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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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Don't 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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Should the Legal Driving Age be Raised to 18?

Should the Legal Driving Age be Raised to 18?

Lauren Crusha, Contributor May 23, 2017

16 year olds throughout the U.S look forward to passing their permit test on their birthday followed by getting their license 4 short months later. Unfortunately, a huge debate lately has been whether...

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Why APs Aren't That Bad

Why APs Aren’t That Bad

Andrew Sego, Contributor May 23, 2017

The start of this month marked the beginning of AP testing, a two week period that marks the end result of nearly 8 months worth of instruction. A few months later, in July, students will find out how...

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Mr. Zeuschner's Rebuttal to "I Hate the Patriots"

Mr. Zeuschner’s Rebuttal to “I Hate the Patriots”

Tim Zeuschner, Social Studies Teacher May 19, 2017

As I read “I Hate the Patriots” by Andrew DeCasperis in  The Bobcat Prowl I was struck by the number of inaccuracies, partial truths, and outright misinformation.  This opinion piece is more appropriate...

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Gun Laws: Are They Strict Enough?

Gun Laws: Are They Strict Enough?

May 5, 2017

The United States is the leading country for gun-related deaths, accounting for about 32,000 people that are killed by guns in our country per year. That number continues to rise with the lack of regulations...

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Who is the Best Rapper Alive?

Who is the Best Rapper Alive?

Amir Clato-Day, Contributor May 5, 2017

The answer to this question is extremely clear. Kendrick Lamar is the greatest rapper alive and it’s not even close. No one touches his combination of emotion, inspiration and lyrical genius. He is a...

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I Hate The Patriots

I Hate The Patriots

Andrew DeCasperis, Contributor May 5, 2017

Why do I hate them? Well how much time you got? The Patriots are a great football team, and clearly the most dominant team we, as young football fans, have seen since we’ve been alive. However, it is...

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