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LEDYARD HIGH SCHOOL / LEDYARD, CT

Category: OPINION

Exciting Things for Fall!

One month of school is down, and as fall comes, leaves start to turn into the shades of autumn and then cascade down. It is now spooky season! It is finally time to start bringing out pumpkin spice and everything nice!  With the colder weather coming in, fall traditions are rolling in as well, such… Read More Exciting Things for Fall!

October 27, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

The Importance of Self Care

These days, life is pretty fast-paced. Between school, work, and extracurricular activities- all modified to account for COVID precautions- students have a lot to worry about. Add personal obligations and everyday concerns into the mix, and you have a recipe for soul-crushing stress. The solution? Taking time to focus on yourself. It can be difficult… Read More The Importance of Self Care

October 7, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Feeling Gleeful About Glee!

 Fox’s production of the iconic show ¨Glee,¨ which aired from 2009 to 2015, is rumored to be considered for a reboot. Although most of us might not have seen it when it originally aired, many have binged it on Netflix because it is simply that good. What’s not to love about the show? It has… Read More Feeling Gleeful About Glee!

October 5, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Could I Create the Hottest Chip Dip?

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?

October 5, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Everyone Should Own a Pair of Crocs

Have you ever woken up late and had to rush to get out the door? Or maybe you had an outfit planned but didn’t want to wear the same shoes you always do? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Crocs are for you. I have recently started wearing Crocs and can confidently… Read More Everyone Should Own a Pair of Crocs

September 27, 2021September 29, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

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

June 8, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

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

May 13, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

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

May 6, 2021May 13, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Social Media Takeover

In today’s society, if you don’t use social media, you’re never in the loop or caught up with new trends. Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are three of the most popular social media apps used and the three that are used for communication today. What’s a text message? Teenagers couldn’t tell you, because they now mainly… Read More Social Media Takeover

May 6, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Down With Daily Mail

As the years go on, more and more of the news young people hear comes from social media. Scrolling through Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter while eating breakfast has replaced flipping through the newspaper that was dropped on your doorstep at the crack of dawn. Access to social media has increased humans’ general knowledge of the… Read More Down With Daily Mail

April 29, 2021 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

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