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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.
Half•Alive shows an alternative interpretation of raw emotions through their new music.Rating:A-Photo Credit: RCA Records

Taking a Ride Through Life with ‘Give Me Your Shoulders’

Gray Barranco
April 1, 2022
With the release of the first part of their album “Give Me Your Shoulders,” Half•Alive walks through life and its possibilities.
Painting one of the rocks, senior Aster Damtew ensures that there’s an even coat to start. Students took two class periods to work - one to paint the rocks’ base coat and let them dry, and a second to paint the kind messages on them. “I love making people feel good about themselves,” Damtew said. “This is a perfect way to give someone that little bit of brightness in their day.”

Student Council beautifying campus with kindness rocks

Juliana Borruso
April 1, 2022
Placing rocks around the quad on April 1, Student Council is hoping to spread positive vibes around campus.
AAfter having to push back their grand opening six months and spending the previous 18 months planning, Graze chefs have found a way to make everyone feel comfortable and enjoy a vegan meal. Rating: A Photo Credit: Hannah Paine

Order From a Plant-Powered Kitchen At ‘Graze’

Hannah Paine
April 1, 2022
This is the place to indulge in all your plant-based meals.
'Huda's Salon' is a fearless statement on women’s oppression

‘Huda’s Salon’ is a fearless statement on women’s oppression

Ayma Malik
March 31, 2022
Not everything is as it seems in “Huda’s Salon.”
SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Jacob Benedicto

SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Jacob Benedicto

Crystalyn Estabillo
March 30, 2022
Find out some fun facts about sophomore Jacob Benedicto in this video questionnaire.
Save Or Slay The God Bear In ‘Total War: Warhammer III’

Save Or Slay The God Bear In ‘Total War: Warhammer III’

Jackson Bogan
March 30, 2022
Warhammer III is a good installment in the franchise, and with more tweaks to the optimization and DLC could possibly end up being the best in its series.
Showing their work to a friend, sophomore Arcade Encarnacion explains the different aspects of it in a Graphic Design course last summer. Southwest Tech began offering summer courses last year, with some program courses being available for students to expand their knowledge. “Ms. Olvina’s graphic design lab gave me an opportunity to learn different Adobe programs,” Encarnacion said. “I was able to rig a character I made in Photoshop and make it move through facial tracking.”  Photo Credit: Victoria Ornelas

Southwest Tech implements CCSD Plans for Summer Acceleration Camp

Juliana Borruso
March 30, 2022
Running from May 31-June 17, the camp will be allowing students to gain skills and makeup credits in courses that aren’t based on assessments or grades.
Ready Player One?

Ready Player One?

Dean Carrasco
March 29, 2022
Young adults are going into the military with the idea that it’s going to be just like the video games they’ve played.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
March 28, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
Fight To Become The Elden Lord In 'Elden Ring'

Fight To Become The Elden Lord In ‘Elden Ring’

Jackson Bogan
March 28, 2022
Elden Ring has been a big hit amongst fans of the souls-like genre and even to those new to this style of game.
Looking over their footage, freshmen and sophomores in Video Production I are practicing filming stories. Students began learning the necessary skills to make content for the morning news show. “I love video production and notice I use a lot of the skills in other classes,” sophomore Ellie Lakatos said. “I’ve done video editing since I was a kid, and I enjoy being able to do it more effectively. It’ll [multimedia] promote bigger growth of the program and students will learn more. Having one teacher who can only teach one class isn’t as good as having multiple who can teach different aspects.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Multimedia Communications Added to Design Academy

Ashley Harris
March 25, 2022
Web Design program phased out to make room for new area of study