Nonnewaug High School's Chief News Source

NHS Chief Advocate
Nonnewaug High School's Chief News Source

NHS Chief Advocate
Nonnewaug High School's Chief News Source

NHS Chief Advocate
Izzy DiNunzio '24

Izzy DiNunzio ’24, Editor-in-Chief

Izzy DiNunzio is the editor-in-chief for the Chief Advocate and a four-year journalism student. Izzy wants to go to Florida State next fall and major in criminology with a potential minor in journalism.

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Chief Advocate editor-in-chief Izzy DiNunzio bids farewell after four years in Nonnewaug's journalism program. (Courtesy of Izzy DiNunzio)

DiNunzio: Journalism is More Than Just Words

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-In-Chief
June 10, 2024

The Chief Suspect Podcast: Chester Carruthers

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2024

The Chief Suspect Podcast: Carolyn Eaton

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2024

Persistent Rain Puts Damper on Start of Spring Sports (VIDEO)

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2024

The Chief Suspect Podcast: Asha Degree

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2024
This note card reads, "Be more patient."

More Than Just a Mural: NHS Encourages Students to ‘Be Kind’

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2024
Senior Vicky Koether wears Carhartt to school on the daily. For Christmas this year, she hopes for more to add to her collection.

Uggs, Carhartts, AirPods on Nonnewaug’s Holiday Wish Lists

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2023

[Video] Behind the Scenes of FFA Holiday Plant Sale Prep

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Noah Zupan '26, and Brynn Clampett '26
December 1, 2023
The death of Therea Wilson has been unsolved for more than 40 years. (Chief Advocate graphic)

Out of the Cold: Old Newspaper Clipping Sheds Light on 46-Year-Old Unsolved Homicide

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-In-Chief
November 28, 2023
A turkey enjoys not being eaten. Turkey may be part of traditional Thanksgiving meals, but Friendsgiving feasts can be much more flexible.

DiNunzio: Friendsgiving Sails Above Thanksgiving

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2023
Dark clouds engulf the Bethlehem Fairgrounds.

Despite Downpours, Bethlehem Fair Vendors Don’t Let It Rain on Their Parade

Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2023
The Chief Advocate's editors and senior reporters attended a journalism conference at Southern Connecticut State University in October. On the verge of graduation, they were asked to give advice to their younger selves.

Chief Advocate Staff Gives Advice to Younger Selves

Izzy DiNunzio, Community and Multimedia Editor
June 16, 2023
French students on Nonnewaug's trip to Montreal pose outside the sugar shack.

French Students Savor Trip to Montreal

Izzy DiNunzio, Community and Multimedia Editor
May 30, 2023

VIDEO: Underappreciated Cafeteria Staff the ‘Power Plant’ of Nonnewaug

Izzy DiNunzio, Community and Multimedia Editor
May 2, 2023
UConn's Gampel Pavilion will have another championship banner hoisted to the rafters after the Huskies won the NCAA men's basketball championship.

Brennan’s Bracket Challenge Brings March Madness to Nonnewaug

Izzy DiNunzio, Community and Multimedia Editor
April 18, 2023
NHS cheerleaders Jamie Potter

Rejuvenated Cheerleading Team Looks to Boost School Spirit

Izzy DiNunzio, Community and Multimedia Editor
March 17, 2023
Memorial flowers and gifts line the University of Idaho entrance to mourn the four students who were stabbed to death in November.

Idaho Murders Case Prompts Questions About Causes of Heinous Crime

Izzy DiNunzio, Community and Multimedia Editor
February 13, 2023
Memorial flowers and gifts line the University of Idaho entrance to mourn the four students who were stabbed to death in November.

To: College Students, From: Idaho

Izzy DiNunzio, Community and Multimedia Editor
December 23, 2022
After multiple police officers in Connecticut died in the line of duty over the past year and a half, the Chief Advocate asks: What is the value of a police officer?

The Value of a Police Officer

Izzy DiNunzio, Community and Multimedia Editor
December 6, 2022
NHS students, staff, and participants of the annual Veterans' Day ceremony gather around to listen to the music provided by the NHS band and choir. Poems and backstories were shared as the ceremony went on.

Veterans Reflect on Service After Nonnewaug’s Ceremony

Genieva Pawlowski and Izzy DiNunzio
November 22, 2022
Evan Peters starred as serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in a popular Netflix series released in September.

Some Students Turn Off Dahmer Series

Izzy DiNunzio, Community and Multimedia Editor
October 18, 2022

MINI-DOC: Cold Cases Kept Alive by TikTok Trend

Izzy DiNunzio, Junior Editor and Reporter
June 16, 2022

MINI-DOC: What Chiefs Wanted to Be When They Grew Up

Izzy DiNunzio, Reporter
June 6, 2022
Before Herren's appearance, students sat down to watch a documentary of Herren's talks around the world.

NHS Students and Staff Touched By Chris Herren’s Appearance

Genieva Pawlowski and Izzy DiNunzio
March 28, 2022
Euphoria is a popular TV show among Nonnewaug students because many of them can relate to the themes in the show.

Students See Similarities Between Nonnewaug, Euphoria

Izzy DiNunzio, Junior Editor
March 1, 2022
Nonnewaug digital design teacher and yearbook advisor Genna Riggi is well traveled, including multiple experiences in Italy.

Riggi Lives Art, In and Out of School

Izzy DiNunzio and Megi Gorka
January 27, 2022
Millions of people suffer from seasonal affective disorder, which for many people makes winter a miserable time of year.

Students No Strangers to Seasonal Depression

Izzy DiNunzio, Junior Editor
December 20, 2021
Nonnewaug hosted dozens of veterans for the school's annual Veterans Dat ceremony Nov. 9.

Veterans Day Ceremony a Reminder: ‘Freedom Isn’t Free’

Izzy DiNunzio, Junior Editor
November 19, 2021
Bees have pestered many Nonnewaug students this fall -- but who's really at fault?

Bees All the Buzz at Outdoor Lunch Tables

Izzy DiNunzio, Junior Editor
November 9, 2021
Gabby Petito's mysterious death has some people in the Nonnewaug community considering safety when it comes to relationships.

Petito Case Serves as Warning for Local Community

Izzy DiNunzio, Junior Editor
October 5, 2021

MINI-DOC: Family Struggles with 35-Year-Old Cold Case

Izzy DiNunzio, Reporter
May 26, 2021
Nonnewaug freshman Michelangelo DiNunzio can solve a Rubik's cube in about 10 seconds.

NHS Freshman Can Solve Rubik’s Cube in Seconds

Izzy DiNunzio, Reporter
February 23, 2021
The U.S. Capitol was empty in the hours leading up to the Jan. 20 inauguration of President Joe Biden. Despite threats of protests, the inauguration went off peacefully.

Biden Inaugurated Peacefully Despite Threats

Izzy DiNunzio, Reporter
January 26, 2021
A sign on the Bethlehem Town Green informs residents that the annual Christmas festival was canceled due to COVID-19 precautions.

Bethlehem’s Festival Cancellation Leaves Some With A Blue Christmas

Izzy DiNunzio, Reporter
December 16, 2020
Barbie Granton holds a "Hate Has No Home Here" sign at a Black Lives Matter protest in Woodbury on Nov. 1. The Black Lives Matter protests have been happening for about six months.

Six Months of Black Lives Matter Protests in Woodbury

Izzy DiNunzio, Reporter
November 17, 2020
From left, Jennifer Dulos, Sterling Jette, and Della Jette are recent victims of violent crimes in Connecticut suburbs. (Photos courtesy of the New Canaan Police Department and Facebook)

Violent Crimes Hitting Too Close to Home

Izzy DiNunzio, Reporter
October 25, 2020
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