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Legislation should be passed on American principles, and our freedom to be fully soaked in the shower.

SATIRE: I Demand My Water Rights

Ava Torres, Features Editor
May 2, 2025
Water pressure is an issue that America should be placing on the top of the priority list.

A SWCTA tradition: Coyote Coachella

Yara Ahmed, Shadow Files Reporter
May 2, 2025
Coyote Coachella was another hit for the SWCTA community.

‘Mozart: Piano Variations, Vol. 2’ is a Brilliant Interpretation

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
May 2, 2025
“Mozart: Piano Variations Vol. 2” is an incredible listen, filled with the joys of Mozart’s character and style in this clever interpretation by Giuseppe Bruno.
"Sunrise on the Reaping" presented an already familiar narrative through an emotionally turbulent and fresh angle. Grade: B+

I Loved ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Like All-Fire

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2025
Despite my initial doubts, “Sunrise on the Reaping” has proved itself to be one of the most valuable and hard-hitting installments in the beloved universe.
“Karma” takes its viewers on a riveting journey of twists and turns that leave them in shock.  Rating: A- 
Photo Credit: © 2025 © Netflix

Delve Into the Unfortunate Events of ‘Karma’

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
May 2, 2025
Karma stands as an unrelenting force against the characters at its hands.
 Navigate through the challenges of what it takes to be a master coffee brewist in “Good Coffee, Great Coffee.”  Grade: A- 
 (Photo Credit: TapBlaze)

Bring the Gift of Caffeine in “Good Coffee, Great Coffee”

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
May 1, 2025
“Good Coffee, Great Coffee” is a smooth blend of challenging gameplay and heartwarming story.
“ The long-awaited continuance of the “ENA” series redefines storytelling in the form of a surrealist masterpiece.
Rating: A+
 Photo Credit: IGDB

Delve into a Feverish Escapade in ‘ENA: Dream BBQ’

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
April 30, 2025
ENA: Dream BBQ is a psychedelic rollercoaster of goosebumps and party tricks, with twists and turns featuring nonsensical madness you’d only ever find in a fever dream.
Growing up, I always struggled with selecting the skin tone of my character in video games.

The Search for My Skin

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2025
A deepdive into how character customization screens in video games give me an identity crisis each and every time I play.
Inspecting the kart, sophomores Makoa Apao and Christian Reyes make some slight adjustments to the build. The project has been led by senior Connor Wiggins. “I really like the original framework of [the kart],” sophomore Makoa Apao said. “I feel like when they originally designed it, the kart was really well built, and I really appreciate the craftsmanship on it. [Through our work], we've implemented keyhole systems to restrict access to it. We've also implemented LEDs as an underglow.”

Engineering II Students Successfully Repair Electric Kart

Johnny Tao, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Engineering II students teamed up to use the skills they learned in class for passion projects of their own.
Corrina Terry is running through beautiful National Parks. In the past, she has flown out to be able to participate in the races, exhibiting her determination. “I was running in the Lake Powell half marathon in Page Arizona—it was beautiful,” Terry said.

Racing around the states: Meet Corrina Terry

Brooke Weyandt, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Determined runner and English teacher talks through her cross country journey.
Do we shine for confidence, or do we shine for attention?

We’re Too Focused on ‘Main Character Energy’

Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
In a world obsessed with filters, likes, and curated identities, “main character energy” has become the new trend. But at what cost?
People are conversing through small phrases and acronyms to explain emotions without explaining too much.

Short and Sweet: A Shift in Language in the Digital Age

Angel White, Staff Writer
April 29, 2025
The constant change in social media has influenced others to change the way they communicate