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NEWS
With his band The Red Pills, sophomore Aldrich Razon performs at last year’s Coyote Coachella. At the time, the band consisted mostly of seniors. “The Red Pills are currently down to three members currently in Southwest,” Razon said. “But we have talked about performing, so it’s highly likely that we’ll be performing. We’re going to be having a meeting tomorrow to discuss what songs we’re going to perform and practice those songs.”
Annual Coyote Coachella To Return
Rheyland Simon, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
Coyote Coachella is coming to our school again on April 10 from 2 to 4 p.m., with students in our school showing their hidden musical talents.
Jhone Ebert has officially been elected by the CCSD Board of Trustees. Ebert has been a prominent figure in CCSD for over 30 years, and is now serving as the first official female superintendent. Photo Credit: CCSD Newsroom
CCSD Elects Jhone Ebert as New Superintendent
Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025
Participating in The Meteorology Association’s meeting activity, junior Joy Ryan scoops up dry ice bubbles. This week, the club will be debunking weather misconceptions and myths.
Club Preview: A look into the week of Apr. 7
Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor • April 8, 2025
Discussing the book of the month, junior Adrienne Vera-Perez shows off her favorite page. This week the club will be continuing with their book of the month titled “The Nickel Boys.”
Club Preview: A look into the week of Mar. 31
Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor • April 1, 2025
FEATURES
Tinkering with the engine of an excavator, junior Wyatt Adams takes apart pieces of the machine to take the engine out of the back. During guidance periods, Automotive teacher Bert Potts calls on Adams to assist with projects that are then used for class demonstrations. “I'm helping to swap out the engine on this excavator during my guidance period,” Adams said. “It's a big help to Mr. Potts while giving me something fun to do.”
Reliable Repairman: Meet Wyatt Adams
Calahan Davis, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
Talented automotive student takes advantage of all the career opportunities provided to him
Today, collecting designer figurines such as Labubu’s, Sonny Angels, and Smiskis have become popular collectable items, with hundreds of people trying to get their hands on one. These collectibles have gained immense popularity, changing the scope of collectibles from occasional purchases to overconsumption. “I store my figurines by hanging shelves and storing them there,” senior Donavan Leung said. “Honestly, what makes me excited when collecting figurines is when I get to open them and hang them up. It’s fun to open the figurines, especially since most of them are blind bags. I don’t buy them often, but when I see something I really like or want, I get it.”
FROM BLIND BOXES TO MYSTERY SURPRISES: HOW FIGURINE COLLECTING BECAME WORLDWIDE
Joy Ryan, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025
Sitting in her room, junior Jada DeJesus strums the guitar. DeJesus has learned to play many songs through her guitar. “I plan on learning how to play Velvet Ring by Big Thief,” Dejesus said. “It's a good song so I need to lock in and learn it.”
Adaptable Artist: Meet Jada DeJesus
Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
Posing with her Hello Kitty collection, sophomore Joyce Harveston shows off her newest addition. Her collection has grown throughout the past decade and houses well over 300 trinkets. “I just spent a lot of Holiday money on the Care Bear Hello Kitties,” Harveston said. “Care Bears and Hello Kitty did a collaboration, and they are like $200 online.”
Hello Kitty Lover: Meet Joyce Harveston
Natalia Klonowski, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
OPINION
School announcements being broadcast on social media has drastic implications for the information being spread between students and teachers.
Poor Social Media Advertising Creates the Uninformed
Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor • April 21, 2025
The rise of social media content for school announcements has become a major detriment to information around Southwest.
Despite all that Las Vegas has given me over the years, it’s time to say goodbye.
I’m Leaving Las Vegas
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • April 17, 2025
Ash Trevino, a well-known social media live streamer, is currently getting canceled on multiple apps for exposing a large majority of her life on streaming platforms.
PRO/CON: Cancel Culture Calls for Accountability
Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
Ash Trevino, a social media influencer has become canceled after livestreaming the majority of her life online. Many social media users rally together to “cancel” influencers for their wrongdoings.
PRO/CON: Cancel Culture Has Gotten Out of Hand
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • April 3, 2025
A & E
©2024 Severance Rock / Big Loud Records “Until The Tunnel Vision Melts” has some standout tracks, but inconsistent vocals combined with incompatible instrumentation leaves a bit to be desired. Grade: B-
‘Until the Tunnel Vision Melts Has Anything But Tunnel Vision
Ava Torres, Feature's Editor • April 15, 2025
Indie Rock band “Dog Park” releases Rock EP that stretches to every end of the genre.
A small shop with a big reputation, serving up golden, hand-cut fries that keep customers coming back for more.
Explore the Sweet Home of Potatoes at ‘Golden French Fries’
Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
After 5 years of serialization, Yuto Suzuki’s hit manga has been adapted into a full-length anime releasing episodes weekly. Rating: B+ Photo Credit: Shuiesha Inc.
Turn Your Brain Off, Laugh at ‘Sakamoto Days’
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • April 7, 2025
Indulge and Savor the Flavor at ‘Marufuku Ramen’
Indulge and Savor the Flavor at ‘Marufuku Ramen’
Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025
IN THE LOOP
Designing cards, junior Katrina Siphonexay works hard on drawing. “We were making cards for the elderly,” Siphonexay said. “That’s why I chose nostalgic characters, like Teletubbies and Care Bears. We also wrote positive messages, so we could uplift their spirits.”
CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF APR. 21
Achilles Caranto, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
HOSA collaborates with an awareness group, Jam Club prepares for their next performance, and Key Club makes Teacher Appreciation cards.
Where Are They Now: Camryn Carr
Where Are They Now: Camryn Carr
Kailie Sicolo, News Editor • April 21, 2025
"Palm trees in Bora Bora" by mick62 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • April 21, 2025
"Toronto Ontario - Canada - Allan Gardens Conservatory - Toronto Tropical Garden - Heritage - Exotic Lily" by Onasill - Bill Badzo - OFF- VACATION is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. To view a copy of this license, visit: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • April 14, 2025
COYOTE TRENDING
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'Favorite Movie' Contest

'Favorite Movie' Contest • 287 Views

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Disturbing thumbnails, similar to this depiction, illegally utilize licensed characters that are easily recognizable by small children in order to garner clicks.

The History and Remergence of Elsagate • 63 Views

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Despite all that Las Vegas has given me over the years, it’s time to say goodbye.

I'm Leaving Las Vegas • 63 Views

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With his band The Red Pills, sophomore Aldrich Razon performs at last year’s Coyote Coachella. At the time, the band consisted mostly of seniors. “The Red Pills are currently down to three members currently in Southwest,” Razon said. “But we have talked about performing, so it’s highly likely that we’ll be performing. We’re going to be having a meeting tomorrow to discuss what songs we’re going to perform and practice those songs.”

Annual Coyote Coachella To Return • 63 Views

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The genre of K-pop has spread across the globe, but Western and K-pop musicians are held to much different standards. K-pop idols are subject to harsh expectations like having pale skin, no acne and perfect bodies, while western artists typically have more freedom in terms of the clothes they wish to wear or the persona they project. “K-pop artists have it somewhat harder than Western artists,” sophomore Jaidelyn Wiseman said. “They both share similar experiences, but K-pop idols don’t really have the freedom of dating, their schedules, or how much they work and overall I just think that K-pop idols face a lot of harsher beauty standards and expectations than western artists.”

THE COST OF FAME: A LOOK INTO WESTERN MUSIC INDUSTRY VS. KOREAN POP • 49 Views

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"Palm trees in Bora Bora" by mick62 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
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