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Southwest Shadow
Teachers juggle childcare, job duties during distance education

Teachers juggle childcare, job duties during distance education

Jackson Bogan
September 28, 2020
Teachers are facing the problem of teaching their students while dealing with their own kids.
Among Us is a multiplayer game full of strategy and betrayal where crewmates must work together to complete tasks and deduce the imposter's identity before they are killed. Rating: A Photo Credit: Innersloth

Test your friendship in ‘Among Us’

Hanae Furugaki
September 28, 2020
'Among Us' is a perfect party game full of betrayal and funny moments to play with friends.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
September 28, 2020
Are you one that keeps up to date with events? Test your knowledge!
Editorial: TikTok is more than just a viral app

Editorial: TikTok is more than just a viral app

Southwest Shadow
September 28, 2020
With President Trump encouraging a ban of TikTok, the future of the service is unknown.
Preparing for future careers, nursing students write pro/con essays on different ethical issues. In the medical field, when evaluating patients, professionals have to take into account multiple things to make the best decision they possibly can. “We have to realize that our opinion isn’t the only one that matters,” junior Marivee Cadiz said. “Sometimes, what we as medical professionals] think is best isn’t what we do.” Art Credit: Juliana Borruso

Nursing students examine ethical dilemmas

Juliana Borruso
September 26, 2020
Working to see different sides of the same story, Nursing III students write essays focusing on different ethical issues.
Q&A: Should TikTok and WeChat be restricted from app stores by the US Government?

Q&A: Should TikTok and WeChat be restricted from app stores by the US Government?

Aila Pasic
September 25, 2020
We ask students to voice their opinions on a topic that directly impacts our mode of entertainment and communication.
After releasing multiple singles this year, Hannah Georgas finally put out her fourth album in August. Each song tells a different story and the emotions that came with it. Rating: A Photo Credit: Dine Alone Records

Get into your feels with ‘All That Emotion’

Tishie Nyitray
September 25, 2020
Hannah Georgas’ new album is filled with intricate lyrics, calm instrumentals and packed with emotion.
As Fashion ll student Kaydence Cabania works on her Croquis assignment, she practices some sketches that will help her for a future assignment. Students are being introduced to a new concept as the first unit of the year. “Fashion illustration is important, especially when it comes to designing garments,” Cabania said. “I think that it will help a lot in fashion career. It’s the basic outline that we will build everything on." Photo Credit: Kaydence Cabania

Students learning new skills in Fashion Design

Hannah Paine
September 25, 2020
Unit on fashion illustration will be practiced in all course levels.
Blue Swirl is a unique take on the runner genre games. Your abilities test you as you go through many ocean obstacles and the deeper you go the harder it’ll get for you to pass the level. You’ll have constant surprises throughout this generated underwater world Rating: A Photo Courtesy of Rikzu Games

Explore under the sea with “Blue Swirl”

Naila Yazdani
September 25, 2020
Travel through the ocean and complete quests in Blue Swirl.
After her distance learning, sophomore Jasmine Thai spends hours in her room learning a song from the movie “Your Name”. Thai finished the learning process after a long 3 weeks, and now considers it her favorite song. “Playing, it relaxes me. I am able to work on something I love and put all my focus into that,” Thai said. “I don’t have to worry about anything else that going on. It’s like a stress reliever.” Photo Credit: Jasmine Thai

Miraculous Middle School Musician: Meet Jasmine Thai

Hannah Paine
September 24, 2020
After starting music in middle school, sophomore Jasmine Thai has learned to play three instruments.
Offering a great range of different types of drinks and snacks, Ume Tea Shop is open to anyone looking for a cozy place to study and chat. Rating: B

Find your favorite flavor at Ume Tea Shop

Hanae Furugaki
September 23, 2020
Offering a variety of drink options ranging from teas to smoothies, this is the place to go for a quick refreshment.
INFOGRAPHIC: Commemorate 'Hispanic Heritage Month'

INFOGRAPHIC: Commemorate ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’

Monserrat Mendieta
September 23, 2020
Hispanics are beginning to receive better educations, housing, and much more.
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