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    Month: October 2019

    Go Big Blue!

    On Friday, September 13, the LHS marching band made sure the football season got off to a great start. At half-time, they performed their show entitled “Girl… Read more “Go Big Blue!”

    October 17, 2019 by The Colonel News

    EEE Outbreak in Ledyard

    Eastern Equine Encephalitis, also known as EEE (Triple E for short), is a virus carried by mosquitoes that targets the body’s central nervous system. Some symptoms include,… Read more “EEE Outbreak in Ledyard”

    October 17, 2019 by The Colonel News

    Rap Queen Has Left the Chat

    The queen is stepping down. Rap icon Nicki Minaj announced her retirement from the industry on Sept 5 via Twitter. Minaj quickly deleted the post, later apologizing… Read more “Rap Queen Has Left the Chat”

    October 17, 2019 by The Colonel News

    “We still have captains at Ledyard High School…”

    Over the course of the last few weeks of the summer, leading into the school year, there has been a great deal of discussion and confusion regarding… Read more ““We still have captains at Ledyard High School…””

    October 17, 2019 by The Colonel News

    Spirit Season!

    As students know, Homecoming is just around the corner, which means Spirit Week is too. Students in all grades are excited and cannot wait to make long-lasting… Read more “Spirit Season!”

    October 11, 2019 by The Colonel News

    FlixFeats 2019: The Netflix Awards

    Netflix has come so far since 1997. Back then, movies would come in little red envelopes that would be sent back a week or two later with… Read more “FlixFeats 2019: The Netflix Awards”

    October 11, 2019 by The Colonel News

    Spooky Superstitions

    Spooky season is here! With the recent occurrence of Friday the 13th, it seems only appropriate to discuss some well-known superstitions. Historically, many unfortunate events have happened… Read more “Spooky Superstitions”

    October 11, 2019 by The Colonel News

    September As and Fs

    Welcome to the A’s and F’s where we grade recent events. The grades are based off of our opinions about how good or bad the event was… Read more “September As and Fs”

    October 11, 2019 by The Colonel News

    There’s More Than Just Football

    It’s the first home game of the season and the bleachers are packed. Students from all grades line up to buy their hot cocoa, then head over… Read more “There’s More Than Just Football”

    October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 by The Colonel News

    The Evolution of Hip Hop Music

    Over the last few years, gangsta rap has infiltrated mainstream music, leaving messages that are misogynistic and violent. The artists speak on gang violence, drug usage, and… Read more “The Evolution of Hip Hop Music”

    October 3, 2019 by The Colonel News

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    The Colonel Newspaper was launched in 1973 by the late Ledyard High School teacher Lance Rockefeller.

    In the 2014-15 school year, the newspaper shifted to an online platform and transformed into The Colonel Newsmagazine.

    The newsmagazine is run by Ledyard High School's Journalistic Publications I & II

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    The Colonel Newspaper was launched in 1973 by the late Ledyard High School teacher Lance Rockefeller.
    In the 2014-15 school year, the newspaper shifted to an online platform and transformed into The Colonel Newsmagazine.
    The newsmagazine is run by Ledyard High School's Journalism 1&2 classes.

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