Humor, acceptable, when clearly funny
Alex Nedelcu, Staff Writer
January 31, 2012
“In every joke, there is a grain of truth.” This quote has been grabbing my attention lately and has made me question the true meaning of a joke. When individuals indicate that they are just joking, I always stop and wonder if perhaps there was some truth in what they said. This struck me one day... Read more »
Album Review – Ryan Leslie ‘Les is More’
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2012
Ryan Leslie pursues an interestingly pleasing musical style years after disappearing from mainstream music. “Les is More” is a mixture of cheerful beats and instruments such as tamborines, pianos, drums, and guitars; he encourages many to live glorious, high esteemed lives. Compared to previous songs... Read more »
‘My internet browser loves the Southwest Shadow’ contest
Southwest Shadow Editorial Board
January 31, 2012
Congratulations to all of the winners! Day 11 Winner – Freshman Angel Silva February 9, 2012 Day 10 Winner – Junior Nicole Brigola February 8, 2012 Day 9 Winner – Samuel Bravo Garcia February 7, 2012 Day 8 Winner – Alexis Bright February 6, 2012 Day 7 Winner – Justin Valencia February... Read more »
Bachi Burger stimulates taste buds
Nathalie Saligumba, Staff Writer
January 30, 2012
After hearing rave reviews about Bachi Burger, my friends and I finally decided to dine in at the highly acclaimed “Best Burgers of Las Vegas” restaurant. The glowing reviews were right; Bachi Burger exceeded my expectations, and their tagline, “Asian flavors, Asian-inspiration, and gourmet cooking... Read more »
Superlative voting held Wednesday
Nadia Manivong, Staff Writer
January 30, 2012
Do you have an admirable friend or teacher that you think deserves to be recognized? Well, now is your chance to recognize their exceptional personality during Southwest Career and Technical Academy’s third annual superlative contest. Ballots will be distributed on Feb.1, 2012 during mentorship period,... Read more »
Student loans: Yay or nay?
Marina Triplett, Executive Section Editor
January 27, 2012
Senior year is quickly approaching for the graduating class of 2013. While pondering about your future, college is a big part. The college you choose is one of the most important decisions you make during your senior year, and could change your life forever. Many topics will present themselves when... Read more »
Sadie Hawkin’s dance goes 80s
Marina Triplett, Executive Section Editor
January 27, 2012
The 2012 Sadie Hawkins dance will be held on Feb. 4 in the SWCTA cafeteria from 7:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Sadie’s Gone 80’s” and will incorporate neon colors and black lights during the dance. “This Sadie’s is going to be the best ever! The theme is great, the stuff... Read more »
Snuggies not worthy of hype
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2012
“It’s the blanket with sleeves we all love!” claims the official Snuggie company in their advertising. Although it has been awhile since I learned about bandwagon propaganda techniques in seventh grade, I can still tell that the fallacy in this argument was prevalent. I did not fall for their advertising... Read more »
Concert Review – The Cab @ Hard Rock Cafe
Marina Triplett, Executive Section Editor
January 24, 2012
I’ve never really been a big fan of “The Cab”, but after seeing this band play live, a new love for the band has ignited in my heart. I now understand why the throngs of fans were doing everything they could do to get closer to the band during their performance last Friday at the Hard Rock Cafe. The... Read more »
‘Ice Pan’ fresh twist on frozen treats
Nadia Manivong, Staff Writer
January 24, 2012
There are infinite ice cream shop chains such as Cold Stone, Baskin-Robins, Golden Spoon, Dippin’ Dots, etc. The list is never-ending, but there is no ice cream shop that can compare to Ice Pan. Ice Pan uses an innovative method in which the product is made fresh from scratch. In order to prove this,... Read more »
