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Q&A: Who Do You Want to Win 'Album of the Year'?

Q&A: Who Do You Want to Win ‘Album of the Year’?

Achilles Caranto, Standards and Practicer
November 14, 2025
Find out who students want to win 'Album of the Year' at the 2026 GRAMMYs.
"Yeah, I did watch the World Series...My favorite part of the World Series is when they subbed Yamamoto and he pitched in the the previous six innings, and that was crazy to me," junior Zion Jefferson said. "I didn't expect him to be pitching again, and it was shocking for him to be pitching after the amount of time that he pitched."

Q&A: Did you watch the MLB World Series?

Zelina Panissidi and Amelia Castellanos
November 10, 2025
Find out if students watched the World Series.
"I'm planning to wear the marshmallow monster from the first 'Ghostbusters' movie," senior Don Balmaceda said. "I picked him because every year I always watch Ghostbusters."

Q&A: Will You Be Dressing Up For Halloween This Year?

Rheyland Simon and Adrienne Vera-Perez
October 30, 2025

"I will be attending Trunk or Treat [for FCCLA]" junior Crystal Li said. "We're gonna use Mr. Harbeson's car, and we will be [hosting three different activities]."

Q&A: Will You Be Attending Trunk or Treat?

Mason Rafferty and Johnny Tao
October 24, 2025
Find out what students think about this year's Trunk or Treat event.
“I’m most excited for the [Homecoming] Spirit Week,” senior Jada Dejesus said. “I think it’s really fun to dress up … especially as a senior. I plan on going all out every spirit week this year.”

Q&A: What part of homecoming are you most excited for?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2025
Find out what upcoming events students and staff are the most excited for.
Q&A: Did you watch the Canelo vs. Crawford match?

Q&A: Did you watch the Canelo vs. Crawford match?

Joy Ryan, Assistant Opinion/A&E Editor
September 18, 2025
Find out what Southwest thinks about the Canelo vs. Crawford match.
“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.
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