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The Raider Report

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The Raider Report

Torrington Deals with Tax Hike After Property Revaluation

Torrington Deals with Tax Hike After Property Revaluation

Kajeda Fraser, Reporter October 9, 2025

Homeowners in Torrington are facing bigger tax bills this year after a recent mandatory property revaluation. Many homes have been valued much higher than before, and even though the city lowered the tax...

THS Teens Lose Jobs to AI

THS Teens Lose Jobs to AI

Alycia Rivera, Reporter October 8, 2025

There’s a classroom full of students, each one with multiple tabs open. As the teacher circles the room, every student frantically clicks out of their screens or turns their computers away. Why, you...

The Smurfit-Stone factory buildings burned in a catastrophic fire on September 28, 2025. Over 100 firefighters responded.

Massive Torrington Factory Fire Lights Up Sky

Jaden Rodriguez, New Editor October 6, 2025

On an early Sunday morning of September 28th, at approximately 12:49, residents of Torrington were awakened by the Stone Container Company factory engulfed inside of a violent rage of flames.  Zachary...

Wesleyan University is the most expensive in Connecticut, topping at over $90,000/year.

College Enrollment Drops; Tuition Climbs

Jaden Rodriguez, Reporter October 2, 2025

College enrollment in the U.S. has dropped by 13% since 2010, while tuition has climbed more than 8% just since COVID. With the average annual cost of college now around $38,000, and the average salary...

The teen job is a right of passage - but what happens when those jobs just aren't available?

What’s With the Lack of Teen Jobs?

Jaime Donahue, Reporter October 2, 2025

“Tried everything in town, and most of them say that you have to have prior work experience,” said Torrington High School junior Sam Riley. “I don’t have prior work experience, so it’s been quite...

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk, recently killed by gunshot.

Utah Shooting Leads to Death of Political Activist

Ace VonRichthofen, Graphic Design September 12, 2025

On Wednesday September 10th, Charlie Kirk, a Republican Activist, was shot and killed at a Turning Point USA panel in Utah. Kirk was the founder and president of the Turning Point USA foundation and went...

The new THS/TMS building are part of a full redistricting plan for all grades.

Torrington Schools Won’t Look the Same

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager May 29, 2025

Torrington Public Schools is preparing for a sweeping redistricting plan that will go into effect during the 2025-2026 school year. The plan aims to create more efficient spaces with more room for storage...

Band Teacher Wayne Splettstoeszer and THS Principal Brian Scott at the CAAA Arts Education Advocates Breakfast on May 8, 2025.

Principal Scott Recognized For Outstanding Contributions to Art Education

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager May 21, 2025

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Torrington High School’s Principal, Mr. Scott, received recognition at the Connecticut Arts Administrators Association for his contributions to Arts Education.  The 2025...

Pass or Fail? THS Reacts to New Digital Hall Passes

Pass or Fail? THS Reacts to New Digital Hall Passes

Jaden Rodriguez, Reporter May 6, 2025

Torrington High School introduced the digital pass system at the beginning of April for safety reasons. This caused many students to dislike the pass system, while on the other hand, teachers tended to...

Protest sign at the April 5th 50501 Rally in Torrington.

50501 in Torrington: Local Voices Join the Movement

Abby Petrie, Secretary April 11, 2025

In the recent week, there have been a lot of discussions about the 50501 protest. The talk of these movements have been popping up all around the country and even in Torrington, Connecticut. Torrington...

Community members enjoying the Torrington Public Schools Art Show at Five Points Gallery

Torrington Public Schools Art Show Highlights Student Talent

Ace VonRichthofen, Reporter March 27, 2025

This March, the creativity of Torrington Public School art students was celebrated at a K-12 Art Show. Opening on March 15, 2025, the event at Torrington’s Five Points Annex Gallery was organized by...

Composer of the commissioned piece Welcome Home, Dr. Scott Watson

THS Band to Perform Award-Winning Composition

Staff March 27, 2025

The Torrington High School Band, under the direction of Wayne Splettstoeszer, is proud to present the world premiere of Welcome Home, a new composition by acclaimed composer Dr. Scott Watson, on Thursday,...

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