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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Santaro with her husband and daughter.

New school year… new math teacher

Aiyana Bula, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

It was the first day of school, and when students walked into room 306, the new math teacher greeted them warmly. Ellena Santaro’s classroom included little essence that made her character. She has funny meme pictures, a...

The Iced Pumpkin Chai Latte from the Starbucks Fall Menu

Fall has returned..and so has the Starbucks Fall Menu!

Sophia Angermund, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

What is the Fall Menu? The Starbucks 2024 Fall Menu dropped on August 22, 2024, containing all of the Starbucks fan’s favorite fall goodies. The menu includes drinks and food that capture the essence and joy of fall. It contains...

Lupo teaching World History Honors.

The Role of a Student Teacher

Zoe Leitao, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Many students at Kinnelon High School believe that assistant and student teachers just sit and watch another teacher teach, and then answer your question occasionally. However, student teachers do a lot more than students may...

Senior captain Alessia Cerulo takes a selfie of the team after a big KGS win against Morris Catholic.

Bringing old experience to a new team

Sienna Fein, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Many athletes take a long time to warm up to a new coach, especially if they have had the same one for a long time. Getting a new coach means that you have to learn their coaching style, and how they cope with games and practices. Kinnelon...

Jonny Papendick talking with a friend in math class.

New year, new school, new life

Peyton Triano, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2024

Adjusting to a new lifestyle is something people go through every day. This new routine may be joining a gym, finding a new career, or taking up a new hobby.  Kinnelon senior Jonny Papendick decided to not only change the...

David Loza on the soccer field during a game.

New captain takes charge

Cara Rosenfeld, Staff Reporter October 10, 2024

The sun sets over the soccer field. Suspense fills the air as the team gathers. As the coach looks down at his clipboard, and he calls out the new captain. No. 10 steps forward as cheers erupt. He realizes he has been chosen. Since...

Are they Really Monsters?

Alexandra Haines, Staff Reporter October 10, 2024

On September 19th, 2024, popular streaming platform Netflix took the public by storm, releasing a true-crime drama television series titled “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”. The series followed the lead-up and...

Junior Boys dressed up as Prisoners from last Halloween

Halloween Costume Inspiration for a Spooky Sensation

Courtney Darlington, Staff Reporter October 10, 2024

Say goodbye to the skeletons, witches, ghosts, and pumpkins because you won’t be seeing them in Kinnelon this Halloween.  As the season approaches, students are filled with creativity and excitement, stepping up their game...

Some more popular Booktok Romance Novels.

Let’s talk Booktok.

Amelie Swiatek, A&E Editor October 8, 2024

The term Booktok started trending in 2020 when famous TikTok Star, Cait Jacobs (@CaitJacobs) made an account about books, a passion that she's had for years before. Jacobs quickly gained a following for this, as book lovers were...

Pictured is the welcoming and chic storefront of Comfort Kitchen Cafe, the newest Kinnelon eatery, which opened its doors in July.

The comfort of home

Lea Albik, Staff Reporter October 4, 2024

A new cafe, Comfort Kitchen, opened this summer, replacing Lakeside Bagels, Deli, and Pizza. Comfort Cafe has much to offer, from sweet goods to fresh food and a welcoming environment.  Comfort is conveniently located on Boonton...

2024 Graduation Issue

2024 Graduation Issue

June 7, 2024

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World history final exam study guide

Freshman finals frenzy

Lea Albik, Staff Reporter May 27, 2024

This is the first time that freshmen are taking the finals. The majority of students in ninth grade are not sure what to expect and most don't know how to prepare themselves to ace the test. At the end of 8th grade, there are...

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