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The Bobcat Prowl

The Bobcat Prowl

The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

The COVID Omicron Variant and What it Means for SWHS

The COVID Omicron Variant and What it Means for SWHS

Kyle Berson December 16, 2021

The newly detected Omicron variant of COVID-19 is starting to spread within the U.S., and the CDC is recommending more pandemic restrictions as a response. What does this mean for South Windsor and its...

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Meet the New Barbadian National Hero: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Meet the New Barbadian National Hero: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Emily Osit, Editor December 16, 2021

You may know her from her hit 2007 single ‘Umbrella’ or from her makeup and clothing line ‘Fenty’, but did you know that Rihanna Robyn Fenty was just named a Barbadian national hero? Yes, in the...

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Yolanda Lopez: The Chicana Artist You Don’t Know About

Yolanda Lopez: The Chicana Artist You Don’t Know About

Samantha Deras, Editor November 17, 2021

Known for celebrating Latin women in her work, Yolanda Lopez was one of the most prominent artists to have come from the Chicano movement.  Lopez grew up in San Diego and was raised by her mother,...

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NBA Projections and News This Week

NBA Projections and News This Week

John Montana, Writer November 17, 2021

The NBA season kicked off and the standings don't look quite as expected.  The greatest early overachiever is Golden State, which entered the season with a projection of 48.5 wins, according to Basketball...

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How Taylor Swift Reclaimed Confidence in Her Music

How Taylor Swift Reclaimed Confidence in Her Music

Angelina Bellizzi, Editor November 5, 2021

Since the age of 14 American pop and country music singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been pursuing her goals and making music. Almost all of her songs are handwritten by herself. Songs like, “You'll...

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Newest Installments in the Halloween and Scream Franchises

Newest Installments in the Halloween and Scream Franchises

Izabella McKenna, Multimedia Manager November 1, 2021

Are you ready for a scare? 25 years since her first ghost face encounter, Sidney gets forced to encounter him again for the 5th time. Not even minutes after Laurie gets to the hospital Michael Myers escapes...

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Decisions about SWHS Homecoming Caused a Whirlwind of Drama to Unfold

Decisions about SWHS Homecoming Caused a Whirlwind of Drama to Unfold

Angelina Bellizzi, Editor October 21, 2021

Going back to all in person studies at South Windsor High School, thoughts about going back to normal were immediately expected. Between Fall sports, in person clubs, and more coming back to life, the...

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On The Rise: PinkPantheress

On The Rise: PinkPantheress

Jack Huot, Copy Editor October 18, 2021

Mysterious yet inspirational, how a London-born teen pushes the meaning of modern-day pop all from her tiny bedroom. PinkPantheress started off posting her musical snippets to social media platforms...

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Girls Volleyball Suffer Devastating Losses Against RHAM

Girls Volleyball Suffer Devastating Losses Against RHAM

Riley Heafy-DeAngelis, Writer October 18, 2021

The seniors of the varsity girls volleyball team speak on their great season so far and the tough losses against one of their rival teams, RHAM High School.  Last season, the girls volleyball team...

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Kim Kardashians Impressive SNL Debut

Kim Kardashian’s Impressive SNL Debut

Samantha Deras, Editor October 15, 2021

Socialite Kim Kardashian West recently made her SNL hosting debut in the show's second episode of it’s 47th season, and viewers couldn’t be more shocked. In her impressive opening monologue, Kardashian...

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