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COLONEL NEWS

LEDYARD HIGH SCHOOL / LEDYARD, CT

Author: The Colonel News

The Colonel is Ledyard High School's award-winning news magazine, serving as the student voice of LHS for almost 50 years.

The Importance of Self Care

These days, life is pretty fast-paced. Between school, work, and extracurricular activities- all modified to account for COVID precautions- students have a lot to worry about. Add personal obligations and everyday concerns into the mix, and you have a recipe for soul-crushing stress. The solution? Taking time to focus on yourself. It can be difficult… Read More The Importance of Self Care

October 7, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

September A’s and F’s

September As and Fs A to All Students in School Again After being separated from school, our classmates, and teachers since March of 2020, we are finally able to all be in the building again.  Seeing the individuals who you last saw almost two whole years ago, seeing the way they’ve changed, how different they… Read More September A’s and F’s

October 5, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Roving: Teacher Superlatives!

Senior Samantha Money is a staff reporter for the 2021-2022 Colonel. She plays basketball and softball and loves Pitbull more than herself Senior Nick Washington is a staff writer for the 2021-2022 yearbook. He plays soccer and likes going out to eat ice cream.

October 5, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Feeling Gleeful About Glee!

 Fox’s production of the iconic show ¨Glee,¨ which aired from 2009 to 2015, is rumored to be considered for a reboot. Although most of us might not have seen it when it originally aired, many have binged it on Netflix because it is simply that good. What’s not to love about the show? It has… Read More Feeling Gleeful About Glee!

October 5, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Get to Know Mrs. Staropoli!

Have you ever had a moment when you were zoning out in class listening to your teacher talk, and then wonder, what is my teacher like outside of school? One of those  teachers might be Ms. Staropoli. I had Ms. Staropoli for freshman English and I knew she had much more to her life than… Read More Get to Know Mrs. Staropoli!

October 5, 2021December 2, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Could I Create the Hottest Chip Dip?

Spice has always been a force of evil in my life as the pain my family loved to put me through. Many times I have been subjected to Scoville levels so high I cry thinking about it. So, I have decided to make a dip so hot it dwarfs my other spice experiences. I have… Read More Could I Create the Hottest Chip Dip?

October 5, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Everyone Should Own a Pair of Crocs

Have you ever woken up late and had to rush to get out the door? Or maybe you had an outfit planned but didn’t want to wear the same shoes you always do? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Crocs are for you. I have recently started wearing Crocs and can confidently… Read More Everyone Should Own a Pair of Crocs

September 27, 2021September 29, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Roving Reporter: How Was Your Summer?

September 21, 2021 The Colonel News

Opinions on Olivia Rodrigo’s Debut Album

This past Friday, Olivia Rodrigo released her first album, SOUR, and I have not stopped listening to it since. It is by far my favorite album to have come out in 2021 and I can not wait to see what she does next. SOUR is definitely one of the more heartbreaking albums I have listened… Read More Opinions on Olivia Rodrigo’s Debut Album

June 8, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Things to Make You Laugh (because laughing is good for the soul)

AP exams are over, the school year is coming to a close and summer is just around the corner; what better way to prepare for a summer of fun than some sillies and a good laugh?! Here, I have compiled a list of things that make me laugh or smile and I hope they will… Read More Things to Make You Laugh (because laughing is good for the soul)

June 8, 2021 The Colonel News1 Comment

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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.

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