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  • October 16GSSPA Press Day trip for Journalism to Rutgers is 10/28 from 9:15am - 2pm
  • October 16Garba is Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 6-8. Tickets are $5
  • September 30Last day to take your Senior Portraits to be in this year's yearbook is on Oct. 17. Lors will be coming on Oct. 16 & 17, so book your appointment today!
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The Declaration
The student news site of Colonia High School

The Declaration
On this day in 1059, the iconic Guggenheim Museum in New York City opened.

October 21st

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 21, 2014
On this day on 2011, Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi was killed by either rebels, crossfire, or according to some reports, a French secret agent. Gadhafi took control of Libya in 1969 after a coup, and led with an absolute and ruthless rule.

October 20th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 20, 2014
On this day in 1940, British actor Michael Gambon was born. He is most famous for playing Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies. Happy birthday Michael!

October 19th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 19, 2014
On this day in 1867, the US took possession of Alaska, which would become a state in 1959.

October 18th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 18, 2014
Today is Eminem's 42nd birthday. He was born on this day in 1972.

October 17th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 17, 2014
On this day in 1793, Mary Antoinette was beheaded, several months after her husband, King Louis XVI of France.

October 16th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 16, 2014
Bam! On this day in 1959, celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse was born. Happy 55th Emeril!

October 15th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 15, 2014
On this day in 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis began, which escalated USA/USSR tensions to all time highs during the Cold War. The Soviets were caught putting missiles on their Cuban bases, only 90 miles from the continental US.

October 14th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 14, 2014
On this day in 1792, the cornerstone for the White House was laid, beginning construction on America's presidential residence.

October 13th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 13, 2014
On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus reached the New World, little to his belief though.

October 12th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 12, 2014
On this day in 1975, NBC's late-night comedy sketch program Saturday Night Live debuted. It has given birth to several huge movie and television starts, like Adam Sandler and Tina Fey. It is now in it's 40th season.

October 11th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 11, 2014
Today is Marina Diamandis' 29th birthday, the indie-pop singer was born on this day in 1985. Better known by her stage name "Marina and the Diamonds", Diamandis' latest album "Froot" debuts today.

October 10th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 10, 2014
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