Roving: Teachers Got Moves? Part 2
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.
11 Fun Activities to do This Spring
Start a Garden Spring is the time to begin planting flowers in your yard. The variety of bright colors in the grass will not just brighten up your yard, but your day too! Go Hiking! During such isolating times, it is so important to get outside and feel the breeze on your face, see some… Read More 11 Fun Activities to do This Spring
Guide to Space Tourism
This article will go over the vehicles, prices, safety considerations, and other information related to most of the options for civilians to travel to space and back. For more information about each vehicle, go to the websites linked at the bottom of each section. Blue Origin New Shepard Vehicle overview: Blue Origin will utilize their… Read More Guide to Space Tourism
What’s Coming to Netflix in 2021?
With 2020 ending, there is hope that 2021 will bring us more exciting things to look forward to. And there is one thing we can always count on, Netflix bringing us movies and TV shows we can all binge watch during these times. Here is a list of eight movies or shows coming to Netflix… Read More What’s Coming to Netflix in 2021?
Catching a Rocket Mid-Fall
There are many strange ideas that have helped bring spaceflight to where it is today. Some of these ideas include making massive engines, such as the F-1, which stood almost 20 feet wide or using explosives to separate different parts of the rocket. There are currently two space companies working on catching rockets while they… Read More Catching a Rocket Mid-Fall
COVID-19 Safe Valentine’s Day
Obviously, due to COVID-19, this Valentine’s Day will be much different than last year. Last year, everyone was able to gather in large groups to pass out cute cards for each other, which will, unfortunately, not happen this year. While this year will not be the same as last year, there are still some activities… Read More COVID-19 Safe Valentine’s Day
Roving: Teachers Got Moves? Part 1
Super Bowl or Superspreader?
The annual Super Bowl is arguably one of the biggest nights for football fans, and even a pandemic can’t stop their devotion to the beloved sport. Thousands of fans across the country gathered in large groups to watch the televised event, ignoring COVID-19 protocols. The worst of the parties was in Tampa, Florida, where celebrations… Read More Super Bowl or Superspreader?
Movies Coming Out in 2021
In 2020, it seemed as though we had millions of movies in the works. However, due to COVID-19 many productions came to a halt and release dates were postponed. Now with better safety precautions being taken, it looks as though 2021 will be the year for the film industry to thrive! These are the new… Read More Movies Coming Out in 2021
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Space Shuttle!
There are many ways that spacecraft have been reused in the past, present, and near future. Some of these methods include landing like a plane (the Space Shuttle), landing the booster on a boat (Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and New Glenn), catching the booster with a helicopter (Electron), or retrieving parts that parachute into the… Read More It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Space Shuttle!
