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Artemis vs. Apollo

Artemis vs. Apollo

Julia Driscoll, Staff Reporter October 10, 2022

It has been half a century since humans have visited the moon, collected samples, and left their footprints. The first moon landing missions, named after the Greek God of the Sun, Apollo missions, inspired not just Americans but...

 Boys Varsity team on the field for their home opener against Mo Beard

The Fight For The Horse Shoe

Riley Darlington, A&E Editor October 9, 2022

Every sports team has its traditions: a pasta dinner before a big game, and a hype-up speech before playing your rival, but the KHS soccer team has a fun, unique tradition like no other.  Head Coach Jesse Aporta, started...

The KHS football team watches on as they play against North Warren.

‘Grande’ Changes Coming to KHS Football

Dillon Fleksher, Staff Reporter October 9, 2022

  After a 2021 season where the Colts varsity football team finished 2-8, the head coaching reins were given to Dustin Grande. Previous head coach Kevin White, who led the Colts to their only State Sectional Title in 2012,...

Coltfest Club includes (from left) business teacher Cathy Gilligan,  and students Parker Lazarski, Cole Pryor, and Marco Leitao) posing for a picture during the tailgate.

Second Annual Tailgate-A Resounding Success

Nicholas Maksimov, School News & Stem Editor October 7, 2022

Students and teachers were greeted by large paper billboards and treats on Sep. 23rd, when they descended upon Kinnelon High School to take a look at its second annual tailgate. A resounding success, it definitely beat last year’s...

What Makes the Girls Volleyball Team Successful

What Makes the Girls Volleyball Team Successful

Julia Haines October 7, 2022

The girl's volleyball team, which is on their eighth week of the season as of Sept. 27, with eleven more to go, currently has a record of 4-5.   When asked what factors make the team successful, middle hitter on the...

KHS students watch the football game against North Warren in the student section. The theme for the game was a blackout and many students attended.

The Impact of Football in the Classroom

Scott Sanczyk, Sports Editor October 6, 2022

The football season is in full swing at KHS. Whether it is a home game that students and teachers attend or a professional game, many students and teachers at KHS watch football every week. These games and events go beyond just...

Roe v Wade Overturned, Political Polarization on the Rise

Nathan Shurts, Staff Reporter October 6, 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. On...

One of the donation rooms at the Kinnelon Food Pantry.

Hungry to Help

Kristina Haviland, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2022

Hunger is a nationwide epidemic that does not appear to be going away, no matter how developed the country becomes. The USDA estimates that 10.2% of U.S. households were food insecure throughout 2021—that’s 13.5 million households....

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...

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