Hi! I’m Juliana and I’m the multimedia editor for the Southwest Shadow. This is my fourth and final year in journalism. I’m glad to be here and excited to see my last year in person.
As the new school year approached, many teachers had a sense of uncertainty lingering around due to the grading reform policy.
Not knowing whether it was going to remain the same or change,...
Running from May 31-June 17, the camp will be allowing students to gain skills and makeup credits in courses that aren’t based on assessments or grades.
Creating two or more assets for the organization, “Make The Call,” students are designing items ranging from flyers to T-shirts in order to support the cause.
Although she hasn't been able to go audition for things as often due to the COVID-19 pandemic, junior Franchesca Ramirez still pursues her dream of being famous one day.
Transitioning from middle school to high school is already difficult, but having the added dynamic of trying to keep relationships with your previous friends can be one of the hardest aspects.
When sophomore Nathan Robles heard that one of his favorite YouTube channels, Jubilee, was having a casting call for their latest video, he jumped at the chance.
Figuring out how to make clubs work in a virtual environment, advisers and board members find new ways to have members participate in their club through an online medium.
Hear these questions and answers in this week's podcast. What justifies the fear of COVID-19? Is doomsday prepping worth it? After all, it should only affect people with weak immune systems, right?
As a means to raise awareness for career-oriented programs, the annual Career and Technical Education month started this week.
“CTE programs encourage students who aren’t academically as inclined...
With the death of Kobe Bryant, potentially disrespectful videos have already surfaced about the tragic accident. How far is too far when reporting on celebrity deaths?
Sophomores in Fashion II will compete in the CCSD competition Fashion Forward. They are currently creating button-up shirts for the first round of the competition.
![Putting in the solution, senior Rylee Jones studies the measurements in the test tubes. Students had to be careful and ensure that all their measurements are correct to prevent inaccurate lab results.. “Even though [the work] is tedious, we gain a lot of skills from it,” senior Rylee Jones said. “I enjoy it, though, and the labs give us a physical example of everything we learn, which definitely helps us learn better.” Photo Credit: Gurleen Swaich ](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/rylee.png)
![Ordering a snack from the student store, sophomore Kayan Galan waits to enjoy his lunch. Students have been using the adjusted lunch schedule for about a week now. "I think [most people like the new lunch schedule], but some of my friends don't really agree with it," Galan said. "I think a lot of people like it."](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/laporte.jpg)
![Working on designing posters, freshmen Brianna Scherschel and Isela Michael sketch out their ideas in pencil. Student Council has been working in committees to prepare for Homecoming on October 22 and 23. “I am really excited that we get to have [a homecoming] just in general,” Scherschel said. “The past year and a half, two years, we haven’t had anything, and this is our first big dance back. I’m really excited for not just the dance but everything that comes with it, like all the sports and the posters and spirit week and that sort of fun stuff." Photo Credit: Juliana Borruso](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/unnamed.jpeg)
![Preparing for future careers, nursing students write pro/con essays on different ethical issues. In the medical field, when evaluating patients, professionals have to take into account multiple things to make the best decision they possibly can. “We have to realize that our opinion isn’t the only one that matters,” junior Marivee Cadiz said. “Sometimes, what we as medical professionals] think is best isn’t what we do.” Art Credit: Juliana Borruso](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screen-Shot-2020-09-24-at-8.39.39-AM.jpg)
![Practicing her speech on female harassment, junior Lizeth Ontiveros makes sure to include hand gestures at chest level. Students needed to include hand gestures, use an expressive voice, and keep a consistent pace, to earn a good grade. “Being in COM 101 while online is a little bit conflicting because we can’t physically be there to express ourselves for our speeches,” Ontiveros said. “However, I am excited to get into speeches and especially the first one because I am passionate about my topic on [female] harassment and I am looking forward to delivering it.”Photo Credit: Lizeth Ontiveros](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screen-Shot-2020-09-16-at-10.07.32-AM.png)
