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Southwest Shadow
This sign hangs above the coin donation jars. The jars will be stored in the front office in A building. “If it doesn’t go well, or if people don’t participate it’s going to be disappointing because of everything that we’re making,” student council member Tyler Moran said. “If people don’t participate and help fundraise, our prom may not be as good as they expect.”

Class of 2026 Stuco Hosts Penny Wars Fundraiser

Zelina Panissidi, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024
The event will be held from January 8th-19th.
Standing beside their prized plushies, sophomore Marcrow Farinas has grown their collection bit by bit. “I got my plushies online,” sophomore Marcrow Farinas said. “Sometimes from my parents or birthdays too. My favorite is the Springbonnie plush. I bring it everywhere with me and I clean it at least once a day.”

FNAF Fanatic: Meet Marcrow Farinas

Venice Jingco, Staff writer
January 8, 2024
Sophomore Marcrow Farinas expresses their obsession of eight years; FNAF.
“I would say that my new year’s resolution is to always strive to do better,” senior Juliette Montes said. “It could be like, maintaining a clean room, or being on top of my schoolwork. If I’m trying to improve myself, I will always try to put that effort in.”

Q&A: What is your New Year’s Resolution?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
January 7, 2024
FInd out student and staff's resolutions!
Helping create decorations for the Meteorology Association’s Winter Fest booth, junior Brian Price prepares popsicle sticks to add to his club’s banner. Over the last couple of months, BSU has been in close contact with club leaders to help organize their activities for the event. “I’m really excited for Winter Fest, it’s gonna be super awesome with all the fun activities that are going to be going on,” Price said. “It’s gonna be really cool getting to talk with all the other student-run clubs that are gonna be at the event, and I want to hear how other clubs are going to be growing.”

BSU, STUCO set to host rescheduled Winter Fest

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
January 4, 2024
The event will take place on Friday, January 5 from PM.
West Texas Chophouse’s sophisticated decor helps create an elevated atmosphere. The atmosphere, combined with the delicious comfort food, makes for an outstanding dining experience. Grade: B

Savor Elevated Fixins at West Texas Chophouse

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
January 3, 2024
Satisfy your appetite with rich Texas-style steaks and burgers.
'New Year's Resolution' Contest

‘New Year’s Resolution’ Contest

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
January 2, 2024
Tell us about a New Year's Resolution that you have completed for a chance to win.
AN HOUR IN … CULINARY III

AN HOUR IN … CULINARY III

Achilles Caranto and Hunter Rhee
December 18, 2023
To prepare for the SkillUSA fundraiser, the Culinary III students work together to make cookie dough.
The Menzingers fall short for a punk rock album.Rating: C+Photo Credit: The Menzingers

‘Some Of It Was True’ an Anti-Climatic album

Daphney Garcia Hatton, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
The Menzingers struggle to bring a cohesive album.
SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2023
Classes resume on Jan. 2.
THIRST FOR URGENCY

THIRST FOR URGENCY

Ayma Malik, Ethan Bull, Jianna Aganon, Kalista Palarca, Kathryn Peterson, Travis McGinnis, and Yaritzza Montenegro
December 11, 2023

Monitoring the cafeteria and senior checkouts, newly appointed assistant principal Adonai John-Shiman is completing lunch duty on her third day. “I'm excited to be here,” Shiman said. “I know new is sometimes uncomfortable for people, so having a new administrator can be uncomfortable, but I would like everyone, students and faculty, to know that I am here with an open door to embrace whatever has already been the culture at Southwest and just add a little bit of myself to that.”

Assistant Principal Adonai John-Shiman Joins Faculty

Achilles Caranto, Staff Writer
December 11, 2023
New Assistant Principal Adonai John-Shiman has a passion for education.
“My top genre this year was pop, but I know that I listened to a lot of indie music as well,” senior Ella Mengistu said. “My top artist was Taylor Swift, I listened to her for almost 10,000 minutes, so I know that was probably why my top genre was pop. I also listened to a lot of Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams and One Direction.”

Q&A: What genre was number one on your Spotify Wrapped?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Find out students’ top genres for the year.
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