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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Murder in First Position, Lori Robbins’ second mystery novel, is now available for purchase

On Pointe Mystery Novel: Murder in First Position

Shreyal Sharma, Staff Reporter January 21, 2021

Inspired by her successful mystery novel debut, Lesson Plan for Murder, English teacher Lori Robbins continued in the murder-mystery genre for her second novel. This time, she brought to life the setting of the world of ballet....

Art by Emily Ott, a member of the club.

Feedback, Laid Back!

Kristina Haviland, Staff Reporter January 13, 2021

Shaky hands, trembling voice, the student pushes in her chair and stands up to the audience of her English class. The stares from around her burn like fire, as she takes in her last breath of silence. It was time to spill out...

The Origin Story behind Thanksgivings Most Sacred Traditions

The Origin Story behind Thanksgivings Most Sacred Traditions

Andrew Noel, Staff Reporter November 21, 2020

One of the great things about the holidays is the traditions that come with them. Thanksgiving is no exception. Many people have always been fascinated by the origin stories of old things. So let's answer the question once and...

A pre-COVID movie theater via Unsplash.

COVID-19 and its effect on movie theater chains, AMC

Max Schmalz, Staff Reporter November 7, 2020

Movie theaters across the world were shut down because of COVID-19 in March and April of this year, and many were left to wonder how the economy would affect their business. AMC, the largest theater company in America, was already...

Students eat lunch at a safe distance to avoid the potential transmission of COVID-19.

How Teachers are Handling COVID-19

Samantha Bassin, Staff Reporter October 21, 2020

“‘Frustrating’ is the word that comes to mind first,” science teacher John Manning says, “but ‘informative’ is the word that sticks….There's no doubt that this new normal has been hard.” Many teachers and...

A student completes work virtually.

The Next Chapter: High School

Zara Yu, Staff Reporter October 21, 2020

With the beginning of the new school year comes new freshmen, eagerly awaiting to embark upon their high school journey. However, this year is a bit different than those prior. As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread, everyone...

Morgan Festa (middle) and Carley Hall (right), along with their floor, celebrate Festa’s 18th birthday with a chocolate cupcake while wearing the required masks.

The New College Experience

Camille Balo, Editor-in-Chief, Editor of STEM September 1, 2020

From a shortened senior year, missing prom, senior trips, and more to being unable to fully enjoy freshman year in college, the Class of 2020 has had it rough. While the ongoing pandemic has affected many students across the nation,...

Some good news with John Krasinski

McKayla Coppla, Staff Reporter May 8, 2020

In need of something to smile about during this lonesome quarantine? John Krasinski has supplied the perfect amount of socially distanced dance parties that are sure to put a smile on your face. In the creation of his new YouTube...

Schmalz (left) and her colleagues pose with gifts sent to them, thanking them for their work during the pandemic.

From the front lines

Max Schmalz, Staff Reporter May 8, 2020

A registered nurse of 20 years, Jody Schmalz, at RWJ Barnabas Health (formerly called Saint Barnabas Medical Center) received news on March 28 that the burn unit she had worked on for years would be transitioned to a COVID-19...

Cedar Crest Furloughs Student Staffers

Cedar Crest Furloughs Student Staffers

Heidi Scherer-Blake, Staff Reporter April 12, 2020

Alexa Sales, a sophomore at Kinnelon High School, works at the restaurant in the local senior living community, Cedar Crest. Her employer recently informed her that the restaurant is closed and that she must stop working there...

West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Fla.'s parking lot

Painted Parking Spots

Natalie Klinger, Contributing Writer January 24, 2020

Across the country, high schools are letting seniors turn their parking spots into beautiful, eye-catching art. Some schools, such as Kinnelon High School, however, have yet to jump on the bandwagon.  This new tradition of...

A gallery of past classes in Penola's room

Penscratch: On the Creative Writing Class

Daniel Yu, Staff Reporter October 11, 2019
“My favorite part about teaching is watching a class made up of students from all grade levels, from different cultures, really form a family.
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