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 Freshmen focusing in class without phones

KHS Applies New Phone Rule

Olivia Bsales, Staff Reporter October 12, 2023

Imagine not using a cell phone for hours throughout the day. Not knowing what is going on social media, not being able to text friends, and not being able to play games. Cell phones have become too much of a distraction for students,...

English teacher Jason DelPiano and senior Nick Maksimov correctly wearing their lanyards.

Ch-Ch-Changes At Kinnelon High School

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.  As...

Social media health and fitness culture seems to have an adverse impact on body perception.

Is Health and Fitness Culture Helping or Hurting?

Peyton Triano, Staff Writer April 9, 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. When...

KHS Freshman Sophia Covello does schoolwork in Spanish class.

The Academic Pressures Of School Are Worsening Teenagers’ Mental Health

Sofia Villegas, Staff Writer April 8, 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. Teen...

The willow project’s pipelines cutting across Alaska’s picturesque landscape. Photo from Wikimedia Commons

Extracting More Oil from Alaska Imperils the Environment

Shreyasi Sharma, Staff Reporter April 8, 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. Earth...

Artists on the platform Artstation stage a mass protest against AI-generated artwork. By filling the site’s trending page with the same image, AI has no data to use for its program.

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Does AI Take Responsibility?

Aarushi Kumar, Staff Reporter April 7, 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. ‘Turn...

Sophomore Miriam Mesbeh, exhausted and unfocused, attends math lab to seek ways to raise her grade.

Mental Health Unnoticed

Julia Mieczkowski, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

While academic achievement is vital for students, it is also essential for them to prioritize their mental health. Neglecting mental health can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression, which can negatively impact academic performance...

 A woman views her colorful Instagram feed of edited and filtered photos. Photo from Unsplash.

Social Media Has Destroyed Women’s Perceptions of Beauty Standards

Liyana Aslani, Staff Writer April 6, 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. Over...

My mom and I at one of our Chinese New Year parties. Photo from Farren Bowers

How Hypersexualization of Asian Women Still Exists Today

Farren Bowers, Staff Writer April 6, 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. With...

Phone depicting early morning alarms

Is 7:30 a.m. Too Early To Start School?

Montana Brush, Staff Writer April 6, 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. As...

People on their phones. Photo from Newport Academy.

Why Technology Makes Gen Z Feel More Alone

Courtney Darlington, Staff Writer April 6, 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. Technology...

Infographic by Julia Driscoll.

Book Bannings: Protecting Kids or Violating the First Amendment?

Julia Driscoll, Staff Reporter March 20, 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. For...

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