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Demonstrating discipline and elegance, junior Ashton Yim warms up before starting his daily wushu practice. Warming up prepared Yim’s body before his real training began. “You have to think about it as a transitioning phase,” Yim said. “Before warming up, our joints, muscles, and mind are cold which can lead to injuries. Warming up helps the athletes to get prepared for big ranged movements. For my sport, this is especially necessary. Warming up would prevent me from dislocating, tearing, or fracturing bones, muscles, and joints. One small mistake and it could cost you your career. No muscle or joint can adjust into a heavily dynamic movement after you’ve sat down for seven hours of schooling.”

Wushu Martial Artist: Meet Ashton Yim

Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer
November 11, 2024
Junior Ashton Yim explains his experience growing up doing Wushu martial arts.
"Yeah, I was following the elections really closely," junior KJ Palacios said. "With the results, I think we failed our own citizens. I can't believe so many people acknowledge the person that Trump is and still voted for him regardless. He's pretty much against me as a person, and it affects most of my friends. We're immigrants, we're part of the LGBTQ+ community. I think our near future is going to be terrible."

Q&A: Did you follow the results of the election?

Adrienne Vera-Perez and Philipos Alebachew
November 8, 2024
Find out people's reactions to the outcome of the election.
Posing for a photo at last year’s Fall Rally South, Key Club members captured their excitement while at Six Flags Magic Mountain. This year, they are prepared to go once again and strengthen the bonds within the club. “The very first time I went, the first ride we went on we decided to go on it as our starter because it didn’t look that scary,” President Ella Abilar said. “It ended up being like the most terrifying ride in the park, it was really scary and freaked us out. Since then, it’s been a tradition to make that the first ride we go on every single time we go.”

Key Club to embark on day trip to Six Flags

Hayden Hunt, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
This upcoming Saturday, Key Club participates in FRS (Fall Rally South) alongside other divisions within the country.
Following the destruction of the Tropicana Hotel, The Mirage closes to prepare for major reconstruction. The city plans to build a baseball stadium and Hard Rock hotel in their wake. “We honestly already have a lot of stadiums nearby,” Environmental Science teacher Martha Horner said. “You have the T-mobile Arena, you have the Raiders stadium, and you have The Sphere close by as well. So there's already a lot of things right there on The Strip, and I could see a new sports stadium being another traffic issue.”

Las Vegas Strip: Progress in the Wake of Destruction

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
November 8, 2024
Las Vegas prepares to undergo massive changes in The Strip.
Come on in to T & B Cafe Express where you can get yourself an enjoyable meal along with a sweet drink on the side.

A Great Place for Delicious Eats and Refreshing Drinks, ‘T & B Cafe Express’

Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer
November 7, 2024
Check out this new restaurant with lots of great things to offer.
Inspecting the car’s underside, junior Drake Malcolm tries to pry out a brake component. While collaborating with another student, Malcolm attempted to direct his classmate to where the component is. “It’s pretty simple,” Malcolm said. “Of course, taking the rotor off is pretty simple. If it’s a drum brake system, it’s a little bit more complicated; you have to take apart a bunch of hydraulic systems, and other stuff, but overall brake jobs are relatively easy.”

Sophomore Automotive Students Practice Brake Jobs

Jon Escala, Staff Writer
November 7, 2024
To promote safety, students are exposed to the maintenance of brake components to keep them functional.
Trump gave a victory speech in his home state of Florida ahead of his win, echoing themes of unity that had been absent from his campaign.

EDITORIAL: Four More Years of Donald Trump

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
November 6, 2024
The ramifications of another Trump term are disastrous and could threaten democracy.

Key Club Prepares for Upcoming Benefit Concert

Rylee Del Moral, Shadow Files Reporter
November 6, 2024
Learn how the benefit concert on November 14 is being made
Preparing to scare people at the Trunk or Treat haunted house, senior Breeana Rodriguez dresses up as an acrobat. She was inside the haunted house throughout the whole event. “Hearing people scream is hilarious,” Rodriguez said. “I made sure to make my look as realistic as possible to scare people.”

An Hour In … Trunk or Treat

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
People celebrate Halloween at the Trunk or Treat event.
Looking up at the screen, sophomores Joy Park and Angel Yerdaw watch the daily announcements. The first episode of the student mystery series was introduced this week. “I think it’s a cool addition to the daily announcements,” Park said. “I usually don’t pay attention to the announcements, but with the new things added I’ve been more engaged in a way to watch it.”

Interactive Segments Added to Daily Announcements

Angel White, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
With larger class sizes, Video Production has been able to revamp morning announcements, adding segments created by students.
Education is a privilege that students always grumble about. Instead of focusing solely on the negative aspects, it is better to realize how lucky students are to have an education.

Appreciate the Privilege of Education

Natalia Klonowski, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
In a country where education is often taken for granted, it’s easy to forget how lucky I am to have it.
School Operations Closed for Election Day

School Operations Closed for Election Day

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2024
There is no school on Nov. 5.
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