The Mundane Adventures of Benny and Worchester (#5)
Junior Zaden Allaire is a staff writer for the 2021-2022 Colonel Newsmagazine. He enjoys walking with his cats and laying with his dog.
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Question Corner 3: The Winter Olympics, Euphoria, and Mask Mandates
Olympics, Euphoria, and Mask Mandates? Three things no one thought would be the main focus of one article. This week, Question Corner revolves around three topics that I have currently heard about the most when walking through the halls and into class. The first topic being the Winter Olympics that are taking place in Beijing.… Read More Question Corner 3: The Winter Olympics, Euphoria, and Mask Mandates
Senior Spotlight: Camara Hodges
Camara Hodges is an accomplished and hardworking senior who can be found watching Disney movies at any given point in the day (or maybe even visiting Disney once again). She is known for being level-headed, reliable, and thoughtful by her friends and family. Q: What do you plan on doing after high school? A: “Most… Read More Senior Spotlight: Camara Hodges
A Guide to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
During the early morning of February 24, Ukrainian citizens living in major cities such as Khrakiv, Odessa, Kramatorsk, Mariupol, and the capital of Kyiv, woke up not to the usual sunrise, but to explosions signaling the start of an extensive attack on their country. As of midday February 24, at least 40 people had been… Read More A Guide to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Roving Reporter: Throwback to Spirit Week
What’s the Deal With Colonel Ledyard?
Lieutenant Colonel William Ledyard: Revolutionary War hero, namesake of a town, and an integral part of Connecticut’s history. Today, he’s mostly known for getting stabbed. If you were to look up Colonel Ledyard online, you’d find one sparse Wikipedia page and several sites listing the road that runs by our high school. The aforementioned Wikipedia… Read More What’s the Deal With Colonel Ledyard?
Get to Know Mrs. Smith!
“Mrs. Smith? My computer isn’t working!” is an everyday phrase spoken by many students to our librarian, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith plays a vital role when it comes to helping the LHS community adapt to the changes taking place at Ledyard, such as the Albert update, the PowerSchool shutdown, our email and password changes, etc.… Read More Get to Know Mrs. Smith!
The Mundane Adventures of Benny and Worchester (#4)
Zaden Allaire, Staff Writer Junior Zaden Allaire is a staff writer for the 2021-2022 Colonel Newsmagazine. He enjoys walking with his cats and laying with his dog.
A Day in the Life of An All-American
The Dangers of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Content Warning: This article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or a loved one is contemplating suicide, call 1-800-273-8255 for assistance. Over the past two weeks, HB 1557/SB 1834, otherwise known as the Parental Rights in Education, or “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has rocketed through Florida’s state legislature, posing a monumental threat to LGBTQ+… Read More The Dangers of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
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