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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 Sorcerer's Stone and the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's 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...

Students took the NJGPA on school-provided Chromebook laptops.

Should State Testing be Required for Graduation?

Lucas Marin, Staff Reporter April 10, 2022

Many students and parents are disappointed about a new state test required to graduate high school. Students will be denied graduation diplomas if they do not pass the New Jersey Proficiency Assessment.     New Jersey...

Spring 2022 Issue

Spring 2022 Issue

April 6, 2022

Click here to read the Spring 2022 Issue of the Colt Chronicle!  

Will climate change be affecting the typical spring weather this year?

Will climate change be affecting the typical spring weather this year?

Sophia Angermund, Staff Reporter March 30, 2022

What Exactly is Climate Change? Climate change is the long-term change in the typical weather patterns throughout the Earth’s climate. The greenhouse gasses that get put out, trapped in the atmosphere, create a blanket around...

The Tale Of Mermaid: Spring Musical Highlights

The Tale Of Mermaid: Spring Musical Highlights

Shreyal Sharma, Staff Editor March 29, 2022

Lights! Camera! Action! KHS spring musical once again demonstrated success with their performance of The Little Mermaid during the first week of March. Several teachers assisted in making the play a resounding success, including...

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