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Colt Chronicle

Senior captain Alessia Cerulo takes a selfie of the team after a big KGS win against Morris Catholic.

Bringing old experience to a new team

Sienna Fein, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Many athletes take a long time to warm up to a new coach, especially if they have had the same one for a long time. Getting a new coach means that you have to learn their coaching style, and how they cope with games and practices. Kinnelon...

Jonny Papendick talking with a friend in math class.

New year, new school, new life

Peyton Triano, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2024

Adjusting to a new lifestyle is something people go through every day. This new routine may be joining a gym, finding a new career, or taking up a new hobby.  Kinnelon senior Jonny Papendick decided to not only change the...

David Loza on the soccer field during a game.

New captain takes charge

Cara Rosenfeld, Staff Reporter October 10, 2024

The sun sets over the soccer field. Suspense fills the air as the team gathers. As the coach looks down at his clipboard, and he calls out the new captain. No. 10 steps forward as cheers erupt. He realizes he has been chosen. Since...

Cover art for Sabrina Carpenter’s hit song “Espresso”

Pop is Back!

Owen Fernstrom, Opinion Editor October 10, 2024

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...

Pictured is the welcoming and chic storefront of Comfort Kitchen Cafe, the newest Kinnelon eatery, which opened its doors in July.

The comfort of home

Lea Albik, Staff Reporter October 4, 2024

A new cafe, Comfort Kitchen, opened this summer, replacing Lakeside Bagels, Deli, and Pizza. Comfort Cafe has much to offer, from sweet goods to fresh food and a welcoming environment.  Comfort is conveniently located on Boonton...

2024 Graduation Issue

2024 Graduation Issue

June 7, 2024

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World history final exam study guide

Freshman finals frenzy

Lea Albik, Staff Reporter May 27, 2024

This is the first time that freshmen are taking the finals. The majority of students in ninth grade are not sure what to expect and most don't know how to prepare themselves to ace the test. At the end of 8th grade, there are...

The supposed song of the summer of 2023, Morgan Wallen's “Last Night”

Opinion: There’s No Such Thing As “The Song of the Summer”

Owen Fernstrom, Staff Reporter May 21, 2024

  One of the most popular terms in pop for the past few years has been “The Song of the Summer”. It’s a designation made for whatever song had the most airplay and influence during that year’s summer. Generally,...

The Cochella festival 2024

The Sounds of Coachella 2024

Alexandra Haines, Staff Reporter May 21, 2024

Coachella is one of the largest, most exclusive, and most famous music festivals in America and even the world.  Every year in Indio, California, otherwise known as Coachella Valley, the festival draws in many different socialites,...

TikTok faces allegations of ties to the Chinese Communist Party and is forced to sell or risk losing its US business.

TikTok on the Chopping Block

Nathan Shurts, Opinion Editor May 21, 2024

On April 21st, Congress passed a bill threatening to ban TikTok. If the Chinese parent company ByteDance of TikTok doesn’t sell its share of the company within just about a year of the bill’s passing, the app will be banned...

From left to right: Thomas Kosco and Moody Almosbeh 
The massively successful Karaoke Day during Spirit Week in October.

Will There Be a Next Mr. Kinnelon?

Sabrina Lopez and Millie Cho May 21, 2024

Although the fight for the prestigious title of "Mr. Kinnelon" has been a tradition for years, the 2024 pageant will not be taking place. For any KHS students who did not have the opportunity to experience Mr. Kinnelon, here is...

Zach Bryan’s ‘Quittin’ Time Tour’

Zoe Leitao, Staff Reporter May 20, 2024

Soon after Zach Bryan released his new album “Zach Bryan” on Aug. 25, 2023, he announced that he would be going on tour, called the “Quittin’ Time Tour”. His tour started on Mar. 5 in Chicago, IL, and will continue until...

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