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The Bobcat Prowl

There has been no snowfall in the month of February.

Disappearing Snow Days

The effect is bigger than you think
Keerthana Vadivelan, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

 Snow days, why are they disappearing? Do they have a bigger effect on us than we think? Snow days have gone missing this year, February is here already, and we still haven’t had a single snow day....

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While trendy gifts seem to be the best option, something as simple as a box of chocolates can convey your love for someone.

Gifts For Yo’ Girl

Angelina Bellizzi, Editor February 7, 2023

Although it feels as if our wallets are still healing from Christmas, for those with significant others Valentine's day is right around the corner. Only one week away, given those who haven't gotten their...

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Mahomes has put up 24,241 yards, 192 touchdown passes, only 49 interceptions, 66.3% completion percentage, and a quarterback rating of 105.7.

Stay Gold, Ponyboy

Eli Schwartzman, Web Manager February 6, 2023

73,426 people rise to their feet at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Patrick Mahomes drops back, surveys the field, then steps up in the pocket and takes off towards the right sideline. The...

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Jeffrey Chavez with his fraternity brothers from Central Connecticut State University

Is Greek Life More Than Just Parties?

Shamyla Milner, Staff Writer February 3, 2023

Everyone is very excited about graduating and going off to college. This is an exciting time, especially for seniors. College students go into these groups called Greek life. It helps them make friends...

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Teens all over the country have had their lives cut short.

The Death of Teens: A Teen’s POV

The Lost Lives of CT Teens
Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor February 2, 2023

Jan 6th, 2022, 16 year old Teddy Balkind died in a hockey accident.  March 6th, 2022, 14 year old Jaylene Gonzalez was killed by being hit by a car. May 15th, 2022, 17 year old Jimmy Mcgrath was...

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Seniors Joey Russo, Devin Decker, & Ben Tortora

Are YOU Prepared For Life After High School?

The Bobcat Prowl Team January 20, 2023

It can be daunting to think about - more or less plan for - life after SWHS, but what can you do to prepare, and what are others doing? As students graduate high school and head off to college, they...

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As well as impressing coworkers, dressing up can also lead to more self-confidence.

Dressing to Impress: The Importance of Formality

Jack Huot and Anna Stapleton December 13, 2022

Motivation to get back to work has become a chore amidst the aftermath of the pandemic. Workers who were used to working from home now have to get back into the routine of showing up at the office on a...

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Student Stress? Is it self-inflicted?

Student Stress? Is it self-inflicted?

What really causes student stress? Is it students, or is it something else?
Elizabeth Sinclair, Editor November 29, 2022

Students at South Windsor High School are expected to have a stranded GPA of 2.0 or higher. While many students meet the school's criteria for grades, little is known about the amount of pressure that...

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Accept all Cookies

Accept all Cookies

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2022

‘Tis the season for the greatest ongoing debate in all of human history: are boxed frosted sugar cookies the greatest thing ever invented, or the most vile cardboard-esque snack? Today, we’re here...

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More Scares at Halloween Than the Costumes

More Scares at Halloween Than the Costumes

Parental fears of Fentanyl laced candy
Samantha Pagliaruli, Staff Writer November 8, 2022

Halloween is right around the corner, which means your kids will be dressing up in their costumes, grabbing their plastic Jack-O-Lanterns and receiving a visit from the Grim Reaper this year!  However,...

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