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Game Informer: Game of the Year

Game Informer: Game of the Year

Calahan Davis and Donovan Allan
November 13, 2024
With The Game Awards fast approaching, the pick for "Game of the Year" is up for debate. Join Southwest students as they discuss possible contenders for the award and discuss aspects of mass appeal in the gaming industry.
PODCAST: Senior Imposter Syndrome

PODCAST: Senior Imposter Syndrome

Senior year is often met with feelings of excitement and enthusiasm, but instead, we’ve encountered pressure to act and behave like the seniors that came before us. Join us as we dive into what we call “senior imposter syndrome” and our experiences surrounding it.

PODCAST: Brainrot

Nino Galloway and Roxanne Knight-Rosenau
September 30, 2024
Learn more about Brainrot and its various forms.
Game Informer: Content Warning and the Resurgence of Survival Multiplayer

Game Informer: Content Warning and the Resurgence of Survival Multiplayer

Calahan Davis and Emmanuel Miranda
August 21, 2024
Game Design students come together to discuss trends in the popularity of survival multiplayer games. What similarities do popular games in the genre share that causes them to garner so much attention relatively quickly? Join Calahan, EJ, Renzo, and Christian as they analyze the design process and broad appeal of survival multiplayer.
PODCAST: Fandom Culture

PODCAST: Fandom Culture

As a prevalent part of being a teenager, a lot of us join fandoms to connect with people who share the same interests. Join us as we discuss what it’s like to be part of a fandom and how it has affected our lives.
 

Game Informer: Storyline Games

Kalista Palarca, Multimedia Editor
March 25, 2024
Game Design students explore the importance of a good story, which drives the player to keep on playing. Dive deep into world building with Grayson, Madelynn, Jeneray, and Kalista as they explore games beyond the ones and zeros.
Podcast: Ins and Outs of 2024

Podcast: Ins and Outs of 2024

Trends are constantly coming and leaving. In this podcast, we discuss trends that we earnestly wish to avoid seeing in this coming year.
PODCAST: High School Drama

PODCAST: High School Drama

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Rumors spreading through the school like wildfire can plague a positive high school experience, creating inferiority in the education setting. How do students navigate through childish gossip and hearsay situations? Tune in to hear the experience of students.
Game Informer: Horror Games

Game Informer: Horror Games

Kalista Palarca, Multimedia Editor
November 13, 2023
It's spooky season and horror games are all the rage. Join Southwest Game Design students as they discuss what makes a good horror game.
Podcast: Explaining Girl Math

Podcast: Explaining Girl Math

Ava Julian, Paizley Swaney, and Violet Moreno
November 1, 2023
Breaking down examples of "girl math" and how it is shaping girls' financial decisions.
Podcast: This or That

Podcast: This or That

Daphney Garcia Hatton, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
We are constantly faced with making decisions, in this lively podcast, Daphney, Arcade, and Ava dive into the world of decision-making. Discussing popular opinions and exploring how individual perspectives may differ from the norm.
PODCAST: Growing into Politics

PODCAST: Growing into Politics

Kalista Palarca, Multimedia Editor
October 4, 2023
Seniors are bombarded by the new from college to being introduced to politics, so how do SWCTA seniors feel about these new responsibilities? Discussing their concerns, opinions and what they want to change to improve this upcoming elections.