Worldwide trans people are faced with the issue of which bathroom they can use. Across the US there are many different policies on the issue. Some include, you have to use the bathroom you identify as or use the bathroom that corresponds with your birth gender. These policies vary based on the state’s political majority,… Read More Bathroom Breaks Are At Stake
Students spend months studying for the Scholastic Aptitude Test, known as the SATs. All juniors and proactive sophomores take the PSAT to practice and prepare, but there is one test students may not know about: the subject SAT. Subject SAT tests are multiple choice assessments based on a specific topic. Unlike the SATs, which are… Read More Getting a Leg Up: Subject SATs
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.
A to finally getting Veterans Day off: Shoutout to administration for having Ledyard follow the regional calendar, which allows military kids to spend time with their families on this day to honor them. A to Thanksgiving: It’s just here because it’s delicious, and the extra day to the students’ break is another plus. A to… Read More November Report Card
It has certainly been a busy past couple of weeks for students at Ledyard High School. Fall sports have been winding down and many athletes are surely experiencing withdrawal. Many have been scrambling to raise that B+ to an A- for the end of the quarter. And now, on top of everything else, the prices… Read More Vending Machine Pandemonium **Corrected**
Moriya Phillips, Staff Writer Senior Moriya Phillips is a staff writer for the 2016-17 Colonel. She is the President of the Gospel Music Club and participates in Select Singers, Concert Choir, and Acabellas. She plays basketball and throws shot put and discus for Track and Field. Outside of school, she can be found volunteering… Read More Senior Spotlight: Lauren Hippowitz
“Gilmore Girls”, a television drama which was taken off air in 2007, leaving many viewers heartbroken and wanting more, has finally been given a well-deserved reboot. “Gilmore Girls”, centered around the family and friendships of mother-daughter duo, Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory, first aired in 2000 and for the next seven years kept a… Read More Gilmore Girls Revival
Most Educated: …VS. the Least Educated: Clinton leads in the three top educated groups in Connecticut, while Trump leads slightly in the two least educated. According to the data, if you have a Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s, you are most likely to vote for Clinton. If you have an Associate’s or High School Diploma you… Read More Presidential Election 2016 Survey: Results
Starbucks and Dunkin lovers will always be at war over which franchise is better. Dunkin is cheaper than Starbucks, but Starbucks coffee is stronger and arguably, better quality. From the small sample of Ledyard High School interviewed, Dunkin appears to be the coffee shop of choice. Junior Allison Saindon claims, “Starbucks coffee is too strong.”… Read More Starbucks vs. Dunkin’: Turf War
1. Actresses Miranda Cosgrove and Jennette McCurdy are Daphne and Velma from “Scooby Doo” for Halloween. They are accompanied by three of their friends who complete the gang of “Scooby Doo” as Shaggy, Scooby, and Fred. justjared.com 2. Musical artists Beyoncé and Jay-Z went as black Barbie and black Ken for Halloween along with their daughter,… Read More Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes
