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SWHS Students and Political Spam

SWHS Students and Political Spam

Katelyn Drenga, Editor December 7, 2022

Recent Elections have ramped up political spam texts sent out by the campaigns of local politicians in South Windsor, CT as well as Nationwide. According to The New York Times, 1.29 billion texts from political candidates and their campaigns have circled Americans’ phones since  October. The...

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Rendering of the future Pleasant Valley Elementary School from Journal Inquirer

South Windsor Schools Face Enrollment Increase

Emma Cherubini, Copy Editor November 28, 2022

Since 2010, South Windsor’s population has increased 4.7 percent. That is a gain of 5,727 people in a span of 10 years with 6,201 of the 26,918 residents being children. Many more people are moving to South Windsor every year, due to the school system.  South Windsor Schools are ranked 1,613 nationwide ...

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Governor-Elect James Roesener

First Openly Trans Man Elected for State Legislature

Cat Martino, Staff Writer November 28, 2022

New Hampshire has elected their first openly trans state representative, claiming a victory for trans people everywhere. 26-year-old James Roesener will serve in the 22nd house district, ward 8 in Concord.  "I believe that it is imperative that all individuals have the ability to thrive in New Hampshire....

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Marek Kozikowski

United Community Party With State Rep Run

Katelyn Drenga, Editor November 4, 2022

For the November 8th ballot, Marek Kozikowski, a politician from the new South Windsor party, UCP (United Community Party), is joining in the race for state rep.  The campaign is big for UCP as a whole. If  Kozikowski gets 1%+ of the total votes on the 8th, then the party will move into official...

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How Halloween First Began

How Halloween First Began

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer November 4, 2022

Halloween has always been very popular in the U.S. All of the celebration surrounding the month of October has always been loved and celebrated by society in the U.S. The season, the trees, and all the leaves changing colors, along with the crisp weather is a favorite.  Everyone loves Halloween but...

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The Avery Street Church, adjacent to Beelzebub road, at dusk.

The Haunting of Beelzebub Road

Ava Nicole Shasha and Andrew Kronenwetter November 3, 2022

Beelzebub, by definition, is 1: the devil, or 2: a fallen angel in Milton's Paradise Lost ranking next to Satan. Beelzebub claims to cause destruction through tyrants, to cause demons to be worshiped among men, to excite priest to lust, to cause jealousies in cities and murders, and to bring war.  If...

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Animal silhouettes laid out as the American flag.

Meet the Third Parties Running Midterm Candidates

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2022

With the Midterms just around the corner, many Americans are making their final decisions on who to vote for. However, most Americans only think of the Republican and Democratic parties, not even realizing that there are many smaller parties that might better align with their personal preferences.  The...

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New Year, New Case: Voter Suppression the New Crime?

New Year, New Case: Voter Suppression the New Crime?

Anjani Anamthoji, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

The school bells are ringing, the lockers are being opened, the books are being dusted off; the new school year has started. For a lot of students, this is their last year of high school and for others, it is their first year of high school, but for the members of the Mock Trial Club, it's time for a...

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Front Entrance to Buckland Hills Mall.

S.W. Community Reflects on Recent Manchester Mall Shooting

Katelyn Drenga, Editor September 22, 2022

On August 18th, Buckland Hills entailed a major fright after a loss prevention officer was shot in the chest by Windsor man, Richard Laplante. Shots were reportedly fired in the men’s clothing section of the mall after the 27- year- old officer allegedly caught Laplante stealing. Over half the mall...

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USCG Oliver Henry Entering Port.

Un-American: US Coast Guard Barred from Entry to Solomon Islands

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2022

In the Pacific Island nation of the Solomon Islands, a United States Coast Guard Cutter was prohibited from docking with experts citing Chinese influence as a primary cause.  The US Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry (pictured above) was forced to divert to Papua New Guinea to resupply, as it had initially...

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