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Southwest Shadow

Lifehacks: Minecraft Edition

Lifehacks: Minecraft Edition

Lucas Grubb
December 8, 2021
Find out something you may not have known about Minecraft with these life hacks.
PODCAST: League worlds, what it says about eSports today

PODCAST: League worlds, what it says about eSports today

Jackson Bogan
December 8, 2021
In this episode learn more about the current state of eSports and the differences between East and West gaming.
Showing off her extensions and nail swatches, junior Adriana Bonilla is ecstatic for her next client to visit her at-home nail salon. This passion has taught Bonilla many new skills, artistically, socially and professionally. “Its so exciting when friends and family will trust me with such big events,” Bonilla said. “When people have details that they need me for, its nice that I can add something small to their special days.” Photo Credit: Paola Bonilla

Dedicated Nail Artist: Meet Adriana Bonilla

Ashley Harris
December 7, 2021
Junior shares her journey starting an at-home nail salon.
DECA members and officers were officially inducted into the organization and were tasked to pledge a promise to the club. Their induction marks the beginning of preparation for a state-wide competition, which focuses on what the members have learned through the past year. “DECA was a good opportunity to learn about business. I felt proud for a moment, I felt like I was a part of something,” junior Jake Windon said. Photo Credit: Rhamil Taguba

New DECA Officers anticipating club’s future

Rhamil Taguba
December 7, 2021
DECA, the business and finance clubs, keeps its head high after inducting new members and officers.
Experience a traditional Japanese hotpot at U Shabu

Experience a traditional Japanese hotpot at U Shabu

Naila Yazdani
December 6, 2021
Healthy, delicious Japanese cuisine is served at U Shabu with a fun twist.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
December 6, 2021
Find out what you might've missed last week, from the firing of a CNN anchor to college football playoffs.
Tracing an image of a wolf to include in her design, senior Mia Nenadic works on her yearbook cover. Students had to include some type of husky mascot as a requirement from the client. “The hardest thing about the project was probably making sure it’s good enough to present to a client,” Nenadic said. “It’s not just between us and Mr. Ball, it’s going to an actual client to eventually be put into print, hopefully.” Photo Credit: Juliana Borruso

Graphic Design III students create yearbook covers for West Prep Academy

Juliana Borruso
December 6, 2021
Students are gaining real-world experience and the chance to have something they made be put into print.
Draw My Shadow: Nadia Hansen

Draw My Shadow: Nadia Hansen

Lily Gurdison
December 5, 2021
Junior Nadia Hanson shares her experiences with automotive repair.
Perfect Day Contest 2021

Perfect Day Contest 2021

Julia Jauregui
December 4, 2021
The Southwest Shadow would like to know your perfect Winter day. 
Q&A: Have you heard about the new COVID-19 variant: Omicron?

Q&A: Have you heard about the new COVID-19 variant: Omicron?

Tishie Nyitray
December 4, 2021
We asked students about their opinion on the new Coronavirus variant.
Make Kamala Harris cool again

Make Kamala Harris cool again

Ahmed Ahmed
December 3, 2021
The new wave of soft-on-crime progressivism hurts the communities it tries to protect.
Education reform makes a splash - but not without its critics

Education reform makes a splash – but not without its critics

Southwest Shadow
November 30, 2021
Trying to recuperate from recent contention in the district, CCSD is making serious changes to the system.