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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Q&A: Do you think Labor Day celebrations will result in an increase in COVID-19 cases?

Q&A: Do you think Labor Day celebrations will result in an increase in COVID-19 cases?

Tishie Nyitray
September 12, 2020
With Labor Day having been this past Monday, we asked students if Labor Day would be the reason for an uptick in coronavirus cases.
You may not know much about Pokémon, but you may be surprised as to the lessons it can teach us about the world today. Art Credit: Kamiran Hinton

America has a Pokémon problem

Ahmed Ahmed
September 10, 2020
Many millennials think they’re exempt from the irregularities of boomers. You only have to look to the Pokémon franchise to see that’s nonsense.
In the midst of practice, sophomore Louis Santiago Fernandez poses with the classical guitar he uses to play sweet and sombre melodies. He enjoys playing music from the older generations. “I just feel more connected to the [older] music,” Fernandez said. Photo Credit: Louis Santiago Fernandez

Don’t Stop the Music: Meet Louis Fernandez

Truong Phan
September 9, 2020
Aspiring musician, Louis Santiago Fernandez is perfecting his musical craft through consistent practice.
SPARK: Five Chrome extensions for school

SPARK: Five Chrome extensions for school

Tishie Nyitray
September 9, 2020
Download these tools to help you succeed this year.
The yearbook staff works on their spreads through Jostens Yearbook Avenue. They do this in groups, having three people and an editor to a spread so it’s easier to get it done. “Now that school is out, permanently, all of our photos will be taken from social media,” editor-in-chief Alan Ong said. “Interviewing students will be done over text, social media, email, or through a digital meet.” Photo Credit: Alan Ong

Yearbook production continues despite distance learning

Juliana Borruso and Naila Yazdani
September 9, 2020
With everything being digital, the yearbook staff faces changes while working on this year’s yearbook.
Chase Atlantic releases a new album ‘PHASES’ with twelve tracks revolving around love and bettering oneself with a sombre and alternative R&B beat.  Rating: A Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management

Discover reality with ‘PHASES’

Gurleen Swaich
September 8, 2020
Chase Atlantic's sentimental, yet climactic beats, capture the many realities of teenagers today.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
September 7, 2020
With a Dunkin' Donuts drink populating to new Disney movies, this week has a lot occurring.
School operations closed for Labor Day

School operations closed for Labor Day

Gurleen Swaich
September 6, 2020

In observation of Labor Day, regular classes will not be held until Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: September 2020 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: September 2020 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
September 4, 2020
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Q&A: How was your first week of school?

Q&A: How was your first week of school?

Julia Jauregui
September 4, 2020
Student's express their opinions about the start of their year.
Students aim to lessen daily workload by enrolling in new guidance elective

Students aim to lessen daily workload by enrolling in new guidance elective

Julia Jauregui
September 4, 2020
A new form of ‘study hall’ has just begun for all sophomore to senior students to partake in.
2020 Virtual Goals Contest

2020 Virtual Goals Contest

Julia Jauregui
September 3, 2020
We'd love to know your goals for the virtual school-year.