The School Newspaper of Southwest Career and Technical Academy.

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Taking a risk can have you on the path to an enjoyable and successful life.  Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Taking a risk

October 30, 2013
Risks are worth taking when thinking about your future.
Complimenting someone can make their day into a good one.Photo Credit:

Little things

October 9, 2013
Being nice can make someone’s bad day turn into a good day in an instant.
Doing tasks solely for recognition is not the right way of thinking.  Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Lack of recognition slows progress

October 2, 2013
Completing tasks can be a burden, but receiving no recognition for your deeds can be even worse.
Feeling inferior when it comes to the rest of the student body should be the last thing that a freshman thinks about.Photo Credit: June Santos

Freshmen advice

September 11, 2013
Freshmen should not feel intimidated or afraid of any upperclassmen to the point where they feel inferior.
Even with the end of the school year coming up, the amount of work and projects do not let up. 
Photo Credit: Joshua Berroya

Stress levels to a max

May 16, 2013
Stress levels so close to the end of the school year can take a toll on a person mentally and physically.
Acting in a certain way can show a lot about yourself, either positively or negatively.Photo Credit: June Santos

Act your age

April 23, 2013
Having friends that act too young for their age is one thing, but having someone who acts too old for their age can be even more troublesome.
The want for more is driven by many things, but there is one main objective for those that strive for more.Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Want for more

April 17, 2013
The want for more is driven by many things, but there is one main objective for those that strive for more.
Too sick to function

Too sick to function

April 10, 2013
Being sick has many negative side effects on a person, with only a few positive effects.
No license for me

No license for me

March 13, 2013
Already 17 and still no driver's license. Will it ever happen?
Life can be hard when you realize that you will soon have to give up some of the toys, activities, and habits that you once had as a child.Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Slow down

March 7, 2013
Growing up too fast can make you miss out on some of the best things in your life.
Many boys feel obligated to say yes when asked to Sadies, but they should think twice before giving an answer.Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

For the men

March 1, 2013
Many boys feel obligated to say "yes" when asked to Sadie's, but they should think twice before giving an answer.
League of Legends has been around for a long time, but it is only recently that the game has become popular nationwide.Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

League of what?

January 30, 2013
From morning to night, students have been constantly talking about League of Legends. Is this madness ever going to stop?