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Finishing up some last detail on his project, sophomore Yestin Zaki Cruzada continues to work on his group slides. Since work time during class for the project was slim, students were required to do the majority of the work at home. “I love this topic since we’re making a plan for guests and we picked one of my dream cities,” Cruzada said. “I could also research and find out more about Tokyo as I wait for the day that we can finally book a ticket to fly over there.” Photo Credit: Yestin Zaki Cruzada

Hospitality students create a guide of several tourist destinations around the world

Aila Pasic
February 5, 2021
Kicking off the semester, sophomores in Hospitality created projects on tourist areas.
Displaying all of the awards she has earned through the years, sophomore Marivee Cadiz poses with her black belt. “It gives me a sense of life and purpose when I step on the taekwondo mat,” Cadiz said. “It gives me a reason to keep going and learn from my mistakes and improve them. Even though the sport isn’t easy, it gave me a reason to work harder, but also smarter. It gives me lessons that I could use in reality, not only self-defense, but also improves my mental health.”

Fearless Taekwondo athlete: Meet Marivee Cadiz

Gurleen Swaich
February 4, 2021
Hoping to professionally teach taekwondo one day, sophomore Marivee Cadiz is dedicated to becoming the best.
Most Anticipated Video Games of 2021

Most Anticipated Video Games of 2021

Farhad Yazdani
February 4, 2021
2021 has the potential to be a phenomenal year for gaming with a bunch of great releases coming our way.
LIFEHACKS: Viral TikToks

LIFEHACKS: Viral TikToks

Hannah Paine
February 4, 2021
See if these 15-second TikTok lifehacks really do work.
Sophomores are broadening their horizons by reading iconic works by Shakespeare and Marjane Satrapi, in hopes of developing literary knowledge and perspectives. “One of the benefits of literature is that it helps us to come to terms with some of these difficult topics with humanity, and shows us that there is a way forward. English 10 teacher Virginie Guillemette said. Becoming self-actualized means taking control of yourself and your destiny, and you can't do that if you are sheltered from reality,” “It also helps students to develop and exercise their sense of compassion at a crucial point in their development, before their worldviews become fixed and static.” Graphics Credit: Hannah Paine

Sophomores in English 10 Honors begin reading influential literature

Hannah Paine and Monserrat Mendieta
February 3, 2021
Students learn the importance of unique literature as they start reading Hamlet and other plays written by Shakespeare as well as ‘Persepolis’.
In efforts to make the information more engaging, students will be participating in project based learning. Students have done two other projects in the past, in which they have worked in groups. “I enjoy project based learning because I think it is a much more enjoyable way of learning and I feel I remember the information better and get more out of the assignment,” sophomore Samantha Phelan said. Photo Credit: Samantha Phelan

Chemistry 10 Honors students work together to create informational videos

Tishie Nyitray
February 3, 2021
Students participate in project-based learning, group work to inform people on chemical bonding.
Coming out of the closet

Coming out of the closet

Dean Carrasco
February 2, 2021
As president, one of the first things Biden signed off on was protection for the LGBTQ+ community to ensure equality.
PODCAST: Inauguration Wrap-up

PODCAST: Inauguration Wrap-up

Ahmed Ahmed, Kamiran Hinton, and Jackson Bogan
February 2, 2021
Jackson and Ahmed discuss the inauguration and their expectations for a Biden presidency
The Gamestop revolution that wasn’t

The Gamestop revolution that wasn’t

Ahmed Ahmed
February 2, 2021
Is a rag-tag gang of Redditors about to bankrupt multi-billionaires?
Hoping to finish the year off strong, students are preparing for final exams and teachers are wrapping up course content work. “After all the hard work everyone put in this year, I think everyone is excited for summer,” sophomore Luke Gil said. “So many things were different and we are looking towards a break.”

A look into third quarter

Gurleen Swaich
February 2, 2021
Students are entering the second semester of the 2021 school year with mixed feelings about possibly returning to in-person learning. 
Southwest Shadow Asks: Karim Abd-Elmalek

Southwest Shadow Asks: Karim Abd-Elmalek

Kamryn Baldenebro
February 2, 2021
Karim Abd-Elmalek tells more about his personal life.
Discover Fresh French Flavors at ‘Rosallie Le French Cafe’

Discover Fresh French Flavors at ‘Rosallie Le French Cafe’

Kayla Thomas
February 2, 2021
Eat savory sandwiches and quiches while sipping sweet tea or hot coffee at ‘Rosallie Le French Cafe.’
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