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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The GSA's rainbow ribbons. Photo by Sarah Dougherty.

New Gay Straight Alliance at KHS Gives Voice to LGBT Community

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. These colors have various meanings, but when blended together they stand for the LGBT+ community, a community that throughout history  has faced hatred, violence and discrimination. The...

Flyer for the KHS first annual health fair.

What’s Better than Being Healthy?

Juliana Marston, Editor of School News and Features April 8, 2019

An important topic in modern society is health: how to make healthier choices, eat healthier, exercise more, improve mental health, and many other concerns are prevalent today as people strive to live long, healthy lives. There...

Senior Kathryn Brown competing in triple jump.

Spring Track Starts Their New Season

Emma Kline, Staff Reporter April 8, 2019

The first day of spring sports came up on everyone quickly. New team members were introduced, new and old coaches returned, and new goals were born. For the Kinnelon girls spring track team, their goals just got a lot bigger.   The...

Democrat Cory Booker is just one of many candidates already slated for the 2020 Presidential Election

2020 Election: A Sneak Peak

Jacob Prescott, Staff Reporter April 8, 2019

Even though the next inauguration is in two years, the race for the presidency is on. As of now, 16 candidates are in the running, comprising of 13 Democrats, two Republicans, and one Independent.   Cory Booker...

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Running for a Reason: Kinnelon Education Association 5K Set for April 29

Ethan Burt, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

The idea of Kinnelon Road packed with cars may elicit nightmares of the morning parking lot situation for most KHS students; but once a year, it is instead packed with runners, walkers, spectators, and volunteers of the KEA Pot...

Emily Stitzel doing pull downs in the fitness center.

The Fitness Center: An Athlete’s Motivation

Rachel Delaney, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

The fitness center is an inexpensive and convenient way to get into shape during off seasons. Many athletes utilize the room to keep up their strength and endurance, but what motivates them to stay after school consistently? Sophomore...

Emma Macmanus, Renee Ritacco, and Karolyna Link all gather to have fun and de-stress.

Mental Health Means Physical Wealth

Raquel Ospina, Staff Reporter March 28, 2019

High school. The homework and studying plus extracurricular activities plus time with friends and families can become very stressful for students. High school students need an outlet to de-stress daily, and thankfully Emma Macmanus...

Maybe Bomb performing in Hoboken.

Roots of Rebellion to Maybe Bomb: The Music of John Penola

Owen Kruger, Staff Reporter March 28, 2019

John Penola, the winner of the 2017 Teacher of the Year award, is a lot more than just a KHS English teacher. Penola has been performing and publishing his own original music starting as early as his junior year here at KHS. He...

The girls lacrosse team is getting ready for a great season.

Spring Lacrosse Starts Up!

Hiba Shaikh, Staff Reporter March 28, 2019

New season. New opportunities. New starts. Kinnelon High School girls and boys lacrosse teams gear up for another spring sports season. The girls lacrosse team not only starts off with a new spring season but with a new coach. “Coming...

Elyse Shouldis poses with her ripped jeans.

Some Students See Dress Code as Dilemma

Hiba Shaikh, Staff Reporter March 28, 2019

The endless controversy of perceived discriminations against girls and what they wear in compliance with the dress code has been a battle fought for years. Many dress codes have made points in order to further strengthen a side...

The upcoming gaming club, run by Mr. Zablocki, has many students preparing to show their skills.

Gaming Club: A New Sport?

Zainab Kabir, Staff Reporter March 21, 2019

Here in Kinnelon, students play the usual sports ranging from golf to football along with various clubs. However, there are other activities the students enjoy that typically are not offered as school sports or clubs, such as...

Jimmy MacIntosh is proud to serve as a lieutenant.

After Twenty-Four Years Where Will He Go?

Heidi Scherer-Blake, Staff Reporter March 21, 2019

At first, he wanted to become a fireman but after a couple of years, he changed his mind and wanted to become a police officer. Jimmy MacIntosh, a lieutenant at the Riverdale Police Department, has been working in Riverdale for...

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