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The Bobcat Prowl

Emily Osit

Emily Osit, Editor

Senior Emily Osit is a passionate, humble, and artistic editor for The Bobcat Prowl. Osit enjoys listening to music, reading, and hanging out with her friends. She is looking to expand her horizons, write for new topics, and improve her journalistic writing. In the future, she wants to continue studying journalism at a college in New England.

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SWHS Class of 2023 Senior Decisions

Emily Osit, Editor
May 4, 2023

The time has finally arrived! After four years of tests, quizzes, essays, and more, the class of 2023 is finally graduating. It is no doubt that this class have been through a lot, with the loss of freshman...

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Frank Oceans most recent album titled Blond released in 2016.

Fans Upset After Frank Ocean’s Recent Actions

Emily Osit, Editor
April 25, 2023

After a controversial performance last Sunday, singer/songwriter Frank Ocean dropped out of Coachella Weekend 2 performance.  Coachella is an iconic musical festival hosted in the Coachella valley,...

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A view of beautiful Church Street in downtown Burlington, Vermont.

UVM – A College Visit to Remember

Emily Osit, Editor
March 9, 2023

A view of beautiful Church Street in downtown Burlington, Vermont.

Daisy Jones and the Six novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid becomes mini series on Amazon Prime Video.

Highly Anticipated TV Series Adaptation of ‘Daisy Jones and the Six’

Emily Osit, Editor
March 2, 2023

From narrating the adventurous life of a Hollywood icon, to rehashing the events of a fallen family legacy, and even following a 1970’s rock band through the struggle with fame and stardom, author Taylor...

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Musician Lil Yachty pictured during an interview with Variety magazine.

Switching Genres – Lil Yachty’s ‘Let’s Start Here’

Emily Osit, Editor
February 7, 2023

You may know rapper Lil Yachty from his recent single ‘Poland’ or from being featured on hit song ‘Broccoli,’ but have you listened to his most recent album? ‘Let’s Start Here.’ features...

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The True Meaning of Christmas

The True Meaning of Christmas

Emily Osit, Editor
December 22, 2022

December 25th is right around the corner. The first snow, shelves overflowing with toys, holiday wish lists, light shows, and more, the holiday season is arguably one of the best times of the year. From...

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Kanye West pictured on an Instagram live stream

Kanye West’s Self Destruction

Emily Osit, Editor
November 1, 2022

From anti-semitic tweets to being dropped by Adidas, Kanye West has really done it this time. The 45-year-old, Chicago-born rapper and producer seems to be on a “self destruction” rampage. Fans...

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Students balancing school work and homework

Work vs. School Work

Emily Osit, Editor
October 13, 2022

Turning 16 is an exciting time for us students: learner’s permit to driver’s license, a sweet 16, and of course, the ability to get a part time job. According to Zippia, just under 30% of high school...

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First season of Gilmore Girls DVD cover photo.

A “Gilmore Girls” Fall

Emily Osit, Editor
September 15, 2022

Fall season is just around the corner! Pumpkins, cooler weather, Halloween, and of course Gilmore Girls! The iconic early-2000s comedy-drama is a must-watch for this upcoming 2022 fall season. The show...

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Stranger Things Issues New Trigger Warning in the Season 4 Premier

Stranger Things Issues New Trigger Warning in the Season 4 Premier

Emily Osit, Editor
June 20, 2022

May 27th, Stranger Things 4 came out on Netflix. After a very long wait, the 7-episode season is filled with humor, mystery, suspense, and of course, gore. Many viewers described this season as “the...

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Canada’s New Gun-Control Legislation

Canada’s New Gun-Control Legislation

Emily Osit, Editor
June 3, 2022

This past Monday, May 30th, Canada introduced new gun-control legislation pending the recent mass shootings. Officials call this new legislation, “the most significant action on gun violence in a generation,”...

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Gilded Glamor: Was It a Hit or a Miss At This Years Met Gala?

Gilded Glamor: Was It a Hit or a Miss At This Year’s Met Gala?

Jack Huot and Emily Osit
May 16, 2022

Ball gowns, extravagant hair, corsets, and exaggerated jewelry pieces are just some of the trends within the Gilded Age. Hosted by Anna Wintour every year, the Met Gala is a time for messages to be heard,...

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The Downfall of Wordle

The Downfall of Wordle

Emily Osit, Editor
April 8, 2022

“Have you done the Wordle yet?” A question that you have heard at least a couple times before. Well, Wordle is a puzzle game where you try to guess the 5-letter-word of the day. The game includes words...

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The effect of HBO’s Euphoria on its teen audience

The effect of HBO’s Euphoria on its teen audience

Emily Osit, Editor
March 10, 2022

Ever try to log into HBO max on a Sunday night and not being able to? Well that’s because millions of people are also logging on to watch the hit show, Euphoria. With well known stars like Zendaya and...

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SWHS Junior Starts Change.org Petition to Improve School Parking System

SWHS Junior Starts Change.org Petition to Improve School Parking System

Emily Osit, Editor
March 2, 2022

As the days are getting shorter, and the temperature is getting lower, that walk from Upper Dupre just gets more difficult. Students from all grades are joining together for one cause: the SWHS parking...

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“You can’t always pay it back, but you can always pay it forward,” The Story of Alan Osit, How a Small Town Resident Made a Big Difference

“You can’t always pay it back, but you can always pay it forward,” The Story of Alan Osit, How a Small Town Resident Made a Big Difference

Emily Osit, Editor
February 7, 2022

The date is June 19th, 2003. Alan Osit and a few friends are up bright and early setting up Topstone Country Club for the soon to be golf tournament fundraiser. Anxious for the eventful day to come, Alan...

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The Rise and Fall of Many Netflix Series

The Rise and Fall of Many Netflix Series

Emily Osit, Editor
December 22, 2021

Anne with an E. Grand Army. I am Not Okay With This. These are among many hit Netflix original shows that have been cancelled in the recent months. Along with this, many shows and movies are being taken...

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Meet the New Barbadian National Hero: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Meet the New Barbadian National Hero: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Emily Osit, Editor
December 16, 2021

You may know her from her hit 2007 single ‘Umbrella’ or from her makeup and clothing line ‘Fenty’, but did you know that Rihanna Robyn Fenty was just named a Barbadian national hero? Yes, in the...

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Prowl Staff Thanksgiving Reflections

Prowl Staff Thanksgiving Reflections

Cael: Amid my final year at South Windsor High School, as I cut through the tumultuous world of applying to colleges, what I hold gratitude for has shifted entirely. This year seemingly out of the blue...

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Concert Chaos: A look into two concerts ending in mass casualty.

Concert Chaos: A look into two concerts ending in mass casualty.

Emily Osit, Editor
November 19, 2021

The time is 1pm, on November 5th, 2021. Excited fans flood through the gates of Astro World, eager to see artist, Travis Scott, and many more, perform live on stage. Little did they know, concert goers...

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Save the Survivors, Not The Breasts: The Sexualization of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Save the Survivors, Not The Breasts: The Sexualization of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Emily Osit, Editor
October 29, 2021

See a lot of the color pink around lately? That is because October is breast cancer awareness month! Sports team, large companies, small businesses, and more are showing their support for women all around...

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Back From The Dead - 2021’s Most Influential Fashion Icon May Be Someone You Least Expect.

Back From The Dead – 2021’s Most Influential Fashion Icon May Be Someone You Least Expect.

Emily Osit, Editor
October 15, 2021

Princess Diana: an iconic public figure in the 80s and 90s, her courageous fashion efforts still trending in 2021, and likely to stick around for the upcoming year. In fact, many recent films and shows...

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