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The Bobcat Prowl

The Bobcat Prowl

The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Best Cars for Gas Mileage

Best Cars for Gas Mileage

Trevor Hoffman March 5, 2018

Gas prices are extremely unpredictable. One day they go up, another they drop. To me, why would you buy a car that only gets 10 miles to the gallon, when there are vehicles out there that get over 40 miles...

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How I Took the State of the Union

How I Took the State of the Union

Andrew Capossela February 20, 2018

This past Tuesday our President, Donald Trump gave the historical address to the nation on its current predicament.  This is how I personally took wholesitically and not in a political sense. “Here...

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Grace Helmkes Powerful Message About Sexual Assault

Grace Helmke’s Powerful Message About Sexual Assault

Clara Gomes-Ferres February 13, 2018

I remember exactly how I felt when Grace spoke about how real sexual assault is today. She spoke about the way high school boys would judge high school girls about the shape of their bodies, as if girls...

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A Quick History of Black History Month

A Quick History of Black History Month

Camille Osumah February 8, 2018

Happy Black History month! A month in which I celebrate the rich history of Black Americans, their contributions to the world, and the strides that have been made to better our futures. First referred...

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Is There Too Much Pressure on Students to Succeed?

Is There Too Much Pressure on Students to Succeed?

Mike Tortora February 6, 2018

In our modern age, it is a dog eat dog world, survival of the fittest, where only those who are willing to get some blood on their hands will prosper. Students are pressured by their parents and peers...

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Oh, the Ashiness of it All

Oh, the Ashiness of it All

Camille Osumah January 8, 2018

Being of my skin color in South Windsor I have been the source of many revelations and cultural knowledge for many of my friends throughout the years. However, every now and then my friends teach me something....

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The PSAT: What is it good for?

The PSAT: What is it good for?

Camille Osumah December 18, 2017

Ah yes, ‘tis the season of persistent college emails and feelings of inadequacy when comparing your scores to others around you. No but really, for all those sophomores and even juniors in SWHS, don’t...

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Dont Touch My Hair

Don’t Touch My Hair

Camille Osumah November 2, 2017

By now, it’s known in society to just not mess with black people and their hair. I have continually dodged prying hands in the hallways and classes, complete stranger commenting on and reaching to touch...

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Fitness Testing: It’s NOT Necessary

Fitness Testing: It’s NOT Necessary

Clara Gomes-Ferres November 2, 2017

Since we were little, having grown up here in Connecticut, we’ve become used to taking part in those annoying and/or exciting fitness tests in gym class. It all really depends on the person. And that’s...

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Is Climate Change Real?

Is Climate Change Real?

Sorah Lee, Contributor June 8, 2017

President Trump recently claimed that climate change is a hoax and that he wants to remove the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Despite his actions, I believe that climate change and global warming...

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