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Brianna Skaff, Editor

Senior, Brianna Skaff, is an editor of the Opinion and Student life sections of the Bobcat Prowl and co-runs the Bobcat Prowl Magazine. This is her second year being apart of the staff and is excited to engage the audience with new stories. Besides writing news reports, Skaff is also a tutor for the writing center and is in the midst of writing multiple novels. In her free time, she enjoys painting, photography, and the arts in general. Skaff hopes to one day live in New York City with her ten dogs and work for the New York Times. 

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SWHS Sponsor a Senior

May 8, 2020
We Need to Stay Inside, Heres Why

We Need to Stay Inside, Here’s Why

March 25, 2020
Democratic presidential hopefuls former US Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders arrive onstage for the fourth Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential campaign season co-hosted by The New York Times and CNN at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio on October 15, 2019. (Photo by Nicholas Kamm / AFP) (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images)

Democratic Voters Face a Decision: Bernie Sanders or Joe Biden

March 21, 2020

What To Do When Creating Your Capstone Project

March 1, 2020
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What You Should Know About Kaitlin Bennett, the Gun-Right Activist Gaining Support Throughout the Country

February 20, 2020
Since CT really isn’t known for its beaches, Rocky Neck Beach is a nice spot to hangout at to walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the sea air. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33770-d543803-Reviews-Rocky_Neck_State_Park-East_Lyme_Mystic_Country_Connecticut.html

10 Places Necessary to Visit in Connecticut

January 29, 2020
Source: Prospect Hill Plantation Inn

How to Maintain Your New Year’s Resolutions

January 6, 2020
Queen Latifah takes centerstage during the showing of The Little Mermaid Live! Source: The Little Mermaid Live Performance Review On Tuesday night, ABC aired “The Little Mermaid Live!” starring celebrities such as Auli’i Cravalho as Ariel, Queen Latifah as Ursula, and John Stamos as Chef Louis. The performance consisted of the original movie being played on a larger screen in front of an audience and was stopped at specific songs/parts in the movie where the “live” cast would come onto the stage and perform their role. Songs such as “Part of Your World,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” and “Under the Sea” were performed by the cast and was adored by the audience, but the audience at home had some differing opinions and questions from the live audience. The prerecorded show began when Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, introduced the show and some of the beginning characters that lead the show. The screening took chunks of the movie and interchanged for the live performance during the larger musical numbers. Since the actors all had some of a musical background, the singing was ruled as not being an issue. Some of the fan favorites of the night were Queen Latifah’s portrayal of Ursula and John Stamos’ version of Chef Louis had people wondering if he was born to play the role. However, some of the characters/stage aspects had some major complaints. For starters, the cast was missing some of the major roles for the live version, such as King Triton, Flounder, and Scuttle. Along with this, Flounder was replaced by a puppet in “Under the Sea,” that Twitter had a few things jokes to make about it with one user saying “when you order online vs. when it comes in the mail.” Many of the other ensemble cast was replaced by puppets as well that had many people confused. Another factor that had people reeling was Sebastian, played by Shaggy, whose costume was more of a Brittany Spears meets Thriller-esque compared to a crab costume. However, the audience’s number one complaint was that Queen Latifah was not in the performance enough. Again twitter users began to tweet out about their opinions with user @SpiritBentley saying “Okay nothing more to see here. Queen Latifah killed it. Everyone else can go home. #TheLittleMermaidLive.” SWHS students seemingly agreed with the Twitterverse’s opinion on how the performance went. Senior, Sarah Cloutier, who was in a production of The Little Mermaid a few years ago stated “they shouldn’t have advertised it as live since it wasn’t live. It could’ve been better.” As The Little Mermaid fans get ready for the live-action movie, hopes are high that it will be better than the live version. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/06/arts/television/review-the-little-mermaid-live-disney.html

A Review of ‘The Little Mermaid Live!’

November 11, 2019

Will Harper’s Skyrocketing Music Career

October 30, 2019
Jennette Jacobs Delves into the Realm of Art

Jennette Jacobs Delves into the Realm of Art

October 7, 2019
Updating the Brett Kavanaugh Case

Updating the Brett Kavanaugh Case

September 19, 2019

Val Emmich, Author of Dear Evan Hansen, Visits SWHS

September 13, 2019
Who are the new Additions to the Bobcat Prowl Staff?

Who are the new Additions to the Bobcat Prowl Staff?

September 13, 2019
Queen of Social Media

Queen of Social Media

May 26, 2019
South Windsor High School 2019 Prom

South Windsor High School 2019 Prom

May 14, 2019
Easter themed snacks at Cooking Club.

SWHS Cooking Club

May 2, 2019
Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy

SWHS Students Trip to Spain and Italy

May 2, 2019
Found Teen Claims to be the Boy Who Went Missing 7 Years Ago

Found Teen Claims to be the Boy Who Went Missing 7 Years Ago

April 5, 2019
A 61-Year-Old Gives Birth to Her Granddaughter

A 61-Year-Old Gives Birth to Her Granddaughter

April 3, 2019

National Puppy Day!

April 1, 2019

SAT Advice From Seniors

March 25, 2019

Swim Meet at SCSU an ‘epic’ success

March 18, 2019
The Continued Story of the “Black Dahlia” Case

The Continued Story of the “Black Dahlia” Case

February 8, 2019
Eddy, David, and Bobby when reunited.

Separated Triplets are Reunited

February 1, 2019
Docuseries American Style Aires on CNN

Docuseries “American Style” Aires on CNN

January 18, 2019
The boys lining up at their start positions to start their heat

Boys Swim Takes on Berlin: A Photo Gallery

January 14, 2019
Fontaine at Loch Ness Lake in Scotland.

50 Countries in 16 Years

January 11, 2019
One of TIME Magazines covers, depicting Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist killed in Saudi Arabia in 2018.

The Importance of Journalism

January 4, 2019

Leading Up to We the People

December 17, 2018
A victim of the stampede at the Italian concert is carried away for severe injuries

6 Dead and Dozens Injured in Italian Stampede

December 13, 2018
Priyanka and Nick posing together at their wedding ceremony

The Inside Scoop on Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s Wedding

December 7, 2018
Students React: Top 10 Christmas Songs

Students React: Top 10 Christmas Songs

November 26, 2018
Anxiety Video Shown During Science Classes

Anxiety Video Shown During Science Classes

November 17, 2018
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-teenage-social-media-trap-1525444767

Why Social Media isn’t Necessary

November 9, 2018

Your Homecoming King Candidates

October 22, 2018
First picture posted on social media of Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande Source: Instagram

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s Shocking Split

October 17, 2018

Phones in the Classroom: Educational or Distracting?

October 5, 2018
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