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QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
April 19, 2022
We hope you had a great Spring Break.
Academic validation is when a student relies on their academics to feel recognized as an individual. What many don’t realize is how draining constantly worrying about your grades and pushing yourself to only do your best in school really is in the mind of a teenager. Art Credit: Crystalyn Estabillo

Academic Validation: Is it Really Worth All The Stress?

Crystalyn Estabillo
April 13, 2022
Pushing oneself past personal limits for a 4.0 GPA is not worth it.
“Itorah” is a good introduction to Metroidvania games with great art and an interesting story, but with confusing at best controls, gameplay is difficult and a chore rather than being fun. Rating: B Photo Courtesy of Grimbart Tales

Save Humanity From A Plague In ‘Itorah’

Kathryn Peterson
April 12, 2022
As the last human on Earth, stop the plague and save the world.
EDITORIAL: Are our schools unraveling?

EDITORIAL: Are our schools unraveling?

Southwest Shadow
April 11, 2022
What are the best ways of keeping our schools safe?
SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

Gurleen Swaich
April 7, 2022
Classes will not be held from Apr 11 - Apr 18 for Spring Break.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Jessica Ye

Southwest Shadow Asks: Jessica Ye

Lily Gurdison
April 7, 2022
Find out some fun facts about junior Jessica Ye.
Spring Break Contest 2022

Spring Break Contest 2022

Julia Jauregui
April 5, 2022
Enter the second to last contest of the year!
Five things you should do before you graduate

Five things you should do before you graduate

Julia Jauregui
April 5, 2022
There is 55 days until graduation for seniors and it's time to make the most out of the last two months.
The President's statement in Poland initiated a panic within The White House, but their efforts to divert his statement are futile considering the damage has already been done. Photo Credit: The White House

Biden’s objectionable backtracking

Rhamil Taguba
April 5, 2022
Is The White House too late to correct Biden's mistake?
Using facts and reasoning to settle the argument, junior Clyde Louise Hao gets the opportunity to practice resolving conflicts with his friends. “I played the intellectual in our conflict resolution and, honestly, it was a hard role for me to play.” Hao said. “I don’t normally look for facts and reason to end an argument and I had the instigator targeting me the whole time, so it was difficult coming up with good responses.” Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Com 102 Students Perform Conflict Skits

Lily Gurdison
April 4, 2022

Teaching students the importance of resolving conflicts, COM 102 teacher Henry Castillo gave students the opportunity to “dress rehearse” issues they might face. Students were able to create and perform...

INFOGRAPHIC: Tips to Prevent Eye Strain as a Student

INFOGRAPHIC: Tips to Prevent Eye Strain as a Student

Naila Yazdani
April 4, 2022
Students sometimes do not realize the harmful habits they are participating in that may be ruining their eyes. Here are some tips to prevent eye strain for students.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
April 4, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
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