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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Karen D’Amico, candidate for the 2020 Kinnelon BOE election, pictured alongside her husband.

Who’s Running for the BOE? The Four Contenders: Karen D’Amico

Daniel Yu, Editor October 31, 2020

With elections coming up for both our nation and our local BOE, political involvement is something that we all have to partake in. However, true information about each of our candidates is paramount in order to form wise, informed...

The role of technology has become even greater now that COVID-19 has shut down all in-person events.

The Role of Technology in Presidential Elections

Zenobia Ahsanuddin, Staff Reporter October 26, 2020

Throughout the previous years, technology has affected the presidential election by spreading awareness and campaigning. However, this year, when six feet of space is required between people, everything from debates to casting...

Washing your hands is the most effective way to prevent catching diseases such as COVID-19.

Global Handwashing Day

Camille Balo, Editor-in-Chief, STEM Editor October 15, 2020

Oh, handwashing. Something that around 40 percent of Americans don’t always do after going to the bathroom. Not to mention, of the 60 percent that actually washes their hands, around 95%-97% of them aren’t even scrubbing their...

2020 Election: Upcoming Events

2020 Election: Upcoming Events

Alex Garcia, Web Editor October 10, 2020

The 2020 presidential and congressional elections are in full swing, and many important dates are approaching. The election has several upcoming debates, deadlines, and of course the election itself. These are the events in...

Every day tip to take it day by day.

You Are Loved

Raquel Ospina, Staff Reporter October 10, 2020

In honor of Mental Health Day, here is a reminder to breathe. If you ever feel anxious or on the verge of a breakdown, there is a grounding tip that helps prevent it from going any further.  List 5 things you can see  ...

Hagia Sophia Mosque standing upright in between the land of Istanbul, Turkey with 4 minarets, 2 on each side. Photo by Adli Wahid on Unsplash.

Hagia Sophia : The Longing Prayer

Abeeha Zaidi, Managing Editor August 9, 2020

After 86 years of operation as a museum, Hagia Sophia once again welcomed Muslims longing for a connection with their god on July 24. As they said their prayers under the direction of the Imam, the leader of prayer in a mosque,...

The march for Black Lives Matter in Kinnelon on June 7.

Kinnelon Community Members Support ‘Black Lives Matter’ Movement

Melissa Gardner, Guest Writer June 12, 2020

Activism sparked action in Kinnelon last week with a  “Black Lives Matter” march in honor of those who lost their lives due to police brutality and a protest against racism. On June 7 at 3 p.m., members of the community...

How Couples Are Coping With COVID-19

How Couples Are Coping With COVID-19

McKayla Coppla, Staff Reporter May 10, 2020
For many significant others, especially those in high school relationships that typically see each other daily, social distancing is an especially hard circumstance to adapt to.
Biden and Trump in their respective government photos.

The Final Two: A look at the remaining 2020 candidates

Will Cappello and Alex Garcia May 7, 2020

Joe Biden Brief History: Age - Joe Biden is 77 and was born Nov. 20, 1942. Overview - He was born in Pennsylvania, and moved to Delaware in the third grade. He became a senator in 1973, and around that time his family...

Due to the spread of Coronavirus, the Summer Olympics set to occur in 2020 will now take place in 2021.

Tokyo Olympics to now take place in 2021

Kristen Matits, Staff Reporter April 13, 2020

The Summer Olympics were set to be held this year in Tokyo. However, due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the games will be held next summer. The Olympics games will now be held from July 23 to Aug. 8 in 2021. Over 11,000 athletes...

Confirmed cases of Coronavirus per capita.

The Global Response to Coronavirus

Abeeha Zaidi, Staff Reporter April 13, 2020

So far, 2020 has seen a conflict between Iran and the United States, the Australian wildfires, the death of Kobe Bryant, and now COVID-19. Unlike other conflicts, this pandemic has majorly affected all countries, from school and...

The outside of Munchys, which was located off of Boonton Ave.

Munchy’s Replaced With Bagel Store

Kristin Matits, Staff Reporter March 26, 2020

Munchy's opened in Kinnelon in 2016 and instantly became a popular grill. They served all different kinds of delicious food from french toast to enchiladas to chocolate chip cookies. There was nothing patrons couldn’t find on...

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