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Khloé Kardashian Went To Prom With A Fan

Khloé Kardashian Went To Prom With A Fan

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
June 4, 2019

This weekend, the popular media personality Khloé Kardashian attended her first prom ever at 34 years old with a longtime fan of the controversial reality TV family. The lucky young man’s name is Narbeh...

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Heres Whats Special About The 2019 Lollapalooza Lineup

Here’s What’s Special About The 2019 Lollapalooza Lineup

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
May 27, 2019

Last weekend, the Lollapalooza 2019 lineup was officially announced and many people are smiling from ear to ear at the news. The annual summer music festival will go on for 4 days instead of a normal music...

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Source: USA Today

The Internet Sensation Grumpy Cat Has Died

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
May 21, 2019

Tarder Sauce, better known as Grumpy Cat to the people of the internet, has recently passed away at 7 years old. Her owners confirmed the unfortunate event of her death on the official Grumpy Cat twitter,...

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Source: Hypebeast
https://hypebeast.com/2019/5/rick-morty-creators-offer-kanye-west-own-episode

Kanye West on Rick & Morty: Here’s What We Know

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
May 16, 2019

On May 15th, those involved with the hit series, Rick & Morty, confirmed the long-awaited arrival of season four which will air in November. After hearing the news, Kanye West immediately took to twitter...

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The Newest Addition To The Royal Family

The Newest Addition To The Royal Family

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
May 16, 2019

On May 6th at 5:56am, Prince Harry and his royal wife Meghan Markle welcomed their newborn baby, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, into the world. The Duchess of Sussex and Harry waited two days to...

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Gatlinburgs New Skybridge Will Break Records

Gatlinburg’s New “Skybridge” Will Break Records

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
May 10, 2019

Officials from Gatlinburg Skylift Park took to Facebook to announce the grand opening of their new Skybridge; Said to be the longest pedestrian suspension bridge to ever be built in North America. On May...

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The London Marathon Said Goodbye To Plastic Water Bottles

The London Marathon Said Goodbye To Plastic Water Bottles

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
May 6, 2019

On Sunday, April 28th, the annual London marathon took place. But this year, there was a twist. With the climate crisis in mind, the marathon organizers decided to use biodegradable, edible seaweed pouches...

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Review/Analysis of Album Social Cues by Cage the Elephant

Review/Analysis of Album “Social Cues” by Cage the Elephant

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
May 5, 2019

On April 19th, the well-known indie rock band, Cage the Elephant, released their fifth studio album titled “Social Cues”. With tale-telling lyrics and extraordinary instrumentals, many fans believe...

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Here’s What The Annual K-12 Art Show Is All About

Here’s What The Annual K-12 Art Show Is All About

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
May 1, 2019

Wednesday, April 24th, from 6pm-8:30pm the 41st annual K-12 art exhibition opened at the public library and is available to view until May 7th. The art show is welcome to anyone and everyone who would...

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You Can Now Register To Vote At An Ariana Concert

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
April 5, 2019

The “God is a Woman” singer, Ariana Grande, has teamed up with a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization called HeadCount that works with musicians to help register voters at concerts and promote democracy....

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Students March for the Planet

Students March for the Planet

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
March 26, 2019

On March 15th, students all around the world chose to play hooky so that they could participate in what turned out to be one of the largest environmental protests in history. It all started with Greta...

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Treble Choir performs the opening act at Cabaret.

Here’s what you missed at Cabaret

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
March 21, 2019

On Wednesday, March 13th, the choral department presented their annual Cabaret Concert which only featured the auditioned groups. Treble Choir, Understaffed, and Choral Spectrum all performed along with...

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Watch Out For ‘Jaharmy’ At The Volleyball Marathon

Angélica Rivera-Oliveira
March 1, 2019

This Friday at 6pm, a volleyball marathon is taking place in the gym here at SWHS. Teams of 8-10 students will be coming to show off their athletic skills and have fun with their friends. Many teams have...

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Bernie Sanders is Running for Office Again

Bernie Sanders is Running for Office Again

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
February 22, 2019

On Tuesday, the 2016 Democratic primary runner-up and Vermont independent, Bernie Sanders, announced on Vermont Public Radio that he will be running for president in the 2020 presidential election. The...

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The Inside Scoop On February Break

Angélica Rivera-Oliveira
February 20, 2019

February 14th marked the start of break for all SWHS students, many were extremely excited about having time off. Five days of freedom from school and assessments. Students did a variety of different activities...

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Students at the 2018 Dance Marathon

SWFTK Dance Marathon

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
February 8, 2019

On Friday, February 8th, South Windsor For The Kids (SWFTK) will be hosting a dance marathon in the cafeteria from 5pm to 9pm. Co-Presidents of the club, Julia Sarra and Kellie Ward, encourage you to attend...

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Mady Silber’s Lifestyle Change

Mady Silber’s Lifestyle Change

Angélica Rivera-Oliveira
January 18, 2019

Cutting out dairy or gluten is a diet change that is very real for many people across the country right now. More and more restaurants are offering gluten free options and even entire gluten free menus...

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Bad Bunny Surprises Everyone With Debut Album X100PRE

Bad Bunny Surprises Everyone With Debut Album “X100PRE”

Angélica Rivera-Oliveira
January 15, 2019

On December 24th, the Latin trap sensation, Bad Bunny, released his first ever album titled “X100PRE”, taking supporters by surprise since he posted no teasers or announcements until the night before...

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Building A Computer At 17 Years Old: Nathan Curameng

Building A Computer At 17 Years Old: Nathan Curameng

Angélica Rivera-Oliveira
January 10, 2019

Last school year, South Windsor High School made it a requirement for all seniors to complete a Capstone project in order to graduate. They get the options of a Student Interest Project, a Job Shadow,...

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Daniel Hernandez, aka Tekashi 6ix9ine, with his body guards. Source: Pitchfork

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested For Racketeering And Firearms

Angélica Rivera-Oliveira
November 20, 2018

Daniel Hernandez, 22, better known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, was arrested for firearm and racketeering charges along with three other associates this past week. According to the New York Police Department and...

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The Girls SW Swim Team Is Ready to Compete in the State Finals

The Girls SW Swim Team Is Ready to Compete in the State Finals

Angélica Rivera-Oliveira
November 20, 2018

The girls of the South Windsor Swim Team have been working really hard as they approach the State Finals at SCSU, making impressive successes throughout this year’s season. Senior captains Anna Garvey...

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Hippo Campus (Zach Sutton, Whistler Allen, Nathan Stoker, Jake Luppen, and DeCarlo Jackson).

Source: Billboard

The Band Hippo Campus Brings Light Into This Generation

Angélica Rivera-Oliveira
November 13, 2018

Music grows and changes every year, and with this new era of the digital age, our general idea of what “good” music is has definitely changed. If you take a look back in time at what was popular in...

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How Being a White Latina Means You Are Born With an Identity Crisis

How Being a White Latina Means You Are Born With an Identity Crisis

Angélica Rivera-Oliveira
November 9, 2018

Growing up, my family only spoke Spanish at home until I was 10 years old. I ate tostones every night, I danced to salsa music in the kitchen with my Papá while he was cooking, and our car rides to go...

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Bad Bunny on stage during a performance with Alesso.
Source: Billboard

Bad Bunny Made History For Latinos In The Music Industry

Angelica Rivera-Oliveira
October 22, 2018

Bad Bunny, the 24 year-old Puerto Rican singer/rapper, released his long-awaited single with Drake last weekend titled “MIA”. Within 24 hours, the upbeat but romantic tune reached No. 5 on Apple Music’s...

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Your Homecoming Queen Candidates

Dakota Skinner, Jessica Polito, Angelica Rivera-Oliveira, and Katelyn Macomber
October 22, 2018

Every year, South Windsor High School seniors await in anticipation to find out who will be crowned homecoming king and queen. The entire school votes to narrow down the entire class to the homecoming...

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What Are You Wearing?

Angélica Rivera-Oliveira
October 9, 2018

As Generation Z is flourishing, a big part of their lives seems to be brands. Teenagers have social media and access to the internet at their fingertips. This is gives brands such as Adidas, Vans, and...

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