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Starting off the second semester as student success coordinator, Chrystal Howard settles into her new role. She earned her administrative license two years ago and decided it was time for a change. “I was ready to progress in my career, especially after spending about 20 years in the classroom as a teacher,” Howard said.

English Teacher Chrystal Howard Transitions from Classroom to Administration

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Her goals include reducing tardies and increasing daily attendance.
The German anatomist Gunther von Hagens technique of preservation has raised eyebrows from spectators and investigators alike.

‘Bodies: The Exhibition’ is morally wrong

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
January 26, 2023
Why the world-famous exhibitions are controversial.
With the continued rise of social media, more and more teenagers are logging onto apps like Instagram, Tiktok and Twitter. Despite dealing with all of the problems concerning student social media use, assistant principal Cameron Rohem still has faith in the students. “I think most teenagers are definitely responsible enough,” Roehm said. “There are still exceptions, but I think for the most part that high schoolers or even middle schoolers are at an age where they can be responsible for their actions.”

Irresponsible Social Media usage continues to scuff teen digital footprints

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Concern continues to rise regarding Gen Z digital behavior.
VIB: This weekend in Vegas 1/20/23

VIB: This weekend in Vegas 1/20/23

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
January 20, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Club Preview: A look into the week of January 23

Club Preview: A look into the week of January 23

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
January 20, 2023
FCCLA continues state projects, HOSA will participate in games, and Kpop Club learns new choreography.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Alize Quiroz

Southwest Shadow Asks: Alize Quiroz

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
January 19, 2023
Find out some fun facts about sophomore Alize Quiroz.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
January 15, 2023
Find out what you might have missed last week.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: JANUARY 2023

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: JANUARY 2023

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
January 14, 2023
Listen to some new artists this new year.
To raise money for Key Club, junior Jonathan Lin gets pied in the face. Continuing with the pie-oriented event trend, sophomore president Brianna Scherschel, along with the rest of Student Council, is planning a similar pie-themed event. “We got the idea and started planning before Key Club,” Scherschel said. “We had a good laugh when we found out we both were doing a pie event.”

Upcoming ‘Pie-a-Teacher-Palooza’ to be held in the gym

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Students bid to pie teachers in the face
VIB: This weekend in vegas 1/13/23

VIB: This weekend in vegas 1/13/23

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
January 13, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend
“My first week back from break was interesting because I was not on schedule with everything and sleep was a problem and teachers jumped straight back like nothing happened,” freshman Aydan Kotarski said. “But my friends all made it a better week than it would have been.”

Q&A: How was your first week back?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
January 13, 2023
Students let us know how their first week back from break went.
Victon’s “Choice” is another album that follows the same cliché production of K-pop love songs. Rating: B- Art Credit: Dreamus

Victon’s ‘Choice’ is a Mediocre Love Album

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Banal and repetitive, this album fails to add value to their existing discography.
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