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The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Opinion: Morning Traffic and the Multitude of Ways the School can Fix It

Opinion: Morning Traffic and the Multitude of Ways the School can Fix It

Kyle Berson April 8, 2022

The High School’s morning and afternoon traffic congestion has caused a constant annoyance to students and staff since September, and has seen no significant change or signs of improvement since the start of school. Many people see the traffic as simply another uncontrollable part of their morning,...

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The Downfall of Wordle

The Downfall of Wordle

Emily Osit, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 8, 2022

“Have you done the Wordle yet?” A question that you have heard at least a couple times before. Well, Wordle is a puzzle game where you try to guess the 5-letter-word of the day. The game includes words as common as “their” or as unusual as “nymph.” Wordle has taken the world by storm, with...

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Classic Award Show Turns Into A Fight Club: The Events Of The Now Infamous Punch

Classic Award Show Turns Into A Fight Club: The Events Of The Now Infamous Punch

Jack Huot , Copy Editor April 6, 2022

Shocking. Just one of the words that could sum up the events at the Oscars this past Sunday. The audience, whether in person or watching through a screen, was taken aback when Will Smith smacked Chris Rock over a comment he made about Jada Smith’s appearance.  The comment made by Rock occurred...

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The Most Valuable Lessons I learned in 2021

The Most Valuable Lessons I learned in 2021

Amritha Suresh, Editor December 21, 2021

  No one loves you more than your mom does  Friends come into your life to bring fun and happiness, as well as teach you things. Love those around you and enjoy their presence, but be wary of initiating strong dependencies, as almost no one will be there forever  You are not everyone's...

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How Holiday Traditions Shape Us

How Holiday Traditions Shape Us

Angelina Bellizzi, Public Relations Editor December 16, 2021

In a busy world, the moments of reflecting, or where you've been, create your life. People would not be anywhere without memories. Whether it was what they had for breakfast this morning or the last thing they said. Memories make us who we are.    A lot of times when people think of core...

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Time is Ticking: Find Out The Last-Minute Gift Ideas From Yours Truly

Time is Ticking: Find Out The Last-Minute Gift Ideas From Yours Truly

Jack Huot, Copy Editor December 8, 2021

Christmas is quite literally at our front doors, with not much time to gather gifts for all it can be difficult getting around to doing it. Here are different gift ideas that would not only come on time but make you seem like you know what you’re doing (Also if you want these for yourself I respect...

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Top Four shows to binge-watch this holiday season 

Top Four shows to binge-watch this holiday season 

Amritha Suresh, Editor November 21, 2021

Lets be real right now, there are some shows that are casual watches. Good for when you are bored or need some background noise while going homework. But there are some, that are totally binge worthy. So here is a compiled list of 4 shows, that you’ll probably be able to finish in close to one sitting....

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Minecraft Caves update finally comes out and is disappointing

Minecraft Caves update finally comes out and is disappointing

Andrew Kotait, Writer June 11, 2021

Minecraft has been really building their way up there very much promoting Caves and Cliffs Update. They promised the update to be released on June 9th 2021 and the world shook. Minecraft players everywhere were extremely excited to finally get this long awaited update along with many add ons and advertised...

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Ma: An Underrated Camp Classic

Ma: An Underrated Camp Classic

Cael Brennan, Editor June 4, 2021

Octavia Spencer, a celebrated and academy award-winning actress with roles reaching the heights of arguably ‘iconic’ stature. An actress who with her excellent contributions to underrated modern camp/horror classic Ma (2019), will join the ranks of actresses whom’s performances and their respective...

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Biden Celebrates New CDC Announcement Regarding The End of Masks For the Fully Vaccinated. Is it too Soon?

Biden Celebrates New CDC Announcement Regarding The End of Masks For the Fully Vaccinated. Is it too Soon?

Katelyn Drenga, News and Politics Editor May 21, 2021

When President Biden spoke to millions of Americans on TV from the Rose Garden announcing the CDC’s new message, the end of mask for the fully vaccinated, he didn’t expect the heavy criticism which would follow. A few weeks before this announcement, CDC spoke about how vaccinated people don’t have...

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Did Mahkia Bryant’s death need to happen?: An Opinion Piece

Did Mahkia Bryant’s death need to happen?: An Opinion Piece

Amritha Suresh, Editor May 4, 2021

At 4.32 pm, the Columbus police received a call from Mahkia Bryant, a 16 year old black girl. “We got these grown girls over here trying to fight us. Trying to stab us. Trying to put their hands on our grandma,” she says, with audible screaming and yelling in the background. “Get here now!” Officers...

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The American Epidemic: Guns

The American Epidemic: Guns

Collin Bullock, Writer April 26, 2021

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. The second amendment of the Constitution has been held in the highest regard by gun owners in the United States since its ratification. But in past years,...

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