Changing school start time: and why it’s so important
Maggie O'Hara, Co-Editor and Chief
February 2, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Showcase
Since the beginning of my sophomore year at HBHS, I’ve been working on a project, one that would have a lasting effect on current underclassmen and generations to come. School Start Time has been on my radar since freshman year, when I read an article that shaped my opinion on the topic. It’s no...
The Social Media Debate
Jonathan Carr, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017
Filed under January, Opinion, Showcase
Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook are all social media platforms that most people use. Whether it's to post pictures or to catch up with friends, all of these sites revolve around connecting with friends and family. The two most popular platforms are Snapchat and Instagram, and f...
Bucket Lists: Making the Most of Dreams
Jonathan Carr, Staff Writer
January 12, 2017
Filed under January, Opinion, Showcase
A bucket list is a list of activities that someone would like to do sometime in their life. Bucket lists can motivate people to stop procrastinating and to do what they have always dreamed of. The students and staff of Hollis Brookline High School have some unique items on their lists. â€...
Apple’s new iPhone release
Steve Giaconia, Staff Writer
January 11, 2017
Filed under January, Opinion, Showcase
Apple’s new iPhone 7 flaunts a new camera, greater battery performance, wider color gamut, and is water resistant. Despite its new enhancements, the highlighted feature on the iPhone 7 is the removal of the headphone jack on the phone. This change is controversial as users have mixed feelings about...
What makes Hollis Brookline High School unique?
Adriana Radosavljevic, Copy Editor
January 10, 2017
Filed under January, Opinion, Showcase
High schools are always known for certain features. For example, Bishop Guertin is known for strong Division I sports programs, the Nashua schools for fundraisers and fairs, and Timberlane for its performing arts programs. So what makes HBHS unique? Hollis Brookline is quit...
Freshman vs Seniors
Grace Santoski, Dan Leone, Steve Giaconia, and Kaylee Hillard
November 23, 2016
Filed under November, Opinion, Showcase
In the past, freshmen at Hollis Brookline High School have said they were afraid of seniors. As middle schoolers come up to the high school, meeting new people in new surroundings can be quite scary. This year, the freshmen couldn’t be less intimidated by the upperclassmen. They are not afraid of being ju...
Politicorner: a letter to the President-elect
Curtis Newton, Managing Editor
November 21, 2016
Filed under November, Opinion, Showcase
To the President-elect, You won! You will be the 45th President of the United States. Congratulations. Why don’t we have a chat while we wait for your inauguration? Objectively, I’m impressed. For someone like you--with no political background and no public offices held--to come out of nowh...
Politicorner: the election
Curtis Newton, Managing Editor
November 18, 2016
Filed under November, Opinion, Showcase
That was certainly interesting. Let’s start with the news everyone probably already knows: Donald Trump is going to be the 45th President of the United States in a stunning upset election. Trump carried all expected Republican states, plus the swing states of Ohio, North Carolina, Florida, Pennsy...
Are you getting enough sleep?
Hannah Balfour, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Filed under November, Opinion, Showcase
Sleep deprivation can hinder the ability to remember, process, and write. The majority of high schoolers do not get enough sleep, and therefore have trouble learning. According to Jane Bianchi, who wrote the article The Teen Who Woke Up Her School, sleep deprivation is because of a growth hormone, whi...
Accel classes: take the fast lane or the scenic route?
Adriana Radosavljevic, Copy Editor
October 31, 2016
Filed under October, Opinion, Showcase
Starting freshman year, students are bombarded with class options. Chemistry or Biology? Spanish II or Latin I? Regular, Honors, or AP English Literature? Â For many students, deciding what level to take for each class is the most difficult part of choosing. Balancing homework and projects with everyda...
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