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Colt Chronicle

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Colt Chronicle

Pollution threatens to destroy our planet as we know it

The Climate Change Situation

Sara Garg and Sophie Kempe January 24, 2022

As years pass by and businesses require more and more fossil fuels, the environment is deteriorating. Not only is the temperature rising but air pollution, acid rain, water pollution, global warming and many other consequences...

New signs were recently put up on almost every door to enter the gym or the building to help reinforce mask rules at KHS.

Covid Rules and Regulations Increasing After Winter Break Across New Jersey

Marco Leitao, Contributing Writer January 24, 2022

The new variant of Covid-19 has taken the world by storm. With some of the highest numbers since the beginning of the pandemic. New Jersey has had 37,285 new cases in one day on Jan. 5. Rules are changing, schools are getting...

Number of rape or sexual assault victims in the United States per year from 2000 to 2019, by gender

The Conversation of Sexual Harrassment Over the Years

Alanna Gallagher, Staff Reporter/Managing Editor January 24, 2022

On Jan. 1 more than 100 prominent female Muslim figures, such as Hiba Bég, a former journalist with an active presence online, found themselves with a profile on a fake auction app called “Bulli Bai.” The app was taken down...

Picture of Vex robots taken in room 107 where TSA club is held

The Tipping Point

Aarushi Kumar, Staff Reporter/Writer January 23, 2022

The VEX Tipping Point competition requires a team of participants to move their robots to complete specific tasks. The competition takes place in New Jersey, then gradually moves up to states and then a world championship with...

Artist credit: Alicia Torres       
                                                                                                           A piece of art by a student in the club

Spotlight On Feedback Club

Owen Fernstrom, Staff Reporter January 15, 2022

Community and camaraderie are hard to find in highschool. For people who enjoy less mainstream forms of expression that form of collective vent can be hard to find. The Feedback Club represents a pillar for such people to show...

The logo for Kinnelon's 100th Anniversary Committee

Kinnelon’s 100th Anniversary Planning Underway

Michael Koutsokoumnis, Staff Reporter January 14, 2022

With Kinnelon turning 100 years old in 2022, the 100th Anniversary Committee has been busy planning celebratory events for the residents of Kinnelon.  The events will start this spring and conclude in the fall. Melanie Shuckers,...

Photo by: Julia Haines. Image of a claw clip.

Top Fashion Trends

Julia Haines, Staff Writer January 13, 2022

High Top Sneakers These shoes are perfect for casual wear, and are really comfortable. They are great for everyday activities and there are many brands that make these types of shoes with high quality materials to ensure durability.  Crochet...

The Bright and Rolling Start

Jake Piccola, Contributing Writer January 13, 2022

Crash! The bowling ball slams into the pins knocking them to the floor, making a perfect strike!   Kinnelon High School just added a new bowling team for the winter season. Physical education teacher James Soules created...

Photo taken by: Tomas Ospina. Snowboarders on the slopes of Mountain Creek.

Which park is better at Mountain Creek?

Tomas Ospina, Staff Writer January 13, 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. About...

Hiba Shaikh

Seasonal Depression and High Schoolers

December 20, 2021

Now that winter has come into full swing, frigid temperatures, greyed over skies and gloom has become the norm, just as it does every year. Seemingly this is not the only impact on students, now that this is the second semester...

A sunset view of Lake Reality

Save Lake Reality

Max Schmalz, Local/World News Editor December 9, 2021

It has been hard not to notice the striking red signs bearing the words “Save Lake Reality” that have appeared around Kinnelon in the recent weeks. Sitting beside the Kinnelon landmark, A Taste of Reality Deli, many would...

Mr. Delpiano poses with Disney princesses in his classroom.

Top 10 with Jason DelPiano

Alisa Friedman and Julia Haines December 3, 2021

Q: Favorite pair of socks? Delpiano is known to have an extravagant sock collection and never goes to school wearing a normal pair. A: “My Chip and Dale Rescue Ranger socks because they remind me of my brother.  I was...

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