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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Samantha Ferretti cheering on the sidelines at the first home football game of the season.

From Student Council to Sports Fields

Allison Warnica, Staff Reporter November 4, 2025

By day, she leads the school and the student council, organizing all the events; by night, she ties her bow, laces her cleats, or gets ready to swim. As a senior, executive board president, and year-round athlete, Samantha Ferretti...

Energy Drinks: Deadly Delicious?

Lila Laborsky, Staff Reporter November 3, 2025

Caffeine overconsumption has become a rising concern among teenagers today. New brands like Alani Nu and Celsius, known for being sugar-free and low-calorie, contain around 200 milligrams of caffeine per can. With their seasonal...

Fall 2025 Issue

Fall 2025 Issue

October 31, 2025

Curious about the unsung heroes behind Kinnelon’s winning football season? Or how your daily energy drink might be impacting your health? Dive into the latest edition of The Colt Chronicle, Kinnelon High School’s student newspaper,...

Kinnelon High School student section during a football game with confetti in the air.

More Than Just Players

Ashley Tumminia, Staff Reporter October 31, 2025

The quarterback sprints down the field, rummaging through the herd of players in his way. The band roars as the team scores another touchdown. The student section sends vibrations through the bleachers from their enthusiastic...

Junior Athlete Natalia Carvajal’s locker overflows in the second-floor hallway.

Let’s Unpack It…

The clock strikes 7:25, and a warning bell rings across the halls of KHS. Students have just five minutes to reach their locker, organize their belongings, and arrive to class on time. One student’s locker is located on the...

Pictured are the summer assignments for a student who is preparing to take Driver's Education, Honors English, AP U.S. History, CPA Geometry, Honors Spanish, and Honors Algebra 2.

Schools Out, Why The Work Should Be Too

Lea Albik, Local/World Editor June 15, 2025

Adviser’s Note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this opinion article belong solely to the author and do not reflect the views of The Colt Chronicle Staff, Kinnelon High School, or its students and staff members. Every...

Home KHS track meet of a girls' race.

Sprinting through the finish line

Kylee Dittmeier, Opinion Editor June 14, 2025

  More than just winning races and events, this season was all about team support, leadership, pushing limits, and overall growing stronger as a team.  As the athletes step up to their places and get ready for their...

Egg selection and prices at Stop & Shop. (Photo by Samantha Galarosa)

Feathers, Flu, and Finances

Samantha Galarosa, School News Editor June 13, 2025

You probably didn’t think twice about grabbing eggs to make breakfast last year. Now, you’re wondering if they’re even worth the price. The bird flu outbreak has been affecting poultry farms across the United States, leading...

Student discovering new music on TikTok.

TikTok’s Impact on Music

Cara Rosenfeld, Feature Editor June 12, 2025

Before the rise of social media, people often learned about music from the radio or word of mouth. However, as TikTok continues to become more popular, it lets an array of audiences discover new songs with different styles and...

Collage of spring and summer trends

From Scroll to Sidewalk

Charlotte Barbach June 10, 2025

This summer, your outfit inspiration might come from a new source, your own For You page. TikTok’s advantages in trends this year have changed how trends are shared. TikTok has over a billion users worldwide, meaning trends...

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