Emerging Barber: Meet Jayden Pascual Michaela Bustamante, Staff Writer March 27, 2026 Pascual describes his journey in hair cutting and his strive for recognition and improvement.
An Hour In … Nursing Lab Karmen Cao, Staff Writer March 25, 2026 Divided in groups, nursing students assists patients with bedpans.
Quantity vs. Quality: How Class Size Shapes Success Hayden Hunt, Features Editor March 23, 2026 The debate over small versus large class sizes is an old one, but does the number of students in a class really make a difference?
Ills of Illiteracy Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2026 Declining reading skills across the nation’s youth are raising urgent questions about the state of education and the future of society.
From the Lab into the Classroom: Meet Dr. Mary Breslin Achilles Caranto, Standards and Practices Editor March 9, 2026 After years of leading cancer research projects, Breslin stepped away from research and into teaching to share her love for science.
‘Best Spring Break Vacation Spot’ Contest Brooke Weyandt and Celia Evangelista March 2, 2026 Tell us your favorite Spring Break vacation spot for a chance to win.
Tourism in Las Vegas: The Impact and Decline Victoria Lebedyeva, Staff Writer February 27, 2026 Las Vegas is still chasing its pre-pandemic “normal,” but rising prices, job losses, and a narrow tourism image suggest the city’s biggest challenge isn’t attracting visitors; it’s convincing...
Lost in Translation, Found Within Music Jon Escala, Staff Writer February 25, 2026 Why fans are falling for songs they don’t even understand.
The Lost Art of Handwriting Joy Ryan, Assistant Opinion/A&E Editor February 23, 2026 A long taught skill is slowly fading into the background, while technology takes over.
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.
‘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.
![Pairing up for the skills, Junior Jazzlyn Barragan and Mila Polisano practices how to properly wipe down the mannequin’s face. They had to smear chocolate pudding on the mannequin for the preciseness of their skill. “We are both aspiring [Certified Nursing Assistants] CNAs in the future that hope to master this expertise,” Barragan said. “As a nurse, it was important to know that hygiene is a top criteria of being in healthcare.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-26-10.22.14-AM.png)
![Today, paper assignments are rare, with everything being done digitally. Handwriting has been a basic skill learned for centuries, and with technology advancing rapidly, the art is at risk of becoming obsolete. “I don’t think it will necessarily disappear, but maybe just be less used,” sophomore Angel Samson said. “Especially with new developments of AI and other technologies, [typing] will probably be the preferred method of doing things rather than handwriting.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_9803-1200x673.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)
