The Bobcat Prowl

Dreading Thursdays

Students weigh in on the severe traffic issues.

Jack Huot, Copy Editor • March 20, 2023

The usual quick drive from Sullivan Avenue to the entrance of South Windsor High School takes almost 4 times longer at 7:15 am on the average weekday morning. Cars make their way to the four-way stop...

SAT Validity?

As the in-school SAT session approaches for juniors on March 23rd, many students at SWHS question the relevancy of the exam.

Olivia Liegl, Staff Writer • March 17, 2023

In a post-pandemic era of “test-optional” college admissions requirements, do the SAT’s and other standardized tests hold the same validity that they did 5, even 10 years ago? The Scholastic Assessment...

Does School Affect Sleep?

The link between the two is very likely, experts say.

Andreo Benitez, Staff Writer • March 17, 2023

Oh yes, the high school experience. Many have dealt with the woes of staying up too late—perhaps even pulling all-nighters to finish an assignment or study for a test—and have found that their hard...

‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ by Jennette McCurdy: Book Review

Hope Fournier, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023

I’m Glad My Mom Died is an emotional and heartbreaking, yet funny, memoir written by former actress Jennette McCurdy that will have you laughing and crying. The book is a deepdive into her seemingly...

Getting Teachers to Understand

Should students be able to grade their teachers?

Fadel Kafel and Tyler Romero • March 10, 2023

Grades can affect students in many ways, and teachers can have a major role in this. Not only are teachers responsible for grades, the teacher can also affect a student's behavior. However, not all teachers...

Heavily Weighted Grading Scale

Is the 80/20 system hurting students more than helping?

Reagan Heafey-DeAngelis, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023

South Windsor High School's grading scale is a sour topic for many students. At SWHS, the grading system is 80-20. Assessments are 80% and learner tasks are 20% of a student’s grade. Knowing the material...

Fall Ball, Love Them All

Nathan Tenney, Special Liaison to Athletics • March 9, 2023

Fall sports make their mark to be the best season during the high school year. High school sports are sometimes seen as the most valuable part of the high school experience. Participating in extracurriculars...

Jump into College Experience

Students will benefit from taking an advanced placement course in high school.

Sydney Main and Eliza Blanchfield • March 3, 2023

Advanced Placement classes may introduce opportunities for students to expand their knowledge. However, these classes may only be useful for some students. AP classes may be extremely challenging, so it...

Senioritis

Manaal Sheriff and Shamyla Milner, Staff Writers • March 2, 2023

Four months and counting… South Windsor High School seniors are graduating on June 15th, 2023. After twelve years of mandatory 7-hour school days, tests, quizzes, and teenage drama, now, it's time...

How to Spend a Snow Day in South Windsor?

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2023

Picture this: You’ve woken up late in the morning, the ground is covered in snow, and you’ve nowhere to go. What would you spend the day doing - or not doing? With almost half a foot of snow on...