Roving Reporter: How Was Your Summer?
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.
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
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)
How Well Do Seniors Ella Lindbeck and Mackenzie Peluso Know Each Other?
One of the biggest TikTok trends right now is doing tests of friendships. To do this, two people will have a set of questions and film their answers separately so they don’t know how they scored until the very end, when it’s time to edit the video. Ella and I have been friends for years,… Read More How Well Do Seniors Ella Lindbeck and Mackenzie Peluso Know Each Other?
Instagram Adds an All-New Pronouns Feature
This week, Instagram added a monumental feature to their app. In addition to being able to add their name and information about them to their bios, users can now add their preferred pronouns as well! This long-awaited feature helps promote inclusivity by normalizing not assuming one’s gender before meeting them and creating a more accepting… Read More Instagram Adds an All-New Pronouns Feature
Palestine Resources
Violence has recently escalated between the countries of Palestine and Israel. The situation has been occurring for decades. It is a highly serious topic that we felt we could not do justice explaining. Below are some resources that can be used to further educate yourself. Articles: https://free-palestine.carrd.co/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/middle-east-and-north-africa/israel-and-occupied-palestinian-territories/report-israel-and-occupied-palestinian-territories/ https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2021/country-chapters/israel/palestine# Instagram Accounts: @impact @letstalkpalestine @key48return Twitter… Read More Palestine Resources
A Year in Space
For the past year, almost everything has slowed down. Businesses have been closed, restaurants could only do takeout, and workplaces were shut down. One area that remained normal was spaceflight. SpaceX has set many records and then broken them. Starship has flown and landed a minivan-sized rover has landed on Mars, and so much more.… Read More A Year in Space
Hot Takes on Unpopular Opinions
Throughout the first few months of 2021, there has been a lot of major news. Whether it be new album releases, TikTok scandals, or honest clothing try-on hauls, 2021 has solidified some of my strong opinions and even created some new ones. I’ve always been a fan of unpopular opinions. I think they spark great… Read More Hot Takes on Unpopular Opinions
Preparing for AP Tests
Stressful and late nights, cup of coffee after cup of coffee to get yourself through the night. Cramming in all of the little things that you forgot about until the day before the test. Preparing for AP exams seems way more intense and scary than it needs to be. Let’s take a step back and… Read More Preparing for AP Tests
May Horoscopes
Are you wondering what the month of May holds for you? Need a little guidance? Scroll down to find out what’s in store! Aries: Don’t do it. I know you’re thinking about it and I’m here to tell you it’s a bad idea. Get it out of your head. Go touch some grass or watch… Read More May Horoscopes
