If you haven’t heard, Australian singer-songwriter Sia has been working on producing a new movie. The film is called “Music” and features an autistic protagonist. The movie follows a woman who finds herself in the guardianship of her half-sister Music, who is autistic and nonverbal. Music is portrayed by dancer Maddie Ziegler, who is neither… Read More Why Sia’s New Movie is Harmful
There’s no doubt that women have faced endless amounts of challenges throughout history. While the fight for equality continues, the world is full of examples of so many brave women who overcame these challenges. In this article, we will recognize five women who overcame adversity and paved the way for women all across the world. … Read More Feminist Icons: Five Women Who Have Changed the World
Anxiety is one of the biggest challenges students are facing today, and chances are even you may have noticed an increase in anxiety since the beginning of school. A queasy stomach, headaches, and trouble breathing are just a few of the many symptoms of anxiety that can make it extremely difficult to focus and learn… Read More School Anxiety: Tips and tricks on how to ease your anxious feelings
With the recent death of George Floyd, America has been left to think about how far we have come with accepting people of all races, sexualities, beliefs, religions, etc. There have been many protests all around the world with people fighting against the injustice that surrounds what happened to George Floyd and other African Americans… Read More The Fight For What’s Right
All I can think of when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic is how America is shut down. Literally, shut down. A majority of the school systems in the country are closed due to the rapid spread of the virus. Students are required to sit at home, at their kitchen table, to do school work… Read More Social Distancing Chronicles
Schools are closed until May 20th and students are having to adapt to online learning. Adapting to this change could be difficult, but it’s possible that most students will actually knock it right out of the ballpark. For the students who stress about this quite often and need a guide, here are some strategies to… Read More The Adjustment of Online Learning for Students
Was homework actually created as a punishment? Or is that just a common misconception? For decades, students have been tortured with homework that can take them anywhere between five minutes to two hours to complete. Students are becoming more and more stressed, and spend an average of seven hours a week on homework. Roberto Nevilis… Read More Homework, a Cruel Punishment?
The evening of May 11, the Ledyard High School juniors got to experience a night they will never forget: Junior Prom. The night was filled with food, photos, and fun. The prom took place at the Mystic Hilton, a beautiful venue. As the guests flooded in, the excitement started rising as people checked-in, voted for… Read More Junior Prom: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Nathan Hale is regarded as a local hero, having been born in Coventry, CT in 1755. Hale was a teacher up until he joined the Continental army to fight for the fledgling United States. Hale earned his “fame” when he volunteered for an espionage and intelligence-gathering mission to the British-occupied New York City. He was… Read More Why Nathan Hale is Overrated
Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate love and show affection to the people around you. While we certainly don’t need just one specific day to appreciate our loved ones, it’s a fun holiday to show a little extra love. However, Valentine’s Day can also be stressful when it comes to giving gifts! Luckily, The… Read More Valentine’s Day: The Ultimate Gift Guide
COLONEL NEWS 