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Infographic: How to decorate for fall

Infographic: How to decorate for fall

Brooke Weyandt, CO-Activities Director
September 24, 2025
Discover ways to spice up your space for the new season.

Last Week in Sports: 9/14-9/20

Nino Galloway, Sports Writer
September 23, 2025

SkillsUSA Mock Competitions

Devin Uclaray, Shadow Files Reporter
September 23, 2025
Learn about how SkillsUSA members prepared for their mock competition where they practiced creative and collaborative skills in shirt design
Infographic: Evolution of Y2K

Infographic: Evolution of Y2K

Joy Ryan, Assistant Opinion/A&E Editor
September 22, 2025
Discover how the Y2K aesthetic has developed.
PODCAST: Why Everyone Should Work Out

PODCAST: Why Everyone Should Work Out

Johnny Tao and Jaden Espinueva
September 15, 2025
Join fitness enthusiasts Jaden, Johnny, and Hunter as they share their workout journeys and try to persuade their friend Kevin, who’s not exactly a fan of exercise, to give fitness a shot.

A Golden Hour for the class of 2026: Senior Sunrise

Yara Ahmed, Shadow Files Reporter
September 8, 2025
Learn about Senior Sunrise.

A SWCTA tradition: Coyote Coachella

Yara Ahmed, Shadow Files Reporter
May 2, 2025
Coyote Coachella was another hit for the SWCTA community.
Infographic: Best Asian Snacks

Infographic: Best Asian Snacks

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Discover delicious Asian Snacks that you can enjoy.

GAME INFORMER: REVITALIZING RETRO GAMES

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
April 24, 2025
Join Calahan and Hunter as they discuss the importance and value of retro games. They'll cover different ways that interest in older video games persists into the modern day thanks to official and community contribution.

Automotive Program Hosts: Tech Olympics

Devin Uclaray, Shadow Files Reporter
April 22, 2025
CTE students network and compete at the Tech Olympics to experience what the automotive industry holds

BSU Hosts March Madness Event

Rylee Del Moral, Shadow Files Reporter
April 16, 2025
Learn about how March Madness is bringing students and teachers together

Video Production to Replace Engineering Program

Johnny Tao and Travis McGinnis
April 16, 2025
Find out what students and administrators think about this change.