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 The newly introduced shot clock counts down during a varsity basketball game.

CIAC Developing High School Athletes

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor January 23, 2024

The 2023-2024 high school basketball season has challenged athletes to adjust their gameplay according to the updated Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference rules. CIAC changed its guidelines to match those of a college level.  A 35-second shot clock has been used for CIAC boys and girls...

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The Warriors face The Kings during a Rec basketball game at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

SWHS Students Rec the Court

Erik Montes de Oca, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Rec basketball has moved to the forefront of South Windsor High School's culture. This is because friends have the opportunity to be on different teams and play against each other, resulting in a relatively competitive atmosphere. Rec basketball also gives those who love the sport a chance to play, while...

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SWHS student modeling cheating methods while working in class.

Maintaining Academic Integrity During Midterms

Ethan Sands, Staff Writer 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 integrity is a tenant upheld by SWHS to prevent students from facing the consequences of cheating,...

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

Deming Construction Taking Off

Elizabeth Sinclair, 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 on July 25th, 2023. The proposed apartment location will be somewhere near the current location...

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

Students Bet Big with Online Sportsbooks

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 of underground and illegal sports betting that goes relatively unnoticed. Students, growing ever...

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A Christmas Story Come to Life

Emma Cherubini, Copy 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 the parents (Tuca is Dad and Belle is Mom). Tuca is the oldest on the farm, at 8 years old, and Belle...

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Cooking Class Makes Gingerbread Houses

Elizabeth Sinclair, 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

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 the classroom and can solve real world problems.  The advisor for this new society is Mrs. Davis,...

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Jordans Furniture opened its 8th store location at West Farms mall.

Furniture and Fun for the Whole Family

Emma Cherubini, Copy 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 Jordan’s Furniture enterprise has grown to a million dollar company over the span of almost 100...

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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 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 to Santa and receive a thoughtful note in response.  South Windsor families are encouraged to...

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