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Lillian Bittle, Editor-in-Chief

Hellooooo! My name is Lillian Bittle and I am a junior at Southwest. This is my third year in Mass Media and I am so excited to be Editor-in-Chief. At Southwest I also am President of Hive Helpers, President of Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) and on the varsity Speech team. I love writing stories and being able to share my voice with others through this site as well as the hawk magazine! "My bestie sits right next to me and she's is beautiful (Aubs)"

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Mother Hawk – Ep. 3

Aubriana Baxa and Lillian Bittle
September 29, 2023
Spirit Week posters hang by the entrance to the academic wing. From Monday, Oct. 2 to Friday, Oct. 6, Southwest will have a themed Spirit Week to prepare for Homecoming.

Spirit of Halloween

Lillian Bittle, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2023
Hive Helpers pose for a photo as they volunteering at Nature Night. On Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m, Arnold Elementary hosted Nature Night.

Nurturing a Love For Nature

Lillian Bittle, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2023
Current junior, Megan Baugh shakes hands with Mr. Matzen at the spring Honors Convocation of the 2022-23 school year. On Wednesday, Sept. 20 Southwest held their first Honors convocation of the 2023-24 school year.

[PHOTO] Walk of Honors

September 20, 2023
Students are rehearsing for Peter and the Starcatcher so it will be ready to preform by Thursday. Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. On Monday, Aug. 28, “Peter and the Starcatcher” tickets went on sale.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” Ticket Sales

Lillian Bittle, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2023

Mother Hawk Podcast – Ep. 2

Aubriana Baxa and Lillian Bittle
September 11, 2023
Senior Abbie Appleget spikes the ball against Millard North on Aug. 29, 2023. The Hawks will play Omaha Westside on Sept. 7, 2023.

[PHOTO] Hawks Face a Familiar Foe

September 7, 2023
The 2022-2023 forensics team poses for a photo. The 2023-2024 LSW forensic team will be volunteering at the Vintage Market held at the Lancaster County Event Center.

Volunteering at Vintage Market

Lillian Bittle, Editor-in-chief
September 6, 2023

Mother Hawk Podcast – Ep. 1

Aubriana Baxa and Lillian Bittle
September 6, 2023
Recent graduate (Class of 2023) and former improv member Zach Moeller performs at Silver Platter, an improv event hosted by Southwest in the 2022-23 school year. The Improv Club met for the first time this year on Tuesday. Aug. 29.

Introduction to Improv

Lillian Bittle, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2023
Juniors Katie Timmer, Jack McCormick, Charlie Rader (left to right) and senior Allison Ernst (background) pose for a photo after a shaving cream battle between seniors and juniors/sophomores. This was their resolution to the beginning of the Rez Prank Wars.

Resonance of Laughter

Lillian Bittle, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2023
A footprint left in the chalk at the end of the Color Run hosted last year. Student Council will be hosting a Color Run at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19.

Running On Repeat

Lillian Bittle, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2023
Junior varsity tennis player returns ball during match. The match was held on Aug. 20, 2022.

[PHOTO] Hawks in Action

March 1, 2023
Sophomore Mackenzie Bolton picks up carnation received on Feb. 14, 2022. Flowers are currently available for purchase for this upcoming Valentines Day.

[PHOTO] Spreading the Love

February 6, 2023
Senior Milana Sherman paints a childs face at Trunk-or-Treat. On Thursday, Oct. 27, Student Council hosted Trunk-or-Treat in the Lincoln Southwest parking lot from 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Trunk-or-Treat Triumph

Lillian Bittle, Writer/Editor
October 31, 2022
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members sell bundt cakes in the morning. From Monday, Oct. 3 to Thursday, Oct. 6, FCCLA will be selling bundt cakes to distribute on Halloween, Oct. 31.

Not a Trick, Bundt a Treat

Lillian Bittle, Writer/Editor
October 5, 2022
An individual shops for earrings at the 2021-2022 craft fair. Some vendors this year include Barbs Buttery Toffee’s by Barb Mapes, Bookish by Mrs. Toni Hiemes, Snow’s Craft by Diana Snow.

Create Memories at the Craft Fair

Lillian Bittle, Writer/Editor
September 27, 2022
Senior Addison Stelzer shakes hands with Mr. Matzen. The Honors Convocation was held on Wednesday, Sept. 14 in the Main Gym.

Honoring Accomplishments

Lillian Bittle, Writer/Editor
September 14, 2022
A Southwest alumni donating blood in the 2021-2022 school year. On Sept. 19, Southwest will host its first blood drive of the 2022-2023 school year from 8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

The Drive to Donate

Lillian Bittle, Writer/Editor
September 12, 2022
Totoro, Mei and Satsuki sit on a branch and fish for crawdads. This art was created for My Neighbor Totoro.

My Neighbor Totoro Review

Lillian Bittle, Writer/Editor
September 2, 2022
Mrs. McKenzie Geier and sophomores Kaylie Phillips and Jack McCormick present a slideshow about FCCLA. FCCLA played games and talked to new members about opportunities in FCCLA.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Begins

Lillian Bittle , Writer/Editor
August 31, 2022
Officers of GSA show a slideshow about the club. GSA will have an informational slideshow for the first 30 minutes of every meeting.

Genders and Sexualities Alliance Begins

Lillian Bittle, Writer/Editor
August 29, 2022
Freshman Rudra Singh looks at the Student Council booth. On Aug. 15, freshmen went to the club fair to see clubs offered at Southwest.

Freshmen Glimpse at Silver Hawk Clubs

Lillian Bittle, Writer
August 19, 2022
Charlotte Waldron at rehearsal singing Tomcat Disposables. Waldron preformed again on Friday, May 13 at Flight Night.

Flight Night Wows the Crowd

Lillian Bittle , Writer
May 19, 2022
Hannah Nigh placing specific types of bacteria into soft agar. Students did different lab procedures to help the scientific community.

Southwest Students Hunt for Viruses

Lillian Bittle, Writer
April 28, 2022

Lil’ Bits of Advice – How to Deal With Stress Eps 2

Lillian Bittle, Writer
April 27, 2022
Juniors Jordyn Frank and Steven Dao at Southwests pep rally on Wednesday, April 20. Both students won junior prom royalty.

A Bit of Spice to Enchanted Royalty

Lillian Bittle, Writer
April 25, 2022
The Pollinator Garden where wildflower seeds will be spread by Hive Helpers and NHS. Hive Helpers is a environmental club that an NHS service project is working on promoting.

National Honor Society Partners with Hive Helpers for a Service Project

Lillian Bittle, Writer
April 14, 2022
Kayla Hassler dribbles the ball to avoid the opposing team. The Southwest girls varsity team wins against Lincoln High, 10-0, starting of the season strong.

Southwest Girls Varsity Soccer Team Shoots For a Great Season

Lillian Bittle, Writer
March 30, 2022
The team poses for a picture after awards. Southwest speech team competes at State in Kearney.

Southwest Speech Team Places Third at State

Lillian Bittle, Writer
March 24, 2022

Lil’ Bits of Advice – Study Tips Ep. 1

Lillian Bittle, Writer
March 9, 2022
On Saturday Feb. 26 the Southwest Swim & Dive girls and boys teams won State at the Devaney Sports Center.

Girls and Boys Swim & Dive Wins State Together For the First Time in 28 Years

Lillian Bittle, Writer
March 9, 2022
Junior Aidan Welch dunks the ball winning 2 points against Northeast.

[PHOTO]

Junior Ava Freeman performing for the dance team.

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Hive Helpers handed out plants to staff on Feb. 22. The plants were chia, wheatgrass, and barley.

Teachers Receive Classroom Plants from Hive Helpers

Lillian Bittle, Writer
February 24, 2022
Freshman Mackenzie Bolton and Sophie Johnson (background) both received flowers on Valentines Day. Flowers were handed out in the theatre hallway on Feb. 14 for fundraising for theatre department.

Love Spread Through LSW’s Theatre Department

Lillian Bittle, Writer
February 18, 2022
Hive Helpers planted seeds that will grow similar to the wheatgrass shown. Staff should receive their plants on Feb. 22.

Hive Helpers Plant Seeds to Spread Joy

Lillian Bittle, Writer
February 9, 2022
LSW held their term 3 blood drive on Feb. 3. The goal was to get 30 - 40 units donated.

Southwest Students and Staff Help with Blood Shortage

Lillian Bittle, Writer
February 2, 2022
The dial in Lincoln, Nebraska is currently in red. Southwest has 121 COVID cases.

Rise in Covid Cases at Southwest

Lillian Bittle, Writer
January 31, 2022
Lincoln Southwest Speech Team after awards at Millard North.

Speech Starts Off the New Year Strong

Lillian Bittle, Writer
January 20, 2022
The trophy for the UNL Math Competition that was on December 2.

Math Club Calculating Success

Lillian Bittle, Writer
January 12, 2022
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