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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

 
2018 Midterm results for the United States Senate. Photo courtesy of CNN.

2018 Midterm Elections: One for the Books

Sarah Dougherty, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2018

Voters across New Jersey went to the polls on Nov. 1 to elect their congressional representatives in the 2018 Midterm Elections. In this election, voters not only elected seats in the US Senate and House of Representatives, but...

The iconic dinosaur named Splat in his natural habitat! Photo by Raquel Ospina.

Creatures in the Kinnelon Library

Raqual Ospina, Staff Reporter December 9, 2018

A local library that radiates positivity and creativity to all the children by showcasing a variety of animals. A library that offers a section to all children with books at their reading level and showcases many other artistic...

Five Things to Know this Week

Five Things to Know this Week

Ethan Burt, Staff Reporter November 13, 2018

World news: Fleeing from gang violence, poverty, and an increasingly severe drought, thousands of Hondurans joined together in a caravan to leave their country in search of a land of safety and the opportunity to rise from their...

Photo by Lost Destinations. Staircase to the 2nd floor bedroom.

The Kinnelon Castle

Michael Koutsokoumnis, Staff Reporter November 13, 2018

Most residents of Kinnelon are familiar with historical landmarks in town such as L’Ecole Museum and St. Hubert’s Chapel, but how many actually know about Untermeyer Mansion, aka the Kinnelon Castle? It was built in 1920...

The Duomo. Photo courtesy of Pinterest.

Florence, Italy: A Traveller’s Exposé

Miray Celikkol, Staff Reporter October 21, 2018

Long beautiful skylines, vineyards, mountains, and the Tuscan sierra; the epitome of all effortless beauty lies within the capital of this region, Florence. Firenze, as the Italian locals call it, is home to some of the most...

Teachers' Day Celebrations in Nan Hua, 2014.

World Teacher’s Day at KHS

Gabriella A, Staff Reporter October 17, 2018

World Teachers' Day, also known as International Teachers Day, is held once a year on Oct. 5th. It was originally established in 1994 to pay tribute to the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation which changed the status...

According to NAMI, these types of disorders are the third most common cause of hospitalization in the U.S. for both youth and adults aged 18-44, primarily because mood disorders encompass manic disorder, depression, and a combination of the two.

Raising Awareness One Mind at a Time

Camille Balo, Editor of STEM, Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2018

World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day, observed every year on Oct. 10, is a day dedicated to increasing the awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health, according...

Everywhere is a perfect place for horses to graze, even when not in paddocks! Photo by Camille Balo.

Smoke Rise Farms to Relocate to West Milford Equestrian Center

Camille Balo, Editor of STEM, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2018

On Sep. 18, riders of the Smoke Rise Farms were informed of the barn’s closing; however, a relocation of the barn’s equine inhabitants will be taking place. The new home set to be for these four-legged creatures will be West...

The Juul Product. Infographic by Vaporgeekz.com.

Juul Isn’t Cuul

Taylor Wittig, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

Juuling is a teen epidemic that has grown considerably throughout the last decade. JUUL is an e-cigarette company that has created a product that teens find easy to hide or disguise as USB drives. The Food and Drug Administration...

The Smoke Rise Barn is closing after 55 years.

Smoke Rise Farms Closes After 55 Years of Operations

Camille Balo, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2018

Smoke Rise Farms, on Sep. 18, released an announcement that after 55 years of continuous operation, they will be closing as of Nov. 1. The closing was shocking to many; however, the harsh winters and lack of an indoor riding ring...

An architectural rendering of the proposed community
center. Photo: Alex Merlucci.

Highlands Council Approves of Kinnelon’s Community Center

Sarah Dougherty, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2018

A new community center has recently been approved by the New Jersey Highlands Council to be built off of Boonton Avenue. The proposal includes a sports field, a concession stand, and a rain garden.   The Highlands Council...

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