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Smiles were on everyone’s faces as we shared laughs and conversations during last year's Christmas party, completely unaware of the wave of disease to come. It was the last bit of normalcy before returning to our homes, and remaining secluded there for almost the entirety of 2020. Photo Credit: Kayla Thomas

A Socially Distanced Christmas

Kayla Thomas
December 3, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic is dampening the holiday season.
"I wasn’t too surprised [we were a finalist] because we have such dedicated, hard workers that work so well with one another," A&E editor Naila Yazdani said. "I’m so happy for all the new staff members to experience an accomplishment like this and for us editors who [have tried our best] to get all our deadlines in and help out any members we can. I’m genuinely excited to see what’s next for the Southwest Shadow." Photo Credit: CSPA

Southwest Shadow earns finalist spot for CSPA crown

Julia Jauregui
December 2, 2020
The Southwest Shadow staff has been made finalist for the 2021 CSPA Crown.
Through the computers on their desks, students in Kelly's AP Human Geography class start a new unit about culture. Students, such as sophomore Gia Choong, are learning about all the different cultures of the world. “I’m definitely the most interested in learning about religion,” Choong said. “I’m not theistic at all, however, I’d love to learn more about the role it plays in different cultures and how that translates to the idea of secularism in different governments.” Photo Credit: Kayla Thomas

Students Study Cultural Diffusion, Assimilation, Globalization in AP Human Geography

Kayla Thomas
December 1, 2020
Kelly’s AP HUG class learns about the various influences among human and cultural attributes.
2020 December Wishes Contest

2020 December Wishes Contest

Julia Jauregui
December 1, 2020

From gingerbread houses to decorating your home for the coming holidays, December is all about bringing cheer and enjoying the last month before the new year. If you celebrate Christmas, what are your...

PODCAST: Discord Schooling

PODCAST: Discord Schooling

Hanae Furugaki and Farhad Yazdani
December 1, 2020
Student Discord server Fever Dream joins the Southwest Shadow to talk about their experience using the platform as a community.
In My Eyes: Kate Wingate

In My Eyes: Kate Wingate

Lily Gurdison
December 1, 2020
Take a look in the daily life of Kate Wingate.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
November 30, 2020
Test your knowledge from the week of Nov. 23.
Grateful to be together for the Holidays

Grateful to be together for the Holidays

Aila Pasic
November 26, 2020
Even though the coronavirus is slowly edging into the holiday season, we'll still find ways to be with our family.
School operations closed for fall break

School operations closed for fall break

Gurleen Swaich
November 25, 2020

In observation of Fall Break, virtual classes will not be held from Nov. 25-27. We hope everyone has a wonderful Fall Break!

Taste out of your comfort zone at ‘Sushi Neko’

Taste out of your comfort zone at ‘Sushi Neko’

Julia Jauregui
November 24, 2020
Sushi Neko offers great tasting appetizers, nigiri and more in the Chinatown area.
Solve the mystery of Samsara Room by collecting items and clues in this fascinating game. Rating: A Photo Credit: Rusty Lake

Travel to a different world in ‘Samsara Room’

Tishie Nyitray
November 24, 2020
Gather the clues in order to escape in this unique game.
PODCAST: Trusting Political Media

PODCAST: Trusting Political Media

Ahmed Ahmed, Kamiran Hinton, Jackson Bogan, and Rhamil Taguba
November 24, 2020
The four of us discuss the role that the media plays in politics and distributing truthful information.
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