About Us
The Southwest Shadow strives to provide an accessible news source for students, parents and the outlying community of Las Vegas.
As part of our mission to practice eco-friendly and cost-saving methods in a financially difficult time, we do not to publish a paper copy.
Instead, we have decided to utilize this electronic platform as our method of distributing information. As a school that offers students the use of technology, we believe this is the best way to reach our audience.
Also, because our school is a Career and Technical Academy, we do not have NCAA sanctioned sports. Therefore, we have chosen to allow sports to be covered in-depth by the local city newspapers who have the resources and manpower to visit the outlying comprehensive high schools with those programs. We do, however, post the upcoming varsity games and varsity sports scores from various comprehensive high schools throughout the Clark County School District.
This staff of 21 produces the Southwest Shadow online news site and also designs and compiles the 200-page Southwest Howl Yearbook.
The mission of the Southwest Shadow is as follows:
- Listen and deliver material based on the interests of the student body
- Produce accurate, reliable, professional, and truthful news
- Handle subject matter with integrity and respect
- Enhance the learning environment while supporting the mission of SWCTA
- Strive to encourage school spirit and pride
- Practice eco-friendly methods
The Southwest Shadow Editorial board reserves the right to reject any comments posted to articles that would be considered vulgar or inappropriate for a student publication. The comments section acts as the forum for the public to share their opinions and ideas related to that individual post. These comments do not reflect the opinion of this publication or educational institution.
Awards & Honors:
- 2011 Review Journal 1st Place “Best News Website”
- 2011 Review Journal 2nd Place “Best Editorial”
- 2011 Review Journal Honorable Mention “Best News Photo”
- 2011 Review Journal Honorable Mention “Best Feature Story”
- 2011 Review Journal Honorable Mention “Best Entertainment Story”
