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Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2025
Evans shares how a high school elective led to a life-changing commitment.

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Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2025
Evans shares how a high school elective led to a life-changing commitment.
![Grabbing her phone to take a photo, sophomore Vanessa Ta sits down on a bed and takes a couple photos to post on her social media. “I just really [feel] that my favorite cosplayer is everyone lowkey, because I get to see people’s creativity,” Ta said. “I get to see how skilled and talented they are.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/55A1FC60-BE63-4F24-9B78-65194336319E-e1760926431267.jpg)
Gianna Barreras • October 23, 2025
Ta expresses her love for dressing up, as well as how she puts her costumes together.
![In his fifth period World History class, Thur works with his students individually, helping them as they sort through notes and assorted historical documents. “I’m always willing to try something new,” Thur said. “Some of my best ideas that I’ve received over the years are from students. This year I’m trying out stations for the first time and kids are rotating through and it’s working. Well, some things are [working], I’ve still got to work out the kinks with it. The kids change, why shouldn’t I change too?”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_8991-1200x800.jpg)
Hayden Hunt, Features Editor • October 22, 2025
Mr. Thur has developed a vast arrangement of life experiences by taking every opportunity he can get.
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![Brandishing their guitars, juniors Robert Cerrito Flores and Joseph Morehouse take the stage with an instrumental piece. The duo had planned monthly performance for members to watch and enjoy. “It’s fun [to play music] with my friends,” Morehouse said. “I like sharing the music that I like and [I enjoy] sharing new music at school that most people don’t know about.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_9414-1200x800.jpg)

