The Birdhouse Coffee shop in South Windsor is a hidden gem within the town. From its warm vibes to its expansive menu of both bakery, café, and brewhouse options, the restaurant is far more than what it appears. Despite its humble exterior, its interior speaks volumes to its cozy appeal and reflects...

Leogrande is a reminder to remember history. To never forget about the people who risked their lives, so that we could live in peace. 100 years of age, the WWII veteran Charles (Carl) Leogrande walked in strong, strolling over to a green chair where he then sat and told me his story. A good friend...

The local Dzen Christmas Tree Farm on Barber Hill Road is not just about growing trees, but growing bonds and memories to last a lifetime.  Every year, the Dzen family puts together a winter wonderland for our families across town. From a sleigh to trees, and even reindeer, the farm stands out as...

The biggest question of 2022: is Gen Z too soft? Millennials never fail to remind the younger generations that they were too strong for therapy. ¨Being offended¨ was seen as stupid and to just get over it. Now, therapy is a great resource for Gen Z because mental health is finally a topic many people...

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...

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 ...

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....

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...

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...

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 jealousises in cities and murders, and to bring war.  If...

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...

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...