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Emmanuel Miranda

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Emmanuel. This is my first year being a part of the Southwest Shadow. I can’t wait for an amazing year.

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An Hour In...Engineering

An Hour In…Engineering

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
Students in Engineeering work on their Capstone Project.
Eighteen years after the game’s original release, “Persona 3: Reload” is reborn for a more modern era. Updated graphics, familiar characters, relatable stories, and an interesting storyline return in a wonderfully reimagined version of Persona 3. Rating: A+ Photo Credit: IGDB

Uncover the Mysteries of the Dark Hour in ‘Persona 3: Reload’

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
A wonderfully reimagined version of Persona 3 comes to modern platforms.
Almost 20 years after the first game’s original release, “Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy” comes to modern platforms. Updated graphics, returning and new characters, and interesting storylines, return in a wonderfully remade collection of mysteries. Rating: A- Photo Credit: IGDB

Unveil the Mysteries within the Courtroom in ‘Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy’

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
A collection of Apollo Justice games come to modern platforms.

DRAW MY SHADOW: JUSTICE SIDNEY

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Senior Justice Sidney shares her experiences with making her own clothes.
An Hour in ... Nursing Assistant Lab

An Hour in … Nursing Assistant Lab

Emmanuel Miranda and Madelynn Evans
November 15, 2023
In preparation for upcoming clincials, Nursing students practice turning students on their side.
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DRAW MY SHADOW: LAURA PENROD

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
Laura Penrod shares her experiences being the Nevada 2024 Teacher of the Year.
“The fall festivals are really fun to go to,” junior Erin Ferrer said. “I just really like carnivals and rides in general.”

Q&A: What is your favorite fall activity?

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
October 1, 2023
Learn what students' favorite fall activities are.
I noticed the change, Chohan (26) said, With Dominos I couldnt taste the sauce, I mostly tasted the cheese. With Papa Johns I get a little balance of both.

Q&A: Do you Prefer Dominos or Papa Johns?

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Find out students' opinions on the switch from Papa Johns to Dominos in the lunchroom.
“It was great,” sophomore Yuricela Hugueira said, “I think it was a good album and I feel like all the songs flowed really well together.”

Q&A: Have you listened to Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, “GUTS”?

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Find out if students and teachers listened to "Guts".

Draw My Shadow: Alice Rookhuyzen

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023
Alice Rookhuyzen shares her experiences with a pioneer re-enactment.
“I wish I was able to go see the Beyonce concert,” senior Isaiah-Colin Diaz Escamillo said. “It’s Beyonce, that’s like God given talent onstage and I think it’d be pretty cool to see her live.”

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“I wish I was able to go see the Beyonce concert,” senior Isaiah-Colin Diaz Escamillo said. “It’s Beyonce, that’s like God given talent onstage and I think it’d be pretty cool to see her live.”

“I didn’t go to the Beyonce concert but I wanted to go,” freshman Isabella Sandoval said. “I think that it would have been a really cool experience and she’s been my mom’s favorite artist for a couple of years now.”

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“I didn’t go to the Beyonce concert but I wanted to go,” freshman Isabella Sandoval said. “I think that it would have been a really cool experience and she’s been my mom’s favorite artist for...

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.
An Hour In ... Photography

An Hour In … Photography

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
Using techniques they learned, photography students recreate famous paintings using props in the classroom.
“Re/Member” has a thrilling horror aspect that will draw you in. Grade: A- Photo Credit: Netflix

Break out of a Murderous Time Loop in ‘Re/Member’

Emmanuel Miranda
March 22, 2023
"Re/Member" is a thrilling horror movie that follows a group of high school students who are stuck in a death loop until they can break the curse.
After only being available on the PSP and PS Vita, “Persona 3 Portable” has made a return on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. With the return of popular characters, an interesting storyline, and visual novel gameplay. Rating: B+ Photo Credit: IGDB

Find the True Meaning of Life in ‘Persona 3 Portable’

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Investigate the Dark Hour in 'Persona 3 Portable'
Mindcage” tells the story of catching a murderer by getting help from another murderer. Rating: C- Art Credit:Lionsgate

‘Mindcage’ is a Copycat Horror Film About a Copycat Serial Killer

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
“Mindcage” is somewhat entertaining, but suffers from a cliché ending.
AnkiApp is a flashcards app that provides you with flashcards you can study as many times as you want. Rating: B+Screenshot of app: AnkiApp

AnkiApp: An Alternative to Quizlet

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
A helpful app for studying.
DRAW MY SHADOW: PAYSON ROWE

DRAW MY SHADOW: PAYSON ROWE

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Freshman Payson Rowe shares his experiences with cross-country
AN HOUR IN ... FOODS II

AN HOUR IN … FOODS II

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff
October 14, 2022
Using the techniques they learned, students in Chef Habodas’ Foods II learn how to make cream puffs and eclairs.
LIFEHACK: CHROMEBOOK EDITION

LIFEHACK: CHROMEBOOK EDITION

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
Learn how to navigate your Chromebook better with these tips.
SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: GABRIEL VILLACRUCIS

SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: GABRIEL VILLACRUCIS

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Find out some fun facts about junior Gabriel Villacrucis.
“I feel like it’s been so much better than what it has been in the past because other teachers are being more consistent with it,” Vincent Thur said. “Although, every now and then I need to say something to a student.”

Q&A: Are the New Cell Phone and Earbud Restrictions Effective?

Emmanuel Miranda
September 2, 2022

After only being available on PS4 for years, “Persona 5 Royal” has made a comeback on Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Popular characters, a thrilling storyline, and better graphics return in this fan-favorite. Rating: A Courtesy of Atlus

Don the Mask in ‘Persona 5 Royal’

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
January 4, 2022
Reveal your Truth in "Persona 5 Royal."
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