An Hour In … 2026 Senior Goodbyes Adrienne Vera-Perez, Achilles Caranto, Hunter Rhee, Zelina Panissidi, Amelia Castellanos, Hayden Hunt, Jaden Espinueva, Joy Ryan, Rylee Del Moral, Devin Uclaray, Jayden Le, Victoria Lebedyeva, Kevin Zhao, Roxanne Knight-Rosenau, and Calahan Davis May 21, 2026 A few parting words from the 2026 Newspaper seniors.
Students Display Creativity at Annual Art Show Gianna Barreras, Shadow Files Reporter May 12, 2026 Learn more about students making art for the art show
Engineering Students Compete in Tug of War Robot Competition Killian Crews, Shadow Files Reporter May 12, 2026 Learn about how engineering students take on their robot competitions
HOSA Collaborates With West Tech CTA Chapter for Public Health Presentation Devin Uclaray, Co-Shadow Files Editor May 12, 2026 Learn about how sister chapters West Tech HOSA and HOSA collaborate for a public health presentation about food deserts
Wearing the Inside Out Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2026 The mainstreaming of fashion aesthetics has empowered the younger generation to express themselves more freely.
When your future isn’t yours Hayden Hunt, Features editor May 12, 2026 The effects parental and cultural pressures regarding teens futures have had on the youth of today.
Adobe Express: Five Fun Things to do This Summer Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor May 12, 2026 Las Vegas has many fun things to do this summer. Learn more about some great things to do!
The Cost of Not Knowing Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2026 Youth political participation is crucial for the political state of our world—it is in the hands of the youth to fuel and strengthen it.
Students Review Material at AP Bootcamps Leo Amend, Shadow Files Reporter May 12, 2026 AP students were able to get extra preparation before their AP exams.
Aspiring Fitness Content Creator: Meet Sebastian Huynh Johnny Tao, Assistant Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2026 Through years of trial and error, senior Sebastian Huynh has slowly transformed his body and self-image and is now trying to help others do the same.
LITTLE CHINA PLAZA CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES NEXT TO CAMPUS Kevin Zhao, Staff Writer May 8, 2026 Little China Plaza, on Shelbourne and Rainbow, across the street from the school’s gym exits, is being built to serve as a new Asian-themed outlet. It will feature new restaurants, stores and even...
![Construction continues at Little China Plaza, located west of Southwest CTA. The project moves toward its expected completion in late 2026. “It’s a cool opportunity to see and know more businesses, because there’s already a new Urban Matcha here,” senior Roman Maynigo said. “I just think [it’s amazing] of the practicality of [everything] in the area.](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-08-103248.png)