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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Washington Football Team game.

Sports Teams Changing Their Names For Equality is Irrational

Andrew Noel, Staff Reporter January 7, 2021

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. A...

As humanity continues into the future, electric cars are replacing gas cars, which is taking the markets by storm. 
Photo from Chuttersnap, from UnSplash.com

Electric Cars: Is the Future Here?

Zenobia Ahsanuddin, Staff Reporter January 4, 2021

From mailing to emails or books to ebooks, the future is taking the world by storm as everything around us becomes more automated, responsive, and safer. Cars are no exception, as the rise of the electric car becomes more apparent.  The...

Image representing the impact of COVID-19 on education.

Falling Back : Literacy Rates fall due to COVID-19

Abeeha Zaidi, Managing Editor December 20, 2020

As schools and colleges return to normal after the COVID 19 pandemic, the choice between online and virtual has been difficult in the US. However, less developed countries - where they don't have the privilege of free education...

There are dozens of holidays celebrated during Winter, all with their own unique origins and customs.

The Different Winter Holidays

Camille Balo, Editor-in-Chief, Editor of STEM December 17, 2020

Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's are all winter celebrations that many people know of and that are talked about the most. However, sometimes we can forget that there are other holidays during winter than just these three celebrations....

Junior Katie Nieto celebrated with her immediate family last Easter during quarantine. She hopes to do the same this holiday season.

A Balance of Social Distancing and Celebration

Juliana Marston, Staff Editor December 13, 2020

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the holidays are not on hold. Students and their families at KHS are devising various ways to celebrate with the people that they care about this season while also paying attention to social distancing...

The holidays are a time to give thanks; students at KHS express what they are thankful for this year.

Gratitude

Daniel Yu, Staff Editor December 13, 2020

This is the time for reflection, a moment to look back and ponder. Although 2020 has been one of our worst years yet, there still have been glimmers of hope in the darkness of adversity. As the new year steadily approaches, we...

Save the Planet special.

Save the Planet: The Beauty of Adaptation

Camille Balo, Editor-in-Chief, STEM Editor December 11, 2020

Natural selection, evolution, whatever you wish to call it, these terms all boil down to the ability of a species to adapt to changes times, and as humans, we are probably one of the species most accustomed to adapting ourselves...

Junior Rebecca Guetzov (left), casted as “Agnes”, and junior Jackie Roberts casted as “Vera”, in action during the virtual play.

KHS’ First Virtual Performance: “She Kills Monsters”

Shreyal Sharma, Staff Reporter December 11, 2020

Despite having to adapt to virtual meetings and social distancing guidelines, the KHS Fall Drama still took place this past Fri., Dec. 4. The cast, directed by music teacher Charles Linnell, performed “She Kills Monsters,”...

Harry Styles posing in his once again unique and flattering fashion choice, captioning his post, “Bring back manly men” to take his short but sweet shot at Candace Owens.               
 Image courtesy of Instagram @harrystyles

Just Fabric: Harry Styles x Vogue

Abeeha Zaidi, Managing Editor and Layout December 10, 2020

Many boys, no matter what their gender identification is, have recounted tales of wearing their sisters' dresses or just playing dress up as a kid, akin to Harry Styles. This month, his childhood memory was on the front cover...

Someone filming the iconic New York City ball drop.

Will the ball drop in Times Square this New Years?

Tuleen Abdallah, Staff Reporter December 9, 2020

As we get closer and closer to the holidays, America questions whether yearly occurrences will adhere to tradition or simply not happen during this doubtful year. Many traditional events are left undetermined.  Each year in...

Top Christmas Movies During The Holiday Season

Top Christmas Movies During The Holiday Season

McKayla Coppla, Staff Reporter December 7, 2020

  As family members return home and cookies bake in the oven, one of the most relaxing ways to spend the holiday season is by watching Christmas movies alongside family and friends. Below are listed some of the traditional...

The school’s library is now used as an additional faculty room in order to
spread out students and staff.

COVID Culture in High School

Eva Breiterman, Staff Writer December 6, 2020

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