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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Katy Perry runs off the New Shepard after returning from her 11-minute flight on April 14. (Photo credit: Blue Origin)

Sky’s (NOT) the Limit

Ava Gutkin, Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2025

In a historic blend of pop culture and innovation, Grammy-nominated recording artist Katy Perry became the first major music artist to travel to space on April 14. Entrepreneur Jeff Bezos’ private space company, Blue Origin,...

Colt Chronicle Graduation 2025 Issue

June 3, 2025

Get ready to flip those tassels and turn the page—literally! The Colt Chronicle's 2025 Graduation Issue is bursting with senior send-offs, future dreams, college bed party trends, and TikTok’s musical influence. From standout...

A high school student logs into the Common App, a website used to apply to college.

A Major Choice

Aarushi Kumar, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2025

As cold, gray mornings give way to sunny afternoons, KHS seniors get one step closer to the end of high school and the beginning of their college journeys. From degrees in STEM and liberal arts to pre-professional programs like...

Baskinger (left) holds a certificate for the grant with superintendent David Mango.

The Chill Zone: A Solution to Student Stress

Ava Gutkin, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2025

High school can be overwhelming—tests, sports, performances, and social pressures often collide, leaving students stressed and drained. However, a new space tucked inside the Media Center is quietly helping students find calm...

Katherine Fritz at the Terra North Jersey STEM Fair displaying her trifold project titled “Optimizing Sustainable Phosphorus Removal: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Magnesium Salt Reagents in Synthetic Wastewater.”

Competing with Chemistry

Samantha Galarosa, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Thousands of United States citizens and animals are falling seriously ill, all from water that looks like pea soup. The water’s green hue is the effect of harmful algal blooms, which are becoming more common in large bodies...

How to Invent a Fantasy World

Alexander Ives, Staff Reporter April 11, 2025

Fire-breathing dragons locked in conflict with hundreds of armor-clad soldiers; aliens attacking New York City; colonies on the moon struggling with a food shortage. We’ve all experienced some form of worldbuilding, but how...

Money tree plants thrive by a sunny window after being planted in the spring as a part of a gardening project, with the arrival of warm weather

Spring Hobbies Bloom in Kinnelon

Lea Albik, Staff Reporter April 11, 2025

As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, spring is the perfect time to shake off the winter vibes and dive into a new hobby. Whether you're looking to get outside, get creative, or have a fun activity to do, there are...

Taken on Dec 8, 2024, flying out of Newark airport.

Fun Spring Break Destinations Everyone Will Love

Kylee Dittmeier, Staff Reporter April 9, 2025

According to PMC, or PubMed Central, several people who go on vacation seem to have a higher amount of pre-trip happiness compared to people who do not go on vacation. A very fun and relaxed vacation is shown to boost happiness...

Various tools that can be used to unlock mental and physical potential while cleaning.

Spring Into a Better State of Mind

Peyton Triano, Editor-In-Chief April 8, 2025

Spring is a time of warmer weather, blooming flowers, and spring cleaning. It offers refreshment from the messy days of winter and prepares spaces for summer. This cleaning is visually pleasing but provides excellent benefits...

Side by side of Suda and Oluwole

KHS Under New Leadership

Ava Gutkin, Staff Reporter April 7, 2025

KHS is undergoing significant changes as it welcomes a new principal in the upcoming school year. After a decade of service, current principal Gary Suda is transferring to Pearl R. Miller Middle School, and Kiel School principal...

Poster displaying information about the spring recital.

Tri-M’s Annual Spring Recital

Cara Rosenfeld, Staff Reporter April 3, 2025

The Tri-M musicians have filled rooms with melodies as they prepare for their spring recital on Apr. 15. During their rehearsals, every note brings the musicians closer together as the recital approaches, fueling their dedication...

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