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SWHS student modeling cheating methods while working in class.

Maintaining Academic Integrity During Midterms

Ethan Sands, Copy Editor January 22, 2024

When faced with the idea of dense study guides and hours of testing, it’s challenging to be motivated to review for midterms. With that comes the temptation to take an easier road: cheating. Academic...

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The proposed location site for the new apartment complex in town.

Deming Construction Taking Off

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor January 11, 2024

For quite some time, there has been talk, and plenty of gossip, about the town's plan to build affordable apartments on Deming Street. The plan was first proposed by Metro Realty at the town council meeting...

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A student looks over his bets on a popular online sports book.

Students Bet Big with Online Sportsbooks

Students across the country engage in potentially dangerous online sports betting
Ryan Rahman and Max Schwartzman January 9, 2024

Editor's note: Given the nature of this article, all student sources have been granted anonymity to protect them from any social or legal reprisal Amongst teens, there exists a seemingly secretive world...

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A Christmas Story Come to Life

The Dzen Christmas Tree Farm in South Windsor shares the magic of holiday spirit through the only Reindeer residents in Connecticut.
Emma Cherubini, Content Editor January 4, 2024

John Dzen, the owner of Dzen Christmas Tree Farm, has had reindeer on his property for the public eye for almost 8 years. The four reindeer are named Tuca, Belle, Rudy, and Dash. Tuca and Belle are...

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Cooking Class Makes Gingerbread Houses

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor January 4, 2024

During the holidays, the cooking class, located in the Annex, makes festive gingerbread houses.

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Students inducted into the newly created Science National Honor Society at South Windsor High School.

SNHS

SWHS creates a science national honors society.
Tiffany Castellon, Staff Writer December 21, 2023

SNHS stands for science national honors society, and is the newest honors society to find a home at South Windsor High School. The organization is for high interest students in science who both excel in...

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Jordan's Furniture opened its 8th store location at West Farms mall.

Furniture and Fun for the Whole Family

Emma Cherubini, Content Editor December 19, 2023

On December 15th, Jordan’s Furniture revealed their 8th store location to the public in the West Farms mall in Farmington, Connecticut.  Starting from a small company in Waltham, Massachusetts, the...

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The magical Santa mailbox located in South Windsor’s Nevers Park where children can deliver their letters.

South Windsor’s Magical Mailbox

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2023

Every December in the small town of South Windsor, Santa places his jolly red mailbox at Nevers Park eagerly awaiting the letters that will soon flood the mailbox. Children of all ages can write a letter...

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Winter Concerts

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor December 18, 2023

South Windsor High School's winter concerts.

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Students from Ms. Swan's sophomore winning homeroom in their onesies on the first annual SWHS pj day.

First Annual PJ Day at SWHS

Tatiana Walton, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

On Thursday, December 7, students coming to school wearing their pjs had a deeper meaning, to help children at CCMC who are fighting for their lives. Interact advisor, Mrs. Lindsay McGinn, was able...

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