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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Save The Planet Column: Saving the Planet in 2021

Abeeha Zaidi, Managing Editor and Layout • January 27, 2021

As the new year approaches, people are beginning to wonder whether or not there will be greater efforts from our world leaders to move towards a better, more sustainable, and carbon-neutral future. Last year, world leaders had...

Should Riverdale Release a Fifth Season?

Ellis Nunez, Staff Reporter • January 20, 2021

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...

The United States nearly broke out into Civil War: Now what?

Andrew Noel, Staff Reporter • January 20, 2021

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. There...

Start Self-Improving to Grow Happier

Alex Garcia and Haripriya Kemisetti • January 20, 2021

There is a reason most New Year's resolutions fail so quickly; it is because they are just words without any plan behind them. I’ve been successful in only two of my approximately ten New Year’s goals with my past two being...

Sports Teams Changing Their Names For Equality is Irrational

Andrew Noel, Staff Reporter • January 7, 2021

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. A...