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Steven Crooks grades a lab from his AP Physics 1 class. He is a new teacher, but already helping his students succeed with his grading philosophies and policies. “I want to see the thought process [in their work],” said Crooks.
Grading Philosophies
Annika Bergin, Opinion Editor • January 17, 2024

Grades are a central part of a student’s educational experience.  Through the CavChron’s investigation into Grading Structures & Practices, we hope to shed light on Grading Philosophies, Rapid...

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Israelis and Palestinians in front of the White House each protesting for what they believe is right. There are many various people from other countries that stand with either side. (Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Israel-Hamas War
Atanaska Vancheva, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023
Hollis Brookline band Power’s Out celebrates after a great performance at last year’s Guitar Night. Standing from left to right are Trekker Mattern, Katherin Jokinen, Connor Moquin, Elliot Miller and Meghan Warren. “I am really just excited to be around my friends. Its such a great group, and it’s fun to perform with each other,” said pianist Meghan Warren ‘25.
Guitar Night: Hollywood Coming to HB
Kirti Das, Staff Writer • November 14, 2023
The freshmen and junior classes face an intense standstill in a tug-of-war competition. On October 27, after an action-packed spirit week, Hollis Brookline High School held the annual school-wide Halloween Assembly featuring lots of activities like tug-of-war. “The Halloween Assembly really brings people together for the Halloween season,” said Charlotte Petrella ‘25.
HBHS Celebrates Halloween with Annual Assembly
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 31, 2023
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Grading Philosophies
January 17, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Stereotypical Barbie (played by Margot Robbie) dances in a party scene from Barbie. The Greta Gerwig-directed film became the highest-grossing movie of 2023 with $1.44 billion worldwide and broke the record for the highest-grossing female-directed film of all time. “What I think really contributed to the success was the idea of dressing up and going to Barbie. Everyone wore pink…it was the summer of girls,” said HB film studies teacher Victoria Flaherty. (Image courtesy of Warners Bros. Pictures)
2023: The Year the Movies Made a Comeback
Finn Brown, Head Editor • April 21, 2024

“We come to this place for magic,” actress Nicole Kidman boasts at the beginning of her infamous AMC Theaters commercial. The advertisement plays at the start of each film shown at the theater chain, describing the wonder of the movies and how audiences...

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Maggie Rogers graces the cover of ‘Don’t Forget Me’ in a Polaroid photograph. The singer-songwriter’s third studio album features 10 tracks and a more laid-back sound for the indie star. “I really wanted to make a record that felt like a Sunday driving record,” explained Rogers in an interview with the Associated Press. | Capitol Records
Maggie Rogers Reflects on ‘Don’t Forget Me’
Finn Brown, Head Editor
Album cover features Gray in a yellow and black jacket, with a colorful painted face. | Republic Records
Conan Gray Finds New Sound with 'Found Heaven'
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Seen is Greta Van Fleet performing the popular song Light My Love, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on September 15, 2023. “This was probably my favorite song of the concert,” said Hannah Welts ‘25.
Greta Van Fleet: Lighting Up the Rock Stage
Zoё Welts, Staff Writer
Merrily We Roll Along’s three ‘Old Friends’ are their regular silly selves in this promotional picture. HB’s production stars Jakob Kolb ‘27, Emma DiGennaro ‘25, and Colby Hallett ‘25 as Charley, Mary and Frank (pictured left to right). “I have loved working with Jakob and Colby in this production,” says DiGennaro.
Bursting With Dreams: HB's Take on Broadway Hit "Merrily We Roll Along"
Julie Veiga, Staff Writer
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Sports
Emily Tebbetts shoots from the three point line against Milford, adding to her record of highest scorer this season. “Tebbetts is one of our best players this season” said Coach Heidie Moore.
Player Profile: Emily Tebbetts
Annika Carlson, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

Emily Tebbetts, a junior at Hollis-Brookline High School, had the most stellar basketball season of her career so far. Tebbets came out this year varsity...

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The Buffalo Bills will be hosting the Kansas City Chiefs for the NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs in Highmark Stadium. Whichever teams wins will play against the #1 Seed Ravens in the NFL Conference Championship next week for a shot at the 2024 Super Bowl LVIII in Allegiant Stadium. (All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Chiefs vs. Bills Playoffs
Miguel Avalos, Staff Writer
Cambria Jewett and her family celebrate her commitment to Boston University. Jewett will be participating in Divison I collegiate swimming at the school, where she will studying business. After a great swim season last year, “I really am so proud of her,” said Brynn Spencer a teammate of Jewett. (Photo courtesy of the HB Athletic Booster Club)
Cambria Jewett Committed to Boston University
Kirti Das, Staff Writer
The HB Varsity Girls Volleyball team celebrates their runner-up title at the Division 1 championship game. The girls ended their season with an 18-3 record after the title match against Bedford. “This year, I think the team spirit is really good. We all enjoy ourselves on the court, and that’s all that matters,” said Lolly Adair ‘25. (Photo courtesy of the HB Athletic Booster Club)
Girls Volleyball Wraps Up Great Season as Runners-Up
Finn Brown, Head Editor
Features
HBHS students stand smiling. In looking around the school, you begin to notice that happiness is all around us.
Happiness Is All Around Us
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor • March 12, 2024

Roaming our familiar school, my senses act almost like a sweeping net, capturing the building around me. My eyes wander, avoiding the artificially...

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Maia Arthur ‘25 stresses out on her computer over her heavy course load. Arthur, currently in her junior year, is enrolled in multiple AP and honors classes. “I think a majority of my time is taken up with studying, which really takes a toll on my mental health,” said Arthur.
Student Health: HB & Beyond
Finn Brown, Xavier Lindsey, Summer Leavitt and Addy Dougherty
Officer Hooper is standing next to student Bradley Noble ‘24 ensuring the safety of the staff and students here at HB. Officer Hooper is a new SRO but is always willing to help students to talk about school safety.
Avoid, Deny, Defend
Miguel Avalos, Staff Writer
Nurse Kelly (Left) and Nurse Kate (Right) enjoying their last day of school before Thanksgiving break. They both are working hard to make sure everyone is immunized and have all of their paperwork in from the doctors.
Q&A with HBHS's Nurses
Miguel Avalos, Staff Writer
Opinion
Sarah Gillespie, a junior at HBHS can be seen in the photo. She is studying for her midterm, quite stressfully might it be added.
Are Midterms and Finals Needed at HBHS?
Zoё Welts, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

A 2-hour long exam period. Studying upon studying. Work piling up, and stress piling up. Students know what is coming: midterms and finals. Each year...

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Currently, overly negative and alarming headlines surrounding teen mental health plague the news and hurt our brains.
Media Coverage of Mental Health Needs to Change
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Andrew Eckman ‘24 (right) and Jack Andrews ‘24 (left) battle it out in hopes of settling the debate on who is better, Ye or The Weeknd. The two HB students have been having this debate for years, with no end in sight. “The Weeknd just sounds better than Kanye,” said Eckman.
Do Numbers Reflect the Quality of One’s Music?
Jack Andrews, Staff Writer
Taylor Swift performs during the evermore segment of the Eras Tour Movie. The film was created to provide a concert experience for those who couldn’t attend the tour. “I had a great time singing along to all of the songs,” said Kiera King ‘25. (Ronald Woan from Redmond, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
The Eras Tour Movie Review
Annika Bergin, Opinion Editor

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