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“Routinery” is an organization app that provides a structured to-do list to create healthy habits.
Rating: B+
Photo Credit: Routinery Corp.

Boost Productivity in ‘Routinery’

Lily Gurdison
May 3, 2021
Acheive goals by implementing a daily routine with this handy app.
Lifehacks: Going Green Edition

Lifehacks: Going Green Edition

Lily Gurdison
April 1, 2021
Simple hacks to make your home more eco-frindly.
Infographic: Womens History Month

Infographic: Women’s History Month

Lily Gurdison
March 18, 2021
Discover how women have left their mark on history.
After nearly spending the whole year online, students are finally transitioning to a learning model that will allow certain students to be back on campus. Students were sent an email the previous week specifying which cohort they were placed in and a follow up link if students would like to change. “The other schedule put me in a consistent routine by now, so I’m kind of upset that we changed it so abruptly and just for the last quarter, ” junior Isabell Min said. “However, I’m excited for the fourth quarter and hopefully things will be normal by the beginning of my senior year.” Art Credit: Monserrat Mendieta

New schedule put into place for first day of new in-person learning plan

To accommodate in-person learning there is a new school start time, revised schedule, and more.
With her new blog, KEIWIZ, junior Keisha Farrales hopes to spread love and help for other teenagers through hard times. Her blog reflects the current mindset of teenagers and in order to connect with people, Farrales collaborates with her peers to make KEIWIZ an inspirational site. “The main goal of my blog is to make others feel content and inspire others to be the best versions of themselves and to love themselves,”  Farrales said. “I feel like most teenagers nowadays dont feel as worthy or they feel like theyre not enough.”
Photo credit: Keisha Farrales.

Rising blogger: Meet Keisha Farrales

Lily Gurdison
March 2, 2021
Junior Keisha Farrales Inspires others through her new health, beauty blog, KEIWIZ
Draw My Shadow: Breanna Bui

Draw My Shadow: Breanna Bui

Lily Gurdison
February 25, 2021
Senior Breanna Bui shares her love and experiences with photography.
Posing for her picture in the lake, freshman Danika Molina holds her stance. Molina has been a dancer since she was two years old and has ever since competed. “ I love my sport because it allows me to express myself when I can’t find the right words.” 
Photo credits: Evolve Dance Center

Skillful Dancer: Meet Danika Molina

Lily Gurdison
February 18, 2021
Competitively dancing for almost nine years, freshman Danika Molina has been to many high-level competitions along the western United States.
In My Eyes: Yimeli Suarez

In My Eyes: Yimeli Suarez

Lily Gurdison
February 11, 2021
Senior Yimeli Suarez shares details about her daily life.
SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Louis Fernandez

SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Louis Fernandez

Lily Gurdison
February 9, 2021
Louis Fernandez shares fun facts about himself in a video questionnaire.
PODCAST: Balance between both school, work

PODCAST: Balance between both school, work

Julia Jauregui, Truong Phan, and Lily Gurdison
February 9, 2021
In this podcast, we discuss the difficulties of having a job while going to school at the same time, time management and stress.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Samantha Phelan

Southwest Shadow Asks: Samantha Phelan

Lily Gurdison
January 26, 2021
Sophomore Samantha Phelan answers a series of questions regarding her daily life, sports, etc.
In My Eyes: Emily Thorn

In My Eyes: Emily Thorn

Lily Gurdison
January 17, 2021

Due to distance learning, we are unable to continue “An Hour In” for the time being. Instead, we have asked students to participate in a new segment, “In Our Eyes,” that showcases important elements...