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Southwest Shadow
Venice Jingco

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer

Hi! I'm Venice, this is my first year as a staff writer for the Southwest Shadow. I'm ready to be part of the team and do my best this year!

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LifeHacks: Claw Machine Edition

LifeHacks: Claw Machine Edition

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
Claw machines are a common part of the arcade experience. Learn how to beat the machine with these three hacks.
Happyfastdelicious’ drive-thrus are almost always empty, and with good reason. Fast service and quality product makes for a fantastic experience.Grade: A

Personalize your drink with any combination of flavors at ‘happyfastdelicious’

Venice Jingco, Staff writer
April 24, 2023
Quick ordering and fast pick-up with the mobile app.
Master the Karakuri, an ancient tool wielded to conquer foes ten times your size. Rating: B- Photo Credit: IGDB

Vanquish the Kemono using ancient technology in ‘Wild Hearts’

Venice Jingco, Staff writer
April 19, 2023
In the awaited monster-hunting game, “Wild Hearts,” the player moves through feudal Japan, tasked with defeating monsters while wielding an ancient technology.
Working diligently, sophomore Dyanna Sanchez works in preparation for the End of Course Exams. Teachers were notified about the exam in February. “My major concern is that CCSD made the decision about EOCs well into the school year,” Algebra 1 teacher Kirsten Landau said. “They have given us very little time to adjust our plans and prepare for this assessment.“

[Photo] ‘End of Course Exams’ Return for the Upcoming School Year

April 18, 2023

Working diligently, sophomore Dyanna Sanchez works in preparation for the End of Course Exams. Teachers were notified about the exam in February. “My major concern is that CCSD made the decision about...

Ladytron captivates using emotional and dense compositions in their newest album. Rating: B Art Credit: Cooking Vinyl Limited

Escape into electronic waves with ‘Time’s Arrow’

Venice Jingco, Staff writer
February 21, 2023
Following a five year hiatus, Ladytron returns with their new album.
Melatonin is a unique rhythm game featuring Lo-fi songs and dreamy visuals. Rating: A Art Credit: Half Asleep

Become one with your dreams in ‘Melatonin’

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
Follow the narrative of self-improvement by mastering rhythmic dreams.
VIB: This Weekend In Vegas 12/9/22

VIB: This Weekend In Vegas 12/9/22

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Where They Are Now: Kevin Camelo

Where They Are Now: Kevin Camelo

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Learn about Class of 2017 Kevin Camelo's life after graduation.
Pulling from real world inspirations, sophomore Elenarose Telona thinks up new concepts for a society. Telona and her teammates decided to reference their own ethnicities, which made their civilization more personal to them. “Right now were brainstorming ideas,” Telona said. “One of us is Peruvian, one Incas, and Im Filipino, so we named it Phillinca. Then another thing was to find a middle ground where we could place our civilization, so we made it an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. So were thinking of things that already exist and adding them into our civilization.”

An Hour In … World History

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Imagining themselves 3000 years in the past, students think up new civilizations.
Where are they now: Marynelle Garcia

Where are they now: Marynelle Garcia

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
Former fashion student Marynelle Garcia, and her life after graduating.
VIB: This Weekend In Vegas 12/2/22

VIB: This Weekend In Vegas 12/2/22

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Where Are They Now: Duke Vano

Where Are They Now: Duke Vano

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Take a look into Class of 2019 Duke Vano's life after graduation.
Brainstorming new mechanics for the game “Witches and Ditches,” sophomore Ayden Ionescu suggests adding a trial system. Before testing, players cast spells at random, hoping to uncover the witch. “Testing is beneficial for most games,” Ionescu said. “You can point out all the flaws for a video game. For example, bugs may be a problem for the gameplay and its balance.”

An Hour In … Digital Game Development

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Finishing their board games, students in Animation II begin playtesting.
Chef Qi Guan pursues her dream of opening a dessert bar, serving a variety of cold delectables and savory foods.

Experience French Delicacies blended with Traditional Asian Accents at ‘Xtra Sweet’

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
Relax and share desserts with your friends at Xtra Sweet.
VIB: This Weekend In Vegas 11/25/22

VIB: This Weekend In Vegas 11/25/22

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Beginning the new unit in 3D animation, students are tasked with animating a flour sack— the same exercise as Animation I, but in 3D rather than 2D. However, some students like sophomore Rayan Awad dislike the change in dimensions. “2D animation is so much easier to do, I think it looks better, Im just more comfortable with it,” Awad said. “With 3D, you dont have to redraw everything and you just have a rig and its really easy to deal with. But 2d animation, it feels like you put more effort into it feels more rewarding.”

An Hour In … Animation II

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Animation II students are introduced to 3D animation through an expressive flour sack exercise.
VIB: This Weekend In Vegas 11/18/22

VIB: This Weekend In Vegas 11/18/22

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
“Cult of the Lamb” is a unique combination of roguelike and town-building. This game challenges managing a colony while battling through dungeons.Rating: APhoto Credit: Massive Monster

Convert your Followers in ‘Cult of the Lamb’

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
With new infinite powers, the lamb becomes the hunter.
Slime Rancher 2 is an adorable game with uncharted islands and new slimes to discover.Rating: A-Photo Credit: Monomi Park

Voyage to Rainbow Island in ‘Slime Rancher 2’

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
The long-awaited sequel of the hit game “Slime Rancher,” is an incredible experience for video game veterans and newbies alike.
Sharing with the group, sophomore HOSA member Kylie Chelise Dacquel shares her future career goals during a HOSA meeting. Other students were invited to speak about their ambitions. “We hope our members will interact with each other more,” president Yusra Shafique said. “We are trying to create lasting friendships through our meetings and the volunteer events they attend.”

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF SEP. 26

Venice Jingco, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
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