‘Best Winter Activity’ Contest Brooke Weyandt and Celia Evangelista December 8, 2025 Tell us your favorite winter activity for a chance to win.
LifeHacks: How To Romanticize Your Life Victoria Lebedyeva, Staff Writer December 2, 2025 Check out these tips to find the beauty in everyday moments.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: November 2025 Karmen Cao, Staff Writer November 25, 2025 As the weather cools down and prepares for Thanksgiving, explore new tracks to add to your playlist.
EDITORIAL: AI Isn’t Killing Teen Creativity Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board November 25, 2025 With AI as a creative partner, teens are finding new ways to turn imagination into innovation.
IT ALL FEELS THE SAME: ‘FALSE IDOLS PT.2” Kevin Zhao, Staff Writer November 24, 2025 RJ Pasin, also known as ptasinski, is an American guitarist recognized for mixing heavy guitar riffs, sound design in music, and for combining different genres, such as metalcore, deathcore and hyperpop....
Teens shouldn’t be drinking Energy drinks for actual energy Joy Ryan, Assistant Opinion/A&E Editor November 21, 2025 Energy drinks prove to be popular among teens, but many are unaware of the severe dangers that come with consuming them.
Beyond the Noise: Dating in High School Johnny Tao and Jaden Espinueva November 20, 2025 Join four students as they discuss their personal experiences with high school dating and explore whether it truly lives up to its reputation.
Savor Delectable flavors at Butterface Cafe Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer November 20, 2025 A great place to indulge in various Italian dishes for breakfast and lunch.
Class of 2026 presents first Seniorsgiving John Pinili, Staff Writer November 20, 2025 The event will be held on Nov. 21 from 2-4 p.m. in the ballroom. Food, games and prizes will all be offered.
Varsity Quiz Looking For New Recruits Celia Evangelista, Co-Activities Director November 19, 2025 The club is searching for new members after losing many participants due to graduation.
CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF NOV. 17 Achilles Caranto, Standards and Practices Editor November 18, 2025 HOSA hosts a workshop for members, NHS discusses upcoming fundraising and FBLA prepares for their state conference.
The great (friendship) recession Hayden Hunt, Features Editor November 18, 2025 Between friendship breakups and the struggle to fit in, many teenagers feel alone, despite being surrounded by people all day.
![Selling in the cafeteria during lunch, Senior Class President Siena Suarez hands a ticket to a student for Seniorsgiving. The event will have food, games, and prizes for seniors who decided to go. “I hope [students] have a fun time with their friends,” Suarez said. “[StuCo wants this to become a] memorable moment [where seniors] have a great time overall.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20251118_114203-1-1200x900.jpg)
![Waiting to buzz in to answer a pop-culture question, sophomore Larissa Viera listens to it being asked aloud by her adviser. The players practice every other week with their teammates and go through questions together. “My favorite part [of] the team is how much we work together considering how small the team is,” Viera said. “It just feels close and it’s crazy how much we’ve gotten to know each other over such a short amount of time.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/3683D9BC-1E24-4A28-A1FD-400F95B2FDF8.jpeg)
![Going in depth about a competition, HOSA Vice President Ryan Navaratte-Pak leads the meeting. This week, Pak will advise general members during a state conference workshop, alongside the rest of the board. “I would say it's a great opportunity for members,” Pak said. “I want to be there for them, especially if they have any issues or need guidance. SLC is a chance to take HOSA seriously and compete at the state level, [you can] test your limits and see where it might take you.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_6706-1200x800.jpg)
