Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
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After many generations, Gen Z is redefining traditional rites of passage.
Junior comes from a long line of generational talent.
The discussion of cancel culture and why it should be universally used.
Ash Trevino, a social media influencer has become canceled after livestreaming the majority of her life online. Many social media users rally together to “cancel” influencers for their wrongdoings.
Alongside raising security concerns, DeepSeek is put at risk of a potential ban after its groundbreaking release.
Discover how Thanksgiving became a holiday.
People celebrate Halloween at the Trunk or Treat event.
There’s a popular belief in today’s parenting world that gentle parenting—characterized by calm conversations and comforting pats on the back—is the best way to raise emotionally healthy children....
Students in Communications 101 work on their speeches.
Communities evacuate as flames threaten homes and forests.
Discover a hidden gem and enjoy a variety of Italian food with family and friends.
Given the chance to redeem their medallion, students must complete a form to start the remediation process. “I filled out the form a while back in hope that I would get my medallion back since I lost...
Meetings are from 1:45 to 3:00.
Sophomore Gabriela Divito shares her passion for ice skating.
Making use of the kitchen, students scoop cookie dough for SkillsUSA fundraiser.
This sign hangs above the coin donation jars. The jars will be stored in the front office in A building. “If it doesn’t go well, or if people don’t participate it’s going to be disappointing because...
Second annual art show theme, "We are Here" hopes to improve on attendance and participation.
Club members begin to work on a gardening project.
Staff have started adding new things to show school spirit by putting the school logo to gym pads.
Homecoming plans to be unforgettable this year.
Staff has recently added regulations regarding bathroom usage for students.
![Being new to the school and its policies, freshman Cameron Kefale signs out of the class to use the restroom. He has found these rules to be helpful with shaping school safety. “I think that the bathroom policies are actually pretty good,” Kefale said. “Let's say someone does something bad while they are gone, this rule helps them [staff] know who was in the bathroom at that time.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_9991-1200x800.jpg)