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Urth Caffe focuses on being environmentally friendly by using only fresh ingredients in their food and minimizing the waste they produce. Grade: B

Enrich yourself with natural food from ‘Urth Caffe’

Elise Chan, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Enjoy organic food at this European cafe.
While there were several impressive pieces of architecture like the exterior of the One World Trade Center, I wasn't able to fully embrace what millions of people call the "embodiment of the American Dream".

NEW YORK CITY ISN’T ALL THAT IT’S MADE OUT TO BE

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
March 29, 2023

Recently, I visited what many cite as the most influential, most famous city in the world: New York City. While I was looking forward to strolling through what popular culture has idolized as the most...

Announcing the plans for the Coyote Olympic event, sophomore class president Brianna Scherschel speaks to the team captains at their meeting on March 22. The meeting went over fees, procedures, and overall information to help prepare students for their upcoming games. “This gives them the necessary information needed for the event and what we expect to see from them,” Schershel said. “This helps our event run much smoother as we know for a fact that the teams are given the information.”

Athletes Prepare to Compete in Annual Coyote Olympic Events

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Eleven teams will compete in volleyball, badminton, and basketball sporting events.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Ghiada Ferraer

Southwest Shadow Asks: Ghiada Ferraer

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
March 27, 2023
Discover some fun facts about freshman Ghiada Ferraer.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
March 26, 2023
Find out what you might have missed last week.
“No, I am not ready for fourth quarter because I have to think about my future for next year,” senior Tasia Wright said. “Thinking about my future is very worrying because I don’t know what’s in store.”

Q&A: Are you ready for fourth quarter?

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
Students let us know if they are ready for fourth quarter.
An Hour In ... Photography

An Hour In … Photography

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
Using techniques they learned, photography students recreate famous paintings using props in the classroom.
Since the addition of lanyards in school dress code, more students have taken advantage of expressing their interests, organizations or identities.

Tiny Forms of Expression Through Pins

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
March 24, 2023
When students or educators display pins around their lanyards or bags, it's a subtle reminder of who they are.
VIB: This Weekend in Vegas 3/24/23

VIB: This Weekend in Vegas 3/24/23

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
March 24, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Constructing the foundation of her doll house, junior Samara Hendry sets the base of her project. Students began their capstones by following instructions and gluing pieces together. “It’s fun, it’s like building a gingerbread house,” Hendry said. “But instead of frosting, it’s wood glue, and that’s the worst part. After class, I find wood glue everywhere: my hair, nails, clothes. Plus, it smells pretty bad.”

Interior III Students Begin Capstone Projects

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
March 24, 2023
After three years in the program, students are using their knowledge and skills to create their final project.
Podcast: Onto the Next Chapter

Podcast: Onto the Next Chapter

Tishie Nyitray, Hannah Paine, Lily Gurdison, and Ashley Harris
March 22, 2023
Growing up, moving out and moving on. The reality seniors are facing during fourth quarter.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
March 21, 2023
Find out what you might have missed last week.
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