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Confronting my internalized hatred
Rumor has it
Letter to Black voters
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
Room for change
So long, farewell
Where You Lead
Female Characters—unsimplified
The Edge of Seventeen
PRO/CON: The technological take-over
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
Never truly a farewell
Social Media: a misunderstood blessing
Dear 10 year-old me . . .
Contentment: buried in nature
The makeup make-down
Finding appreciation in the rough
To love thyself, attack another
The horror to not celebrate Halloween
The power of money
Private proposals
SATIRE: I miss freshman me
Win by losing
Not to get political but
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Nursery rhymes: the real banger
Dance, dance, revelation
PODCAST: Inauguration Wrap-up
How Joe Biden should learn from Obama’s mistakes
Second Impeachment: Is another snap at Trump necessary?
New Year, Old Problems
Editorial: The Capitol Hill rioters are anti-Americans
Confronting my internalized hatred
Rumor has it
Letter to Black voters
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
Room for change
Fare-thee-well
Let’s take a selfie
Chivalry is incognito
Just for Today
Money, money, money
10 years later . . . and we are all back
18: Is it all its cracked up to be?
Spring time
Slowing, fading, frustrating
Bittersweet adventures of the airport experience
Selling myself: surviving the interview process
Fitness: An uplifting lifestyle
Living on the deadline
Initiative: A daring effort
Compassion: A dying art
THE OUTLOOK, EPISODE 82
The Outlook, Episode 80
The Outlook, Episode 78
The Outlook, Episode 77
The Outlook, Episode 74
Hiking over the hills in search of my old self
Stopping at the two-way street towards success
The busy addiction
Embracing natural beauty
Teaching the next generation
Sibling Rivalry: Dress Code
Sibling Rivalry: Censorship
Sibling Rivalry: Christmas
Sibling Rivalry: Watching gameplay versus playing the game
Sibling Rivalry: Optimism
I wish I would have . . .
Five bucket list items before graduation
Snuggies not worthy of hype
Plate perfectionist
My first ‘F’
Four years, forever grateful
Dear freshman me…
The best life lessons I learned, I learned from a dongle
Adulthood within reach
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Yodel boy: musical genius
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All content by Monserrat Mendieta
Chemistry students build hydro-flask like devices
Using concepts of heat transfer, sophomores constructed different contraptions to keep water warm
May 17, 2021
SPARK: FIVE TIPS TO SLEEP BETTER
Here are different ways to help your body recharge
April 30, 2021
Advanced placement students work together during weekends to prepare for upcoming exam
In order to help students with the AP Human Geography exam, teacher Jessica Kelly holds Saturday review sessions
April 21, 2021
Stomp on enemies in ‘Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury’
Experience a classic game on Switch with newly added content
March 30, 2021
Cohort B returns to in-person learning
Following the return of Cohort A, more students return to campus
March 25, 2021
Cohort A starts first day of in-person learning
Ninth, Twelfth graders return to school today
March 22, 2021
BREAKING: Southwest Shadow wins 2021 Scholastic Gold Crown Award
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association bestowed esteemed journalism reward
March 19, 2021
AP Human Geography students discuss the ins and outs of agriculture
Jessica Kelly’s class talked about concepts relating to plants or animal domestication.
March 16, 2021
New schedule put into place for first day of new in-person learning plan
Students, teachers navigate their way through the new schedule implemented by CCSD
March 15, 2021
The reality of the golden years
Navigating the inevitable growth in both our body, mind that evolve throughout high school
March 8, 2021
SPARK: FIVE ICONIC VIDEO GAME CHARACTERS
THE MOST FAMOUS PERSONALITIES IN GAMING HISTORY
March 1, 2021
Not taking care of yourself isn’t ‘quirky’
The unhealthy social media obsession with glorifying bad habits
February 22, 2021
Venture into the TV world in ‘Persona 4 Golden’
Uncover the ominous midnight channel and murderer behind the scenes
February 13, 2021
Sophomores in English 10 Honors begin reading influential literature
Students start units on Shakespeare, ‘Persepolis’
February 3, 2021
Save the world from destruction in ‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’
Play as popular characters in a story that takes place before the events of ‘Breath of the Wild’
February 1, 2021
BREAKING: Hybrid model set to be implemented for Pre-K to grade 3 students
The move may indicate further pushes for in-person learning
January 27, 2021
LIFEHACKS: DOG OWNER EDITION
Three ways to make taking care of your canines easier
January 19, 2021
CCSD School Board votes to allow struggling groups of students to volunteer for in-person assistance
Trustees unanimously voted for a plan that would allow some individuals back on campuses
January 15, 2021
School board meeting tomorrow to discuss possibility of inviting small groups of students to school campuses
Members will plan ways to begin reopening schools
January 13, 2021
Student Council makes small changes for the beginning of the semester
To make virtual school more exciting, council members are continuing beloved projects and starting new ones
January 12, 2021
Breaking: Trump incites insurrection at Capitol
President’s supporters try overturning election results
January 8, 2021
LIFEHACKS: BREAKFAST EDITION
Three ways to make the most important meal of the day a little easier
December 8, 2020
It’s not just a game
The unseen benefits of video games
November 23, 2020
PODCAST: Girls’ Safety: The Dangers of Las Vegas
The harsh reality of what females encounter in our community
November 20, 2020
Fight and level up in ‘Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition’
Revisit a classic game in HD
November 3, 2020
Sophomores begin writing reflective essays in English 10 classes
By analyzing, explaining important past experiences, students learn life lessons
October 29, 2020
PODCAST: Staying fit this school year
Amp up your fitness knowledge and exercise routine
October 9, 2020
The dark side of glo-ups
Predatory marketing takes advantage of teens who want to ’glo-up’
October 7, 2020
Start your day off at ‘Neighbors Cafe’
Choose from a wide assortment of breakfast, brunch dishes
October 7, 2020
Aspiring Entrepreneur: Meet Athena Jean Nardo
Building up her own business from scratch
October 1, 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: Commemorate ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’
Facts about Hispanic academics to housing
September 23, 2020
HOSA undergoing major changes
Adapting new rules, procedures to accommodate the new distance learning model
September 16, 2020
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