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Save The Planet Column: Saving the Planet in 2021

Abeeha Zaidi, Managing Editor and Layout January 27, 2021

As the new year approaches, people are beginning to wonder whether or not there will be greater efforts from our world leaders to move towards a better, more sustainable, and carbon-neutral future. Last year, world leaders had...

"New Beginnings" NEHS and NAHS competition flyer.

Starting From Scratch Through Creativity

Shreyal Sharma, Staff Writer January 25, 2021

After the challenges of 2020, many students are excited for the new year; to showcase 2021 and the hope many have for it, the National Art and English Honors Societies have partnered together to organize a poetry and art contest...

The logo for Zablocki’s quickly growing podcast, which has a new episode each week.

Kinnelon Teacher Creates Cast on Past

Ethan Burt, Features Editor January 22, 2021

Kinnelon High School history teacher Peter Zablocki started History Teachers Talking, a historical podcast, with a longtime friend and fellow history teacher, Thomas Reszka, in the first months of lockdown caused by the COVID-19...

Some people recommend writing down resolutions to help stick to them.

New Year, New Hopes

Zara Yu, Staff Reporter January 22, 2021

As people across the world ring in the new year, many participate in the classic tradition of creating personal resolutions. Despite the ongoing pandemic and the limits it has put on what people can accomplish, they can still...

Murder in First Position, Lori Robbins’ second mystery novel, is now available for purchase

On Pointe Mystery Novel: Murder in First Position

Shreyal Sharma, Staff Reporter January 21, 2021

Inspired by her successful mystery novel debut, Lesson Plan for Murder, English teacher Lori Robbins continued in the murder-mystery genre for her second novel. This time, she brought to life the setting of the world of ballet....

Bringing in the New Year with sparklers.

What will the New Year bring?

Juliana Marston, Staff Editor January 20, 2021

2020 has been an interesting start to the decade for students at KHS and around the world. As a new year approaches, many are excited to see the changes and advancements it may bring.  “I’m looking forward to COVID cases...

Biden’s Ambitious Agenda

Alex Garcia, Local/World News Editor January 20, 2021

Joe Biden now has the presidency, and his party controls the senate and the house. For Democrats, this is a time of celebration as they have limited opposition towards a new slate of policy proposals that could change the direction...

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Should Riverdale Release a Fifth Season?

Ellis Nunez, Staff Reporter January 20, 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. When...

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One of the most powerful pictures in American history: New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim on his hands and knees cleaning up the mess in the aftermath of the attempted siege.

The United States nearly broke out into Civil War: Now what?

Andrew Noel, Staff Reporter January 20, 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. There...

Start Self-Improving to Grow Happier

Alex Garcia and Haripriya Kemisetti January 20, 2021

There is a reason most New Year's resolutions fail so quickly; it is because they are just words without any plan behind them. I’ve been successful in only two of my approximately ten New Year’s goals with my past two being...

Two Weeks In

Two Weeks In

Julia Hackney, Managing Editor January 20, 2021

Jan. 1: Senate Overrides Trump’s Veto An override of Donald Trump’s veto of the annual military spending bill was passed overwhelmingly with an 81-13 vote in the Senate.  This bipartisan act of the Senate marks the first...

Ready for the PSAT?

Ready for the PSAT?

Jackie Roberts January 15, 2021

Kinnelon High School SAT teachers talk about the test and tips for taking it.

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