As the saying goes, “Those Who Do Not Learn History Are Doomed To Repeat It.” A fine line however, determines whether this is truly a good or bad thing. Recent news has produced some striking parallels to the events captivated in American history textbooks, especially those affiliated with the works of notable African Americans. February… Read More Made by History
Here in America we are all familiar with our juicy hamburgers at summer cookouts, our famous Skittles as a delicious snack, and a Coca-Cola to wash it all down. Although those sound mouthwatering at the moment, have you ever thought to try food from around the world? Every two weeks The Colonel will receive a… Read More A Snack For Me And A Snack For You
Jolie Suarez, Staff Writer Sophomore Jolie Suarez is a staff writer for the 2016-2017 Colonel. She spends her time outside of class playing soccer and swimming. She also enjoys reading, writing, and singing.
Super Bowl season— it’s something you either hate or love. One thing everyone looks forward to, sports fans and sports haters alike, are the new and funny commercials. These pricey commercials, at 5 million dollars for just 30 seconds, are worth a watch. The following are the most memorable from the 2017 Super Bowl: Stranger… Read More The Best Super Bowl Commercials
A to the Quahog Bowl: A special congratulations to the select students who participated and came in first at the annual Quahog bowl. They will now be representing the state of Connecticut at nationals in Oregon in April. A to Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement: Last week, one of America’s most beloved performers announced her second pregnancy… Read More February A’s and F’s
From the tallest sandcastle ever made to the first nuclear power submarine, Connecticut is home to a multitude of world records. One record sticks out more than others: the soon-to-be first female to travel to all the countries in the world. Cassie Depecol, a 27-year-old from Washington, CT, embarked on her journey in July to… Read More Around the World in 39 Months
Whether you believe in Disney conspiracy theories or not, they tend to be ridiculously interesting and pretty entertaining. At first you may think they’re implausible, but then you keep reading and they start to make sense. Below are seven conspiracy theories that will make your head spin. The Stabbington brothers from Tangled are also siblings… Read More 7 Disney Conspiracies That Will Leave You Speechless
Allow me to preface my opinion by giving my background. As a kid I worshipped the universe that George Lucas had created. I’ve watched all the movies (yes, even the prequels) multiple times. I delved into a few books, the most impressive being Sean Williams’ Force Unleashed series. I even watched a few of the… Read More Star Wars: A Rogue Review
A to the Women’s March: Planned for the day after Inauguration Day, millions of women (and some men) of all ages gathered all around the world for a more positive purpose: women’s rights. A to January’s Netflix update: From more ‘Degrassi’ to ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’, this month’s update has actually added some good… Read More January A’s and F’s
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