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Hunter Rhee

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor

Hi, I’m Hunter, and I’m your Southwest Shadow Multimedia Editor this year! I love to write, play video games, and make videos in my spare time. I hope you enjoy what I have for you this year!

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‘Mozart: Piano Variations, Vol. 2’ is a Brilliant Interpretation

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
May 2, 2025
“Mozart: Piano Variations Vol. 2” is an incredible listen, filled with the joys of Mozart’s character and style in this clever interpretation by Giuseppe Bruno.
School announcements being broadcast on social media has drastic implications for the information being spread between students and teachers.

Poor Social Media Advertising Creates the Uninformed

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
April 21, 2025
The rise of social media content for school announcements has become a major detriment to information around Southwest.
To practice for the English ACT, juniors Veronica Zamudio and Solia Carroll are trying to agree on an answer. “I think I was overthinking a lot of it, so I couldn’t really get a lot of questions right,” Zamudio said. “I was too scared to answer because then I would have gotten them wrong.”

An Hour In … AP English Lang and Comp

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
February 19, 2025
AP Lang students work on ACT practice.
To prepare for the Winterfest, the Student Council decorates posters for the different booths they will have. The event will take place on Jan. 24 for all students. “I love Winterfest,” Student Council member Selinalei Hamilton said. “I went last year, and it was such a fun time. I’m just excited to see everybody come together and see all the clubs, and I’m excited for the food.”

BSU, Student Council Plan Annual Winterfest Event

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
January 22, 2025
The event is to be held on January 24th, with different booths with games, snacks, and more.
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

With obesity rates climbing, the debate on whether or not it's a disease is more prominent than ever.

PRO/CON: Obesity is not a disease

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
January 10, 2025
Obesity's classification as a disease has been highly debated. However, there are many reasons for it to not be considered a disease.
Infographic: Study Tips From A Junior

Infographic: Study Tips From A Junior

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
December 3, 2024
Studying can be hard, especially for an upperclassman. These are a few tips that I've found through experience.
AP classes can provide a number of benefits for many students who are willing to challenge themselves.

The Benefits of Advanced Placement Classes: Why Should You Care?

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
November 14, 2024

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are some of the most rigorous courses one is able to take in high school. Being at the same level as college classes, they allow students to challenge themselves with new...

With its unique gameplay style and fun graphics, “What The Car?” brings a new twist on an old genre. Rating: A- Photo Credit: © 2024 Triband

Live Your Wildest Racing Dreams in ‘What The Car?’

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
October 18, 2024
“What The Car?” has a distinct gameplay style and entertaining graphics that set it apart from other racing games.
To prepare for the AP test, senior Andre Aquino is working out problems on the white board. He’s been practicing these problems for many weeks now, and thinks that he’s going to do well with the help of the teacher. “I think it’s definitely a very energetic way of teaching,” Aquino said. “I feel like it does get me ready for Calculus. I feel very awake when I’m in this class.”

An Hour In … AP Calculus AB

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
October 18, 2024

 

Lifehacks: ChatGPT Edition

Lifehacks: ChatGPT Edition

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
September 10, 2024
Learn about the positive ways to use ChatGPT.
"I think my first week went super, super well," senior Andrew Bennett said. "Honestly, I have a great schedule. I don't have any open periods, so I think I'm gonna be swamped in work this year, but I'm excited for the classes I picked, especially Communications."

Q&A: HOW WAS YOUR FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL?

Adrienne Vera-Perez and Hunter Rhee
August 23, 2024
Find out how Southwest feels about their first week back on campus
"I'm on Kendrick's side," junior Jace Sanchez said. "I really just like Kendrick's music a lot more than Drake's and he has a lot more achievements, like a Pulitzer Prize."

Q&A: Are you on Kendrick’s side or Drake’s side?

Hunter Rhee, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Learn about what students and staff have to say about the Kendrick and Drake drama.

Interior Design III constructs Miniature Houses

Hunter Rhee, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
Learn about the major project the Interior Design Students work on.
Lifehacks: Fitness Edition

Lifehacks: Fitness Edition

Hunter Rhee, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Learn more about getting fitter without any effort!
Gazing down at a phone, sophomores Achilles Andre Caranto and Amelia Castellanos are two of the many teens in America gazing down at their phones right this minute. According to statistics from GuardChild, 85% of teenagers have social media, and 90% of children ages 8-16 have witnessed explicit content online. “When there is such a powerful force in our society, like social media right now, the government should be stepping in trying to control it and protect vulnerable groups, or vulnerable people like children,” Social Studies teacher Joseph Juliano said.

[Photo] ‘Kids Online Safety Act’ revisions to place restrictive setting on social media for minors

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024

Gazing down at a phone, sophomores Achilles Andre Caranto and Amelia Castellanos are two of the many teens in America gazing down at their phones right this minute. According to statistics from GuardChild,...

The long-awaited sequel to Five Nights At Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted brings new minigames, animatronics, and easter eggs for fans to find.Rating: A Photo Credit: Steel Wool Studios

Get Jumpscared To Your Heart’s Content in ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted 2’

Hunter Rhee, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024

Never in a million years would anyone think a simple game about being a night guard at a pizzeria would turn out to be one of the biggest game series of all time. Ever since I bought my Oculus Quest...

Draw My Shadow: Theodore ‘Teddy’ Velev

Hunter Rhee, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024
Learn all about the life of an aspiring tennis player.
AN HOUR IN … CULINARY III

AN HOUR IN … CULINARY III

Achilles Caranto and Hunter Rhee
December 18, 2023
To prepare for the SkillUSA fundraiser, the Culinary III students work together to make cookie dough.
To prepare for Friendsgiving, Student Council is creating decorations for the event. They have not had a Friendsgiving for a long time, so they want this one to be different. “It’s Southwest, we need teamwork,” StuCo member Sahib Rattan said. “Having that Friendsgiving makes it just a lot easier, being able to meet the club heads and such.”

Student Council ‘Friendsgiving’ Extends

Hunter Rhee, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Student council is hosting a "Friendsgiving" for various school clubs.
Student Council members are putting the finishing touches on decorations for the homecoming dance. They have been preparing for this occasion and thinking of ways to surprise the guests. “For this year's homecoming, we’ve been a lot more creative with decorations, advertisements, and overall just trying to make it fun and unforgettable for students,” student council member Ysabella Felix said. “We were also able to incorporate the theme a lot more into our planning, so I hope that adds to everyone’s experience.”

Peter Pan themed homecoming tickets selling quickly

Hunter Rhee and Amelia Castellanos
October 10, 2023
Homecoming plans to be unforgettable this year.
In the video production studio, students are creating videos using tripods and their phones to practice essential videography skills. They have worked for a while now to create their videos and make them as effective as possible. “Some students have decided to do a PSA about keeping our campus clean, or about drugs and their bad effects, so it’s a wide gamut of different subjects,” Video Production teacher Ernesto Zita said.

Video Production I Students Work on PSAs

Hunter Rhee, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Video Production I students are working on their first video project. They are working diligently to get their work up to standard.
Students in Hospitality III work on an assignment that their teacher, Ms. Viggato, left them while a sub watches over. The Hospitality class starts off the school year without a proper teacher. “Constantly changing subs is just annoying, “ senior Sonne Morales said.“We just don't do anything, so we just sit there in the class."

Students in Hospitality III work on an assignment that their teacher, Ms. Viggato, left them while a sub watches over. The Hospitality class starts off the school year without a proper teacher. “Constantly...