The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

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...

New superintendent David Mango has taken over and is tasked with overseeing the entire district while attempting to improve student experiences.

New Superintendent Hopeful to Improve District

Alanna Gallagher, Staff Reporter March 27, 2023

New superintendent David Mango assumed his new role in the Kinnelon School District in October of this school year, replacing interim superintendent Anthony Riscica, who took over for Diane DiGiussepe when she resigned in June...

The Kinnelon High School football team salutes the flag during the national anthem, as they play in the Semifinal round of the Group 1 North NJSIAA tournament.

Kinnelon Athletics Setting New Standards

Nicholas Maksimov, School News & Stem Editor March 25, 2023

As students crowd into the bustling old gym for lunch, they walk by the large, glistening glass case that shows off some of Kinnelon High School's greatest sports accomplishments. Little do they know that starting this year, and...

Kinnelon Varsity Cross Country team won the 2022-2023 Group 1 State Championship.

There’s no Hack to Running Track!

Jake Piccola, Staff Reporter March 24, 2023

POP! POP! POP! The repeated starting pistol rattles off just as each race starts. A sign for track runners which signals that it is time to show out. Last season was one for the record books for Kinnelon, as a lot of school records...

For last year’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, KHS Seniors utilized Instagram to spread the word to the Kinnelon community.

What is Senior Service at KHS?

Alex Garcia, Local and World Editor March 21, 2023

When the late-spring heat enters the halls of KHS — and the work ethic of seniors is long gone — students who meet certain requirements are given the opportunity to leave school for nearly a month to embark on their own approved...

Infographic by Julia Driscoll.

Book Bannings: Protecting Kids or Violating the First Amendment?

Julia Driscoll, Staff Reporter March 20, 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. For...

The Kinnelon High School football team salutes the flag during the national anthem, as they play in the Semifinal round of the Group 1 North NJSIAA tournament.

Kinnelon Athletics Setting New Standards

Nick Maksimov, STEM Editor March 18, 2023

As students crowd into the bustling old gym for lunch, they walk by the large, glistening glass case that shows off some of Kinnelon High School's greatest sports accomplishments. Little do they know that starting this year, and...

A large crowd of people relax on the beach during spring break.

Increasing Travel Prices Bode Ill for Spring Break

Will Cappello, Opinion Editor March 18, 2023

Almost four years ago, the US experienced a nationwide lockdown as the COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly. Consequently, travel was prohibited in order to slow the spread of the virus. After those restrictions were initially lifted,...

The main menu for the AI app ChatGPT.

Artificial Intelligence Begins to Takeover

Lucas Marin, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

“By 2030, Artificial Intelligence will add 15.7 trillion dollars to the world's GDP, boosting it by 14 percent,” according to Simplilearn. People want to change the world with artificial intelligence; and companies are investing...

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