The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Student walking on college campus.

Cracking the Admissions Code is Not Impossible

Kristina Haviland, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2024

According to Quad Education Group, current Ivy League acceptance rates have dropped to extremely low numbers, ranging from 3.3 percent to 7.3 percent. With nearly over a hundred thousand applicants, top universities are becoming...

A screenshot of a Boston College Class of 2028 page where students can meet others and find a roommate.

Who Will It Be?

Kristina Haviland, Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2024

As seniors prepare to end their high school career and move into the next chapter of their lives, those who are attending college have been through a stressful application process. Between writing supplemental essays and maintaining...

KHS yearbooks over the years located in room 204.

2023-2024 Yearbook Updates

Julia Mieczkowski, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

To feel included, or not to be included; that is the question… As yearbooks are distributed in June, some students may wonder whether they were included past their standard yearbook photo.  Some might notice that the...

Different types of technology that students may use.

Technology Most Used in KHS Classrooms

Sienna Fein, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

Technology math teachers use the most in their classrooms Most teachers use the same technology platforms to teach students, while others tend to use different ones so they can limit students' uses.  Teachers use technology...

The lacrosse team huddles up before the game.

KHS Student-Athletes Have Settled Into their Seasons as Spring Sports Officially Begin

Liyana Aslani, Aslani April 8, 2024

The KHS girls' lax team cannot wait to get back on the field this spring KINNELON, NJ. — The Kinnelon Colts Girls Lacrosse team is filled with anticipation for the season ahead. Their first official practice is March 14,...

Instagram page where senior decisions are posted.

Keeping Up with the Seniors

Madison Bsales, Features Editor April 2, 2024

As college commitment day, May 1, approaches, our seniors find their future homes daily. With the help of a non-KHS affiliated instagram page @khs.seniors.2024 run by senior Sophia Martin, students can DM (direct message) the...

Melina Lucci’s promposal to attend the Jefferson High School prom.

Proposal? More like PROMPOSAL.

Riley Darlington, A&E Editor April 2, 2024

With prom coming up in June, promposals are right around the corner. At KHS, a lot of juniors and seniors prompose to their dates. It is a fun way to spice up prom season and make dates excited to attend prom together. This year's...

Songs appearing on the March Madness event bracket.

The Sound of Music

Aarushi Kumar, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2024

Every day this week, music has drifted through the halls of KHS as part of the Tri-M Music Honor Society’s March Madness Event. Students can vote for their favorite music genres whether it’s hip-hop, musicals, Latin, pop,...

Climate Crisis Increasing Gender Inequality

Climate Crisis Increasing Gender Inequality

Shreyasi Sharma, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

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's...

Jordan Doty, Sophia Martin, Julia Baker, Riley Darlington, and Julia Coyne pose after winning their girls meet against Boonton 75-60.

From Tumbling to Track

Jake Piccola, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

Riley Darlington is a four-year track athlete and cheerleader who loves to stay active. Darlington decided to start running during the spring seasons of the track as she felt she needed something else to finish off her year after...

The top 5 artists of the Billboard 100
as of March 27.

Is Pop Music Dead?

Owen Fernstrom, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

Saying that “Pop” music is no longer popular is ridiculous to hear for some. However, it does seem to be true in some ways. The music landscape is changing, and so is how people listen to their music, so it only makes sense...

Spring Print Issue

Spring Print Issue

March 19, 2024

Load More Stories