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The Bobcat Prowl

Dunkin' on Sullivan Ave with a new fresh sign indicating renovations are on their way.

New Dunkin Renovations Coming to South Windsor

Nirvaan Thakran, Adam Albaghdadi, and Fadel Kafel December 13, 2024

Taken a drive down Sullivan Avenue lately? Well if you have, you might have noticed that there is some construction going on there. As of December 8th, the Dunkin’ Donuts on Sullivan Ave, has been closed...

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SWHS students in the media center studying and completing homework.

Reasons Why Seniors and Juniors Have Not Chosen Lockout

SWHS students view importance of their academic responsibilities against the desire for change
Lameta Taleb, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

A recent trend developing at South Windsor High School is how some juniors and seniors have opted not to take advantage of their lockout privilege, a longstanding perk for upperclassmen. For many, lockout,...

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The guidance department posed for a photo on the first day of school.
(Jillian Dobosz)

Need for School Counselors Expected to Increase in Coming Years

Ethan Sands and Isabella Giammarino November 15, 2024

Applying to college, managing grades and providing resources are just a few of the many jobs guidance counselors have. But what happens when there’s too many kids to complete these jobs effectively? At...

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The sun sets during fall at around 8 pm, before daylight saving time has been implemented.

Is Daylight Savings Beneficial?

Ethan Sands, Copy Editor November 5, 2024

November 3rd, 2024, 2am. Another glance at the clock will show that the time is 1 am indicating that an entire hour has seemingly disappeared into nothingness. This bi-yearly occurrence of setting clocks...

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A student using their cell phone to scroll on Instagram during one of their classes.

Reflecting on the Cell Phone Policy

Izabella McKenna and Ethan Sands October 21, 2024

Starting at the beginning of this school year, SWHS administration has cracked down on phone use in classrooms. The new policy was designed to try to encourage students to be more focused during the time...

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Hispanic Heritage Month is dedicated to recognizing those of Hispanic and Latino descent.

Are We Celebrated Enough?

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. Under President Johnson, the celebration was just a week long, but under President Reagan, it was extended to a month in...

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South Windsor High School students taking a walk around the main building.

Pulling Plug on Outdoor Walks

Hannah Kowalchik, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

At South Windsor High School, we had a simple, but valuable privilege: going on class walks during certain periods in the Annex. These walks gave room for a brain break and a chance for students to move...

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Ayers Road coming up on the entrance of South Windsor High School and South Windsor High School Annex

A Safe Place to Walk

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor September 26, 2024

There are many ways to get to school in the morning: some students take the bus, some get dropped off or drive themselves, and others walk to school from their homes. Transportation is essential  for...

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A flyer giving students the operation times for the restrooms.

The Change in Bathroom Hours

Isabella Giammarino and Gwen Giard September 26, 2024

Students arriving early or staying late for extracurricular activities are now facing a frustrating dilemma: only one bathroom is available. Recent changes at South Windsor High School have sparked conversation,...

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Students together in homeroom enjoying their small break from school.

What’s in a Name?

Chayton Dempsey, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

As the new school year kicks off  South Windsor High School goes through a series of changes, one of them being the name switch of Homeroom to Bobcat Block. The new school administration wanted to create...

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