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EDITORIAL: Biden deserves credit for his record on sick leave - Now let’s go further

EDITORIAL: Biden deserves credit for his record on sick leave – Now let’s go further

Southwest Shadow
April 1, 2021
Has the time come for guaranteed family leave?
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: March 2021 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: March 2021 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
March 31, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
‘Super Mario 3D World’ has been ported from the Wii U and is now on Switch alongside an entertaining additional storyline called “Bowser’s Fury.” Veterans and new players alike can both indulge in a well-loved game with some new tweaks. Rating: B-

Stomp on enemies in ‘Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury’

Monserrat Mendieta
March 30, 2021
Play as loved characters from the Mario franchise, engage in online-play, view new story content while completing a multitude of unique levels.
Founded in Cleveland, Ohio by singer-songwriter Dylan Baldi, American indie rock band Cloud Nothings released their ninth album The Shadow I Remember, with songs about pain, loss and new beginnings. Rating: B- Photo Credit: OneBeatPR

Get lost in the clouds with ‘The Shadow I Remember’

Tishie Nyitray
March 29, 2021
Indie rock band, Cloud Nothings is perfect for anyone looking to diversify their music taste.
Counselors have been scheduling Google Meets with freshmen, sophomores and juniors to decide their schedules for the 2022 school year. Counselors included videos with the Google Form to help students start making the right decision regarding picking electives with information about important courses and suggestions based on grade levels. “Read the course catalog to get the [specific class] description, talk to the teacher who teaches the courses you are interested in, talk to other students who have had the course, and ask your counselor. We want students making educated decisions; we love when students ask us questions,” Lead Counselor Elizabeth Hare said.Photo Credit: Nick Morrison

Students begin choosing electives for 2022 school year

Gurleen Swaich
March 29, 2021
Academic counselors have been working with students in order to begin the course selection process for next school year.
Trying to celebrate the winning classes who earned an ice cream party, Student Council members create a red carpet for students to walk on during November of 2019. Students created digital posters and videos to showcase why they should be elected for their chosen position. “I’ve been in Student Council since freshman year so I know how Stuco runs,” Student Body Vice President candidate Claire Cuddihy said. “I know how to be a good role model and being able to win this election would help me create better social skills and more essential leadership qualities.” Photo Credit: Student Council

Annual student council campaign week concludes

Naila Yazdani
March 26, 2021
Student Council members participate in yearly board elections.
Draw My Shadow: Abigail Humphrey

Draw My Shadow: Abigail Humphrey

Kayla Thomas
March 26, 2021
Sophomore Abigail Humphrey shares how she started editing videos.
Being guided inside the school bright and early, a new set of ninth and twelfth graders enter campus for hybrid learning. They will be receiving in-person instruction for the first half of the day. “I am happy to see students return for Cohort B,” Assistant Principal Kendra Kelley said. “I was happy to see Cohort A students on Monday and Tuesday as well. The SWCTA campus was very lonely without students. I'm glad to see those who chose to return in-person and that they are well and ready to learn.” Photo Credit: Matthew LaPorte

Cohort B returns to in-person learning

Ahmed Ahmed, Monserrat Mendieta, and Rhamil Taguba
March 25, 2021
Cohort B starts in-person instruction and teachers see new group of students.
PODCAST: SPRING BREAK DURING A PANDEMIC

PODCAST: SPRING BREAK DURING A PANDEMIC

Kayla Thomas and Kamryn Baldenebro
March 25, 2021
Spring break may ease students of all grades into hybrid learning, or it just might spark another lockdown.
Q&A: What Life is Beautiful headliner would you be most excited to see?

Q&A: What Life is Beautiful headliner would you be most excited to see?

Juliana Borruso
March 25, 2021
With the Life is Beautiful lineup coming out, we ask students who they'd want to see.
SPARK: Five tips to keep up your personal hygiene

SPARK: Five tips to keep up your personal hygiene

Truong Phan
March 24, 2021
Keep these tips in mind to be more hygienic.
Freshman Natalya Cintron works on an assignment in her Health class. Several students have returned to the classroom following the reopening of schools. "I do have worries regarding COVID-19, but the school is taking safety measures and not many people are actually in the classes, so I feel pretty comfortable being here," Cintron said. Photo Credit: Matthew LaPorte

Cohort A starts first day of in-person learning

Ahmed Ahmed and Monserrat Mendieta
March 22, 2021

After more than a year of remote learning, some students are returning to the classroom. Organized into different groups, today Cohort A, which is made up of 163 students, attended their 5th and 7th-period...

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