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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Caitlin Ward receiving a plant from the staff in Kinnelon High School.

Trees Don’t Stop Climate Change

Shreyasi Sharma, Staff Reporter August 29, 2022

 You were just given a plant by one of your colleagues as a gift on Earth Day, they gave one to everyone. Growing trees is easy, but keeping them alive is difficult; it is tedious and challenging, and you don't have time for...

KHS students playing volleyball at the Smoke Rise Beach.

Five Ways To Stay Productive This Summer

Kristina Haviland, Features Editor August 13, 2022

  Summertime calls for relaxation and fun activities, though it is necessary to stay productive and manage your time over these months. The warm weather is tempting to step into and the majority of people spend most of...

Image from Madison Bsales. Samantha Mortimer signing a petition for culinary class at KHS.

Why Don’t Students Learn Life-Long Lessons in School?

Madison Bsales May 1, 2022

According to The Influence of Home and School Success, the many hours students spend in school between the ages of five and 18 amount to around 105,120 waking hours. Thus, “13.36 percent of waking hours are spent in school by...

We’ve Got Spirit (Again)

Riley Darlington, Staff Reporter April 30, 2022

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. After...

Photo of Adi Mittler in front of the 451 mural holding the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone and the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. The photo was taken Friday, April 1st by Julia Driscoll.

Certain Books Should be Left as Books

Julia Driscoll, Staff Reporter April 29, 2022

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. SPOILER...

 Credit: Coca-Cola by twm1340 from Creative Commons. This photo features a well known figure Santa and a pair of children advertising Coca Cola.

Dangers of Commercial Advertising on Children

Aarushi Kumar, Staff Reporter April 28, 2022

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. Once...

Students, on a Thursday, put in work in the Kinnelon High School fitness center. While some pictured are on stationary bikes, others are using the squat racks. In the back, some are doing pull ups right by the big mirror.

The School Fitness Center: Safe Haven For Gym Enthusiasts

Nicholas Maksimov, Staff Reporter April 10, 2022

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...

Should the NJ Department of Education allow virtual snow days?

Should the NJ Department of Education allow virtual snow days?

Tomas Ospina, Staff Reporter March 27, 2022

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. During...

Photo from Pexels. Student feeling stressed due to school work.

Are Grades Detrimental to Students’ Health?

Julia Haines, Staff Reporter March 27, 2022

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.  After...

Photo taken by: Tomas Ospina. Snowboarders on the slopes of Mountain Creek.

Which park is better at Mountain Creek?

Tomas Ospina, Staff Writer January 13, 2022

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. About...

Coffee being poured.

The Real Effects of Caffeine

Kristina Haviland, Features Editor November 11, 2021

The busy lives Americans live require a substantial amount of energy. The first option many people resort to is caffeine. Whether they did not get enough sleep, are low on energy, or just have a craving, they use caffeine as a...

A typical phone screen cluttered with countless social media apps.

Social Media’s Effect on Females’ Perceptions of Themselves

Kristina Haviland, Staff Reporter July 11, 2021

The media and its social platforms play a big role in our society today. The constant need to show off our beauty, success, and personal lives have resulted in people going to great lengths for perfection online. Girls get the...

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