The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

Many of the objects used in everyday life are made from plastic including: toothbrushes, bottles and bottle caps, toys and so much more. In order to help control plastic’s effects on the world, we as a community have to reduce our plastic usage. “[The negatives of plastics are] so hard to get across to students, but it has to do with the mindset. If we can get people in the mindset that climate change is real… [it] will have large impact on everything around us,” said Amira Elfadil ‘19.

There’s a world out there, and it’s time to care

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor November 2, 2018

Plastic cups, plastic wrap, plastic chairs, plastic bears, plastic blocks, plastic clocks; plastic here, plastic there, plastic everywhere! In modern society, one of the most popular manufacturing materials,...

Caption: Since WWII, the United States has had strong diplomatic ties to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia, not the moral high ground

Noah Penasack, Op-Ed Editor October 31, 2018

The recent incident involving the death of a Saudi journalist has raised some serious questions about US foreign policy in the Middle East. This month, Saudi Arabia has taken some serious heat both...

This picture was taken in Prague, Czech Republic.  You can see the beautiful castle in the background, and the people enjoying this wonderful city.  This trip will feature this city, as well as Vienna, Austria, and Budapest, Hungary. “To see a city that has existed through all those events and has been shaped by them,” will help students connect more with their history learning, said Ellis.

World History gone international (again!)

Ian Babcock, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

Over April Vacation of 2019, Hollis Brookline High School students will embark on a journey halfway across the globe for a trip they will never forget  These students will be accompanied by: Christina...

Kylie Whiting ‘19 enjoys a sweet caramel apple during Thursday’s CAV block. Shes one of many students who has enjoyed the new monthly treat sold by Life Skills Program. “Caramel apples are the best. Sticky candy and a crisp apple, you cant go wrong with that!’ said Whiting.

Trick or treat? Popcorn or caramel apples?

Avery Desruisseau, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

It's that time of year! Fresh, crisp, tart apples are slathered in sticky, sweet caramel; and if you're lucky, the beautifully glazed apples might be adorned with a coat of sprinkles or maybe even M&Ms....

Kyra Belden ‘19 is preparing to pass the ball to her teammates. Her and the rest of the varsity volleyball team are getting ready for the state championship tournament. “[The team] is working on their skills, physical and mental, to get ready for the tournament,” said Balfour.

Could this year be four-in-a-row for Varsity Volleyball?

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

Never before has a Division I volleyball team won the state championship four years in a row in New Hampshire, but Hollis Brookline may be the first to do so. The HB Girls Varsity Volleyball team has won...

Actress Taissa Farmiga stars in a popular scene from The Nun trailer. The release of trailer brought lots of business to theaters everywhere. “The week it came out there was a lot of excitement over the trailer. People were excited to go see the movie,” said Wood.

The Nun; not so scary after all

Sydney Speir, Staff Writer October 25, 2018

The Nun, the latest addition to the Conjuring universe, has hit $131 million in the box office since its release on Sept. 6. Although The Nun was the most successful of any Conjuring films, critics and...

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It’s time to make a difference, Hollis-Brookline

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor October 24, 2018

Kids can make a significant difference in the world before they grow up. Yet, at Hollis-Brookline High School, it almost seems as though my fellow students and I are off in our own little universe, where...

Michael Gillespie is running the ball. He is in his offensive position, running back, versus Manchester West on 9/21 . He’s “always in position” according to Hillard, which is why he has so many receptions.

Football captain Michael Gillespie concussed

Alec MacEachen, News Editor October 24, 2018

Senior and captain of the football team, Michael Gillespie ‘19, was concussed last Friday in a home game against Souhegan. He is a four year varsity veteran, and one of the cornerstones of the team.“Michael...

The official thumbnail for the Ozark series, featuring Marty Bryde and his wife Wendy, played by Jason Bateman and Laura Linney. The two are in front of their new home in the Ozark, Missouri.

Ozark is worth the watch, spoiler free (mostly)

Alec MacEachen, News Editor October 19, 2018

The second season of Netflix’s original Ozark has been on Netflix for over a month now. The show is, “really good,” according to Jennifer Given, history teacher and student council adviser, and I...

This is Connor Farwell skiing down a mountain in the winter. Farwell Is competing in a ski race at Sunapee Mountain . “If you aren’t crashing, youre not skiing” said Farwell.

New England’s best ski mountains

Nathan Eisenhauer, Staff Writer October 18, 2018

As fall slowly passes, it is time to start thinking about winter fun. Hollis and Brookline are perfectly located right in the heart of some amazing ski locations. New England is a great place to ski, but...

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