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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
Grace Straka

Grace Straka, Op-Ed Editor

Grace Straka ‘20 enjoys writing thoroughly, and is an avid reader at home. Outside of journalism class, Grace also takes an active interest in politics. She is a member of the Political Action Club and the Herstory Club. Grace is additionally a member of the Spanish Club. She aspires to follow in her mom’s footsteps of pursuing journalism in college and as a career. Overall, Grace is thrilled to be writing for the CavChron.

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Starting off his campaign in Pittsburgh, PA, Biden informs an excited crowd for his upcoming race. "If we give Donald Trump eight years in the White House, he will forever and fundamentally alter the character of this nation, who we are, and I cannot stand by and watch that happen,” Biden told his potential votes, inciting a need to get politically involved in those around him. The 2020 Presidential Election is expected to be one of intensity and disagreement, starting off with the Primaries.

Joe Biden race entry

Grace Straka, OpEd Editor
May 8, 2019
Teachers march the streets of downtown Los Angeles, striking for better pay and working conditions. Both educators and parents alike hold signs in protest. As the strikes continue, the UTLA President, Alex Caputo-Pearl spoke, saying, "We have watched underfunding and the actions of privatizers undermine our schools for too long. No more.”

Educators strike amidst Los Angeles Unified School District conflict

Grace Straka, Op-Ed Editor
February 15, 2019
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.

Dressing in black at Golden Globes

Grace Straka, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
A sign in downtown Boston says “Happy Holidays” instead of just “Merry Christmas”, ensuring that all holidays celebrated are included.

The Evolution of Christmas

Noah Penasack, Grace Straka and Laura Considine and Joe Messina
December 21, 2017
Thinking hard, Tasha White ‘20 sits quietly, going through the PSAT study guide. “I’m practicing for the practice in hopes I can earn a scholarship,” told White.

Should students be required to take the PSATs?

Grace Straka, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Watching the start of the game, three Unified players (Katelyn Heidel ‘19, Josie Farwell ‘20, Jessica Hubert ‘20) happily support their teammates. “I love cheering the team on,” said Josie.

The importance of Unified Sports

Grace Straka, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
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