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Flipping through the printed version of her students’ assignment, English 9H teacher Corrina Terry misses the freedom that the early days of teaching provided with textbooks and paper. She felt she had more lee-way with her students’ learning before COVID-19. “Education today seems very cookie cutter, and it looks like we are heading towards a more standard and uniform way of teaching,” Terry said. “It seems that is what the admin wants now, more uniformity within the classrooms, which I understand, but I just miss some of that creativity that happens without the use of Chromebooks.” Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Out with the old, in with the new

Lily Gurdison
October 11, 2022
Teachers learn to balance the tried and true ways of traditional instruction, while managing new strategies and technology.
Despite calling women lazy, Tate has multiple housekeepers and maids that clean and perform basic tasks for him.

COMMON TATE L

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
October 10, 2022
Yet another violent, misogynist man is given unbridled attention on the internet.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
October 9, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week
VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 10/7/22

VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 10/7/22

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
October 7, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Finding an easier way to conduct the experiment, sophomore Christain Qualls uses the table top to his advantage. Students collected their beans, weighed them and learned important concepts. “We’re finding out the mass of the bans themselves, it’s simple,” Qualls said. “But it was pretty interesting and it provided perspective on electron configurations.”

An Hour In … Chemistry

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
October 7, 2022
Covering complex topics, students in Theresa Sager's Chemistry course approach the subject in a simpler way.

Southwest Shadow Asks: Savannah Libatique

October 7, 2022
Find out some fun facts about senior Savannah Libatique.
As violent incidents involving school bus drivers shockingly affect our district, bus drivers now work in fear in what has now turned into an aggressive and rowdy environment. Yet, drivers are expected to put up with worsening conditions and continue to perform their duties for adolescents who disrespect their authority.

EDITORIAL: BUS DRIVERS NEED TO BE TREATED LIKE PEOPLE TOO

October 5, 2022
Attacks in August have highlighted the aggressive behavior on CCSD school buses, yet the discussion on how to stop this behavior has not ended.
The new teachers of the school help their students with their class assignments. Even with a national teacher shortage, new teachers started on campus this past August. “I started teaching because I want to at least have a small impact on students and help them achieve what they want,” English 11/12 teacher Jacob Hill said. “I think without education it's possible, but it’s challenging to achieve your goals.”

Newly-Hired Teachers Help Resolve Teacher Shortage

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
Teachers hired from inside and outside the district to fill open positions.
Introverts and extroverts whats the difference?

Introverts and extroverts whats the difference?

Kalista Palarca
October 5, 2022
Introverts and extroverts are an important part of understanding how you fit in social environments. In this infographic we do a deeper dive into the types of introverts and extroverts.
Practicing her bass, Poselero finds a new bass line for her band’s new original song. Writing her own content has always been a great way to express her, and her band’s creativity. “It's really cool to see when I’m on stage and how people are taken aback because of my height,” Poselero said. “People don’t expect this tiny, little lady to be screaming her lungs out. My energy is completely different than if I were to just be talking to someone, and I fell in love with what that felt like.”

Rockin’ Band Member: Meet Zielle Poselero

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
October 4, 2022
Poselero shares experiences performing in front of live audiences with her band.
Quiz: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Quiz: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
October 2, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week
VIB: THIS WEEKEND IN VEGAS 9/30/22

VIB: THIS WEEKEND IN VEGAS 9/30/22

September 30, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
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