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Sophomores show off their newly customized student ID badges, each containing a unique Pokémon card. While many students are familiar with Pokémon, there many others who are being exposed to it for the first time. "I have never ever been into Pokémon before,” sophomore Travis Pangelinan said. “I really like seeing everyone with the cards in their IDs because I feel more connected to others and more included as a student in this school.” Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Gotta Catch ‘Em All? More Like Gotta Give ‘Em All

Lily Gurdison
January 31, 2022
Enlightening school spirit through Pokémon cards.
Lifehacks: Swimming Edition

Lifehacks: Swimming Edition

Hannah Paine
January 31, 2022
Whether a scuba diver or competitive swimmer, these three hacks can make life in the water less difficult.
Meta’s new console poses several benefits, but can it beat out what traditional gaming consoles have to offer? Photo Credit: Maximilian Prandstätter

THE ‘OCULUS QUEST 2’ IS THE PERFECT GATEWAY TO A NEW REALITY

Rhamil Taguba
January 27, 2022
Meta’s newest VR console is taking strides in a new gaming world.
The perfect stop for a quick and crunchy snack, CrunCheese offers many variations of Korean corn dogs. Rating: A Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Grab a Savory Korean Treat at ‘CrunCheese’

Ashley Harris
January 27, 2022
CrunCheese is a great spot for a quick and cheap snack in Chinatown.
PODCAST: School Safety

PODCAST: School Safety

Madelynn Evans and Crystalyn Estabillo
January 26, 2022
In this episode, listen to all the ways our school keeps us safe from everything going on, as well as the ways we could improve our school safety.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
January 24, 2022
See what you missed last week, from NFT profile pictures to rescinding vaccine mandates.
The decade-old dress code has concerned student thought for as long as it existed - the misogynistic code is based on standards that are years old but still are dictating what students wear in school. Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

EDITORIAL: The dress code is outdated – change needs to happen

Southwest Shadow
January 24, 2022
The dress code is outdated and contains a list of misogynistic issues.
Ordering a snack from the student store, sophomore Kayan Galan waits to enjoy his lunch. Students have been using the adjusted lunch schedule for about a week now. "I think [most people like the new lunch schedule], but some of my friends don't really agree with it," Galan said. "I think a lot of people like it."

Lunch schedule adjusted, accommodating culinary students, seniors

Juliana Borruso
January 21, 2022
Students are experiencing mixed emotions after the lunch schedule changed.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: January 2022 Edition

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: January 2022 Edition

Gray Barranco
January 21, 2022
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Jaxson McCoy

Southwest Shadow Asks: Jaxson McCoy

Alyssa Rose
January 19, 2022
Learn more about student Jaxson McCoy, from his favorite film to his dream vacation spot. 
The official announcement from the CCSD Twitter. Courtesy of CCSD Communications

BREAKING NEWS: CCSD adjusts calendar for a five-day pause

Gurleen Swaich and Tishie Nyitray
January 11, 2022
Increasing staff shortages and student absences have made the District adjust the 2022 calendar in order to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Q&A: What did you do over Winter Break?

Q&A: What did you do over Winter Break?

Naila Yazdani
January 10, 2022
We asked students about what they did over winter break.
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