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Cover image of the novel Party School by Jon Hart

Party School: Why You Should Read It

Nathan Shurts, Opinion Editor October 20, 2023

What are you going to do with your life? More specifically, what are you going to do in the next four years that will get you there? You have 3 months and 650 words to answer. Good luck, you’ll need it.  At this time in...

“Saw X” Promo
Photo: “Saw X” Official Website

Wanna Play A Game? Movie Review: Saw X

Riley Macmanus, School News Editor October 16, 2023

The entertainment industry is filled with horror franchises that have lost their originality and edge, however, "Saw X" emerges as a breath of fresh air. The latest installment in the iconic horror series not only keeps the gruesome...

The students watch the auditions for the fall play in the auditorium.

Behind the Curtains

Aarushi Kumar, Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2023

The students entered the auditorium, laughing and talking, as they picked up the scripts and schedules for the fall play. Experienced performers and new attendees alike excitedly leafed through the pages. Some of them stepped...

For All The Dogs: A Defining Album in the Genre of Boredom

For All The Dogs: A Defining Album in the Genre of Boredom

Owen Fernstrom, Staff Reporter October 13, 2023

Aubrey Graham, or, “Drake” is a very important musical artist in the course of 2010’s music, but why? He didn’t start any of the trends of the era; he really piggybacked off most of them. His writing techniques weren’t...

Discography Deep Dives: Drake

Discography Deep Dives: Drake

Owen Fernstrom, Staff Reporter October 13, 2023

Drake as an artist is a controversial character in pop music. Despite being unimaginably popular it seems he has as many haters as he does fans. Of course, both sides have their points but neither really looks at his discography...

 Freshmen focusing in class without phones

KHS Applies New Phone Rule

Olivia Bsales, Staff Reporter October 12, 2023

Imagine not using a cell phone for hours throughout the day. Not knowing what is going on social media, not being able to text friends, and not being able to play games. Cell phones have become too much of a distraction for students,...

J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

Scott Sanczyk, Sports Editor October 12, 2023

The NFL season is officially in full swing. There have been 76 games with 4,560 minutes of live action so far this season. The New York Jets sit at a 2-3 record, but this has not come without adversity.    The Jets...

Ortega teaches his AP Literature and Composition class.

Enrique Ortega: Newest Edition to the KHS Staff

Liyana Aslani, Staff Reporter October 6, 2023

This school year, the halls of KHS welcome a couple of new faces to the staff. In the English department, one classroom in particular has found a new teacher to fill its space. Room 208 now holds the belongings of Enrique Ortega,...

English teacher Jason DelPiano and senior Nick Maksimov correctly wearing their lanyards.

Ch-Ch-Changes At Kinnelon High School

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.  As...

A survey was conducted in KHS classes asking on attendance of KHS soccer games.

Colts Keep Rolling On for an Impressive Season

Jake Piccola, Staff Reporter October 5, 2023

By: Jake Piccola  Ryan Borud jukes one defender… makes a move to the right… AND IT'S IN! Another class goal for Ryan Borud and another win for Kinnelon Colts soccer. Winning has been nothing surprising to this team as...

Gauff gets ready to serve in her match. A serve is one of the most important parts of a tennis match.

Coco Gauff Wins US Open

Julia Haines, Staff Reporter September 14, 2023

The U.S. Open, short for United States Open Championships, is an annual international tennis tournament that spans two weeks in late August and early September. It is the fourth in a series of tennis tournaments consisting of...

200-year-old historic landmark in Lahaina, the Waiola Church, is seen engulfed in flames.

Destruction Left in Wake of Maui Wildfires

Aarushi Kumar, Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2023

As Hurricane Dora swept past the Hawaiian islands a week ago, wildfires erupted across Hawaii with the largest fires on the island of Maui. The blazing fire had torn through homes and storefronts, with residents jumping into the...

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