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Ironing her fabric, junior April Reyes gets ready for her button-up shirt project on September 16 in the sewing lab. Students had to prepare their materials before cutting out the pieces for the garment. “The most intimidating part is actually getting on the sewing machine and putting things together,” Reyes said. “I feel like I might mess up a lot or maybe when I’m ironing I might burn it, which is terrifying.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Fashion III students sew button-up shirts

Ashley Harris
September 27, 2021
Fashion Design III students begin sewing button-up shirts, the first sewing project they're doing in their program area.
This family-owned restaurant not only has a welcoming atmosphere, but provides delicious home-made dishes for all to enjoy.Rating: A+ Photo Credit: Naila Yazdani

Try various Italian items at Piezza

Naila Yazdani
September 22, 2021
From DIY and breakfast pizzas, Piezza has unique cuisine for the public to appreciate.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
September 20, 2021
Take a look at this week's news.
Although CCSD has resorted to a new form of grading, social studies teacher Jessica Kelly has found ways to ease students into the world of summative assignments by assigning a Native American drawing assignment. “It’ll all depend on how the teachers assign summative assessments,” Kelly said. “If they can differentiate the assignments and allow more opportunities for it, then that allows an opportunity for more students to be successful. You can do speeches, debates, discussions, drawings, multiple-choice tests, essays, so many options, all of which can be summative.” Photo Credit: Hannah Paine

CCSD implements new grading policy

Hannah Paine
September 15, 2021
As of the 2021-22 school year, SWCTA has transferred to a 90/10 equitable grading scale.
Faculty retirements add to CCSD substitute shortage

Faculty retirements add to CCSD substitute shortage

Gurleen Swaich
September 15, 2021
CCSD is dealing with a lack in substitute teachers to sub in for vacancies, which have schools scouting.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Juliana Borruso
September 14, 2021
Take a look at what you might've missed last week.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Mckenna Thayer

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Mckenna Thayer

Juliana Borruso
September 14, 2021
Take a look into SWCTA graduate McKenna Thayer's life.
The previous lockdown has had a significant impact on education nationwide. As students return from virtual learning to in-person, a threat of another lockdown looms against the adjustment. Being at home affected me negatively harmed me socially and physically. I felt isolated being home all the time and I felt pressured to change my life, junior Heron Yonas said. Photo Credit: Rhamil Taguba

EDITORIAL: Another lockdown would be bad medicine

Southwest Shadow
September 14, 2021
The Delta variant threatens to shut down society once more - should we have to suffer yet another lockdown?
CCSD’s anti-racist task force shouldn’t make the same errors as other anti-racist initiatives

CCSD’s anti-racist task force shouldn’t make the same errors as other anti-racist initiatives

Ahmed Ahmed
September 10, 2021
Many think an anti-racist task force is a no-brainer. But diversity training’s effectiveness is worth questioning.
Q&A: Should CCSD employees be vaccinated?

Q&A: Should CCSD employees be vaccinated?

Gurleen Swaich
September 9, 2021

During her Groove season competition in 2020, senior Genelynn De Dios had mixed feelings about getting on stage but knew once she did, she would do an amazing routine. “I loved letting go on stage, but as excited as I was I had more anxiety,” De Dios said. “The only time I had no anxiety was the three minutes I performed on stage and although it was extremely hot and I was dripping sweat it was an amazing and unforgettable experience.” Photo Credit: Genelynn De Dios

Competitive dancer: Meet Genelynn De Dios

Naila Yazdani
September 9, 2021
Advanced dancer Genelynn De Dios shares her journey as a competitive, ambitious performer.
Mental health among teens has been a growing concern. With Care Solaces new outreach program, teens can have a new connection to health services. “I am just the person you can come to if you need help and they have hotlines,” Thomas said. “But for many students, its the home, the parents would have to be the ones with that extra support so that students feel like they want to live. I can change a little bit, but it would have come from the family.” Photo Credit: Gurleen Swaich

Mental health crisis prompts CCSD policy change

Tishie Nyitray
September 7, 2021
In the wake of increasing suicides in CCSD, innovative steps are being taken to grapple with student depression.
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