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Madelynn Evans

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Madelynn and this is my third year in Journalism. I can’t wait to see the work of the new members. I’m excited to see what we will accomplish this year.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: GRINESA BAJRAMI

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: GRINESA BAJRAMI

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Here’s a look at 2020 graduate Grinesa Bajrami's life after high school.
INFOGRAPHIC: PREPARING FOR CLINICALS

INFOGRAPHIC: PREPARING FOR CLINICALS

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024

Clinicals Preperation by Madelynn Evans

Yes I think I could, I dont really have anything on my phone thats really important, sophomore Oliver Despain said. Communication is the only thing I use my phone for pretty much.

Q&A: COULD YOU GO A WEEK WITHOUT YOUR PHONE?

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
January 28, 2024
Find out if students could go an entire week without their phone.
PODCAST: High School Drama

PODCAST: High School Drama

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Rumors spreading through the school like wildfire can plague a positive high school experience, creating inferiority in the education setting. How do students navigate through childish gossip and hearsay situations? Tune in to hear the experience of students.
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.
Top Five Found Footage Horror Films

Top Five Found Footage Horror Films

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
Read on to discover five found footage horror films to kick off your spooky Halloween weekend.
Five Interesting Facts You Didnt Know About SWCTA

Five Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About SWCTA

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Discover five new facts that you may or may not have known about our school.
Formulating The Perfect Playlist

Formulating The Perfect Playlist

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Top five ways to put together the perfect playlist on any music platform.
Adobe Spark: Top Five Horror Games Based On Real People, Events

Adobe Spark: Top Five Horror Games Based On Real People, Events

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
February 5, 2023
Top five best Indie horror games inspired on real events in history and people such as World War Two and Chernobyl.
Joan Shelley strums her way through the album, showcasing her incredible lyrical and instrumental talent.

Experience the folk beauty of Kentucky with “The Spur”

Madelynn Evans, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022

  In the city of Louisville, Kentucky, a young musician named Joan Shelley began her career as an American folk artist in her remote hometown. Shelley began writing her seventh album during the...

Infographic: How To Succeed In Quarter Four

Infographic: How To Succeed In Quarter Four

Madelynn Evans
April 7, 2022
These quick tips will help you reach the finish line.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Carl Reiner

Southwest Shadow Asks: Carl Reiner

Madelynn Evans
March 8, 2022
Find out some fun facts about sophomore Carl Reiner.
STIGMAS IN HIGH SCHOOL: WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW TO HELP

STIGMAS IN HIGH SCHOOL: WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW TO HELP

Madelynn Evans
February 8, 2022
Here are five stigmas that most high school students deal with.
Mending to her plants, sophomore Christine Wu digs in the soil with her shovel. Working on farming since she was twelve, gardening has become her number one hobby“ Although gardening can become quite a labor intensive hobby, I like the work even if my back can be sore from it,” Wu said. “I can always turn to gardening for relief from the stress I feel in life. It is relaxing to sit down and focus on a plant. Its always heartwarming to see your hard work grow and bloom.” Photo Credit: Madelynn Evans

Finding Peace In Gardening: Meet Christine Wu

Madelynn Evans
January 28, 2022
Learning to grow flowers and vegetables establish a healthier coping mechanism for stress.
PODCAST: School Safety

PODCAST: School Safety

Madelynn Evans and Crystalyn Estabillo
January 26, 2022
In this episode, listen to all the ways our school keeps us safe from everything going on, as well as the ways we could improve our school safety.
TOP FIVE TRENDS THAT SHOULD NOT COME BACK

TOP FIVE TRENDS THAT SHOULD NOT COME BACK

Madelynn Evans
November 29, 2021
Top five trends that should never return, decide which of these five you dislike the most.
Q&A: How was Your Halloween?

Q&A: How was Your Halloween?

Madelynn Evans
November 8, 2021
Students share their Halloween experience this year.
Q&A: Which Homecoming dance are you attending?

Q&A: Which Homecoming dance are you attending?

Madelynn Evans
October 25, 2021
Students share their plans for Homecoming.
Students conduct the “fire bubbles” experiment which includes creating a reaction using fire and hydrogen peroxide. They worked together and used their critical thinking skills, along with following directions, to successfully complete the lab.  “I love labs,” Sager said. “I love reacting things because sometimes labs fail and then you have to troubleshoot.”
 Photo Credit: Madelynn Evans

Chemistry sophomores participate in different lab stations

Madelynn Evans
October 23, 2021
This is one of the first labs the students have completed since distance learning last year.
Students in P.E. played volleyball, the first indoor sport of the year, and new limitations came from the masks.. ¨I think wearing masks inside during pe is annoying and to be honest does little to nothing to prevent the spread. But personally I really like volleyball and I like my team¨ sophomore Daniela Hernandez said. Madelynn Evans [STUDENT], Now
 Photo Credit: Alexa Rondez

Mask mandate stifles indoor physical education activities

Madelynn Evans
September 27, 2021
Students in P.E. are required to wear masks while indoors and out.

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