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The Bobcat Prowl

The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Students, teachers, and parents adjust to changes throughout the town and schools

Change, Change, and More Change

How students and teachers of South Windsor High School feel about the changes that have happened in their hometown.
Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor/ News Specialist February 27, 2024

Over the years, South Windsor has gone through plenty of changes, attempting to modernize the town. These changes range from creating more affordable housing, adding factories and constructing new state-of-the-art...

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South Windsor students leave their lunch mess strew about the floor.

South Windsor’s ‘Veritable Smorgasbord’

Tatiana Walton, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

Raisins, wrappers, and apple rinds, a “veritable smorgasbord” on the floor. Lunchtime is supposed to be a mindful break for students to wind down and enjoy their time away from school work, but how...

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Connecticut doesn't respect the rights of student journalists, that must change. Made with Canva.

Connecticut Doesn’t Support Student Journalism. Here’s How to Fix That

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2024

As a state that prides itself on being the “Constitution State,” Connecticut does not extend the most fundamental elements of our Constitution’s First Amendment to the voices of the future, hindering...

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View from inside a car window approaching South Windsor High School amidst heavy rain and wind.

Storm Evokes a Cloudy Schedule

Due to a recent storm, a scheduling conflict has broken out within the South Windsor School district.
Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2024

On the eve of Monday, December 18th a violent storm struck the town of South Windsor. This storm would continue throughout the day, posing a risk to many South Windsor residents. The severity of the storm...

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Picture of an empty Hall of Achievement displaying athletic records.

Does Anybody Actually Peak in High School?

Ethan Sands, Copy Editor/ Opinion Specialist December 22, 2023

In almost every high school movie from the 80s into the 2000s there has been the stereotype of the popular kids who “peaked in high school.” But does anybody really “peak” in high school? Personally,...

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Fans watch the Patriots play football at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro MA.

SWHS Students Focus on Fantasy

Ryan Rahman and Erik Montes de Oca December 7, 2023

Every week many of the students at South Windsor High School are interested in one thing, Fantasy Football. With the NFL season past its midway point, the students who are interested in football get a...

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The car rider line where students are dropped off by a parent in the morning before school.

The Drop-off Line

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor/ News Specialist November 29, 2023

South Windsor High School offers a variety of transportation options and ways for students to get to school. Some are very efficient, like the South Windsor Public Schools bus transportation, which does...

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For the past 50 years, the Open Choice program has offered Hartford students the opportunity to attend public schools in suburban towns and suburban students the opportunity to attend public schools in Hartford.

Making the Right Choice

The Choice Program creates equal opportunity for education.
Tatiana Walton, Aasrith Veerapaneni, and Max Schwartzman November 26, 2023

For half a century, the Open Choice program has been creating an opportunity, allowing Hartford and surrounding suburban students to break educational barriers. South Windsor Public Schools proudly participates...

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The Annex has been fully functioning for students and staff for the past three months, but as the weather begins to change, concerns about the commute between buildings come to the forefront.

Winter Wonders Await

Exploring the possibilities of the SWHS Annex amidst the anticipation of snowflakes.
Michael Wang, Guest Writer November 17, 2023

As winter encroaches upon South Windsor High School, a spellbinding, albeit slightly concerning, transformation envelops the SWHS Annex. Over the past three months, the SWHS Annex has proven to be a valuable...

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Ava Schunder walking down from the Taylor Swift concert wearing her new merch.

Why is Taylor Swift Re-recording Her Albums?

As Taylor's re-release of 1989 came out Friday, some fans are wondering what the motivation is behind this executive career decision.
Maanya Pande, Finance Manager November 9, 2023

This past Friday, October 27th, Taylor Swift released 1989 (Taylor's Version), making this her fourth re-recorded album out of six. Swift's fame has skyrocketed since she first announced her plan to re-record...

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