Confronting my internalized hatred
Confronting my internalized hatred
Rumor has it
Rumor has it
Letter to Black voters
Letter to Black voters
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
Room for change
Room for change
So long, farewell
So long, farewell
Photo Credit: Becagraphy
Where You Lead
Female Characters—unsimplified
Female Characters—unsimplified
The Edge of Seventeen
The Edge of Seventeen
PRO/CON: The technological take-over
PRO/CON: The technological take-over
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.
4 Choices by 4 Voices
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.
4 Choices by 4 Voices
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.
4 Choices by 4 Voices
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.
4 Choices by 4 Voices
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.
4 Choices by 4 Voices
As an eighteenth birthday present, my mother surprised me with a trip to Portland, in which I will be able to explore the city I will move to in September, and tour my college campus. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu
Never truly a farewell
Though thought as a hindrance, social media is actually a godsend.
Social Media: a misunderstood blessing
even as an almost-eighteen year-old, I still wear my hair the same as I did when I was in the first grade. by doing so, I feel most like myself.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu
Dear 10 year-old me . . .
At Zion National Park in Utah, on the hike to the emerald pools, there are various sources of water which turn the mud in the park a clay-orange. It was almost impossible for me not to play with it. To commemorate the beauty, I asked one of my hiking partners to draw on my face with it. Photo Credit: Ciprian Nedelcu
Contentment: buried in nature
Whether I am wearing prom-worthy makeup (left side of my face), or I am choosing to go bare-faced (right side of my face), I feel pretty. One should not be undermined nor congratulated for their choice of makeup. <br /< Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu
The makeup make-down
The positives to look at provide me the annual joy I have when planning for the festive holidays. There is no worry of having a frown when debating over what flavor of pie to indulge in. Photo credit: Josh Dalton
Finding appreciation in the rough
Having a thinner body figure often strikes criticism when in comparison to more curvy assets. Photo credit: Amanda Galvan
To love thyself, attack another
Celebrating Halloween should not mean to give up any chance of dressing up and being given candy. It should be about the fun and entertainment you feel, no matter how childish it seems to others. Photo credit: Brittnie Truax
The horror to not celebrate Halloween
Ultimately, the power of money is overlooked and contains a very controlling way to it. There are other more valuable components to a persons life than money. Photo credit: Alex Nedelcu
The power of money
Small proposals through sticky notes are more intimate than a public asking through song at Town Square.
Private proposals
SATIRE: I miss freshman me
SATIRE: I miss freshman me
Win by losing
Win by losing
Not to get political but
Not to get political but
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Nursery rhymes: the real banger
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Nursery rhymes: the real banger
Dance, dance, revelation
Dance, dance, revelation
PODCAST: Inauguration Wrap-up
PODCAST: Inauguration Wrap-up
It’s do-or-die time for the American economy: Will Biden learn from Obama’s mistakes, and go bold? Or make the same ones, and be overly-cautious? Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore, Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed
How Joe Biden should learn from Obama’s mistakes
After several attempts by incumbent President Donald Trump to overturn election results, he rallied supporters into interrupting the election confirmation hearing. However, the protest turned into a riot as protestors broke into and vandalized the building. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore
Second Impeachment: Is another snap at Trump necessary?
As the sky fills with bright colors from the new year’s firework celebration, people romanticized 2021. Eager to see the world match their fantasy, idealists are starting off the new year in a less than merry way. Art Credit: Kayla Thomas
New Year, Old Problems
After a brutal storming of the Capitol, the nation is more divided than ever. Art Credit: Monserrat Mendieta
Editorial: The Capitol Hill rioters are anti-Americans
Confronting my internalized hatred
Confronting my internalized hatred
Rumor has it
Rumor has it
Letter to Black voters
Letter to Black voters
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
Room for change
Room for change
My time writing for the Southwest Shadow has come to an end, but I am definitely not going to leave with a bitter taste in my mouth. Photo Credit: Michael Everisto
Fare-thee-well
Selfies may not just attention seeking pictures, as they could mean something deeper. Photo Credit: Tamara Navarro
Let’s take a selfie
Opening a door for a lady proves hat chivalry is not dead. Poto Credit: Tamara Navarro
Chivalry is incognito
Do something, just for today, that you would enjoy to the fullest. Photo Credit: Tami Navarro
Just for Today
Although some may say money cannot buy happiness, there are few who become filled with joy after even catching a glimpse of it.
Money, money, money
High school friends, Marina and Jordan, share a laugh at their high school reunion when looking at an old yearbook from their junior year.
10 years later . . . and we are all back
Being 18 means more responsibility which, in return, comes with the potential of harsher consequences.Photo Credit: June Gabriel Santos
18: Is it all its cracked up to be?
Springtime has always been my favorite of the four season due to the fact that it holds so much potential for the upcoming summer months.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu
Spring time
As the year goes on, frustrations grows higher and patience becomes lost in the sea of schoolwork.Photo Credit: Jordan Sutton
Slowing, fading, frustrating
Airplanes are a symbol of what an airport contains: bittersweet goodbyes and anxious hellos for both passengers and those waiting for them.Photo Credit: June Gabriel Santos
Bittersweet adventures of the airport experience
With the ever-increasing amounts of responsibility rearing themselves in and outside the classroom, qualification barriers are created to separate the esteemed from the undesired in the workplace. Breaking down these barriers can be difficult, but manageable with the correct system of logic. Photo credit: Tyler Antonio.
Selling myself: surviving the interview process
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Fitness: An uplifting lifestyle
A lack of responsibility is my worst sickness—and this one is particularly contagious. Photo Credit: Mingson Lau
Living on the deadline
Relying on motivation hinders progress and makes it difficult to find a starting point. Photo Credit: Tyler Pebble
Initiative: A daring effort
Compassion: A dying art
Compassion: A dying art
THE OUTLOOK, EPISODE 82
THE OUTLOOK, EPISODE 82
The Outlook, Episode 80
The Outlook, Episode 80
The Outlook, Episode 78
The Outlook, Episode 78
The Outlook, Episode 77
The Outlook, Episode 77
The Outlook, Episode 74
The Outlook, Episode 74
Hiking over the hills in search of my old self
Hiking over the hills in search of my old self
Stopping at the two-way street towards success
Stopping at the two-way street towards success
The busy addiction
The busy addiction
Embracing natural beauty
Embracing natural beauty
Teaching the next generation
Teaching the next generation
Illustration: Andrea Galvan
Sibling Rivalry: Dress Code
Illustration: Andrea Galvan
Sibling Rivalry: Censorship
Illustration: Andrea Galvan
Sibling Rivalry: Christmas
Illustration: Andrea Galvan
Sibling Rivalry: Watching gameplay versus playing the game
Illustration: Andrea Galvan
Sibling Rivalry: Optimism
I wish I would have . . .
Five bucket list items before graduation
Five bucket list items before graduation
Snuggies not worthy of hype
Snuggies not worthy of hype
Plate perfectionist
My first ‘F’
Four years, forever grateful
Four years, forever grateful
Dear freshman me…
Dear freshman me…
The best life lessons I learned, I learned from a dongle
The best life lessons I learned, I learned from a dongle
Adulthood within reach
Adulthood within reach
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Yodel boy: musical genius
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Yodel boy: musical genius
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Looking over their footage, freshmen and sophomores in Video Production I are practicing filming stories. Students began learning the necessary skills to make content for the morning news show. “I love video production and notice I use a lot of the skills in other classes,” sophomore Ellie Lakatos said. “I’ve done video editing since I was a kid, and I enjoy being able to do it more effectively. It’ll [multimedia] promote bigger growth of the program and students will learn more. Having one teacher who can only teach one class isn’t as good as having multiple who can teach different aspects.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Multimedia Communications Added to Design Academy New program area will accept 36 students

March 25, 2022
SPARK: Controversies in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

SPARK: Controversies in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

March 10, 2022
The newest addition to the “Life is Strange” franchise includes queer, Asian-American representation as players explore the fictional small town of Haven Springs. Rating: A- Photo Credit: Square Enix

Embrace Empathic Abilities in “Life is Strange: True Colors” Uncover the mystery behind your brother’s death in Haven Springs

February 18, 2022
Organizing the decorations for the Sadies dance, co-head for Dance Commission Rachel Gehlen prepares the festivities lined up for the week of the dance. “I think the Student Council is a mixture of stressed and excited,” Gehlen said. “The week of valentines is full of activities, we have the King and Queen of hearts announced, warm fuzzies, random acts of kindness, and Sadies contests so everyone has been working hard. Everyone splits up and helps work on a different task to help reach our end goal.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Student Council is Preparing for ‘Sweethearts Sadies’ Dance A new, smaller dance for students is underway

February 15, 2022
Southwest Shadow Asks: Yusra Shafique

Southwest Shadow Asks: Yusra Shafique

February 9, 2022
The perfect stop for a quick and crunchy snack, CrunCheese offers many variations of Korean corn dogs. Rating: A Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Grab a Savory Korean Treat at ‘CrunCheese’ Try different toppings with your corn dog

January 27, 2022
Working on his political cartoon, junior Anthony Pham expresses his ideas and opinions on the War of 1812. Students in APUSH had to create cartoons for their peers to view and interpret. “I’m excited to be able to represent and analyze political cartoons,” junior Anthony Pham said. “Its important to know how to make them since we should know the history and the process behind them.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

APUSH Students Create Political Cartoons To better understand new concepts from the unit, students develop ideas in a creative way with political cartoons.

December 10, 2021
Showing off her extensions and nail swatches, junior Adriana Bonilla is ecstatic for her next client to visit her at-home nail salon. This passion has taught Bonilla many new skills, artistically, socially and professionally. “Its so exciting when friends and family will trust me with such big events,” Bonilla said. “When people have details that they need me for, its nice that I can add something small to their special days.” Photo Credit: Paola Bonilla

Dedicated Nail Artist: Meet Adriana Bonilla Welcoming clients into the comfort of her at-home nail salon

December 7, 2021
Sorting through the chocolate flavors, junior Yusra Shafique sells a chocolate bar for both National Honor Society and Speech and Debate to junior Maha Chaudhry. Students across campus sold chocolate bars for their organization’s benefit. “Most people are only having to sell one or two boxes,” Shafique said. “I have to sell three, two for NHS and one for Speech and Debate, and all of the deadlines are in November. I’m a little stressed about it, but I know I’ll get it done.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Annual Chocolate Fundraisers begin again with students advocating for their clubs Organizations raise funds with the World’s Finest Chocolates

November 4, 2021
Looking at his finished look, junior Karim Abd-Elmalek poses for his next Instagram post. Through drag, Abd-Elmalek has tested what he is truly capable of, breaking boundaries and becoming more confident. “Its nice to let people out there in the world know what I’m doing,” Abd-Emlalek said. “I am a person doing this type of thing, and theres not a lot of people who are my age that do this. Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Teenage Drag Queen: Meet Karim Abd-Elmalek Sharing his empowering, confident looks to the world

October 29, 2021
Ironing her fabric, junior April Reyes gets ready for her button-up shirt project on September 16 in the sewing lab. Students had to prepare their materials before cutting out the pieces for the garment. “The most intimidating part is actually getting on the sewing machine and putting things together,” Reyes said. “I feel like I might mess up a lot or maybe when I’m ironing I might burn it, which is terrifying.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Fashion III students sew button-up shirts After a year out of the sewing labs, fashion students are looking forward to their first hands-on project

September 27, 2021
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