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The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

A photograph of the stopping point located between the school and the lacrosse field.

What makes Hollis Brookline High School unique?

Adriana Radosavljevic, Copy Editor January 10, 2017

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...

Senior Evan Sutton coaches Freshman Cooper Murray on how to do a chest press.

Freshman vs Seniors

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...

Politicorner: a letter to the President-elect

Politicorner: a letter to the President-elect

Curtis Newton, Managing Editor November 21, 2016

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....

Politicorner: the election

Politicorner: the election

Curtis Newton, Managing Editor November 18, 2016

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...

Johanna Golden (left) and Katie Souza (right) are tired after a long night of homework.

Are you getting enough sleep?

Hannah Balfour, Staff Writer November 2, 2016

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...

With accelerated classes, there are many large projects to deal with, such as the famous trebuchet.

Accel classes: take the fast lane or the scenic route?

Adriana Radosavljevic, Copy Editor October 31, 2016

Starting freshman year, students are bombarded with class options. Chemistry or Biology? Spanish II or Latin I? Regular, Honors, or AP English Literature?  For many students, deciding what level to take...

Blue: Safe Democratic; Light Blue: Lean Democratic; Red: Safe Republican; Pink: Lean Republican; Gray: Tossup

Politicorner: Swing states

Curtis Newton, Managing Editor October 26, 2016

Swing states: constantly discussed during election seasons, and vital to any candidate’s success. But what are these so-called swing states? Why are they important? The term “swing state” refers...

Maggie Conway ‘18 gets ready to put in a night of work at Vals Pizza in Brookline”

Working in and out of school

Megan Gialluca, Features Editor October 24, 2016

High school: the preliminary step before college, which is the preliminary step before the working world. However, some students, myself included, are one step ahead and have already found their first...

Students and teachers find many benefits from using Google Classsroom.

Google Classroom: The other realm

Adriana Radosavljevic, Copy Editor October 20, 2016

Google Classroom is an online forum that allows teachers to electronically post assignments, create announcements, and communicate with students. Despite a few problems, the site has gotten many positive...

Politicorner: meet the third-party candidates

Politicorner: meet the third-party candidates

Curtis Newton, Managing Editor October 6, 2016

America’s two-party system never stopped those outside of the parties from trying to win the presidency. Third-party candidates have been involved in American elections almost as long as the two-party...

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