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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
May 2, 2022
Test yourself on news you might have missed last week.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Toni Alfanso

Southwest Shadow Asks: Toni Alfanso

Ayma Malik
April 28, 2022
Find out some fun facts about sophomore Toni Alfanso.
‘Tall Girl 2’ is a let down that makes an attempt to be genuine. Rating: C-Photo Credit: Netflix

High school movies are all the same, ‘Tall Girl 2’ is no different

Gray Barranco
April 26, 2022
‘Tall Girl 2’ adds no value to the romance and drama movie scene and did not need to be made.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
April 25, 2022
Test yourself on news you may have missed last week.
After years without any issues with graffiti, administrators are noticing an increase in vandalism. Students who are found contributing to the vandalism will face disciplinary action. "I always hear about the drawings in the boy's bathroom, and they are always the most immature things.” junior Alyssa Miguel said. "One of my guy friends even saw a sandwich in the toilet once." Photo Credit: Tishie Nyitray

Ongoing Vandalism forces action from administrators

Tishie Nyitray
April 20, 2022
Restroom escorts added to 'D' building to monitor behavior.
QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

QUIZ: Do you know what happened last week?

Juliana Borruso
April 19, 2022
We hope you had a great Spring Break.
Academic validation is when a student relies on their academics to feel recognized as an individual. What many don’t realize is how draining constantly worrying about your grades and pushing yourself to only do your best in school really is in the mind of a teenager. Art Credit: Crystalyn Estabillo

Academic Validation: Is it Really Worth All The Stress?

Crystalyn Estabillo
April 13, 2022
Pushing oneself past personal limits for a 4.0 GPA is not worth it.
“Itorah” is a good introduction to Metroidvania games with great art and an interesting story, but with confusing at best controls, gameplay is difficult and a chore rather than being fun. Rating: B Photo Courtesy of Grimbart Tales

Save Humanity From A Plague In ‘Itorah’

Kathryn Peterson
April 12, 2022
As the last human on Earth, stop the plague and save the world.
EDITORIAL: Are our schools unraveling?

EDITORIAL: Are our schools unraveling?

Southwest Shadow
April 11, 2022
What are the best ways of keeping our schools safe?
SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

Gurleen Swaich
April 7, 2022
Classes will not be held from Apr 11 - Apr 18 for Spring Break.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Jessica Ye

Southwest Shadow Asks: Jessica Ye

Lily Gurdison
April 7, 2022
Find out some fun facts about junior Jessica Ye.
Spring Break Contest 2022

Spring Break Contest 2022

Julia Jauregui
April 5, 2022
Enter the second to last contest of the year!
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