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The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Aliens or Chinese Drones: Secretive Congressional Hearing Raises Questions on Unidentified Flying Objects

Aliens or Chinese Drones: Secretive Congressional Hearing Raises Questions on Unidentified Flying Objects

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief May 25, 2022

"What is true, and I'm actually being serious here, is that there are, there's footage and records of objects in the skies, that we don't know exactly what they are. We can't explain how they moved, their trajectory. They did not have an easily explainable pattern. And so, you know, I think that people...

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An Invisible Crisis: The Baby Formula Shortage Weighing Parents Down

An Invisible Crisis: The Baby Formula Shortage Weighing Parents Down

Samantha Deras, Editor May 23, 2022

Crossing borders is nothing new for everyday commuters; however, crossing state lines in search of baby formula is a new phenomenon sweeping many parents in the South and Southwest.  “I’m very stressed…I have family members in Maryland and Virginia looking to find it for me. I’ve been begging...

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Banning books - protecting or hurting students?

Banning books – protecting or hurting students?

Riley Heafy-DeAngelis, Writer May 23, 2022

For as long as education has been running in our world, books have been a main source of learning. Public libraries and school libraries are places where students can spend the majority of their studying time. In today’s society, our resources as students are being limited. Across 86 school districts...

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Are Electric Cars the Future?

Are Electric Cars the Future?

John Montana, Writer May 18, 2022

Electric cars are slowly taking over the world, Tesla was first founded by Elon Musk in 2003. The car started to be made in 2008 but it wasn't until 2013 when their company blew up in Tesla sales. The New York Times states “Automakers are now shifting to electric vehicles, which could make up one-quarter...

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The dangers of texting and driving; 14 year old Enfield student killed

The dangers of texting and driving; 14 year old Enfield student killed

Amritha Suresh, Editor April 18, 2022

Jesse Robert Pincince, 37, was in custody early Monday on $350,000 bail after his arrest on more than a half-dozen charges, including second-degree manslaughter, misconduct with a motor vehicle and negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, Lt. Matt Carl said. Police didn’t release the girl’s name...

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Meet the Faces Affected by War: Ukrainian Woman Taking on the Burden of Separation

Meet the Faces Affected by War: Ukrainian Woman Taking on the Burden of Separation

Samantha Deras, Editor April 8, 2022

When discussing war, there is this ongoing sentiment that men sacrifice everything to fight in the front lines for their country. They are dubbed heros; however, in the wake of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, women too are resilient in the midst of war. The silence and peace of their once beautiful...

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The Covid Scare that Shook the UK

The Covid Scare that Shook the UK

Riley Heafy-DeAngelis, Writer March 31, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom started experiencing cold-like symptoms in late February. This started just as they had decided to lift some of the COVID-19 restrictions.  When Queen Elizabeth got tested for COVID-19, it came back positive. At 95 years old, celebrating her 70th anniversary...

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After MLB Lockout Trades

After MLB Lockout Trades

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor March 30, 2022

A few weeks ago, the MLB lockout game came to an end, and so, the trades and signings began. Some of the biggest names in the sports were or currently on the market, including names like Carlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, Johnny Cueto, ETC. With the lockout being over, general managers and owners are ready...

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Meet the First Female African-American Supreme Court Justice Nominee

Meet the First Female African-American Supreme Court Justice Nominee

Mikaylee Winn, PR Manager March 17, 2022

Justice, equality, freedom. Our Supreme Court has been built on these principles. President Joe Biden says, “For too long, our government, our courts haven’t looked like America.” He continues, “I believe it’s time that we have a court that reflects the full talents and greatness of our nation...

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Joe Biden’s State of the Union & What it Means

Joe Biden’s State of the Union & What it Means

Kyle Berson March 10, 2022

Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden addressed the union in a content-packed speech. He covered topics from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the LGBTQ Equality Act.  The State of The Union Address is an annual address given by the President to Congress and the public. This year, Joe Biden covered...

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