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“I’m most excited for the [Homecoming] spirit week,” senior Jada Dejesus said. “I think it’s really fun to dress up …especially as a senior. I plan on going all out every spirit week this year.”

Q&A: What part of homecoming are you most excited for?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2025
Find out what upcoming events Southwest students and staff are the most excited for.
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.
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.
The Thursday Murder Club is a unique murder mystery that follows the journey of four retirees. Rating: A

Uncover the truth in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
Watch a group of retirees solve cases in a complicated crime fiction.

Newest Dual Enrollment Class: MUS121

Rylee Del Moral, Co-Shadow Files Editor
October 2, 2025
Learn about how students are appreciating music while earning college credit.
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
From third grade to now, Billie Eilish has had a long lasting finite impact on my life.
'Best Spooky Song' Contest

‘Best Spooky Song’ Contest

Brooke Weyandt and Celia Evangelista
October 1, 2025
Tell us your favorite spooky song for a chance to win.
Designing her next work of art, junior Carly Smith uses the sharpness of her pencil to etch defined, accurate lines across the paper’s smooth surface. Smith practiced doodling tattoo designs in her sketchbook. “I try a lot of different mediums when it comes to anything art related,” Smith said. “I am willing to try anything new.” Photographer: @carlyforniagirls Instagram

The World of Arts & Crafts: Meet Carly Smith

Aanya Miller, Staff Writer
October 1, 2025
Through her passion and dedication to the arts, Carly Smith expresses her love of drawing and painting.
A casual modern style restaurant with a variety of flavorful selections.

Crack Open and Explore the Flavors of ‘Rockin Crab’

Angel White, Staff Writer
September 30, 2025
Come experience a blast of selections rich in flavor.
Writing heartfelt messages, juniors Angel White and Aurora Parks make teacher appreciation cards. Members of Key Club were granted service hours for participating in the activity. “We were given supplies like markers and pencils to decorate our cards,” White said. “It was a fun way of being creative and working on something to show our support for our teachers.”

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF SEPT. 29

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
September 29, 2025
Key Club prepares for RTC, NHS plans to debate hypotheticals and Psych Club learns about color therapy.
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
Higher fees in classes, clubs, and more have caused students economic strain and financial stress.
Ready to start class, Music 121 teacher Michael Woxland reviews the course’s daily agenda. Woxland believes his degree in music history has made him a perfect candidate for teaching this class. “It marries my two favorite things: Music and History,” Woxland said. “I was excited to find out that NSU offered a Dual Enrollment option for this particular subject. I was happy to bring another elective to campus that could help students get college credit.”

Course Catalog Expands for 2026

John Pinili, Staff Writer
September 26, 2025
Dual enrollment Music 121 and several enterprise courses now offered.
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