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Holding their second monthly Coyote Congress meeting, Student Council has reimagined it in a virtual format again. Coyote Congress is an opportunity for students to voice their opinion and see what is happening at the school, and at this meeting, they discussed new class t-shirt designs among other topics. "If you would like to email any shirt designs to student officers or the student council advisers we would like to see your t-shirt designs,” Sumabat said. "We would really like to see what designs you have created or some of your ideas." Graphic Credit: SWCTA Student Council

Program representatives discuss class updates at second coyote congress

Hannah Paine
November 12, 2020
Student Council held its second virtual Coyote Congress during the 2020-2021 school year to talk about October’s spirit contests and answered questions from the student body.
Intently measuring with her eyes, sophomore Jayden Licanto makes precise cuts in her onion, as part of her knife skills lab. Home labs allow students to experience hands-on learning in a virtual classroom during the pandemic when physical teaching is impossible. "With everything that's been going on, school has been really challenging, but I think doing at home labs is actually a good opportunity for culinary students," Licanto said. "For me, freshman year was kind of stressful because I didn't really know where anything was in the kitchens. Now, I'm in my own kitchen, and I have the luxury to redo a lab or take more time on it if I'm confused." Photo Credit: Jayden Licanto

Culinary II students start at-home kitchen labs

Hanae Furugaki
November 12, 2020
Culinary II students participate in at-home labs to further their cooking knowledge and skills.
Those with depression may feel like every day is a thunderstorm: isolating, cold and grim. It’s up to all of us to help them get out. Photo Credit: Pixabay

EDITORIAL: Warming up those left out in the cold

Southwest Shadow
November 12, 2020
Data nationally and local incidents have shined a spotlight on high rates of depression among young people.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
November 9, 2020
Take a look into the week of Nov. 2 where life-changing events occured.
With his victory in Pennsylvania, Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the US. The Southwest Shadow has called the races in North Carolina and Alaska for President Trump, and Georgia and Nevada for President-elect Biden.Photo Credit: Gage Skidman

BREAKING: Joe Biden elected 46th president, on track for second largest popular vote margin in 24 years

Ahmed Ahmed
November 7, 2020
After a chaotic presidential race, Biden comes out victorious.
PODCAST: The ethics, benefits of hunting

PODCAST: The ethics, benefits of hunting

Truong Phan
November 6, 2020
Hunting may seem unethical, but there are reasons for it to exist.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Franchesca Ramirez

DRAW MY SHADOW: Franchesca Ramirez

Juliana Borruso
November 6, 2020
Although she hasn't been able to go audition for things as often due to the COVID-19 pandemic, junior Franchesca Ramirez still pursues her dream of being famous one day.
In My Eyes: Niel Soria

In My Eyes: Niel Soria

Hanae Furugaki
November 6, 2020
Sophomore Niel Soria shares snippets of his daily life.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: November 2020 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: November 2020 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
November 6, 2020
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Blackbox, a puzzle game full of brain twisters and critical thinking is perfect for any logical and patient thinker. Rating: C+ Photo Credit: Blackbox Puzzles

Think outside the norm with ‘Blackbox’

Kamryn Baldenebro
November 5, 2020
A puzzle game for out of the box thinkers.
LIFEHACKS: Tropical Fruit Edition

LIFEHACKS: Tropical Fruit Edition

Farhad Yazdani
November 5, 2020
Testing out simple food hacks by making popsicles, banana slicers and mango cups.
Holding her favorite animal, a sloth, Caipa enjoys the natural aspects of the Amazon Rainforest while posing for a picture. Caipa has had many wonderful Amazon experiences volunteering, but the unique animals make her trip even better. “I happen to love sloths and I’ve been able to hold baby sloths and get to see them in the wild,” Caipa said. “We go out in the morning and look for them in the trees. I’ve seen a lot of interesting birds and held huge pythons. We get to go into the canopy walkway, which is 126 feet off the rainforest floor, it’s absolutely amazing.” Photo Credit: Kimberly Caipa

Generous Volunteer: Meet Kimberly Caipa

Hannah Paine
November 5, 2020
New Freshman Studies teacher has found a love for volunteering and helping students in the Amazon.
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