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LEDYARD HIGH SCHOOL / LEDYARD, CT

Category: OPINION

First Lunch vs. Second Lunch

Here at Ledyard High School, there are two separate lunch waves. On a regular day the first lunch wave starts at 10:42 A.M., and ends at 11:07 A.M. The second lunch wave starts at 12:11 P.M. and ends at 12:36 P.M. Around the school students were asked which lunch they had, which lunch they preferred,… Read More First Lunch vs. Second Lunch

March 8, 2017 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Star Wars: A Rogue Review

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

January 27, 2017 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Unnecessary Ban on Pitbulls

Imagine the town of Ledyard outlawing your dog. Imagine watching helplessly as Fido is declared dangerous and unwelcome. Imagine scrambling to relocate him to somewhere outside of Ledyard. For pit bull owners across the United States and Canada, this legal and emotional nightmare is becoming a reality as cities one after the other pass breed-specific… Read More Unnecessary Ban on Pitbulls

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

10 Reasons Why Halloween is Actually the Worst

  1) Candy corn. This staple candy of Halloween is actually disgusting, and does not deserve to be blessed with the name “candy” as that implies it tastes good. This colorful mush tastes more like stale marshmallows.   notey.com 2) Annoying neighbors who give out toothpaste. The only thing worse than neighbors who give out… Read More 10 Reasons Why Halloween is Actually the Worst

October 31, 2016 The Colonel News3 Comments

10 Reasons Why Halloween is Actually the Best

Halloween gets a lot of hype as soon as October rolls around— and rightly so. As a perfect holiday that has something for everyone, ranging from pumpkin carving for the artsy to bonding bonfires for the sentimental, it lives up to all the expectations. Here’s ten reasons why: 1. The onset of Halloween Month (what… Read More 10 Reasons Why Halloween is Actually the Best

October 31, 2016 The Colonel News1 Comment

You’re Not What You Think You Are

2016 is the year of monumental changes: new SATs, recalled Eggo waffles, and even a new president. If you were born sometime between Nov. 30 and Dec. 17, you’re changing too. Some former Scorpions and Sagittarians are now being told to embrace a different identity: the new sign called Ophiuchus. Even if you weren’t born… Read More You’re Not What You Think You Are

October 10, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Who Won the Presidential Debate?

The presidential debate on Sept. 26 between the infamous Donald J. Trump and Hillary Rodham Clinton was one of the most anticipated and the most viewed in presidential history, with a record 100 million people tuning in to watch. The pressure remained high throughout the night as both candidates attempted to share their ideals and… Read More Who Won the Presidential Debate?

October 6, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Brock Turner: The Epitome of Privilege

Former Stanford student athlete Brock Turner, infamous for raping an unconscious woman on Jan. 18, 2015, was recently released from prison on Sept. 2 after 3 months on good behavior. His already lenient sentence of 6 months in county jail caused significant backlash and opened up the discussion on race, class, and sex based privilege.… Read More Brock Turner: The Epitome of Privilege

September 13, 2016 The Colonel News2 Comments

Senior Exemptions: Con

Finals week may be one of the most dreaded weeks of the year, but good news for you if you’re a senior, you probably don’t have to worry about it. Thanks to school policy, teachers may allow any seniors who have a 90 percent or higher as a final grade to be exempt from the… Read More Senior Exemptions: Con

May 28, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Senior Exemptions: Pro

As the year wraps up, many seniors are thankful for the possibility of not having to take one or more final exams. Most would agree that this privilege comes with seniority and gives 12th graders a break. Despite this, there are still students that advocate for exemptions for all grades in exchange for working hard… Read More Senior Exemptions: Pro

May 28, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

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