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Fashion Styles: Then vs. Now

Fashion Styles: Then vs. Now

Alyssa Rose
May 10, 2022
Fashion changes on a whim: check out these shifts from the 1980s to today
Netflix's heart-warming ‘Rescued by Ruby’ depicts the real-life story of an anxious K-9 search dog named Ruby. Rating: A+ Photo Credit: Fezziwig Studios

‘Rescued by Ruby’ portrays a hyperactive and anxious K9 duo ready to save lives

Hannah Paine
May 10, 2022
The feel good dog film is a rare homerun with a happy ending.
EDITORIAL: The attacks on teachers must stop now

EDITORIAL: The attacks on teachers must stop now

Southwest Shadow
May 9, 2022
Can we pull our schools back from the brink?
Beware the Blame America Firsters

Beware the Blame America Firsters

Ahmed Ahmed
May 6, 2022
On the far-right and far-left, fiction triumphs facts on Russia.
Painting the base layer for each board, seniors Gurleen Swaich and Juliana Borruso prepare for the design portion of the project. The journalism staff stayed after school to decorate each teacher's boards to their own specifications. "I really hope that teachers appreciate this small gesture because as journalism kids we definitely annoy them and I think this will show that we are thankful for them putting up with us," Editor-in-Chief Gurleen Swaich said. Photo Credit: Crystalyn Estabillo

Journalism staff Creates Customized Gifts for Teachers

Crystalyn Estabillo
May 4, 2022
Journalism II students work together to paint and design small boards for each teacher.
Covid-free Summer Contest 2022

Covid-free Summer Contest 2022

Julia Jauregui
May 2, 2022

We are so close to the finish line. Despite the stress of final exams, AP tests, transferring college credits and for seniors, the mixed emotions of stepping on stage for graduation, this is our first...

Treat oneself to a true fine dining experience at ‘Blossom’

Treat oneself to a true fine dining experience at ‘Blossom’

Julia Jauregui
May 2, 2022
Blossom is not your typical restaurant.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
May 2, 2022
Test yourself on news you might have missed last week.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Toni Alfanso

Southwest Shadow Asks: Toni Alfanso

Ayma Malik
April 28, 2022
Find out some fun facts about sophomore Toni Alfanso.
‘Tall Girl 2’ is a let down that makes an attempt to be genuine. Rating: C-Photo Credit: Netflix

High school movies are all the same, ‘Tall Girl 2’ is no different

Gray Barranco
April 26, 2022
‘Tall Girl 2’ adds no value to the romance and drama movie scene and did not need to be made.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
April 25, 2022
Test yourself on news you may have missed last week.
After years without any issues with graffiti, administrators are noticing an increase in vandalism. Students who are found contributing to the vandalism will face disciplinary action. "I always hear about the drawings in the boy's bathroom, and they are always the most immature things.” junior Alyssa Miguel said. "One of my guy friends even saw a sandwich in the toilet once." Photo Credit: Tishie Nyitray

Ongoing Vandalism forces action from administrators

Tishie Nyitray
April 20, 2022
Restroom escorts added to 'D' building to monitor behavior.
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