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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 Yankees’ home ballpark on a sunny day. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.

Hopes are High for the Yankees’ 2023 Season

Alex Garcia, Local and World Editor May 1, 2023

Considering the Yankees failed to win it all last season, can a minimally altered lineup that is one year older succeed in the ultimate goal of bringing home the Yankees’ 28th World Series Championship? The 2023 New York...

Social media health and fitness culture seems to have an adverse impact on body perception.

Is Health and Fitness Culture Helping or Hurting?

Peyton Triano, Staff Writer April 9, 2023

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...

KHS Freshman Sophia Covello does schoolwork in Spanish class.

The Academic Pressures Of School Are Worsening Teenagers’ Mental Health

Sofia Villegas, Staff Writer April 8, 2023

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. Teen...

The willow project’s pipelines cutting across Alaska’s picturesque landscape. Photo from Wikimedia Commons

Extracting More Oil from Alaska Imperils the Environment

Shreyasi Sharma, Staff Reporter April 8, 2023

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. Earth...

Artists on the platform Artstation stage a mass protest against AI-generated artwork. By filling the site’s trending page with the same image, AI has no data to use for its program.

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Does AI Take Responsibility?

Aarushi Kumar, Staff Reporter April 7, 2023

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. ‘Turn...

Sophomore Miriam Mesbeh, exhausted and unfocused, attends math lab to seek ways to raise her grade.

Mental Health Unnoticed

Julia Mieczkowski, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

While academic achievement is vital for students, it is also essential for them to prioritize their mental health. Neglecting mental health can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression, which can negatively impact academic performance...

 A woman views her colorful Instagram feed of edited and filtered photos. Photo from Unsplash.

Social Media Has Destroyed Women’s Perceptions of Beauty Standards

Liyana Aslani, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

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. Over...

My mom and I at one of our Chinese New Year parties. Photo from Farren Bowers

How Hypersexualization of Asian Women Still Exists Today

Farren Bowers, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

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. With...

Phone depicting early morning alarms

Is 7:30 a.m. Too Early To Start School?

Montana Brush, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

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. As...

People on their phones. Photo from Newport Academy.

Why Technology Makes Gen Z Feel More Alone

Courtney Darlington, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

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. Technology...

Poster for Sharper

Sharper: A Missed Opportunity

Aarushi Kumar, Staff Reporter March 30, 2023

A24’s “Sharper,” which began streaming on Apple TV+ is a suspenseful grifter drama featuring a con artist and his plan to take on a Manhattan billionaire. The film follows an array of different characters and their perspectives...

Tyler the Creator, encapsulating his personality on his pink BMX bike

Discography Deep Dives: Tyler The Creator Albums Ranked

Owen Fernstrom, Staff Writer March 30, 2023

Tyler, The Creator is one of the reigning leaders of the current rap game. His evolving style both musically and in fashion has created trend after trend in many spaces and he shows no signs of losing influence. This all comes...

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