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This image shows the kids in the Rwandan Genocide

Unraveling Rwanda and Congo Conflict: 1994 to 2023

Shreyasi Sharma, Staff Reporter January 31, 2024

The conflict in the eastern DRC dates way back to 1994, resulting in the deaths of more than six million people. The drastically increasing tension resulted in another war that started in October 2023. The following are a few...

Bins, like these, are generally present in every library in the tri-borough area for collection of year-long clothing/toy drives.

A Helping Hand All Year-Round

Nicholas Maksimov, World/Local News Editor January 7, 2024

The merry, holiday season can often be associated with gift-giving, the raising of certain funds for charities, and toy/gift donations. However, when Santa makes his annual trip around the world on one fateful night, what about...

This is an image showing all the tools that were used by Kathern Roman in the Highland Yoga sound event.

Overview of the Highland Yoga’s Sound Bath Experience

Shreyasi Sharma, Staff Reporter December 4, 2023

On Nov.5 at 4:30 p.m., Highland Yoga at Kinnelon held a sound bath yoga event instructed by Katherine Roman. The event's purpose was to let the attendees experience the sound waves to help them relax. As part of the sound bath...

The escalation of Jewish settlements in Palestine over the course of 54 years.

Hamas and Israel

Julia Driscoll, Staff Reporter December 1, 2023

Adviser’s Note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this opinion article belong solely to the author and do not reflect the view of The Colt Chronicle Staff, Kinnelon High School, or its students and staff members.    The...

The gate stands tall and red this morning as it is left open for the oncoming flow of cars out of Smoke Rise.

Open The Gates!

Nicholas Maksimov, Local/World News Editor November 2, 2023

Every day, and every night, countless Smoke Rise residents journey in and out of the problematic gates that separate their tight-knit community from the rest of the town of Kinnelon. However, passing through these borders, and...

200-year-old historic landmark in Lahaina, the Waiola Church, is seen engulfed in flames.

Destruction Left in Wake of Maui Wildfires

Aarushi Kumar, Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2023

As Hurricane Dora swept past the Hawaiian islands a week ago, wildfires erupted across Hawaii with the largest fires on the island of Maui. The blazing fire had torn through homes and storefronts, with residents jumping into the...

A Ukrainian serviceman stands next to a Ukrainian flag in the Kharkiv region, September 2022.

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: A Timeline of Key Events

Aarushi Kumar, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2023

It’s been over a year since the start of the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Over the months, the conflict has become a steep military escalation while both parties refuse to back down. Here are some of the key...

Instability and Authoritarianism: What to Keep in Mind as Presidential Candidates Emerge

Instability and Authoritarianism: What to Keep in Mind as Presidential Candidates Emerge

May 1, 2023

Whenever the subject of history arises, be it in school or elsewhere, the value of its study is always explained in the same way: we look to history to understand past mistakes, to observe historical trends, and to use those trends...

A large crowd of people relax on the beach during spring break.

Increasing Travel Prices Bode Ill for Spring Break

Will Cappello, Opinion Editor March 18, 2023

Almost four years ago, the US experienced a nationwide lockdown as the COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly. Consequently, travel was prohibited in order to slow the spread of the virus. After those restrictions were initially lifted,...

The main menu for the AI app ChatGPT.

Artificial Intelligence Begins to Takeover

Lucas Marin, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

“By 2030, Artificial Intelligence will add 15.7 trillion dollars to the world's GDP, boosting it by 14 percent,” according to Simplilearn. People want to change the world with artificial intelligence; and companies are investing...

Klevtsov planning his trip to Kalahari for Thanksgiving weekend.

Kinnelon Students’ Thanksgiving Festivities

Lucas Marin, Staff Reporter November 22, 2022

Thanksgiving is the time of year where families gather and cherish their moments together. Kinnelon students are preparing for a week filled with joyful activities including traveling. According to USA Today, “Nearly 25 million...

An assortment of crowns owned by the British.

Jewels Tinged in Blood

Aarushi Kumar, Staff Reporter November 21, 2022

The Tower of London is one of the oldest monuments in the U.K. Built during the 1070s, it’s a historical example of the European style of Gothic architecture of the High and Late middle ages. The lush green lawns, staggering...

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