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Southwest Shadow

Giving advice on an assignment, Jenny Byington interacts with her students. She became a teacher because she loved working with people. “She has made me a better student in a sense,” sophomore Angel Fonseca said. “The way she presents the work and the deadlines on everything is really clear and it helps me manage my other work as well.”
New Year, New Experiences
Yaritzza Montenegro, Staff Writer • May 10, 2023
Teachers discuss their growth throughout the 2022-2023 school year.
An Hour In ... Robotics II
An Hour In ... Robotics II
Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer • April 21, 2023
As the build season comes to a close, students clean up and work on different projects.
Looking up to his Pez Candy Dispensers, junior Jaidyn Rogers has been displaying and organizing his collection for the past two years. Rogers has incorporated more rare and limited edition pieces in the past years. “My favorite in my collection is Bugs Bunny wearing a sombrero,” Rogers said. “But I also love my large dispensers as well because they aren’t as common.”
Avid Pez Collector: Meet Jaidyn Rogers
Ava Julian April 11, 2023
Jaidyn Rogers owns Pez dispensers from an inherited collection.
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Looking up to his Pez Candy Dispensers, junior Jaidyn Rogers has been displaying and organizing his collection for the past two years. Rogers has incorporated more rare and limited edition pieces in the past years. “My favorite in my collection is Bugs Bunny wearing a sombrero,” Rogers said. “But I also love my large dispensers as well because they aren’t as common.”
Avid Pez Collector: Meet Jaidyn Rogers
Ava Julian April 11, 2023
Jaidyn Rogers owns Pez dispensers from an inherited collection.
Creating his own head to toe cosplay attire through 3D printing, Staheli proudly poses for his professional photos. Im most proud of the things I make because not many people have the chance to make something thats one of a kind, like my suit, Staheli said. Its the same with everything I make. Im really proud because it was by my effort that it exists.
Creative Cosplayer, 3D Printer: Meet Samuel Staheli
Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer • March 20, 2023
Cosplayer and 3D Printer shares his experiences, goals and more.
Toasting granules of rice Kimberly Bakke stays busy in the kitchen. Chef Bakke joined this school in the year 2021 and has been working hard ever since. “Even if you told me youre going to work a lot at your new job as a teacher I wouldnt change what I do, and I think all that I did back then made me who I am today.”
A BAKER’S DOZEN: MEET KIMBERLY BAKKE
Carmen Ruiz, Staff Writer • March 6, 2023
Baking & Pastry and Foods instructor shares her journey from executive pastry chef to magnet high school teacher.
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What Makes an Adult?
What Makes an Adult?
Tishie Nyitray January 11, 2023
Do people magically become adults on their eighteenth birthday? Or does more go into this label?
Everything wrong with Gen Z
Everything wrong with Gen Z
Juliana Borruso September 14, 2022
Despite their strong suits, Generation Z is discovering their flaws.
Education reform makes a splash - but not without its critics
Education reform makes a splash - but not without its critics
Southwest Shadow November 30, 2021
Trying to recuperate from recent contention in the district, CCSD is making serious changes to the system.
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An Hour In ... Robotics II
An Hour In ... Robotics II
Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer • April 21, 2023
An Hour In ... Photography
An Hour In ... Photography
Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer • March 24, 2023
An Hour In ... Interior Design II
An Hour In ... Interior Design II
Philipos Alebachew March 6, 2023
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Growth and Change Contest
'Growth and Change' Contest
Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator • September 1, 2023
As fall comes around and the weather changes we want to know how you've changed.
Picnic Basket Contest 2023
'Picnic Basket' Contest 2023
Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor • April 5, 2023
Spring is here and we would like to know your picnic plans!
Luckiest Moment Contest 2023
'Luckiest Moment' Contest 2023
Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor • March 6, 2023
Share your luckiest experience for a chance to win.
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