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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...

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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...

The Science Behind KHS COVID Restrictions

Alex Garcia, Staff Reporter May 8, 2021

  Plastic tri-folds, medical masks, six feet of distance, and the disinfection of surfaces have been staples of the 2020-2021 school year.  As school returns and restrictions are being dropped what should be the first...

An alarm clock set to go off

Students Need Sleep

Alex Garcia, Local/World News Editor April 16, 2021

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not regularly get the recommended amount of sleep. This damages a student’s performance and mood but is allowed to continue in nearly every school district in America. Student’s...

Photo courtesy of tasnimnews.com. Indian Farmers and their families come together to protest against Indian Primeminister Modi’s latest agriculture law’s adding restrictions on farmers.

The Fight of the Farmers

Abeeha Zaidi, Managing Editor and Layout March 28, 2021

In Aug. 2020, Farmers from the Northern states of India began their protests against agriculture laws established by Prime minister Modi. In Nov. 2020, they arrived in the capital, New Delhi, to continue their protests. The issue...

A virtual meeting conducted in school

Reopen the Schools

Alex Garcia, Local/World News Editor March 8, 2021

Editor’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 by Tobi Oshinnaike on Unsplash. Nigerian Citizens holding up a #ENDSARSNOW Poster

EndSARS Protest

Ellis Nunez, Staff Reporter March 2, 2021

Young people all around Nigeria are advocating for the disassembly of the group SARS due to the violence, harassment, and extortion that citizens are subjected to. There are no restrictions for SARS officers, which allows them...

Stress relieving activities in the KHS library.

Prevention Over Cure

Kristina Haviland, Staff Reporter February 25, 2021

In a time where the demands of everyday life cause high levels of stress and worry, mental health issues in teens are on the rise. While enlisting the help of others to cure mental health issues is possible and beneficial, prevention...

How do we Stop Racism?

Andrew Noel, Staff Reporter February 5, 2021

Editor’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.  How...

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