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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

Candice Hancock poses holding the recipe for her Mac and Cheese. She is smiling because this recipe brings her so much joy!

How-To: Ms. Hancock’s Grandmother’s Mac and Cheese

Kali Walton, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

At Hollis Brookline High School, one of the very favorite teachers amongst the student body is Candice Hancock. A popular class Hancock teaches is the Foods Class.  She teaches many recipes, and one...

Underappreciated: Maintenance Workers at Hollis Brookline High School

Hannah Welts, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Clean bathrooms, working heat and empty trash cans are things taken for granted by students at Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS). An average student wouldn’t think about who was doing all of these...

Dr. Barry teaches his son Benin karate as part of a class he provides for school-aged children across Brookline. “I happen to have [karate classes] thrown into the mix of what I do here, because it’s something that I have to offer,” he says. “I enjoy it, I can do it, and I can offer it freely.” (Courtesy Brian Barry)

Man of Many Talents: Brian Barry’s Service to Brookline

Ben Hajaduk, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Serving your community can seem daunting: it isn’t always obvious what you should do to help out your community, or what you even have to contribute to your community in the first place. But for Dr....

Buckley’s Cafe in Hollis, N.H., where Katie McCole ‘26 and Caitlyn Brien ‘26 go most days after school to work. There, they learn to balance their work life with their school life.

Working Part-Time: Jobs as a Student

Sarah Hendrickson, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Juggling an intense school workload along with a tiring work schedule can be a lot for students. The thought of going through almost seven hours of school, and then sports for some, only to go straight...

SZA on the cover of 'SOS,' her second album. (Image courtesy of RCA Records & Top Dawg Entertainment)

Review: ‘SOS’ by SZA

Emily Tebbetts, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

The SOS album by SZA is a beautiful representation of girlhood, love and feminine rage brought to light through a variety of different music styles. SZA’s soothing and melodic voice fits every genre...

Scott McCallum prepares to lead the team of Tavern in the Square (TSQ) through 2025. Despite managing the restaurant for less than a year, he is confident for the future. “Hospitality and detail create a lasting impression," said McCallum. (Image courtesy of McCallum)

Behind the Scenes with Scott McCallum: The Heart of Tavern in the Square

Logan Walch, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

The busy atmosphere of Tavern in the Square (TSQ), a restaurant in Tyngsborough, MA, owes much of its success to the steady leadership of Scott McCallum, the location’s general manager. Known for his...

After saying something considered to be cocky, some knock on wood in order to not jinx the words they said. Knocking on wood three times is how to make sure even after you say something it will still be true. If you don't, you will most likely fall back on your word. 

Symbols of Success: The Psychedelic Power of Good Luck Charms

Sarah Gillespie, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

Good luck charms are classified under specific routines, acts or objects that are meant to bring luck to the person in possession of the charm or the one doing the action. To some, good luck charms are...

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