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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Shayna Migalang

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer

Hello! I'm Shayna, I'm a sophomore in the culinary program, and this is my first year on the newspaper team. I'm super excited to start publishing my own writing!

All content by Shayna Migalang
Lifehacks: Crochet Edition

Lifehacks: Crochet Edition

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
Improve your crochet skills with these tips and tricks.
The South Korean bakery franchise TOUS les JOURS finally has a Las Vegas location. 
Grade: A-

Treat Your Appetite at ‘TOUS les JOURS’

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
This bakery and cafe is a great place to snack on sweet treats and hang out with friends.
INFOGRAPHIC: The state of Anti-LGBTQIA+ bills

INFOGRAPHIC: The state of Anti-LGBTQIA+ bills

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Become informed on the bills targeting America’s LGBTQ+ community.
Infographic: Chinese Surveillance Balloons Timeline

Infographic: Chinese Surveillance Balloons Timeline

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Learn more about the surveillance balloons connected to China that have been floating all over North America.
White Noise” is stellar in some aspects of filmmaking, but its complicated plot may ultimately drive people away. 
Grade: B-
Photo CreditNetflix

‘White Noise’ Manages to Silence and Clutter Thoughts Simultaneously

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Witness the Gladney family navigate through a toxic crisis and its aftermath with their intense fear of dying.
Lifehacks: School Lunch Edition

Lifehacks: School Lunch Edition

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
Struggle to make a school lunch every weekday? Check out these tips that could help you out.
“Wayward Strand” is a graphic adventure with nostalgic artwork and unique characters. 
Rating: B 
Art Credit: Ghost Pattern

Assist airborne hospital patients in ‘Wayward Strand’

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Learn about the lives of patients and staff through a touching storyline in “Wayward Strand”.
Infographic: Where do people get their news?

Infographic: Where do people get their news?

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
With an increase in technology usage, more people are using the internet to get their regular dose of news.
“Drifting Home” tells a story about growth and savoring childhood through survival.
Grade: B+
Photo Credit: Studio Colorido

Soar into another world with ‘Drifting Home’

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
This heartwarming Japanese animated film touches on loss, forgiveness, and cherished memories.
Introducing herself to new members, GSA President Maya Pantic presents information about the club before starting ice breaker activities. Board members planned to focus on creating strong bonds with other members of the club. “The GSA club just offers a kind of atmosphere where we can all talk to each other,” secretary Daphne Huang said. “I know in a lot of other clubs, it’s difficult to communicate between the board and the members, so we want to get rid of that boundary. We just so happen to have a mic, but we want everyone to talk with us.” (Photo Credit: Alexa Rondez)

School pride club officially reforms, rebrands as Gender and Sexualities Alliance

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
With a pride club finally being present at SWCTA again, GSA has several plans to improve campus life for LGBTQ+ members and allies.
Contorting her body in the air, sophomore Zoey Henson strikes several dance trapeze poses. Henson says it takes a ton of core and upper body strength to successfully execute a trick. “You don’t need outside practice, but it is good to have. I used to go twice a week for six hours total, so I built a lot of strength from that,” Henson said. (Photo Credits: Zoey Henson)

Astounding Aerialist: Meet Zoey Henson

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
Sophomore Zoey Henson has been executing aerial circus performances since elementary school.