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The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Bag pipe players in a St. Patricks Day Parade in Hartford, Connecticut

The Day of Tradition and Luck

Giovanni Righi and Edited by Emma Cherubini March 16, 2023

Saint Patrick's day, a day full of joy and copious amounts of alcohol. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. And even with that long history the first ever Saint...

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SWHS junior, Sam Czaja, getting ready to fill out his March Madness bracket.

March Madness Brackets

Zach Morison, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

In March, 64 teams go at it in the most entertaining tournament of the year. Upsets after upsets, hundreds of thousands competing to make the perfect bracket.  March Madness is a college basketball...

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Members of South Windsor High Schools Pet Project. the goal of this club is to raise money for Pack Leaders of CT.

The Pet Project Launch

Emma Cherubini, Copy Editor March 13, 2023

A new club at South Windsor High School to support animal shelters and rescue programs has gained lots of popularity in a short amount of time.  The Pet Project Club, founded by sophomores Jillian...

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Local Irish Americans showing their pride throughout the years. Getting together to watch and ride in the parade.

Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Izabella McKenna, Multimedia Manager March 13, 2023

The 51st annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade took place on Saturday, March 11th. The parade started at 11am at the State Capital and it ended at 3pm near the Sailors and Soldiers Memorial...

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Hartford Public Indoor Track Meet.  High school athletes racing neck and neck to the finish.

End of Indoor Track

As the winter track season ends, athletes reflect on their experience.
Izabella McKenna, Multimedia Manager March 10, 2023

On February 7th, the SWHS Indoor Track & Field team walked slowly towards their bus to the Floyd Little Athletic Center. Everyone felt a lingering feeling about the weight of knowing they were competing...

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Drag queen performer strutting down Boston pride. Photo captured by Cat Martino.

Should LGBTQ Kids Be Scared?

Cat Martino, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

America is the land of promised dreams, but those dreams have been shattered for those of the queer community for decades. Two bills have recently been signed into law by Tennessee Governor, Bill Lee:...

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Jennette McCurdy, from the hit show iCarly, wrote a book about her life.

‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ by Jennette McCurdy: Book Review

Hope Fournier, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

I’m Glad My Mom Died is an emotional and heartbreaking, yet funny, memoir written by former actress Jennette McCurdy that will have you laughing and crying. The book is a deepdive into her seemingly...

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Sophomore Shree Vinswanatha touching base with his teacher Mrs. Caless.

Getting Teachers to Understand

Should students be able to grade their teachers?
Fadel Kafel and Tyler Romero March 10, 2023

Grades can affect students in many ways, and teachers can have a major role in this. Not only are teachers responsible for grades, the teacher can also affect a student's behavior. However, not all teachers...

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South Windsor plays Glastonbury at Rye Street park South Windsor.

Fall Ball, Love Them All

Nathan Tenney, Special Liaison to Athletics March 9, 2023

Fall sports make their mark to be the best season during the high school year. High school sports are sometimes seen as the most valuable part of the high school experience. Participating in extracurriculars...

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Gulal colors, which are thrown as a part of Holi celebration.

A Celebration of Spring

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager March 8, 2023

March 8th starts the 2023 celebration of the Hindu festival, Holi, a holiday which celebrates the coming of spring and more. Holi is the Hindu festival of colors and symbolizes the triumph of good over...

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