BSU participates in Vegas PBS’s Black History Challenge John Pinili, Staff Writer February 12, 2026 Various Black Student Unions will participate in a quiz about art, history and current events for a chance to win $1k and other scholarship awards.
Hard to Find, Harder to Love: Chilangos Tacos Isabella Sandoval, A&E Editor February 11, 2026 Despite authentic techniques and fast service, the dining experience is marred by high prices, an awkward location, and inconsistent dishes.
CLUB PREVIEW: A look into the week of Feb. 9 John Pinili, Staff Writer February 10, 2026 HOSA, BSU and SHFAA all meet this week, with goals of forming closer relationships and helping make an impact on the community
The Pressure to Be Everywhere Janica Zamora, Staff Writer February 6, 2026 With the rise of social media, the fear of missing out has become a prevalent issue, leaving a notable impact on many teenagers’ self-esteem.
Extinction Of The Penny Carter Hunt, Staff Writer February 5, 2026 Due to inflation and the increasing cost of producing the penny, its manufacture has ended entirely.
DRAMA CLUB UNVEILS NEW SPRING SHOW Kevin Zhao and Killian Crews February 4, 2026 With the cast already in place, Drama Club’s “Fast Food” spring play features 12 comedic and unique scenes.
EDITORIAL: A Need for Original Thought Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board February 4, 2026 In a world where reusing old ideas may feel familiar, safety does not always equal success.
SkillsUSA prepares for their upcoming competition Yara Ahmed, Shadow Files Reporter February 4, 2026 SkillsUSA works hard for another year of contests.
‘Best Valentine’s Sweet’ Contest Brooke Weyandt and Celia Evangelista February 3, 2026 Tell us your favorite Valentine's sweet for a chance to win.
Battle Ready B-Boy: Meet Micah Casimiro Jaden Espinueva, Assistant News/Features Editor February 3, 2026 Sophomore Micah Casimiro pushes past challenges and expectations as he builds a future in breakdancing alongside the crew that first inspired him.
Enhanced Library Use Introduced to Students DJ Madamba, Staff Writer February 2, 2026 Improved use of the library opens up more opportunities for both teachers and students.
![Preparing for the competition, junior Jamille Westley studies her flash cards. She researched information about African American fashion, culture, and dandyism using sources provided by the BSU Network. “I want to use my strength in memorization and my knowledge in history to [help our team],” Westley said. “[I chose to participate] to raise awareness and learn more about my own culture and history.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260123_083311-4-1200x698.jpg)
![The fear of missing out (FOMO) has been shown to have adverse effects on many teenagers’ confidence. FOMO is especially commonly experienced in teenagers. “I think the most frustrating part about experiencing FOMO is the fact that you can't necessarily do anything about it,” senior Branson Williams said. “You know your feelings aren't going to be known unless you say something to the people that you know may have left you out in a situation. [It’s] the fact that nobody's going to know how you really feel unless you tell them.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FOMO-Graphic-1.jpg)
![Holding onto a prop check for $10,000, junior Eervis Sosniak announces game show winners, as part of last year’s spring show. During the production, Sosniak held two different roles in a variety of sketches featuring humorous situations with fictional teachers. “The plot was to see if this person was smarter than a Southwest [teacher],” junior Eervis Sosniak said. “That play was [the proudest I’ve been] because I’ve heard from the people who were there from the beginning. The drama club started very small and that was the year it started to get big. This year, it’s even bigger.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-04-200715.png)
