Superior Midterms Schedule
Amanda Brown, Op-Ed Editor
January 17, 2020
As one of the most dreaded parts of the year looms ahead, students are feeling the pressure. At Hollis Brookline, midterms occur in mid to late January and last for four days, two exams per day. However, local school Bishop Guertin (BG) runs their midterms a little differently. While the schedules share some ...
Becoming Law
Amanda Brown, Op-Ed Editor
January 14, 2020
On Jun. 12, 2018, the New Hampshire state government signed a new data safety bill, HB 1612 , into law, which took effect on Aug, 11, 2018. With HB’s data governance team, the SAU 41 took on the task of adopting the new data governance plan. However, with all of the pieces involved, it can be hard...
How do Water Bottle Refill stations save plastic from the environment?
Elise Dinbergs, Co-A&E Editor
January 8, 2020
Plastic has always had a lasting negative impact on our society. It doesn’t decompose quickly after it’s thrown away, which makes it bad for the environment. It can end up in our ecosystem and cause problems for the wildlife there. Water dispensers are one way we can help to stop the spread of plas...
The Dangers of Fluorescents
Lauren Hunt, Staff Writer
January 6, 2020
For years, fluorescent lighting has been the go-to for schools, office buildings, grocery stores, doctor’s offices and many other places. However, some of the effects of this lighting source could be causing damage to many Americans. Like many, I find myself in class struggling to keep my eyes open...
Too Much Out of Your Pocket?
Adam Razzaboni, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Lunch. The one time in the school day students aren’t studying, solving math problems or reading their new English book. Although lunch is mostly used for socializing, we seem to overlook what the school is providing and charging us for the food we eat during this time. School lunch prices, in recent years, have d...
The Art of Art
Lauren Hunt, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Art class, to many students, feels like the one time of day where students can get away from school and let their creativity run wild through their art. Art is great because there’s little instances where students feel the need to buckle down and cram for tests or crank out projects and homew...
How Does Homework Affect a High School Student’s Sleep Schedule?
Elise Dinbergs, Co-A&E Editor
November 26, 2019
The average high school student struggles to find time in the day to balance their homework and extracurricular activities, which can often have a negative impact on them. For those attempting to find time to fit in all their homework and activities, sleeping may seem like an option instead of a nee...
What’s the deal with Black Friday?
Megan Strecker, Web Editor
November 21, 2019
One of the most chaotic days of the retail calendar and an anticipated “holiday” for large corporations, Black Friday, is impending. This money-maker holiday is well established in American culture, but contradictory to its unfathomable markdowns, Black Friday is infamous for its shortcomings. Its na...
Over Caffeinated
Amanda Brown, Op-Ed Editor
November 20, 2019
Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, there are new drinks that line the shelves of the refrigerators in the cafeteria. These new drinks consist of Ice’s sparkling caffeinated drinks, as well as Java House’s cold brew coffee. As soon as they are stocked, the drinks are sold out, selling out withi...
Are Caffeinated Drinks A Good Option For Students?
Ella Mouradian, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
New drinks line the racks of the Hollis Brookline High School cafeteria fridges in an abundance of vibrant colors. Students have been enjoying these new delicious drinks since the start of the school year. However, one of these drinks is not like anything the school has offered before. The brand new ...
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