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During lunch, freshman Austin Nowak buys a snack from the vending machine. Since the re-adoption of the CCSD guidelines, the vending machines have been restocked with healthier food options. “[The guidelines don’t] really affect me but it could affect different people,” Nowak said. “It’s all about opinions.”

Nutrition Guidelines policy changes up food sales

Leo Amend, Staff Writer
September 23, 2025
These guidelines have limited what clubs are allowed to sell for fundraising, as well as what can be sold in the vending machines and student store.
Maintaining a fully extended, stretched-out body, Atalya Carroll continues to swing 360-degree rotations around the bar. She was performing her giant swing, the movement that she had been practicing for hours. “This year I have been super determined to get in the gym and put in 110%, instead of just 50% or 80%,” Carroll said.

The Making of A Gymnast: Meet Atalya Carroll

Karmen Cao, Staff Writer
September 23, 2025
The heartfelt journey of a 12-year gymnast.
An Hour In … EDU 250

An Hour In … EDU 250

Celia Evangelista, Co-Activities Director
September 23, 2025
EDU 250 students work on their purpose of education assignment.
Leading the meeting for the annual senior trip, Student Council Adviser Michael Woxland goes into depth about the requirements for students to be able to attend. As a part of the Senior Class Board, Woxland has been helping to prepare the trip for seniors, set for early second semester. “Planning the senior trip is always a big undertaking,” Woxland said. “Though, it’s always a lot of fun to celebrate the senior class and their four years of hard work. I'm excited that it’s a little bit earlier this year. We’re doing it differently to hopefully make it as affordable and accessible to everybody in the class.”

Class of 2026 Meets to Discuss Senior Trip

Achilles Caranto, Standards and Practices Editor
September 22, 2025
An informational meeting was held to discuss the annual senior trip to Disneyland.
Exploring the soulful sounds of Marcus Elliot Brown's latest album, “The Passionate Ones”. Overall rating: A-

Experience the Emotional Vibes of ‘The Passionate Ones’

Isabella Sandoval, A&E Editor
September 19, 2025
Have a listen to the album that beautifully blends a perfect mix of lo-fi synth pop and early ‘90s R&B genres.
Q&A: Did you watch the Canelo vs. Crawford match?

Q&A: Did you watch the Canelo vs. Crawford match?

Joy Ryan, Assistant Opinion/A&E Editor
September 18, 2025
Find out what Southwest thinks about the Canelo vs. Crawford match.
The inflation in ticket prices has made attending live performances a lot more difficult.

EDITORIAL: Live Performances, Dead Wallets

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
September 17, 2025
As the entertainment industry continues to grow, ticket prices are inflating, leading to uneven accessibility for live performances.
PODCAST: Why Everyone Should Work Out

PODCAST: Why Everyone Should Work Out

Johnny Tao and Jaden Espinueva
September 15, 2025
Join fitness enthusiasts Jaden, Johnny, and Hunter as they share their workout journeys and try to persuade their friend Kevin, who’s not exactly a fan of exercise, to give fitness a shot.
LAST SUMMER IN SPORTS: 2025

LAST SUMMER IN SPORTS: 2025

Nino Galloway, Sports Writer
September 15, 2025
Summer in the sporting world was nothing short of action-packed, so let’s recap everything that happened.
Representing the Technology Student Association, club president Makoa Apao presents information about TSA. This is the first time Apao has appeared as part of the club board at Coyote Congress, but he has represented the club before in other school events. “We’re planning on getting started on our competitions and working on different ways we can get funding for those competitions.”

StuCo Kicks Off September With a New Coyote Congress Meeting

Rheyland Simon, Staff Writer
September 15, 2025
StuCo hosted Coyote Congress on Sept. 2, where school administrators and club representatives gave club updates and presentations.

A Golden Hour for the class of 2026: Senior Sunrise

Yara Ahmed, Shadow Files Reporter
September 8, 2025
Learn about Senior Sunrise.
Responding to a question on stage, senior Preston Schwartz tells club members why he would make a suitable candidate for a board member. National Honor Society voted on their board members for the 2026 school year.

Club Preview: A look into the week of Sept. 2

Zelina Panissidi, News Editor
September 2, 2025
Competitive Gaming prepares for upcoming tournaments, NHS meets with new inductees, and Book Club chooses their monthly read for September.
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