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Say hello to the weird world of online celebrity fandoms.Photo Credit: Imane Anys Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

Why a feud between two Twitch streamers is one of the most important stories this week

Ahmed Ahmed
December 8, 2020
A fight between the streamer Pokimane and Fedmyster reveal a greater truth about internet content creators.
Creating an emotional atmosphere for listeners, artist Josh Sellers describes his encounters with love and heartbreak. Rating: BPhoto Credit: Josh Sellers

Discover heartbreak with ‘The Promise’

Naila Yazdani
December 8, 2020
Listen to the soulful lyrics and beats in Josh Seller's first album, "The Promise".
At a young age freshman, Narek Tonoyan was inspired by his teacher, Mr. Thomas, to start coding. Through this creative inspiration, he discovered a new passion that he would be able to continue by attending SWCTA. “My coding teacher was a man named Mr. Thomas and he worked at my fifth grade elementary school, Lomie G. Heard Academy (previously Marzano Academy),” Tonoyan said. “He was a very nice and kind man, always trying his best to solve any issues we had, and if it hadn't been for him, I probably would not have taken the Digital Game Development as my career choice.” Photo Credit: Narek Tonoyan

Youngest Freshman: Meet Narek Tonoyan

Tishie Nyitray
December 8, 2020
Youngest freshman Narek Tonoyan shares his unique school experience before and during highschool.
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.
As sophomore Mia Sibal works on her collection project, she draws out ideas for each of her designs. Students are supposed to make a fully realized fashion collection inspired by historical fashion silhouettes and the deadly sins. “I want to prepare for this project by writing out what I'm going to do exactly with the collection like which deadly sin would go with which decade,” Sibal said. “I also want to start by sketching some of the designs I'm not sure with so the final product comes out as best as possible.” Photo Credit: Mia Sibal

Seven Deadly Sins take over Fashion II

Hannah Paine
December 8, 2020
As their semester exam project, Fashion II students are using their knowledge of historical fashion to create a collection inspired by the seven deadly sins or heavenly virtues.
Jutsu Games’ ‘112 Operator’ is a fantastic sequel to ‘911 Operator’ with many technical and gameplay improvements as well as some big innovations in the core game design, and a very replayable experience. Rating:A+ Image Credit: Jutsu Games

Manage people in dire straights in ‘112 Operator’

Jackson Bogan
December 8, 2020
The latest game published by Operator Studios, ‘112 Operator’ about managing emergency services from across the planet, with a focus on the European emergency service number, 112.
Interior of El Taco Feliz

Experience authentic Mexican cuisine at ‘El Taco Feliz’

Farhad Yazdani
December 8, 2020
While the menu offerings might not be fancy, these staples of Mexican cuisine are made just right.
Students are expected to create an infographic that is both informative and creative. Most students have experience with making infographics, but even they are learning new things on how to make their infographic display their style and personality. “Creativity is an important skill in everyday life that we all need,” Marissa said, “It gets the point across in a way that will be remembered.” Art Credit: Madison Land

Using An Infographic to Present Information in Graphic Design II

Madison Land
December 7, 2020

Typically infographics are used to display information visually such as statistics, a process, or even a resume. Graphic Design II teacher Rosarita Olvina is teaching her students the creative aspect of...

Although it can be hard to leave a job, assistant principal Trish Taylor is taking her memories and amazing experiences at Southwest to start fresh and build a community of hardworking and diligent students as the principal of East a career and Technical Academy. Taylor spent seven hard years here, even being the subject of an award-winning photo in 2015. “The students have always been fantastic and so much fun to be around,” Taylor said. “The incredible group of professionals at Southwest I will miss terribly.” Photo Credit: Jorge Carrera

Assistant principal Trish Taylor promoted to principal of East Career and Technical Academy

Juliana Borruso
December 7, 2020
Ms. Taylor takes the next step in her career, transferring schools and causing shifts in the administration's office.
Girls of the new generation

Girls of the new generation

Southwest Shadow
December 6, 2020
Daily disadvantages and advantages of POC, plus-size, underweight, LGTBQ, religious women.
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.
PODCAST: Cyberpunk, delays, gaming's release date obsession

PODCAST: Cyberpunk, delays, gaming’s release date obsession

Kamiran Hinton and Jackson Bogan
December 3, 2020
With Cyberpunk delayed again, there are concerns about the video game industry and its obsession with release dates as a whole.
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