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BTS: Light It Up Tour

BTS: Light It Up Tour

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
November 2, 2022
BTS, the international K-Pop sensation, is temporarily disbanding to serve their mandatory military service for two years.
Teaching Regional Training Conference cheers, Key Club board members Vassily Tan and Jaydee Punzalan display their spirit. Board members have been preparing cheers since before the school year started in hopes of victory. “These cheers are very special to us, specifically our Vice President of Spirit, because we worked all throughout the summer to make sure we were ready come RTC,” Punzalan said, “The process helped me grow closer with both the board and other members so I’m thankful for the opportunity.”

Upcoming Fall Rally South To Be Held At Six Flags

Jianna Aganon, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
They recently won the division spirit stick at the Regional Training Conference.
“Cult of the Lamb” is a unique combination of roguelike and town-building. This game challenges managing a colony while battling through dungeons.Rating: APhoto Credit: Massive Monster

Convert your Followers in ‘Cult of the Lamb’

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
With new infinite powers, the lamb becomes the hunter.
Using her mom's old dress, senior Alexandra Ferran finishes a seam. Their completed designs must be done before November 4. “I recently had to change the direction I was going in, but luckily I found this fabric in some old stuff my mom had so I think I'll finish in time,” Ferran said.

Pattern Drafting Students Create Hunger Games inspired Costumes

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022
Using recycled materials to create dystopian dresses.
Cultural appropriation has always been an issue for many years. In recent years, the use of social media has shed more light on the issue during Halloween, making more people aware of the problem of insensitive costumes.

The Problem With Culturally Insensitive Costumes

Elise Chan, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Costumes are one of the biggest parts of Halloween, but any good-intentioned outfit can send the wrong message.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
October 30, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: OCTOBER 2022

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: OCTOBER 2022

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
October 29, 2022
End your October on a spooky note with these six artists.
VIB: This weekend in Vegas 10/28/22

VIB: This weekend in Vegas 10/28/22

Kailie Sicolo
October 28, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Daphne Huang

Southwest Shadow Asks: Daphne Huang

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
October 27, 2022
Find out some fun facts about senior Daphne Huang.
"Yes," senior Ryan Nguyen said. "Because it was for the people's safety and I was told it was windy."

Q&A: WAS IT RIGHT FOR THE WWWY FESTIVAL TO CANCEL?

Ayma Malik and Kathryn Peterson
October 26, 2022
Students share their opinions on the cancellation of the When We Were Young festival.
"The Class" takes six students from different backgrounds and brings them together through theater arts. Rating: D Art Credit: Brainstorm Media

‘The Class’ is a poor excuse for a coming of age film

Carmen Ruiz
October 26, 2022
"The Class" is just another attempt at another high school film.
Acclaimed for their taste and artistry, Ramen Zero offers a place for customers to explore genuine Japanese cuisine. Grade: A

Explore original, authentic Japanese cuisine at Ramen Zero

Jianna Aganon, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Hit up Ramen Zero for a taste of Japanese culture.
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