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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

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Colt Chronicle

Jean Donaldson, one of the candidates running for the 2020 Kinnelon BOE Election

Who’s Running for the BOE? The Four Contenders: Jean Donaldson

Daniel Yu, Editor October 31, 2020

With elections coming up for both our nation and our local BOE, political involvement is something that we all have to partake in. However, true information about each of our candidates is paramount in order to form wise, informed...

Karen D’Amico, candidate for the 2020 Kinnelon BOE election, pictured alongside her husband.

Who’s Running for the BOE? The Four Contenders: Karen D’Amico

Daniel Yu, Editor October 31, 2020

With elections coming up for both our nation and our local BOE, political involvement is something that we all have to partake in. However, true information about each of our candidates is paramount in order to form wise, informed...

The Election of 2020 marks 100 years of women's suffrage.

100 Years of Women’s Suffrage

Camille Balo, Editor-in-Chief, STEM Editor October 30, 2020

On July 4, 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote that “all Men are created equal.” However, for women, this inalienable, human right was not fully realized until 1920, when women were finally granted the right to vote through the 19th...

Electron micrograph picture shows SARS- Cov-2 (in yellow-orange), grown in a controlled lab environment. Photo taken by the NIAID Media Team.

Flu vs. Covid Season

Zenobia Ahsanuddin, Staff Reporter October 30, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into autumn, it may overlap with the flu: another type of respiratory virus. Although each of the viruses are bad on its own, when combined, they raise major health concerns regarding viral transmission...

As the Fall season ramps up to what we now call “normal”, the Boys’ soccer team expects nothing less than success, a valuable goal to set for oneself.

More than just a game

Michael Lally, Staff Reporter October 28, 2020

As fall sports begin, many of these extracurricular activities become overshadowed by the packed stands of a “Friday night lights” football game. The overwhelming majority of students become interested in what is most advertised...

From the Week of Respect’s inception in 2010, KHS has been proud to add it to an ever-growing roster of school tradition. However, with a global pandemic raging on, many traditions have to adapt in order to survive— and the Week of Respect is no exception.

Respect Week at KHS: A 2020 Recap

Daniel Yu, Editor October 27, 2020

Each year in the first week of October, high schools across New Jersey band together to celebrate the Week of Respect: a shared tradition of mutual kindness and understanding. In previous years, one could expect to see droves...

The Colt Chronicle is a great way for any student to learn new skills and gain new experience.

Why Newspaper is the Best Quarantine Club

Camille Balo, Editor-in-Chief, STEM Editor October 27, 2020

Adviser's Note: The following is an opinion piece, as well as an advertisement for our publication.    The Colt Chronicle is always looking for passionate and hard-working students who have a love for writing and journalism;...

The role of technology has become even greater now that COVID-19 has shut down all in-person events.

The Role of Technology in Presidential Elections

Zenobia Ahsanuddin, Staff Reporter October 26, 2020

Throughout the previous years, technology has affected the presidential election by spreading awareness and campaigning. However, this year, when six feet of space is required between people, everything from debates to casting...

This child is receiving polio drops by organizations that are on a mission to eradicate polio for good.

World Polio Day: The Virus of the Semi-Past

Abeeha Zaidi, Managing Editor & Layout October 25, 2020

A six-year-old has a muscle disorder caused by damaged neurons in her body. Her central nervous system handles the brain and spinal cord, and these neurons extend and provide tone and responsive ability to the muscles. Muscles...

Many mental health organizations consider suicide to be one of the most pressing health issues in the world.

Let’s Talk Mental Health: Suicide Facts Rundown

Camille Balo, Editor-in-Chief, Editor of STEM October 25, 2020

Content Warning: The following article discusses suicide in depth. Readers should be aware of the column's content and proceed at their own risk.  Every 40 seconds, a person dies of suicide; however, the World Health Organization...

Photo by Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash

Save the Planet: What did RBG do for the Planet?

Abeeha Zaidi, Managing Editor, Layout October 23, 2020

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.  On...

Students eat lunch at a safe distance to avoid the potential transmission of COVID-19.

How Teachers are Handling COVID-19

Samantha Bassin, Staff Reporter October 22, 2020

“‘Frustrating’ is the word that comes to mind first,” science teacher John Manning says, “but ‘informative’ is the word that sticks….There's no doubt that this new normal has been hard.” Many teachers and...

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