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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

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.
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.
Virtual education starts with minor bumps amidst Canvas, Infinite Campus outages

Virtual education starts with minor bumps amidst Canvas, Infinite Campus outages

After the technology complications were resolves, the remainder of the day continued without noticeable complications.
Small business owner: Meet Janelle Castillo

Small business owner: Meet Janelle Castillo

Julia Jauregui
August 22, 2020
After three months of working on her new sneaker brand, sophomore Janelle Castillo sold out her first line of products in one day.
Senate Republicans blocking the Cares Act prevented dollars from getting into people’s hands. We can, and should, reverse the damage. Photo Credit: Steven Depolo/Flickr Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

School year to start with full time distance learning

Gurleen Swaich and Ahmed Ahmed
July 24, 2020
Students will begin full time distance learning starting August 24th.
INFOGRAPHIC: Survey Says: COVID-19

INFOGRAPHIC: Survey Says: COVID-19

Juliana Borruso
May 8, 2020
We conducted a survey asking a variety of questions related to this quarantine. Here are the results.
2020 Summer Plans contest

2020 Summer Plans contest

Julia Jauregui
May 4, 2020
Tell us about your upcoming Summer plans.
Melodious singer: Meet Ginella Joy Santos

Melodious singer: Meet Ginella Joy Santos

Gurleen Swaich
April 28, 2020
Having an extreme passion for singing, sophomore Ginella Joy Santos created an Instagram to be able to express herself.
Where Are They Now: Braden Sumabat

Where Are They Now: Braden Sumabat

Kyle Bayudan
April 22, 2020
Former engineering student pursues nursing.
INFOGRAPHIC: Netflix shows to watch

INFOGRAPHIC: Netflix shows to watch

Naila Yazdani
April 21, 2020
Get ready to add some new shows to your Netflix list after learning about these.
Talented track athlete: Meet Kassidy Land

Talented track athlete: Meet Kassidy Land

Gurleen Swaich
April 18, 2020
Hard-working track star, Kassidy Land hopes to be in a collegiate track program.
The city that never sleeps goes silent

The city that never sleeps goes silent

It's been almost a month being stuck at home. This is the new world we are living in.