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NFL Week 4 Recap

NFL Week 4 Recap

Andrew Baier and Nino Galloway
October 7, 2025

Participating in an icebreaker activity, TSA members deliver randomly selected objects around the room to board members to score points. Students were divided into teams of four and raced to be the first to bring various items to board members scattered throughout the room. “It was a fun activity that let me meet new people that I wouldn't have otherwise,” senior Armando Aguilar said. “I'm glad that each meeting starts with something physically engaging before we get to actual tech content.”

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF OCT. 6

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
October 6, 2025
TSA prepares members for state competitions, Amnesty International plans a jeopardy game and Crochet Club will begin to teach members basic skills.
Students attending last year's ‘Homecoming Wrapped’ dance to current trending music. The 2026 theme is “Venetian Nights.” “We want to create new experiences,” Student Body Vice President Ava Kamman said. “We have a really fun backdrop idea that I'm excited for people to do. It's interactive and it just lets people get creative. Hopefully by the end of the night, it'll create one kind of big art piece that people can take pictures with. I think it's going to be really, really cool.” Photo Credit: Oliver Rondez

Student Council to Host ‘Venetian Nights’ Homecoming

Celia Evangelista, Co-Activities Director
October 5, 2025
Tickets will be available from Sept. 29 through Oct. 10, or until they sell out.
“I’m most excited for the [Homecoming] Spirit Week,” senior Jada Dejesus said. “I think it’s really fun to dress up … especially as a senior. I plan on going all out every spirit week this year.”

Q&A: What part of homecoming are you most excited for?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2025
Find out what upcoming events students and staff are the most excited for.
During his passing period, junior Nino Galloway scrolls through his content on his phone. A study published in Computers in Human Behavior Reports found that doomscrolling can significantly heighten anxiety and severely disrupt sleep, especially among teens and college students already vulnerable to stress. “I prefer to not doomscroll throughout the day,” Galloway said. “I mainly watch TV or long-form YouTube videos, then save the TikToks for the night.”

Plugged In, Burnt Out: The Doomscrolling Epidemic

Jon Escala, Staff Writer
October 3, 2025
From late-night scrolling to endless news cycles, doomscrolling has become a common, yet harmful, habit for many teenagers.
Hurdle, Juke, and Tackle in what may be the realest Madden ever Grade: B (Photo Credit: EA)

The Realest Madden Yet

Andrew Baier, Staff Writer
October 3, 2025
Bringing well-needed updates and new features, EA Sports attempts to breathe fresh life into the franchise.
The Thursday Murder Club is a unique murder mystery that follows the journey of four retirees. Rating: A

Uncover the truth in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
Watch a group of retirees solve cases in a complicated crime fiction.

Newest Dual Enrollment Class: MUS121

Rylee Del Moral, Co-Shadow Files Editor
October 2, 2025
Learn about how students are appreciating music while earning college credit.
Growing up, I watched and listened to Billie Eilish, leading to her eventual long-lasting impact on my character.

Discovering Billie Eilish Has Made Me Happier Than Ever

Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2025
From third grade to now, Billie Eilish has had a long lasting finite impact on my life.
'Best Spooky Song' Contest

‘Best Spooky Song’ Contest

Brooke Weyandt and Celia Evangelista
October 1, 2025
Tell us your favorite spooky song for a chance to win.
Designing her next work of art, junior Carly Smith uses the sharpness of her pencil to etch defined, accurate lines across the paper’s smooth surface. Smith practiced doodling tattoo designs in her sketchbook. “I try a lot of different mediums when it comes to anything art related,” Smith said. “I am willing to try anything new.” Photographer: @carlyforniagirls Instagram

The World of Arts & Crafts: Meet Carly Smith

Aanya Miller, Staff Writer
October 1, 2025
Through her passion and dedication to the arts, Carly Smith expresses her love of drawing and painting.
A casual modern style restaurant with a variety of flavorful selections.

Crack Open and Explore the Flavors of ‘Rockin Crab’

Angel White, Staff Writer
September 30, 2025
Come experience a blast of selections rich in flavor.
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