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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Cover image of the novel Party School by Jon Hart

Party School: Why You Should Read It

Nathan Shurts, Opinion Editor October 20, 2023

What are you going to do with your life? More specifically, what are you going to do in the next four years that will get you there? You have 3 months and 650 words to answer. Good luck, you’ll need it.  At this time in...

“Saw X” Promo
Photo: “Saw X” Official Website

Wanna Play A Game? Movie Review: Saw X

Riley Macmanus, School News Editor October 16, 2023

The entertainment industry is filled with horror franchises that have lost their originality and edge, however, "Saw X" emerges as a breath of fresh air. The latest installment in the iconic horror series not only keeps the gruesome...

For All The Dogs: A Defining Album in the Genre of Boredom

For All The Dogs: A Defining Album in the Genre of Boredom

Owen Fernstrom, Staff Reporter October 13, 2023

Aubrey Graham, or, “Drake” is a very important musical artist in the course of 2010’s music, but why? He didn’t start any of the trends of the era; he really piggybacked off most of them. His writing techniques weren’t...

Poster for Netflix original series Kaleidoscope created by Eric Garcia

A Look at the Netflix Original Series Kaleidoscope

Julia Haines, Staff Reporter May 10, 2023

On January 1, 2023, Netflix released an original series: Kaleidoscope. This series focuses on a heist by following the planning and motivation that contributed to it, as well as the aftermath of its enactment. The series contains...

The third season of The Mandalorian returns in Feb. 2023. Image from Disney Plus

The third season of The Mandalorian lacks the emotional depth of previous seasons

Alexander Torino, Staff Reporter May 10, 2023

Upon the premiere of The Mandalorian first season, myself and many others thought it to be the most innovative product produced under the star war’s name after George Lucas held the helm over the franchise. Though it’s second...

Outerbanks Season 3: Season Review

Amelie Swiatek, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

Lights! Camera! Action! Outerbanks is back with another long-awaited season which began airing on Feb. 23 Background Info  “Outerbanks” is a show that first aired on Netflix in April of 2020 and quickly gained popularity....

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...

Jake Sullys son Loak is riding a Tulkun on the planet Pandora.

Avatar: Way of Water Review

Alex Garcia, Local and World Editor February 6, 2023

I did not have high hopes entering this movie. Built on the fact that, ever since I was little, I have hated the blue people from Avatar. They always rubbed me the wrong way. Whether they fell into the uncanny valley or they were...

Screenshot from horror movie Bones and All directed by Luca Guadagnino

Bones and All: A hungry young love story starring Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell

Allison Warnica, Staff Reporter December 23, 2022

An upcoming coming-of-age horror film, “Bones and All,” starring Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell, has teens all over the world excited for Luca Guadagnino’s latest work. Guadagnino’s new film, “Bones and All”...

Movie poster for Dont Worry Darling

Don’t Worry Darling: Movie Review

Sofia Villegas, Staff Reporter December 21, 2022

Putting the ‘style’ in Harry Styles (and others in the cast) Besides Harry Styles, the movie featured some other notable people. Florence Pugh, the main character, was heavily appraised for her performance. Some of her...

What Is Consent

The Silver Screen’s Lessons on Consent

Sarah Brechner, Staff Reporter and Editor March 22, 2021

Important To Know **TW**: This article discusses details of sexual harassment and rape. It also includes details on mental health, suicide, and suicide ideation. Sexual harassment has always been a huge and important issue,...

Murder in First Position, Lori Robbins’ second mystery novel, is now available for purchase

On Pointe Mystery Novel: Murder in First Position

Shreyal Sharma, Staff Reporter January 21, 2021

Inspired by her successful mystery novel debut, Lesson Plan for Murder, English teacher Lori Robbins continued in the murder-mystery genre for her second novel. This time, she brought to life the setting of the world of ballet....

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