parks to investors. The goal of bringing Iger back in is to revitalize the success of the company over the course of his first stint with Disney. (Josh Hallett, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr)

Trouble in Magic Kingdom

Andrew Eckman, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Disney’s inability to produce new hits at the box office has led to its dramatic fall from grace in recent months. As a result, parents and children are no longer flooding theaters to see the newest...

A student fills out a bubble test sheet for the SAT, which was originally produced on paper. Now, with the realm of education moving online, the SAT will be fully digital by 2024. (lecroitg, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

From Paper to PC: What the Digital SAT Entails

Xavier Lindsey, Assistant/Managing Editor October 17, 2023

Starting in March of 2024, the College Board will completely switch from paper-based testing to digital platforms, 97 years after its debut. While international students received the digital version in...

Cameron Rockwell delivers his speech on Class Day 23

“Choose Your Seats Wisely”: Cameron Rockwell Speaks at Class Day ’23

Cameron Rockwell, Media Editor June 8, 2023

I remember my first day of freshman year, all the terror and the excitement, finding my first class— and promptly choosing a seat in the back corner of the classroom. I’ve spent my entire four years...

Swift during her Lover Era segment of the show

Taylor Swift Spends 3 Incredible Nights At Gillette Stadium

Katelyn Seamonds, Editor in Chief May 31, 2023

“It’s been a long time coming…” was the first line of Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour this past weekend at Gillette Stadium. The statement couldn't have been more true for myself and every other...

Band and choir students stand in front of the MET.

Music Students Travel to NYC for a Field Trip

Celia Wallis, News Editor April 3, 2023

On Wednesday, March 22, 38 band and choir students left school for their five-day trip to New York City. Students got to experience many famous New York attractions such as going to a Broadway show, visiting...

Students gather outside of Milford High School to protest the school board’s new bathroom policy. “It was nice seeing the school come together in such a respectful manner,” said MHS senior Jay Rowell.

Milford High School Students Hold Walkout After School Board Proposes Restrictive Bathroom Policy

Celia Wallis, News Editor March 10, 2023

Milford High School (MHS) students held a walkout on Friday, February 10 after their school board proposed a new, heavily restrictive bathroom policy in response to a few parent complaints. This policy...

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