Album Review – Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday’
Jaydee Valencia, Staff Writer
December 21, 2010
Nicki Minaj’s debut album mixes her Barbie-doll cute and hard-core swag into a creation that’s sure to have a broad appeal. Her debut album Pink Friday, expresses her personal style and experiences through her crisp and clear rhymes. The more emotional songs such as “Right Thru Me”, “Fly”... Read more »
Silly Bandz take over
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2010
In the past year, bracelet trends have transformed from bangles, silicone wristbands, chunky, and layers to colorful, stretchy bands known all over the country as Silly Bandz. The Silly Bandz have become so popular because of their cheap cost, trendy design, and variety of shapes and colors. People of... Read more »
Quick tips for successful projects
Elaine Wong, Staff Writer
November 29, 2010
Uncooperative teammates? Unfinished work? Unorganized teachers? Mental breakdowns? All of these can be obstacles when dealing with projects. At a project based learning school, such as the Southwest Career and Technical Academy, stressful situations can be very common for students that are new to the... Read more »
DECA promotes World Wildlife Fund
Nadia Manivong, Staff Writer
November 29, 2010
DECA, an international association of marketing students, is currently conducting a project with the World Wildlife Fund. It is a school-wide project, and they are asking Southwest Career and Technical Academy students to participate and help by making donations. “I think it is great that this project... Read more »
‘Megamind’ lacks brilliance
Nathalie Saligumba, Staff Writer
November 29, 2010
DreamWorks’ “Megamind” is based on the battle between good and evil, much like the story of “Superman,” only molded to suit the 2010 audience who now expect their films to be presented in 3-D. Even though “Megamind” had 3-D screenings, spending the extra money is unnecessary because the... Read more »
Harry Potter anticipation grows
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2010
Whether you are a Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, or Gryffindor, Harry Potter fans will unite on November 19, 2010, to celebrate the return of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series characters. It is their last year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the epic finale movie, “Harry Potter... Read more »
HOSA participates in Walk for the Cure
Elaine Wong, Staff Writer
November 15, 2010
On November 6, 2010, students at Southwest Career and Technical Academy participated in a walk to raise money for a cure for diabetes. The walk was held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The schools own Health Occupation Students of America members, led by Mrs. Vicki Smith, attended to help the... Read more »
Artist Spotlight: Allstar Weekend
Bserat Ghebremicael, Staff Writer
November 15, 2010
With songs such as “Dance Forever” and “A Different Side of Me,” AllStar Weekend’s fame continues to grow, pleasing fans everywhere they go. As they perform, girls scream their names with a frenzied look on their faces. These new Disney artists present themselves to their best ability, both... Read more »
Artist Spotlight: Sevendust
Bserat Ghebremicael, Staff Writer
November 15, 2010
For years, Sevendust has traveled the world pleasing people with their music and talent. From their first self-titled album, to their most recent album, Cold Day Memory, Sevendust have grown in their music, but still have that same rock sound everyone loves. Obstacles in their path were no more than... Read more »
To AP or not to AP?
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2010
Southwest Career and Technical Academy has plenty of overachievers who strive to be accepted to top colleges by taking a rigorous curriculum loaded with Advanced Placement classes. A typical AP class student can expect an average of two or more hours of homework each night per AP course, on top of all... Read more »
