‘The Last Song’ a bit pitchy
Caroline Saquido, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 28, 2010
Nicholas Sparks’ most recent romantic teen drama, “The Last Song”, has just become Sparks’ sixth book-turned-movie in a matter of 10 years. Miley Cyrus plays Ronnie, a rebellious and hot-tempered teen piano prodigy who gives up her instrument after her parents’ divorce. Starring alongside her... Read more »
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ flies high
Kelly Enderle, Staff Writer
April 28, 2010
“How to Train Your Dragon” by DreamWorks Pictures, follows the story of Hiccup, a rebellious Viking, who captures a rare Night Fury dragon, named Toothless. Hiccup creates a tail for him, as he is missing one, and they soon become friends. This movie was full of action and adventure that keeps you... Read more »
Album Review – Matt Pond PA’s ‘The Dark Leaves’
Ciera Gonzales, Staff Writer
April 28, 2010
Matt Pond PA’s latest album entitled The Dark Leaves is a whole new sound of music, compared to his past albums. With a focus on instrumental sound, instead of a vocally-driven concentration, indie-music lovers will surely love this one. The songs from The Dark Leaves are more happy and upbeat than... Read more »
Health Science teaches disaster readiness
Elaine Wong, Staff Writer
April 28, 2010
Sophomore and freshman health science students at Southwest Career and Technical Academy presented their public health emergency preparedness projects during the week of April 19, 2010. During class, students presented their knowledge about a specific public health emergency to provide awareness to other... Read more »
Biology students invade Springs Preserve
Isabella Foresta, Staff Writer
April 28, 2010
On Monday, April 19, 2010, the Southwest Career and Technical Academy Biology I Honors students in the design academy went on a field trip to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve. The Springs Preserve is “an 180-acre cultural Institution designed to commemorate Las Vegas’ dynamic history” according to... Read more »
High School Love
Jordan Anderson, Staff Writer
April 23, 2010
Many teens in high school have become consumed with the dating scene. Through these many relationships, some teens believe it to be true love. People have their own opinion as to what true love is and even if it exists. “”When you feel like you would risk your life for him, and you care about... Read more »
Budget cuts slice through CCSD
Tazia Statucki, Features Editor
April 22, 2010
In January, budget cuts throughout Nevada were estimated to be $565 million. K-12 education alone is set to lose $116 million in funding. Gaming and sales tax revenues, Nevada education’s number one source of revenue, are rapidly falling. Chief Financial Officer of Clark County School District, Jeff... Read more »
Album Review – Paper Tongue’s ‘Self-Titled’
Connor Tidwell, Staff Writer
April 22, 2010
Paper Tongues, a seven-piece band from Charlotte, North Carolina, released their debut self-titled album; it is their first major album in the band’s 3-year history. The band had their big break when they met long time music producer and American Idol judge, Randy Jackson, who has since become the... Read more »
Obama passes health bill
Josephine Baltazar, Staff Writer
April 19, 2010
President Barack Obama signed the health care bill in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010. This bill will benefit many of the people around our community, regarding the changes that will occur in the next few years. The bill states that when it is fully in place... Read more »
Sophomore designers showoff
Victoria Cana, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2010
Sophomores from Southwest Career and Technical Academy’s fashion program modeled their designs on the runway for the Junior League of Las Vegas’ Recyle/Reuse Fashion Show Competition. Designers Spencer Swerling, Rain Martin, and Elisse Galvez won first, second, and third place. “Since the theme... Read more »
