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Students in Sports Medicine work on fracture fixes with an Orthopaedics in Action kit.

Students Get Hands-On with Orthopedic Medicine

Staff March 26, 2025

Students in Introduction to Sports Medicine this week were fixing fractured femurs as part of their Orthopaedics in Action curriculum. This hands-on, real-world experience was made possible by a grant...

Students at THS are banned from all AI-based tools. Is this the best approach?

The AI Debate: Friend or Foe to Education?

Jaden Rodriguez, Reporter March 24, 2025

Oops! Openai.com is not available.” This result appears on student computers at THS if the student tries to use any website that produces AI-generated content. Is this fair? Some local high schools are...

Digital Passes Should Provide "More Freedom"

Digital Passes Should Provide “More Freedom”

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager March 15, 2025

Torrington High School is making a major change to how students leave the classroom. Instead of carrying a paper pass, students will soon be using a digital system to sign in and out of class. Already...

CCSU Dorm Room of Alexa Kelley, THS Class of 2022

Getting Ready to Deck out a Dorm Room

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager March 12, 2025

For seniors, high school is coming to an end, and college is just around the corner. But that also means it’s time for college shopping! For some, shopping for college can be extremely exciting and fun,...

Raiders Read and Review

Raiders Read and Review

Adrianna Bernardi, Marketing Manager March 4, 2025

Love books? Curious about what your classmates and teachers are reading? Check out the following recommendations from your fellow Raiders. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - Ms. Davino, English Teacher A...

Off-Season Training Offered to Athletes

Off-Season Training Offered to Athletes

Kelsy McClain, Sports Editor February 28, 2025

Now that the winter indoor track season has come to an end, it is time to prepare for outdoor track this spring.  There is currently off-season conditioning going on for any athletes who are interested...

Picture of the new THS music-tech lab

New Music Space Gains National Attention

Samra Babic, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2025

Soundtree, the educational division of Korg USA, just highlighted an article on their website from our very own Mr. Splettstoeszer! Highlighting how "the impact of technology on students’ creative...

Performers at this month's Cabaret, benefitting the Student Theater

Cabaret Turnout “Best Yet”

Abby Petrie, Secretary February 25, 2025

On Friday, February 7, students from THS held the first ever cabaret in the new school building. The students showcased their variety of vocal talents as they filled the evening with music and excitement....

Juniors Nathan Pepler and Brendan Keskula manning the DJ table during the dance.

New School Space, Old School Jams: Valentine’s Dance a Success!

February 25, 2025

Friday, February 14 marked the first dance in the new THS space. Creative use of the cafeteria columns and large window spaces helped the decorating, and the photo backdrops were a big success. A mix of...

From left: THS Students Nathan Peplar, Xavier Vega, Samiya Samad, Ella Le, Kajeda Fraser, and Daniel Smith

Model UN Trip Full of Late Nights, World Lessons

Kelsy McClain, Reporter February 21, 2025

Students of THS recently took part in a very exciting event called Model UN.  Model UN stands for Model United Nations.  Mrs. Siegel, the THS teacher who helped advise the students says each student...

New Club Protocol Gets Mixed Reviews

New Club Protocol Gets Mixed Reviews

Madison Gonzalez, Reporter February 21, 2025

Drastic changes have been the focus of the school year for THS. Not only did students adjust to a new building in January, they also had to adjust to a new plan for clubs - and not everyone is a fan. The...

Which Inside Out Character are you?

Which Inside Out Character are you?

February 21, 2025

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