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? For many students, deciding what level to take for each class is the most difficult part of choosing. Balancing homework and projects with everyda...
Politicorner: Swing states
Curtis Newton, Managing Editor
October 26, 2016
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
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 to states that aren’t reliably Democratic or Republican during an election. Ten states have had swing...
Working in and out of school
Megan Gialluca, Features Editor
October 24, 2016
Filed under October, Opinion, Showcase
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 jobs during their time at Hollis Brookline. High school jobs have surprisingly become a big part of students...
Google Classroom: The other realm
Adriana Radosavljevic, Copy Editor
October 20, 2016
Filed under October, Opinion, Showcase
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 reviews since it was first introduced to Hollis Brookline at the beginning of last school year. ...
Politicorner: meet the third-party candidates
Curtis Newton, Managing Editor
October 6, 2016
Filed under October, Opinion, Showcase
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 system has existed. Federalists and Democratic-Republicans have wrestled for control, Democrats and Nati...
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