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PODCAST: Against standardized testing

PODCAST: Against standardized testing

Truong Phan and Kamryn Baldenebro
December 8, 2020
Students discuss the issues with unreliable standardized testing in the school system.
As sophomore Mia Sibal works on her collection project, she draws out ideas for each of her designs. Students are supposed to make a fully realized fashion collection inspired by historical fashion silhouettes and the deadly sins. “I want to prepare for this project by writing out what I'm going to do exactly with the collection like which deadly sin would go with which decade,” Sibal said. “I also want to start by sketching some of the designs I'm not sure with so the final product comes out as best as possible.” Photo Credit: Mia Sibal

Seven Deadly Sins take over Fashion II

Hannah Paine
December 8, 2020
As their semester exam project, Fashion II students are using their knowledge of historical fashion to create a collection inspired by the seven deadly sins or heavenly virtues.
Jutsu Games’ ‘112 Operator’ is a fantastic sequel to ‘911 Operator’ with many technical and gameplay improvements as well as some big innovations in the core game design, and a very replayable experience. Rating:A+ Image Credit: Jutsu Games

Manage people in dire straights in ‘112 Operator’

Jackson Bogan
December 8, 2020
The latest game published by Operator Studios, ‘112 Operator’ about managing emergency services from across the planet, with a focus on the European emergency service number, 112.
Interior of El Taco Feliz

Experience authentic Mexican cuisine at ‘El Taco Feliz’

Farhad Yazdani
December 8, 2020
While the menu offerings might not be fancy, these staples of Mexican cuisine are made just right.
Former Automotive student Anthony Qian now explores the career of medical sciences.

Where are they now: Anthony Qian

Lily Gurdison
December 8, 2020
Anthony Qian is currently working in a chemical lab as well as an event planner.
Students are expected to create an infographic that is both informative and creative. Most students have experience with making infographics, but even they are learning new things on how to make their infographic display their style and personality. “Creativity is an important skill in everyday life that we all need,” Marissa said, “It gets the point across in a way that will be remembered.” Art Credit: Madison Land

Using An Infographic to Present Information in Graphic Design II

Madison Land
December 7, 2020

Typically infographics are used to display information visually such as statistics, a process, or even a resume. Graphic Design II teacher Rosarita Olvina is teaching her students the creative aspect of...

Although it can be hard to leave a job, assistant principal Trish Taylor is taking her memories and amazing experiences at Southwest to start fresh and build a community of hardworking and diligent students as the principal of East a career and Technical Academy. Taylor spent seven hard years here, even being the subject of an award-winning photo in 2015. “The students have always been fantastic and so much fun to be around,” Taylor said. “The incredible group of professionals at Southwest I will miss terribly.” Photo Credit: Jorge Carrera

Assistant principal Trish Taylor promoted to principal of East Career and Technical Academy

Juliana Borruso
December 7, 2020
Ms. Taylor takes the next step in her career, transferring schools and causing shifts in the administration's office.
Girls of the new generation

Girls of the new generation

Southwest Shadow
December 6, 2020
Daily disadvantages and advantages of POC, plus-size, underweight, LGTBQ, religious women.
Students work together to shine a new kind of light of learning for this project.This most recent assignment incorporates music and beats into a new way of learning. Students had the opportunity to create their own rap or a parody. Photo Credit: klar_rocks

Sophomores in Jennifer Conder’s Chemistry class create raps to better understand chemical bonding

Kamryn Baldenebro
December 3, 2020
Students had the option to create raps or parodies of their favorite songs to show understanding of content.
PODCAST: Cyberpunk, delays, gaming's release date obsession

PODCAST: Cyberpunk, delays, gaming’s release date obsession

Kamiran Hinton and Jackson Bogan
December 3, 2020
With Cyberpunk delayed again, there are concerns about the video game industry and its obsession with release dates as a whole.
Smiles were on everyone’s faces as we shared laughs and conversations during last year's Christmas party, completely unaware of the wave of disease to come. It was the last bit of normalcy before returning to our homes, and remaining secluded there for almost the entirety of 2020. Photo Credit: Kayla Thomas

A Socially Distanced Christmas

Kayla Thomas
December 3, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic is dampening the holiday season.
"I wasn’t too surprised [we were a finalist] because we have such dedicated, hard workers that work so well with one another," A&E editor Naila Yazdani said. "I’m so happy for all the new staff members to experience an accomplishment like this and for us editors who [have tried our best] to get all our deadlines in and help out any members we can. I’m genuinely excited to see what’s next for the Southwest Shadow." Photo Credit: CSPA

Southwest Shadow earns finalist spot for CSPA crown

Julia Jauregui
December 2, 2020
The Southwest Shadow staff has been made finalist for the 2021 CSPA Crown.
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