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“Not really. I feel like I didn’t prepare as much as I should have, such as certain topics like English or reading even though we had practice during class," junior Ceejay Canto said. "I should have taken time out of my day to get some books and to practice more testing strategies."

Q&A: Are you ready for the ACT?

Johnny Tao and Jon Escala
February 22, 2025
Find out how Southwest juniors feel about the upcoming ACT test.
"Personally I'm going to get really bored, but I don't see myself switching to a different app," junior Laila Rogers said. "I've been thinking I've needed a break from TikTok for a while now, so this is really just an excuse for me to take that break. It'll probably be really good for me."

Q&A: Are you ready for the end of TikTok?

Kailie Sicolo and Kylie Dacquel
January 16, 2025
Find out what Southwest thinks about the end of TikTok.
“I hung out with my family and loved ones, eating really, really good food," junior Mia Musemici said. "I had the best mac and cheese ever. I had brisket and pulled pork, turkey, loaded mashed potatoes and some good pie for dessert. Me and my family stayed in, but I also went to my boyfriend's house for his family's Thanksgiving. It was amazing. We played some family games, doing some holiday traditions.”

Q&A: DID YOU ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING BREAK?

Achilles Caranto, Activities Director
December 6, 2024
Hear how Southwest students and staff spent their Thanksgiving
"I'm watching it with my sister," sophomore Marleena Tabayan said. "I've never seen the Broadway version, but I grew up with the soundtrack. I have memories of her singing it out randomly so I love that we're watching it together."

Q&A: Are you watching ‘Wicked’?

Philipos Alebachew, Kailie Sicolo, and Kylie Dacquel
November 20, 2024
Learn about what students are anticipating for the upcoming movie adaptation of 'Wicked'.
“Respectfully, I forgot the Grammys existed, but I believe that Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter got that in the bag. They have some big moments behind them.” senior Anagell Johnson said. “I personally haven’t listened to Brat, but I know of it, like everything is lime green on Instagram and there’s even a dress to impress update just for it, if I had to choose between them it would probably be Charli XCX.”

Q&A : Who Do You Think is Winning Best Album of the Year

Angel White and Mason Rafferty
November 14, 2024
Find out who Southwest thinks is going to win Grammys 2025 Best Album of the Year
"Yeah, I was following the elections really closely," junior KJ Palacios said. "With the results, I think we failed our own citizens. I can't believe so many people acknowledge the person that Trump is and still voted for him regardless. He's pretty much against me as a person, and it affects most of my friends. We're immigrants, we're part of the LGBTQ+ community. I think our near future is going to be terrible."

Q&A: Did you follow the results of the election?

Adrienne Vera-Perez and Philipos Alebachew
November 8, 2024
Find out people's reactions to the outcome of the election.
"All my students are telling me that it's worth listening to and I'm a stan of Tyler so I am ready," English teacher Maritza De La Fuente said. "I have pretty high expectations especially because it's been a while since his last album."

Q&A: Have you listened to Tyler, the Creator’s new album?

Kailie Sicolo, Kylie Dacquel, and Achilles Caranto
November 1, 2024
Find out who has listened to "CHROMAKOPIA."
"Me and my friend group are doing a group costume inspired by Scooby-Doo," senior Alyssa Ramirez said. "I decided to dress up as Shaggy because he's goofy and lazy and I just really resonate with him."

Q&A: Are you dressing up for Halloween?

Adrienne Vera-Perez and Philipos Alebachew
October 24, 2024
Hear what costumes students are planning to show out in this October 31.
Q&A: Are you informed about the events of Hurricane Helene?

Q&A: Are you informed about the events of Hurricane Helene?

Adrienne Vera-Perez and Philipos Alebachew
October 7, 2024
Learn how aware Southwest is about Hurricane Helene
"I think my first week went super, super well," senior Andrew Bennett said. "Honestly, I have a great schedule. I don't have any open periods, so I think I'm gonna be swamped in work this year, but I'm excited for the classes I picked, especially Communications."

Q&A: HOW WAS YOUR FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL?

Adrienne Vera-Perez and Hunter Rhee
August 23, 2024
Find out how Southwest feels about their first week back on campus
"The prices at the 99 Cent store were kept so cheap, I don't understand how they were losing customers." junior Jayden Kroman said. "There are many stores around the country, how did they end up going bankrupt?"

Q&A: Which Recent Event Were You Most Surprised By?

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
May 2, 2024
Learn about the recent surprising developments that have occupied these students minds.
"It's kind of corny," junior Asiaha Kelle said. "People keep saying 'are you going to the TikTok rizz party' or 'do you know about the rizz party?'"

Q&A: Do you support the TikTok rizz party?

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2024
Find out how Southwest feels about the TikTok Rizz Party lore.
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