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Southwest Shadow
Zelina Panissidi

Zelina Panissidi, News Editor

Hi, I’m Zelina and this is my third year writing for the Southwest Shadow. I’m a senior in the nursing program and I’m excited to publish more stories this year.

All content by Zelina Panissidi
A new family-run business that matcha and boba lovers will enjoy.

Sip, savor and study at ‘Teru Tea Cafe’

Zelina Panissidi, News Editor
October 13, 2025
This cafe is the perfect place to hang out with friends and order both classic drinks and specialty items.
Prizes include boba, an achievement medal with a luncheon and a special-edition cap and gown. Previously, there were no incentives given for ACT testing. “We know our students can achieve better ACT scores,” Community Partnership Coordinator Ryan Zaro said. “Their classes academically show us that they should be performing higher than what the ACT is telling us our students are performing at.”

ACT Incentives Aim to Increase Student Composite Scores

Zelina Panissidi, News Editor
October 13, 2025
Juniors taking the ACT will have the opportunity to win prizes if their composite score is 21 or above.
Responding to a question on stage, senior Preston Schwartz tells club members why he would make a suitable candidate for a board member. National Honor Society voted on their board members for the 2026 school year.

Club Preview: A look into the week of Sept. 2

Zelina Panissidi, News Editor
September 2, 2025
Competitive Gaming prepares for upcoming tournaments, NHS meets with new inductees, and Book Club chooses their monthly read for September.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
May 5, 2025
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
May 2, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
April 28, 2025
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
April 25, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
April 21, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
April 14, 2025
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
April 11, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
April 7, 2025
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'Favorite Movie' Contest

‘Favorite Movie’ Contest

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
April 4, 2025
Tell us your favorite movie for a chance to win.
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VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
April 4, 2025
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Ash Trevino, a social media influencer has become canceled after livestreaming the majority of her life online. Many social media users rally together to “cancel” influencers for their wrongdoings.

PRO/CON: Cancel Culture Has Gotten Out of Hand

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
April 3, 2025
These modern day witch trials have taken the shape of mob-harassment on social media platforms.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
March 31, 2025
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
March 28, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
March 24, 2025
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Hitting his drums, junior Oliver Rondez matches the beat of the song “Creep” by Radiohead. Jam Club members hosted a rehearsal for the upcoming BSU basketball tournament. “We’ve been thinking about doing a little halftime show,” Rondez said. "Jam Club was thinking of working as a pep band because most schools have them to liven up the mood.”

An Hour In … Jam Club

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
March 10, 2025
Find out what Jam Club members are planning for the BSU basketball tournament.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
March 10, 2025
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
March 7, 2025
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'Best Vacation' Contest

‘Best Vacation’ Contest

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
March 6, 2025
Tell us your dream vacation for a chance to win.
Start your morning with various options of breakfast delicacies.

Indulge in Freshly Made Delights at ‘Keke’s Breakfast Cafe’

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
March 5, 2025
Treat yourself to a variety of sweet, savory, and classic breakfast dishes.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
March 3, 2025
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
February 28, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
February 24, 2025
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
February 21, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
February 17, 2025
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
February 14, 2025
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"Life ends when you stop dreaming, hope ends when you stop believing, love ends when you stop caring, friendship ends when you stop sharing... so share this with whom ever you consider a friend." by Parvin ♣( OFF for a while ) is licensed by CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
February 10, 2025
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
February 7, 2025
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'Perfect Valentine's Day' Contest

‘Perfect Valentine’s Day’ Contest

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
February 4, 2025
Tell us your version of a perfect Valentine's Day for a chance to win.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
February 3, 2025
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 31, 2025
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After a student lost their lanyard, attendance clerk Sonya Jones reprints a student ID. The $10 fee will be charged to a student’s account and can be paid at the banker. “I feel like the temporary sticker IDs were fine last year, and obviously they were only $1, so that’s a big difference compared to this year,” junior Jenny Nie said. “I do feel like reprinting the lanyards could be beneficial because if a student is always forgetting them then they might need a backup.”

Schoolwide Demand for Lanyards Causes Price Increase

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 28, 2025
The cost to pay for replacement lanyards has increased by $4 from the original $6 price.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 27, 2025
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 24, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 20, 2025
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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 17, 2025
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The Harmful Effects of a Modern Lifestyle

The Harmful Effects of a Modern Lifestyle

Philipos Alebachew, Adrienne Vera-Perez, Ava Torres, Kylie Dacquel, Achilles Caranto, Venice Jingco, Zelina Panissidi, Shayna Migalang, Kailie Sicolo, Travis McGinnis, and Hunter Rhee
January 16, 2025

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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 13, 2025
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Obesity is a disease that is more complex than the stereotypes that represent it.

PRO/CON: Obesity is a Disease

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 10, 2025
The discussion of obesity and why it should be universally classified as a disease.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 10, 2025
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'Celebrating Milestones' Contest

‘Celebrating Milestones’ Contest

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 8, 2025
Tell us what milestone you envision yourself accomplishing this year for a chance to win.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 6, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
December 16, 2024
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
December 13, 2024
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
December 9, 2024
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'Winter Festivities' Contest

‘Winter Festivities’ Contest

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
December 9, 2024
Tell us what your favorite winter activity is for a chance to win.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
December 6, 2024
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
December 2, 2024
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 22, 2024
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I cannot believe I have been oblivious to the fraudulent claims of climate change made by the Democratic party.

SATIRE: Climate Change is Not Real

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 21, 2024
Kamala Harris waterbent hurricanes in red states in an attempt to take out Republican voters, and she failed!
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 18, 2024
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 15, 2024
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'Favorite Tradition' Contest

‘Favorite Tradition’ Contest

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 12, 2024
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving or holiday tradition for a chance to win.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 12, 2024
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05. (Fall) Harvest Time" by Carol (vanhookc) is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 4, 2024
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 1, 2024
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Donald Trump confuses Gen Z with his attempts to connect with them on social media.

The Ultimate Boomer: Trump’s Uncomfortable Disconnect from Gen Z

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 1, 2024
Former President Trump aims to reach out for support via social media in an attempt to win over Gen Z voters.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
October 28, 2024
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Pencils sitting at the tips of yard sticks, Art 101 students draw each other’s faces. The students were learning how to be precise without holding the pencil directly in their hand. “She made up draw anyone in that group without looking at the paper,” senior Kai Cruz said. “It was overall funny to see how we could draw someone without looking at the paper.”

An Hour In … Art 101

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
October 25, 2024
Find out how students in Art 101 are able to draw without looking at the paper.
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VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
October 25, 2024
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
October 21, 2024
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Best of (Teen) Las Vegas 2024

Best of (Teen) Las Vegas 2024

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
October 14, 2024
For the tenth year in a row, students have voted for their choices of the best places in Vegas.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
October 14, 2024
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
October 11, 2024
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
October 7, 2024
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
October 4, 2024
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The rapid spread of wildfires has had life-threatening effects on California, as well as regions surrounding it. In 2020, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) reported that four million acres were burned across California. “Wildfires will literally come through and burn a large majority of what they come into contact with,” Environmental Science teacher Martha Horner said. “They’ll burn down the trees, the biomes, the houses…People need to be extremely aware of where they live. We are right next door to a region that has the appropriate type of biomass and living plants that are ripe for forest fires to occur in.”

California Wildfires Fueled by Increased Gas Emissions Cause for Concern

Zelina Panissidi and Amelia Castellanos
September 30, 2024
Communities evacuate as flames threaten homes and forests.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 30, 2024
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'Best Halloween Candy' Contest

‘Best Halloween Candy’ Contest

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 27, 2024
Tell us your favorite Halloween Candy for a chance to win.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 27, 2024
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Hitting a high note in the song “Goddess” by Laufey, junior Danna Kim focuses on controlling her vocals. Kim was given the opportunity to perform on stage during last year’s Coyote Coachella. “I was so happy I wasn’t the only one singing,” Kim said. “Everyone was amazing and such great singers/performers and it made me feel heartfelt when singing mine as well.”

Classically Born Soloist: Meet Danna Kim

Zelina Panissidi and Joy Ryan
September 26, 2024
Junior shares her experience as a multilingual opera singer and pianist.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 23, 2024
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 20, 2024
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 16, 2024
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 13, 2024
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 9, 2024
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 6, 2024
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 2, 2024
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VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring

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Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
August 30, 2024
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
August 29, 2024
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Posing during a band photo shoot, Roxana Huve is ready for the next chapter in her musical journey. “I choose songs that have a nice baseline,” Huve said. “Honestly, when I choose a song, I don't think about the drummer because a drummer can always complicate a drum line, but it's harder to complicate a baseline. The guitar player can add whatever embellishments he wants as a metal guitar player. So I tell him to slow down on the shredding. Other than that, he can play whatever he wants.”

Multi-Talented Musician: Meet Roxana Huve

Venice Jingco and Zelina Panissidi
August 19, 2024
Junior Roxana Huve shares her experience with building a musical career.
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