The Cost of Not Knowing Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2026 Youth political participation is crucial for the political state of our world—it is in the hands of the youth to fuel and strengthen it.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK? Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2026 Find out what you might have missed last week.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK? Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2026 Find out what you might have missed last week.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK? Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2026 Find out what you might have missed last week.
Criticizing The Youth Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2026 A generation that is over criticized with stereotypes placed upon the generations before them.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK? Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2026 Find out what you might have missed last week.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK? Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2026 Find out what you might have missed last week.
Masculinity: Instructions Included Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2026 The harmful effect of societal placed norms on masculinity and the consequences men face for defying them are ridiculed.
Waiting For Motivation is Self-Sabotage Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2026 Self-discipline is a key essential to navigating responsibilities and goals.
Las Vegas: Where New Dreams Begin Adrienne Vera-Perez, Hayden Hunt, Johnny Tao, Natalia Klonowski, Mason Rafferty, Isabella Sandoval, Zelina Panissidi, Achilles Caranto, Jaden Espinueva, Joy Ryan, Hunter Rhee, Rylee Del Moral, and Devin Uclaray January 15, 2026 In a city where almost 1 in 5 of its residents are immigrants, Las Vegas stands as a unique landmark of multiculturalism that speaks to the profound impact of immigration in American society.
Renovations To Effect Campus Life Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2025 Administration to focus on field and parking lot renovations, alongside creating a plan for the new video production room.
Public Speaking Enthusiast: Meet Vivian Evans Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2025 Evans shares how a high school elective led to a life-changing commitment.
BSU to host ‘Are You Smarter Than a Ninth Grader?’ Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2025 The event will be held on Oct. 29 in the gym, students will be able to enter for free.
Q&A: Will You Be Attending Trunk or Treat? Mason Rafferty and Johnny Tao October 24, 2025 Find out what students think about this year's Trunk or Treat event.
Discovering Billie Eilish Has Made Me Happier Than Ever Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2025 From third grade to now, Billie Eilish has had a long lasting finite impact on my life.
CCSD Elects Jhone Ebert as New Superintendent Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer April 8, 2025 Read on the new superintendent elect, and her visions and plans for the future of CCSD.
What We Don’t Need is a Masculinomenon Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer March 12, 2025 Toxic Masculinity: a blindsided modern day problem used against men, by men.
Sugar, Spice, Everything Nice: Meet Chef Michael Hadobas Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer February 21, 2025 Michael Hadobas shares his journey in the culinary field
Supreme Court Enacts Social Media Ban Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer January 8, 2025 TikTok’s lack of legal victories has led to its potential upcoming ban in the United States. The app's fate is in the hands of the Supreme Court.
PODCAST: All Things Christmas Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer December 19, 2024 Christmas break is coming soon. Listen to how Southwest Shadow staff is celebrating all things Christmas.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: TAMI NAVARRO Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer December 9, 2024 Here's a look at 2016 graduate Tami Navarro's life after high school.
Q&A : Who Do You Think is Winning Best Album of the Year Angel White and Mason Rafferty November 14, 2024 Find out who Southwest thinks is going to win Grammys 2025 Best Album of the Year
Culinary Reintroduces Coyote Cafe Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer October 31, 2024 After a temporary closing, the Coyote Cafe returns, introducing a new teacher-student lunch format with different cuisines for lunches.
Behind the Screens: How Influencers are Damaging Society Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer October 28, 2024 The pressure of staying relevant online leads to real-world issues for both influencers and their followers.
Student Council To Screen ‘High School Musical’ for Annual Movie Night Mason Rafferty and Angel White September 25, 2024 Student Council shares the process to selecting the homecoming movie and theme.
New Temporary IDs Introduced as a Result of CCSD’s Updated Lanyard Policy Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer September 9, 2024 SWCTA introduces new lanyard policy and urges students to bring their lanyard daily.
![Blowing his whistle, Coach Mark Bly times how long it takes his students to run a mile. With upcoming renovations, these classes will have to run their mile on the black top or alternative spaces instead of utilizing the field. “[We’re still figuring] it out,” Bly said. “We will continue to press forward and persevere [through] challenges.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-11-19-10.22.21.png)
![Looking at the board, former BSU secretary Christina Altaye begins to prepare for BSU’s second year of Club Feud. This year, “Are You Smarter Than a Ninth Grader?” will be replacing this event. “I think it’s a fun change [to Club Feud],” BSU Activities Director Hellen Beyene said. “[I think] it’s always fun to do something new and different.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-09-29-11.06.43.png)
!["I will be attending Trunk or Treat [for FCCLA]" junior Crystal Li said. "We're gonna use Mr. Harbeson's car, and we will be [hosting three different activities]."](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_0980-1200x900.png)
![Collaborating alongside each other, sophomores Valery Hernandez and Taelor Williams create a sauce for Spam musubi, which will be featured in this week Coyote Cafe. Last week's cuisine was Vietnamese and North-American, which contained a choice between a bánh mì or reuben sandwich with its corresponding sides. “It’s a great experience,” Williams said. “I feel like I am [benefiting greatly] from this because it reflects what it is like to be working in the back of the house inside of a restaurant.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-22-10.51.57.png)
![Assistant Principal Cameron Roehm stands outside the cafeteria entrance handing out green temporary IDs to the students who forgot their IDs. This policy revamp was created due to last year's temporary ID weakening security measures causing it to be inefficient. “In the past, we did not see much success with the sticker IDs,” Roehm said. “With the new policy, [administration] is starting to notice a decrease in the sales of temporary IDs.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-11.08.37-1.png)