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!
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?
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)
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
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
1. Go after a goal that you’ve set for yourself. Work hard. There’s no time like the present to go out and crush your goals. What are you waiting for anyway? Now’s the time to get up and make your dreams a reality. Whether it’s a fitness goal, an academic goal, or even a mental… Read More 3 Steps to Making 2021 Your Year
Former vice president Joe Biden and current president Donald Trump are in one of history’s tightest and most contentious races as they both vie to win the 2020 presidential election. The COVID-19 pandemic and other recent political events have slashed the United States into two extremely polarized groups based on left-wing or right-wing beliefs, and… Read More Is America Hurtling Straight into Another Civil War?
As we are getting ready to leave for Thanksgiving break, our journalism class wanted to take a moment to express the gratitude we all have in hopes to inspire gratitude in all of our readers. Anna Leandri is thankful for her amazing family, her two cats, and that she’s going to Hawaii for Christmas break.… Read More Gratitude Greetings From the Colonel Staff
Senior Ben Vajdos ran across New Hampshire the weekend of September 14, 15 and 16 as part of a charity event to give back to the community that has given him so much. Before the race, Vajdos was approached to discuss this. Q– Why are you running across New Hampshire? A– Well, I work for… Read More Move over Forrest, Ben’s giving you a Run for your money
The following details the post-graduation plans of Ledyard High School’s Class of 2018. your plans aren’t displayed next to your name, or are inaccurate/outdated, please contact us with what you’ll be up to after high school. Noah Acor: Johnson and Wales University, major in Culinary Arts EJ Ahlborn: Three Rivers Community College, undecided major Shahrukh… Read More What the Future Brings
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