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Southwest Shadow

Participating in an icebreaker activity, TSA members deliver randomly selected objects around the room to board members to score points. Students were divided into teams of four and raced to be the first to bring various items to board members scattered throughout the room. “It was a fun activity that let me meet new people that I wouldn't have otherwise,” senior Armando Aguilar said. “I'm glad that each meeting starts with something physically engaging before we get to actual tech content.”
CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF OCT. 6
Calahan Davis, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025
TSA prepares members for state competitions, Amnesty International plans a jeopardy game and Crochet Club will begin to teach members basic skills.
During his passing period, junior Nino Galloway scrolls through his content on his phone. A study published in Computers in Human Behavior Reports found that doomscrolling can significantly heighten anxiety and severely disrupt sleep, especially among teens and college students already vulnerable to stress. “I prefer to not doomscroll throughout the day,” Galloway said. “I mainly watch TV or long-form YouTube videos, then save the TikToks for the night.”
Plugged In, Burnt Out: The Doomscrolling Epidemic
Jon Escala, Staff Writer • October 3, 2025
From late-night scrolling to endless news cycles, doomscrolling has become a common, yet harmful, habit for many teenagers.
Through an increase in fees, attending high school today is becoming more and more expensive
The mounting price of academic excellence
Hayden Hunt, Features Editor • September 29, 2025
Handkerchief or Homecoming?
Handkerchief or Homecoming?
Brooke Weyandt, CO-Activities Director • October 6, 2025
On the social media platform TikTok, many men have been judging young women's outfits for their high school homecoming dances, claiming the dresses are the size of a "handkerchief."
In a world filled with digital entertainment, we miss a lot of reality, ignoring things that should matter.
Drowning in Drama
Natalia Klonowski, Opinion Editor • October 2, 2025
Growing up, I watched and listened to Billie Eilish, leading to her eventual long-lasting impact on my character.
Discovering Billie Eilish Has Made Me Happier Than Ever
Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • October 1, 2025
The inflation in ticket prices has made attending live performances a lot more difficult.
EDITORIAL: Live Performances, Dead Wallets
Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board • September 17, 2025
Hurdle, Juke, and Tackle in what may be the realest Madden ever
Grade: B 
(Photo Credit: EA)
The Realest Madden Yet
Andrew Baier, Staff Writer • October 3, 2025
Bringing well-needed updates and new features, EA Sports attempts to breathe fresh life into the franchise.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring
VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring
Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief • October 3, 2025
Find something fun to do this weekend.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: AYMA MALIK
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: AYMA MALIK
Calahan Davis, Staff Writer • September 30, 2025
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