Is studying worth it?
Leila Caplan, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
Filed under March, Opinion, Showcase
Many students at HBHS debate whether studying is worth it, to decide if they should take time out of their busy schedules to prepare for assessments. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is harder than it seems. Students at HB play sports, participate in clubs, enroll in difficult classes, and also ...
SAT Prep Class HB: is it worth it?
Kyle Simpson, Staff Writer
February 23, 2018
Filed under February, Opinion, Showcase
With the March SAT quickly approaching, juniors at Hollis Brookline are preparing for the test day. Some study on their own, some go to tutors, and others take our very own SAT prep class at HB. But what makes our prep class different? Is it worth it? The school’s prep course focuses on efficiency. If you are tak...
Who’s the greater predator? Examining the enabling of Larry Nassar
Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
Former USA Gymnastics National doctor, Larry Nassar, has recently been sentenced to 175 years in prison for his vulgar acts on young girls and women. Over the past two decades, he sexually harassed over 150 young women. Who is to blame: Larry Nassar or the U.S.A Gymnastics and the Olympic Games staff,...
Is a hotdog a sandwich?
Scott Vancoughnett, Features Editor
February 9, 2018
For years now, people in our nation and even our local community have been arguing about hotdogs and whether they are a sandwich or not. This discussion has been going on for too long; it is time for someone to put an end to it. Here, I will explain to you all the reasons that a hotdog is, indeed, a san...
No filter
Ryugo Okada, Copy Editor
February 8, 2018
Filed under February, Opinion, Showcase
There are a lot of these fancy new water fountains popping up all over the place at HB. These look like really convenient looking little machines, but what’s up with that red light blinking on them seemingly all the time? Look closer, and alarmingly, it seems to be something quite concerning. Fil...
Searching for middle ground: educational reform
Patrick Bloniasz, Co-Editor in Chief
February 6, 2018
Filed under Features, Opinion, Showcase
What does it mean to be successful in school? Educational curriculum and, by extension, grading policies, have existed in many different forms as the years have gone by. One of those educational methods for grading and instruction is to structure school around what are referred to as “competencies,...
Dividers-We should have them
Isaac Wimmer, OpEd Editor
February 5, 2018
Filed under February, Opinion, Showcase
The often times unavoidable act of using public facilities has all sorts of potential for bodily awkwardness. The sights, smells, and sounds associated with any public restroom are generally appalling, and any steps taken to mitigate human unpleasantness are truly just common sense acts of compassion...
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 ...
Addressing Traffic at Hollis Brookline
Patrick Bloniasz, Mark Labak, Isaac Wimmer, and Nick Franzini
January 26, 2018
Filed under Editorial, January, Opinion, Showcase
Terrible morning and afternoon traffic has been part of the culture at Hollis Brookline for as long as anyone can remember. Even after the change in start time, the familiar feeling of sitting in line 300 meters away from the front door 10 minutes before school starts and then still being late to class hit students...
Canada Goose Jackets and Animal Rights
Mary Martin, Assistant Editor
January 24, 2018
Filed under January, Opinion, Showcase
Canada Goose jackets are everywhere this winter season, but at what cost? The warm coats come at a steep price for your wallets, and for the lives of the animals. The brand’s claims of being transparent and ethical have been challenged time and time again by the emergence of chilling videos tha...
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