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PODCAST: Skin Care

PODCAST: Skin Care

As teenagers, our skin is constantly changing and today were going to talk about how to handle it.
PODCAST: SPRING BREAK DURING A PANDEMIC

PODCAST: SPRING BREAK DURING A PANDEMIC

Kayla Thomas and Kamryn Baldenebro
March 25, 2021
Spring break may ease students of all grades into hybrid learning, or it just might spark another lockdown.
 Dine in at Hwaro Korean BBQ to sample a variety of different meats. With R&B playing through the speakers and written notes on the wall from past customers, it creates a fun dining experience.  Rating: A- Photo Credit: Kamryn Baldenebro

Cook for yourself without all the cleanup at Hwaro Korean BBQ

Kamryn Baldenebro
March 16, 2021
Try something new at Hwaro Korean BBQ.
 Over the course of four years, drastic changes occur. Whether it may be one’s style, personality, or even physical characteristics because of a growth spurt, this affects how we present ourselves and our confidence behind it all.  Art Credit: Dean

The reality of the golden years

Truths behind freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year.
Q&A: DO YOU THINK HARRY AND MEGHAN SHOULD HAVE LEFT THE ROYAL FAMILY?

Q&A: DO YOU THINK HARRY AND MEGHAN SHOULD HAVE LEFT THE ROYAL FAMILY?

Kamryn Baldenebro
March 2, 2021
They are now officially living in Los Angeles.
 While many students have turned to baking and singing during lockdown, sophomore Annie Lin began writing poetry to express her thoughts and emotions. “These past two weeks have been quite a journey and being able to see that people are sharing my poems and messaging me about how they relate warms my heart,” Lin said.  Photo Credit: Annie Lin

INSPIRING POET: ANNIE LIN

Kamryn Baldenebro
February 23, 2021
Sophomore Annie Lin has turned to poetry and writing to help herself grow.
PODCAST: Valentines Day during a pandemic

PODCAST: Valentine’s Day during a pandemic

Although it can be tempting to see your significant other during Valentine's Day, can there be consequences?
DRAW MY SHADOW: Sierra Prescia

DRAW MY SHADOW: Sierra Prescia

Kamryn Baldenebro
February 9, 2021
Sophomore Sierra Prescia talks about her life as a dancer.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Karim Abd-Elmalek

Southwest Shadow Asks: Karim Abd-Elmalek

Kamryn Baldenebro
February 2, 2021
Karim Abd-Elmalek tells more about his personal life.
SPARK: FIVE WAYS TO ATTAIN YOUR GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR

SPARK: FIVE WAYS TO ATTAIN YOUR GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Kamryn Baldenebro
January 14, 2021
Here are five ways to help you maintain any goals you might have for the new year.
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.
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.

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