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Five things you should do before you graduate

Five things you should do before you graduate

Julia Jauregui
April 5, 2022
There is 55 days until graduation for seniors and it's time to make the most out of the last two months.
The President's statement in Poland initiated a panic within The White House, but their efforts to divert his statement are futile considering the damage has already been done. Photo Credit: The White House

Biden’s objectionable backtracking

Rhamil Taguba
April 5, 2022
Is The White House too late to correct Biden's mistake?
Using facts and reasoning to settle the argument, junior Clyde Louise Hao gets the opportunity to practice resolving conflicts with his friends. “I played the intellectual in our conflict resolution and, honestly, it was a hard role for me to play.” Hao said. “I don’t normally look for facts and reason to end an argument and I had the instigator targeting me the whole time, so it was difficult coming up with good responses.” Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Com 102 Students Perform Conflict Skits

Lily Gurdison
April 4, 2022

Teaching students the importance of resolving conflicts, COM 102 teacher Henry Castillo gave students the opportunity to “dress rehearse” issues they might face. Students were able to create and perform...

INFOGRAPHIC: Tips to Prevent Eye Strain as a Student

INFOGRAPHIC: Tips to Prevent Eye Strain as a Student

Naila Yazdani
April 4, 2022
Students sometimes do not realize the harmful habits they are participating in that may be ruining their eyes. Here are some tips to prevent eye strain for students.
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.
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