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
The School Newspaper of Southwest Career and Technical Academy.

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
All content by Farhad Yazdani
Animation II students are delving into 3D animation by creating a 3D donut and coffee cup in the animation software, Blender. For this assignment, they will follow tutorials to guide them through the process. “I am enjoying following a specific guide on how to use Blender,” sophomore Simon Tolentino said. “I feel like I am learning the necessary steps to 3D animation and I am truly enjoying it.” Photo Credit: Farhad Yazdani

Animation II Students begin learning about 3D Designing Transitioning from 2D to 3D animation with the help of YouTuber Blender Guru’s tutorials

May 17, 2021
Due to vaccinations not being a requirement, students have the option of either taking it or opting out. The vaccinations available consist of Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax, and more. “I’m going to be taking the vaccine sometime next week and I cant wait to get it,” sophomore Hai Tong said. “After getting vaccinated I will feel more safe and confident in publicplaces.”Photo Credit: NIAID

COVID-19 vaccines now available for anyone 16 or older Students, faculty begin to get immunized in order to combat the ongoing pandemic

April 22, 2021
Board games are one of the main introductions to game design and are an important skill to learn for Digital Game II students. For this unit, students will be designing their own board game. “I love the thought of freely designing things and board games are so simple to design making it really enjoyable,” sophomore Rayan Al Jahouri. “I feel like the further we get into the lesson the more fun and easy things are coming to me.” Photo Credit: Unsplash

Digital Game II students learn the fundamentals of board game design Sophomores are introduced to the key elements of tabletop gaming

April 8, 2021
“Pumped BMX Flow” takes a whole new spin on bicycle motocross games. This app challenges players to achieve high scores and go through crazy obstacles. Rating: B- Photo Credit:Yeah! Us Games

Learn a brand new wave of mobile dirt bike racing games in ‘Pumped BMX Flow’ Discover refreshing tricks, achieve various abilities, fly through the air

March 26, 2021
Building the bridges to a covid-free world

'> Building the bridges to a covid-free world How we were affected by the pandemic, and how we're

March 19, 2021
Students and teachers prepare to go back to school following spring break. Although many technical details seem to be out of place, CCSD is trying their best to help students and parents understand the new schedule. “I am excited to be able to return to in person learning,” sophomore Hai Tong said. “I didn’t hate online school but returning to see my friends and to a social environment will be great.” Photo credit: Southwest Career and Technical Academy

Students have mixed opinions about returning to in-person learning New hybrid schedule will take place starting on Mar. 15

March 15, 2021
L2 Texas BBQ is a brand new BBQ restaurant in Las Vegas and is serving up great food. Rating: A- Photo Credit: Farhad Yazdani

Experience a classic dinner experience at L2 Texas BBQ Enjoy brisket, Tri-tip, ribs, pork, smoked ham, sausage

March 4, 2021
HOSA students pose for their annual group photo for the yearbook on February 19, 2020. Members are currently selecting their areas to compete in. “I enjoyed it in person a lot during my freshman year and can’t wait to compete again this April.”

HOSA members start choosing areas for competition Students plan to compete in many different medical categories ranging from dentistry to CPR testing

February 23, 2021
In order to learn more about what it takes to make a video game, students are watching video lessons from Rockstar Studios and the work they put in creating RDR2. After the video lesson, students will be taking an assessment to end the unit. “A great video game has to be graphically driven,” sophomore Hai Tong said. “If the game doesn’t have amazing graphics nowadays, it can’t be considered a top game no matter how good the story/controls are.”Photo Credit: Ulricaloeb

Game design sophomores start an intricate unit on what makes a great video game Students have been learning the secrets behind successful creators

February 16, 2021
Learning the unique process of making an 8-bit animation, sophomore Hai Tong works diligently to perfect his space fighter animation. Navigating 8-bit animations has been difficult for many students due to the rigorous steps, but with practice and help from Animation II teacher Jeffrey Ball, students are completing their characters in a timely manner. “I am really enjoying creating new elements for this animation. Everything is coming together as I expected,” Tong said. Photo Credit: Hai Tong

Animation II students create 8-bit characters Students in Jeffrey Ball’s Animation II class go through the trial, error of making an animation

February 11, 2021
Most Anticipated Video Games of 2021

Most Anticipated Video Games of 2021

February 4, 2021
DRAW MY SHADOW: Liban Tuni

DRAW MY SHADOW: Liban Tuni Passion For Stocks

January 15, 2021
Interior of El Taco Feliz

Experience authentic Mexican cuisine at ‘El Taco Feliz’ Serving up household Mexican dishes at great prices

December 8, 2020
PODCAST: Discord Schooling

PODCAST: Discord Schooling

December 1, 2020
LIFEHACKS: Computer Edition

LIFEHACKS: Computer Edition

November 23, 2020
SPARK: Ps5 Vs Xbox Series X Preview Guide

SPARK: Ps5 Vs Xbox Series X Preview Guide

November 10, 2020
LIFEHACKS: Tropical Fruit Edition

LIFEHACKS: Tropical Fruit Edition

November 5, 2020
This Burger Joint will give you a new take on American food and culture. Offering many different famous American dishes, this is a place worth trying out. Rating: A Photo Credit: Farhad Yazdani

Experience an explosion of flavors from ‘Sickies Burgers’ Enjoy variations of burgers, wings, and seafood

October 20, 2020
In My Eyes: Sean Tran

In My Eyes: Sean Tran

October 5, 2020
Q&A: Who will win the NBA finals?

Q&A: Who will win the NBA finals?

October 2, 2020
VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 10/02/2020

VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 10/02/2020

October 2, 2020
Hai Tong’s rough draft Animation of his character and the character he will use for his dance animation. Photo Credit: Hai Tong

Animation II students make their characters dance Participants will use Adobe Animate for this assignment

September 23, 2020
After a rigorous day of training, sophomore Gavin Ariota poses for a picture with boxers he looks up too and learns from. His workout routine includes two hours of muscle training, one hour of sparring and finishing that off with a run/jog. At the end of a hard day of training we all love to relax and just hang out as friends instead of boxers” Ariota said. Photo Credit: Seon Lee.

Devoted Boxer: Meet Gavin Ariota Dreams to win a Heavyweight Title

September 17, 2020
PODCAST: Party Game Mania

PODCAST: Party Game Mania Wildly shifting trends in the gaming industry

September 16, 2020
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