And your president is…Oprah?
Joe Messina, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Filed under January, News, Showcase
Yes, you read that right. At the Golden Globes Sunday Jan 7, Oprah stole the show for many reasons. Now, everyone is speculating that the TV Host will run for president in 2020 after her intense speech at the awards ceremony. Oprah has had an incredible career in entertainment. She has made an impact ...
Dressing in black at Golden Globes
Grace Straka, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Filed under A & E, News, Opinion, Showcase
On January 7, 2018, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, the Golden Globes were held to recognize achievement in film and American television. Unlike usual, though, there were no “Best Dressed” lists, and instead, actors and actresses dressed in black to stand in solidarity with sexual assault victims in ...
HB’s series of unfortunate events
Avery Webb, News Editor
January 29, 2018
Filed under January, News, Showcase
It was a hectic day at HB on Wednesday, January 3, to say the least. This first week back from Christmas break was riddled with two-hour delays, and on Wednesday, the students were released early due to a few mishaps within the building. During sixth period, students began noticing that the water was ...
Make way for midterms
Michael Friedman, News Editor
January 29, 2018
Filed under January, News, Showcase
Midterms have dawned on us again. The finale of the second quarter-- and, the first semester-- comes with a two hour assessment. For some, this either brings a grade boost or presents a half day break, but for others it is a burden of dredging up long-forgotten material for a stressful week. We have r...
Lights, Auditorium, Action!
Joseph Schunemann, A&E Editor
January 12, 2018
Filed under January, News, Showcase
This year’s fall play hit an unexpected snare like no other in the history of the theatre department when, leading into the last week of tech rehearsals, the lights for the auditorium completely malfunctioned. Directors Matthew Barbosa and Greg Parker scrambled to make sure that audiences weren’t s...
Public forum and school board presentation
Mary Martin, Assistant Editor
January 11, 2018
Filed under January, News, Showcase
The Facilities Committee held a second public forum at the high school on Tuesday, Dec. 6, to inform voters and receive input on the proposed changes to facilities. At the event, community members took a tour of the current weight room space. After the tour, a presentation was held in the auditorium, fol...
HB drivers in the snow
Isabel Keefe, Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
Filed under January, News, Showcase
Winter is here, and with this comes the need for new student drivers to be extra careful while driving around the Hollis and Brookline back roads. As we have seen so far this year in terms of snowfall, there is no reason for drivers to get too comfortable behind the wheel. Between the most recent thr...
One hat, two hat, red hat, blue hat
Joseph Schunemann, Emily Mitchell, Michael Friedman, and Scott VanCoughnett
January 5, 2018
Filed under January, News, Opinion, Splash
One of the most ancient traditions has come to Hollis Brookline at last: Hats. Now that hats are finally welcomed in the building, what hats are different people wearing? And how are they pulling them off? There are many hats on the scene this year, with many shapes and colors catching the eyes of ...
Southern Rock Night
Eleanor Quarles, Co-Editor in Chief
December 12, 2017
Filed under December, News, Showcase
On Friday night, Hollis Brookline students and teachers will be taking to the stage to perform in Southern Rock Night. Although this event is held every year, it always has a different theme. This year’s chosen genre of Southern rock will be a big change from last year’s British Invasion, but it promis...
Red Cross Club Perseveres Despite Blood Drive Difficulties
Isaac Wimmer, Op-Ed Editor
November 29, 2017
On Nov. 15, the Red Cross Club held their annual blood drive in the mini-gym, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in hopes of receiving lots of donated blood for the American Red Cross to distribute where necessary. The club members themselves helped to check donors in and out of the mini-gym and worked with...
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