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"All my students are telling me that it's worth listening to and I'm a stan of Tyler so I am ready," English teacher Maritza De La Fuente said. "I have pretty high expectations especially because it's been a while since his last album."

Q&A: Have you listened to Tyler, the Creator’s new album?

Kailie Sicolo, Kylie Dacquel, and Achilles Caranto
November 1, 2024
Find out who has listened to "CHROMAKOPIA."

Meet the New Club on Campus: Volleyball Club

Yara Ahmed, Shadow Files Reporter
November 1, 2024
With no sports organizations on campus, learn how students still play sports on campus.
“The HOSA blood drive is to help save lives in our SWCTA community,” senior Jason Ang said. “And it’s to help people that maybe don’t have a lot of blood they need to survive.”

HOSA Organizes First Blood Drive of the School Year

Rheyland Simon, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024

In partnership with Vitalant, HOSA will be hosting the first of their biannual blood drives tomorrow. The process will last around sixty minutes for all donors, and snacks will be provided while waiting.  “Donors...

82MAJOR is a great contender for best rappers within fifth generation K-pop with their whole group’s rap abilities, but X-82’s tracks forgo elements that ultimately leave the album feeling bland. Rating: C Photo Credit: © 2024 Great M Entertainment

‘X-82’ Embraces a Dull Concept

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
November 1, 2024
The album fails to rouse interest with the lackluster arrangement of their songs.
Donald Trump confuses Gen Z with his attempts to connect with them on social media.

The Ultimate Boomer: Trump’s Uncomfortable Disconnect from Gen Z

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 1, 2024
Former President Trump aims to reach out for support via social media in an attempt to win over Gen Z voters.
Infographic: Swing State Nevada

Infographic: Swing State Nevada

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
October 31, 2024
Learn why Nevada’s electoral college votes are crucial in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.
Top Six Movies to get you Into the Halloween Spirit

Top Six Movies to get you Into the Halloween Spirit

Hayden Hunt, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Get ready for Halloween with these movies that bring chills and thrills!

‘We the People’ Prepares for District Competition

Rylee Del Moral, Shadow Files Reporter
October 30, 2024
With a new team, 'We the People' prepare for district Competition against other local high school teams.

Psychology Classes Taken on Walkabouts

Travis McGinnis, Shadow Files Director
October 30, 2024
Learn about why students are taken out of the class during Psychology.
Diversity programs, which are meant to level the playing field, are now being accused of causing under qualified people to be chosen for roles just because they aren’t white.

Am I a ‘DEI Hire’?

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2024
Diversity programs, which are meant to level the playing field, are now being accused of causing under qualified people to be chosen for roles just because they aren’t white.
Donald Trump has a complete understanding of what it means to be a sixteen year old girl. I rescind all my control to Him.

SATIRE: Donald Trump’s World is a Happy World

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
As a woman, I yearn for the future that Trump wants to give me.
A touching narrative of the harmony between technology and nature. Rating: A Photo Credit: Dreamworks Animation

‘The Wild Robot’ Will Tug At Your Heartstrings

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
October 29, 2024
‘The Wild Robot’ is a children’s classic turned cinematic masterpiece.
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