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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
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Prompt: bald men in business suits sitting around a table

[Photo] How Are New Courses Implemented?

Thomas Clark, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
Prompt: photo with a school book in the foreground, with a blurry, out of focus highschool in the summer with warm lighting at noon and apple trees around it

[Photo] How Do High Schools Keep Up?

Tate Klauber, Opinion Editor
January 19, 2023
Prompt: 3D render of a student on a laptop in a classroom

[Photo] What Are the Facts?

Nik Tigert, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2023
Prompt: 3D render of a futuristic digital workspace

[Photo] Future Races Ahead, High Schools Left Behind

Nik Tigert, Tate Klauber and Thomas Clark
January 19, 2023
These teens, like many others, spend hours on social media every day. McLean Hospital says that this can lead to “depression, memory loss, and poor academic performance.”

[Photo] Should Teenagers have Social Media Accounts?

Celia Wallis, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
There are many stressors in a student’s life, and an advisory program would help keep school from becoming overwhelming.

[Photo] Should Hollis Brookline Have Advisory?

Tate Klauber, Opinion Editor
November 17, 2022
Grown Ups was selected second by students.

50 First Dates was voted third by students.

[Photo] Students Sound Off on Sandler Selections

November 7, 2022
Happy Gilmore was voted first by students.

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[Photo] Pfizer Vaccine Approved for Children Ages 5-11

Maverick Loveless, Staff Writer
November 16, 2021
Protesters start to take over the Capitol building as police prepare to defend it. On Jan. 6th, a crowd of people protesting the election results breached the Capitol, staying there for almost four hours. “It could've gotten really bad really fast. If the police who were in the building hadn’t gotten lawmakers out of the way,” said history teacher Jennifer Staub.

[Photo] The Aftermath of the Storming of the Capitol

Caitlin Treacy, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 12, 2021
Students at HB reflect on the year 2020 and recount their experiences. With 2020 being a year full of challenges, most are happy to have it over with. “I wish that we could just scratch that from our years,” said Caylin Grove ‘21.

[Photo] Hindsight 2020

Kaitlyn Ferdinand, Head Editor
January 29, 2021
Patriots fans express their feelings about Tom Brady playing for the Buccaneers instead of the Patriots this season. “I still wear a Tom Brady jersey,” says Jack Duquette.

[Photo] Patriots Fans and their views of Tom Brady

Kaitlyn Ferdinand, Head Editor
November 9, 2020
Artist, Lizzo poses for a dramatic photo. Her newest album offers a lot to her audience.

[Photo] Lizzo makes a stunning masterpiece

Jackson Hinkle, Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
The results of the 2016 presidential election broken down by voting districts. Even at this level, the districts misrepresent voter's intentions.

[Photo] There is no such thing as a blue state

Noah Penasack, Op-Ed Editor
November 13, 2018
The above picture is of Christopher Columbus.

[Photo] On monsters…

Jackson Hinkle, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Jaylen Brown takes the ball to the rim through contact in a game against the Wizards. Despite battling injuries, Brown has been a key part of their success. “Jaylen now has two years under his belt and settling in, he has really elevated his level of play” says Michael Moscatelli ‘19.

[Photo] Celtics Improbable Success

Kyle Simpson, Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
President Trump Speaks at Manchester, NH as he presses for the death penalty to be the solution for ending the opioid epidemic. New Hampshire has been a central hub for fentanyl and heroin which is causing countless overdoses/deaths. “According to a recent Dartmouth study, the sanctuary city of Lawrence, Massachusetts is one of the primary sources of fentanyl in six New Hampshire counties,” stated Trump.

[Photo] Opioid epidemic

Sofia Barassi, Mike Atlas, Cam Casciotti and Cole Boggis
May 7, 2018
Xavier takes the court in the round of 64.

[Photo] NCAA tournament

Mitch Dreyer, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
The SAT is run by The College Board, and is the most widely used standardized test for students to take when preparing for college. One alternative for the SAT is the ACT (or American College Testing). The ACT differs from the SAT by scoring people out of a possible 36 points, and includes a science section. “I took the SAT because it was free to take at the high school,” said Nick Franzini ‘18, SAT veteran.“Once I took one, I felt like I had to take it again so I can superscore it. It didn’t make sense to take a whole different test.”

[Photo] The quest for 1600

Max Porter, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
Kyle Kashuv speaking with First Lady Melania Trump on March 10, 2018 after a meeting in the oval office.

[Photo] Survivors turned political activists

Joe Caswell, Features Editor
April 4, 2018
Justin Verlander throws a pitch during his time in Detroit. Justin Verlander is currently on the Houston Astros and shares his opinion on the new mound visit rule change. “If you're going to make adjustments I personally don't think limiting mound visits between a catcher & pitcher is the way to go. If there's a cross-up in signs those guys [catchers] can get hurt" said Verlander.

[Photo] MLB rule change

Sofia Barassi, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
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[Photo] NBA mid-season recap

Mitch Dreyer, Staff Writer
March 15, 2018
Nobody would want to share a urinal, but the lack of dividers creates comparable concern. Only one in HB’s five urinals have a divider to ease with bathroom processes- a major issue for some. “Dividers would definitely be helpful”, said Felix Yang ‘19 given dividers’ low cost and high functionality, their implementation is simply common sense.

[Photo] Dividers-We should have them

Isaac Wimmer, OpEd Editor
February 5, 2018
Standing together on the Red Carpet, actresses dressed in black show support for one another. “We want diversity, we want intersectional gender parity, we want equal pay,” told Debra Messing.

[Photo] Dressing in black at Golden Globes

Grace Straka, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Oh boy, do I love H!

[Photo] How do your favorite letters stack up?

Patrick Grimes, Humor Editor
January 26, 2018
“I love Poetry Out Loud so much because it allows us all to tap into something completely different that we hardly ever get to experience; it pushes the boundaries of what we are comfortable with and allows us to grow as people,” says Nicole Plummer ‘19.

[Photo] The poems less traveled

Patrick Bloniasz, Co-Editor in Chief
January 25, 2018
The popular Canada Goose jackets use real coyote fur trim on their hoods as well as goose down to insulate their jackets. “I think the use of animal products in any kind of clothing is cruel,” said MacKenzie Whalen, an animal lover.

[Photo] Canada Goose Jackets and Animal Rights

Mary Martin, Assistant Editor
January 24, 2018
Released on June 30 of 2017, JAY-Z’s album 4:44 has been a huge success, earning nominations in 3 of the 4 “Big Four” categories.

[Photo] 2018 Grammy nominations

Avery Webb, News Editor
January 26, 2018
Merrimack Ten Pin, the practice location for the bowling team, is a great place to hone one’s skills and test them against others.

[Photo] Start of bowling season

Nick Franzini, Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
A neatly wrapped gift sits below the traditional Christmas tree and waits to be opened on Christmas day!

[Photo] The Guide to Gift Giving

Isabel Keefe, Richie Huppe and Sierra Dinman
December 19, 2017
As the passage of Thanksgiving officially starts the holiday season, many families have already begun buying Christmas trees. Decorating a tree as a family brings people together and gets everyone in the merry mood. “I like all the decorations and the spirit that comes along with it,” said Victoria Bruzik ‘20.

[Photo] What’s that tree doing in my living room!?

Eleanor Quarles, Mary Martin and Patrick Grimes
December 19, 2017
Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Wide Receiver Antonio Brown have been on fire this season, with Ben second only to Tom Brady in passing yards, and Brown leading all receivers by more than 200 yards. The loss of Shazier showed for the Steelers Sunday Night, as they narrowly escaped the Baltimore Ravens, winning 39-38.

[Photo] Injuries Around the NFL

Mark Labak, Assistant Sports Editor
December 18, 2017
A tree lies wounded after the first tragic battle. This tree is just one of the many inevitable casualties to come in this upcoming war.

[Photo] The war on trees

Patrick Grimes, Humor Editor
November 25, 2017
Skiing, a long time favorite pastime and winter sport of New Englanders, remains a favorite among adults and students alike. “There’s nothing I enjoy more than skiing in the winter,” says Jack Sinclair ‘19.

[Photo] Wintertime activities

Nick Franzini, Staff Writer
November 24, 2017
Stranger Things 2, the continuation of the first season, is now streaming on Netflix. The Duffer brothers (creators of the show) went all out in a sequel that matched, and surpassed the first season. Plenty of answers and further character development for everyone’s favorite characters make the second season of this incredible show a must watch.

[Photo] Shows you should watch this winter

Mark Labak, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2017
RWBY has achieved remarkable fan response since its pilot. From left to right: main characters Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long.

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[Photo] Lavar Ball and the role of athletes’ parents

Jack Belanger, Staff Writer
May 23, 2017
RWBY has achieved remarkable fan response since its pilot. From left to right: main characters Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long.

[Photo] A comprehensive review of RWBY

Parker Coady, Op/Ed Editor, Semester 2
May 19, 2017
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[Photo] eSports on the rise

Brock Radford, Staff Writer
April 20, 2017
Signing up for organ donation can be your chance to save someone else's life.

[Photo] Donate Life: you can’t take them with you

Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor In Chief
April 19, 2017
Gonzaga celebrates after their Final Four win against South Carolina

[Photo] Madness

Nate Corsetti, Sports Editor
April 3, 2017
The bowling squad's season ended with four members qualifying for the individual state meet.

[Photo] Yes, we have a bowling team

Nate Corsetti, Staff Writer
March 18, 2016
Red Cross volunteers assist victims of New Orleans' hurricane Katrina in 2005.

[Photo] Sign up, save a life

Teresa Randlett, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2016
The movie poster for DiCaprio's newest film, The Revenant.

[Photo] Oscar-less Leonardo

Wyatt Farwell, Staff Writer
December 21, 2015
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[Photo] The Crimea conundrum

Matt Claire, Sports Editor
March 28, 2014
The MLB is changing the rule for hitting catchers at home plate.

[Photo] New rule isn’t a big hit

Nate Powers, Contributor
March 14, 2014
Endicott College issued a survey to Hollis Brookline this month to get their opinions on the school

[Photo] Endicott Survey helps HB move in the right direction

Mackenzie Riel, Contributor
March 13, 2014
AUSTIN THIS IS MY PIC!!!

[Photo] Back into the swing of things

Nate Powers, Contributor
March 12, 2014
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[Photo] Staying in the loop at Hollis Brookline

Austin Bumpus, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2014
Krasnaya Polyana is the resort in Sochi where all skiing and snowboarding events will be held

[Photo] Olympics full of open opportunities

Sara Swabowicz and Matt Claire
February 6, 2014
An amusement park stationed on a pier in New Jersey was decimated by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

The Model UN met on December 15, in Danvers, Massachusetts

[Photo] A model effort at the MUN Conference

Grant Johnson, Contributor
January 9, 2014
Can you tell which cereals are healthy for you, and which are unhealthy?

[Photo] Healthy habits

Sara Swabowicz, Editor
November 26, 2013
Lizzy Davis '15, has the facial features and personality that can easily be compared to a deer.

Jet Blue is a popular airline for people who wish to holiday travel.

[Photo] Holiday air travel: How safe are we?

November 20, 2013
Apple released both the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c in September and are both alternatives to the original iPhone 5.

[Photo] Apple picking: Which iPhone is right for you?

November 20, 2013
The popularity of Chromebooks has risen recently. and is a popular option for students

[Photo] 50 shades of Chrome

November 20, 2013
HB's basketball season is coming up soon, and they have high hopes for a successful season

[Photo] Sneak peak: boys basketball

Tom E. Johnson, Contributor
November 13, 2013
Can the Pats win the Super Bowl this year?

[Photo] Patriots: Will they go all the way?

Tom E. Johnson, Contributor
November 13, 2013
Are you a pumpkin pie fan?

[Photo] Pumpkin vs pecan pie

November 6, 2013
Boston's Fenway Park

[Photo] Big week in Boston

Nate Powers, Contributor
October 23, 2013
Tuukka makes glove save

[Photo] A new year, a new face

Nate Powers, Contributor
October 9, 2013
US Men's National Team supporters at a World Cup Qualifying Match.

[Photo] Brazil Bound

October 2, 2013
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