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Where Are They Now: Camryn Carr

Where Are They Now: Camryn Carr

Kailie Sicolo, News Editor
April 21, 2025
Here's a look at 2016 graduate Camryn Carr's life after high school.
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

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
Now that college decision season is over, I’ve made my final decision.
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
Today, collectible figurines have become a worldwide phenomenon for people of all ages.
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
Junior comes from a long line of generational talent.

BSU Hosts March Madness Event

Rylee Del Moral, Shadow Files Reporter
April 16, 2025
Learn about how March Madness is bringing students and teachers together
©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
Come visit ‘Golden French Fries’ for freshly fried goodness.
"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
Find out what you might have missed last week.
Where Are They Now: Grace Petrykowski

Where Are They Now: Grace Petrykowski

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
April 11, 2025
Here's a look at 2016 graduate Grace Petrykowski's life after high school.
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.
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
Harveston explains her passion for Hello Kitty Collectibles.
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