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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Image from NBC sports. Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Lionel Messi (right) in their international uniforms.

Qatar 2022: The Last Chance?

Will Cappello, Opinion Editor September 30, 2022

Winning 12 of the last 13 Ballon d’Or awards, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been, without a doubt, the greatest soccer players of the current generation. In fact, their dominance swiftly prompted the emergence of cult-like...

Senior Marco Leitao studiously works on his Chromebook in Journalism 3.

The Student Body Speaks Out on Chromebooks

Alex Garcia, Local and World Editor September 30, 2022

During the first week of the 2022 school year, many students were surprised to learn that Chromebooks were the mandated device that must be utilized in classrooms. Despite becoming a one-to-one district in 2020, students have...

Image of the JWST mirror before being launched into space.

Webb Telescope Provides First Images of Cosmos

Aarushi Kumar, Staff Reporter September 2, 2022

Millions of stars blaze into existence all across the universe, light years away from our planet. The far reaches of the galaxy have remained inaccessible to our eyes and instruments. Until Tuesday July 12, the James Webb Space...

The girls volleyball team showed teamwork at a game last season.

The Experiences Behind the Game

Kristina Haviland, Features Editor August 31, 2022

As the start of the school year approaches, so do the fall sports at KHS; particularly, the girls volleyball team. The team has a very demanding schedule of practices and games, making it challenging to manage a hefty academic...

Caitlin Ward receiving a plant from the staff in Kinnelon High School.

Trees Don’t Stop Climate Change

Shreyasi Sharma, Staff Reporter August 29, 2022

 You were just given a plant by one of your colleagues as a gift on Earth Day, they gave one to everyone. Growing trees is easy, but keeping them alive is difficult; it is tedious and challenging, and you don't have time for...

Akshat Mittal and Andrew Garcia duel in a close one-on-one pickleball game at the Boonton Avenue field.

Pickleball Takes Over Kinnelon

Alex Garcia, Staff Reporter August 20, 2022

The oppressive mid-July sun beats down on the Boonton Avenue courts where four athletes lay it all on the line for tournament glory - and bragging rights. The object connecting the athletes is the yellow, Wiffle-ball-esque pickleball:...

KHS students playing volleyball at the Smoke Rise Beach.

Five Ways To Stay Productive This Summer

Kristina Haviland, Features Editor August 13, 2022

  Summertime calls for relaxation and fun activities, though it is necessary to stay productive and manage your time over these months. The warm weather is tempting to step into and the majority of people spend most of...

Image from Madison Bsales. Samantha Mortimer signing a petition for culinary class at KHS.

Why Don’t Students Learn Life-Long Lessons in School?

Madison Bsales May 1, 2022

According to The Influence of Home and School Success, the many hours students spend in school between the ages of five and 18 amount to around 105,120 waking hours. Thus, “13.36 percent of waking hours are spent in school by...

We’ve Got Spirit (Again)

Riley Darlington, Staff Reporter April 30, 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 of Adi Mittler in front of the 451 mural holding the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone and the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. The photo was taken Friday, April 1st by Julia Driscoll.

Certain Books Should be Left as Books

Julia Driscoll, Staff Reporter April 29, 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. SPOILER...

 Credit: Coca-Cola by twm1340 from Creative Commons. This photo features a well known figure Santa and a pair of children advertising Coca Cola.

Dangers of Commercial Advertising on Children

Aarushi Kumar, Staff Reporter April 28, 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. Once...

Students, on a Thursday, put in work in the Kinnelon High School fitness center. While some pictured are on stationary bikes, others are using the squat racks. In the back, some are doing pull ups right by the big mirror.

The School Fitness Center: Safe Haven For Gym Enthusiasts

Nicholas Maksimov, Staff Reporter April 10, 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.   The...

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