January 18, 1871 - Wilhelm the First is Proclaimed German Emperor in the Palace of Versailles
For approximately seven years, the Kingdom of Prussia had been attempting to unify the smaller German nations under its’ crown. This...
January 17, 1811 - The Battle of Calderon Bridge, fought as part of the Mexican War of Independence
After failing to take Mexico City, Mexican insurgent leader Miguel Hidalgo marched his 100,000 strong insurgent army to the bridge of...
Same Sex Marriage Legalized in Australia
December 9, 2017, marked a historic day not only in Australia, but around the world. Despite being ranked as one of the most accepting...
An Open Letter to Kevin Spacey
Dear Mr. Spacey, Less than two months ago, you were accused of sexual assault by a 46 year old man, who stated that you tried to...
Holiday Homecoming
On December 2nd, 2017, Colchester Parks and Recreation held the annual Holiday Homecoming on the town green. The Holiday Homecoming...
Student Photography Contest Results
After receiving over 30 entries, the winner of our photography contest is… Lexi Dean! On her Cannon EOS 1200D camera, Lexi shot this...
Bacon Football 2017
The 2016 football season was a rough patch for the Bacon Academy football team. They won 2 games, one home and one away, but still...
This Week in History - 12/5 - 12/10
12/5/1492 - Christopher Columbus sets foot on the island of Hispaniola, now known as Haiti / the Dominican Republic. By the end of 1517,...
Urgent: Colchester Food Bank Needs YOUR Help!
Calling all students! There is an urgent matter that needs to be addressed: the food bank. Recently our local food bank has been running...
Remember To Forget, a novel by Ashley Royer
The book Remember To Forget written by Ashley Royer is a fiction piece about a teen named Levi who had become mute. After his girlfriend...
