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The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Should Students Take Midterms and Final Exams?

Should Students Take Midterms and Final Exams?

Caitlin Sze, Writer January 13, 2020

One of the biggest questions that goes around school is whether or not we should have midterms and finals. This question has been brought up various times because students are already being tested on material on a monthly, or even weekly basis, seeing that we get thrown with tests, quizzes, pop quizzes,...

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Cats Movie Review

Cael Brennan, Editor January 7, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Iconic musical interpretation of T.S Elliot’s poem "The Naming of Cats" is finally being portrayed on the silver screen. But upon the release of its first trailer the internet seemed to have an allergic reaction to the way it was portrayed on film. Seemingly star studded cast,...

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Why Winter is the Worst Season

Why Winter is the Worst Season

Rachel Maher, Writer December 6, 2019

The notoriously freezing temperatures and icy and hazardous road conditions make for the winter months in Connecticut to be anything but a good time. People who have been living here for many years, have come to know the scenes of winter as normal, and seem to take the conditions in storm, no pun intended....

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Are Cows Bad for the Environment?

Are Cows Bad for the Environment?

Caitlin Sze, Writer December 6, 2019

Recent research and study has shown that cow flatulence is contributing to climate change, and although the good news is that cow farts aren’t hurting the environment, their burps are.  The Washington Post tells us that cows are ruminants, which means that the microbes in their stomachs helps them...

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Heathers v. Mean Girls

Cael Brennan, Editor November 27, 2019

Are you a Plastic or a Heather?  Both Mean Girls and The Heathers address the depravity of high school and how infamous cliques terrorize and target those below them on the social ladder. I will examine and compare the plot, humor, quotability and the legacy of both films. At Westerberg High School...

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Percy Jackson: Movie or Book?

Percy Jackson: Movie or Book?

Caitlin Sze, Writer November 20, 2019

A big controversy and topic talked about are whether or not books or movies are better, discussing specifically about the Percy Jackson series versus the actual movie. Honestly speaking, most people enjoy reading books rather than watching the movie, just because of the in depth experience they get when...

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Now is the Time for Robot Umpires in Major League Baseball

Now is the Time for Robot Umpires in Major League Baseball

Jacob Chaimovitch, Editor November 13, 2019

If not now, when? It was announced at the beginning of the 2019 season that the MLB would partner with the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) to introduce the first robot umpire system: TrackMan. TrackMan is a radar system that has an automated strike zone and makes calling balls and...

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“Lover” is Taylor Swift’s Best Album

“Lover” is Taylor Swift’s Best Album

Shea Sullivan, Writer October 10, 2019

It seems that every album of hers breaks a new record. Most awarded country album, only album to have five singles reach #1, and many, many more. With each one comes a variety of new accomplishments. Despite spending the majority of her career as the media’s punching bag, she manages to come back each...

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It’s Time For The NFL to Change Its Marijuana Policy

It’s Time For The NFL to Change Its Marijuana Policy

Josh Hobbs, Editor October 7, 2019

Over the last few years, the legalization of marijuana has skyrocketed throughout both the United States, and across the world. In the last year, major countries like Canada and the United Kingdom have demonstrated their support, with Canada legalized recreational marijuana use, and the U.K. legalizing...

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How Could Social Media Be Affecting You?

Kelli Mann, Writer October 3, 2019

In our world today, many new and improved electronic devices and updates are coming out each and every day. A major improvement in technology around the world were smartphones. These advanced phones that can fit right in your pocket have advanced the ways of communication and socialization. Especially...

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Who Needs the Money in the Briefcase More?

Who Needs the Money in the Briefcase More?

Jacob Chaimovitch, Editor May 17, 2019

It finally happened. A WWE PPV in Hartford, CT for the first time since Vengeance 2004 when Chris Benoit infamously rolled up Triple H to retain his World Heavyweight Title. Now, Money in the Bank comes to the XL Center. Instead of coming up with predictions for each match, I am going to break down each...

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Dave Gettleman, GM of the New York Giants, at a press conference.

Why David Gettleman’s “Plan” has gone awry

Jacob Chaimovitch, Editor May 2, 2019

So, here we are. One week in the post-2019 draft era and New York Giants fans (like myself) have been scratching their heads since the end of an abysmal 5-11 season. This was a team that was supposed to be at least average with the addition of Saquon Barkley in last years draft, and still a team with...

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