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Marching in a line, South Windsor Fire Fighters join the 2023 Memorial Day Parade.

Remembering The Fallen

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor June 1, 2023

On Monday, May 31st, hundreds of South Windsor families made their way to Veterans Memorial Park to celebrate fallen soldiers. Each year, rain or shine, the South Windsor community comes together to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Applause echoed throughout the street, as...

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The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is still embroiled in an ongoing labor dispute against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers as a result of failed contract negotiations.

The WGA Writers’ Strike

Jayden Ross, Staff Writer May 25, 2023

Beginning on May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is partaking in an ongoing labor dispute against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers as a result of failed contract negotiations. The end goal of the strike is to secure higher wages and more residuals for television and...

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Madame President Has Arrived

Jack Huot and Max Schwartzman May 23, 2023

On the 19th of May 2023, Angelina Francesca Bellizzi was voted into office for President of the Class of 2024. Bellizzi, 16, went against Rayan Zaki and Olivia Kvadus. The race was close with Zaki, the President of the Class of 2024 close behind in the polls until the very end.  Bellizzi hopes to...

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Hundreds of High School Science Olympiad students from across the country gather for competition

Science Olympiad

Katelyn Drenga, Editor May 23, 2023

South Windsor STEM teams are dominating this year, especially SW SCIOLY(Science Olympiad), whose recent hard work has earned them a place at nationals in Kansas.  Since the beginning of October, the Bobcats have been preparing for a competition, which is not like your typical high school science...

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A sign advertising the Strawberry Fest on Abbe Road Extension in South Windsor, CT.

South Windsor Strawberry Festival Preview

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor May 23, 2023

On June 10th, the South Windsor Republican Town Committee will hold the 41st annual Strawberry Festival at Nevers Park. The festival will be open from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and is a rain or shine event. Admission is free for all who want to come down. The festival is home to a handful of fun activities...

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A view down the hallway in The Annex in which students are currently taking classes and many more students will take classes in come the fall.

Breaking Down the Future of SWHS

Greta Lewis, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

With rumors now having been settled, students and staff finally have closure on how the schedule will operate during the 2023-2024 school year. There were multiple reasons for this schedule change, including the usage of the old Wapping building now The Annex, balancing out classes with lunch waves,...

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George Hinton declares his resignation and departing from Google in April.

The Godfather of AI Finally Breaks His Silence

Rishi Bala Meenakshi Sundaram, Staff Writer May 8, 2023

George Hinton, the man who had set course for developments of the modern day events concerning the A.I. area of study, has recently resigned from Google after 10 years. His recent disclosure on the impact he had created in this field has caused widespread attention on this matter.  Hinton grew up...

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May 8, 2023

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Only two cold cases exist in the town of South Windsor, CT. Both dating back to the late 80s and early 90s.

Cold Cases of South Windsor

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor May 4, 2023

Cold Case #1 June 10th of 1990, while fishermen were walking down a utility passageway underneath high tension wires off of Pierce Road in South Windsor, they came across a horrifying sight: a dead female who was stabbed and wrapped in a shower curtain. That female was 19 year old Diedra Dancy, and...

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Coach Ed Duclos Jr.(right) with his father and mentor in 2015.

Coach Duclos: Empowering Young Women For Decades

Olivia Liegl, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

The lacrosse programs in South Windsor are known for being some of the best in the county. Their fun and effective nature is something that has drawn many players toward the sport. However, this positive atmosphere would be nothing without its cultivation by head lacrosse coach Ed Duclos.  Coaching...

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