Articles By: RJ Reyes

The Howl staff delivered yearbooks early to a few lucky winners. Regular distribution is tonight at Coyote's U-Nite.Photo Credit: Bree Eure

Yearbook delivery today

Throughout this week, drawings were held for five students to receive their purchased yearbook early. Regular distribution will be held at tonight’s Coyote’s U-Nite event.

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CenturyLink internet connection problems take its toll

For 48 hours, CenturyLink experienced a nationwide internet outage, effecting local Las Vegas.

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Sophomore Zachary Bourbeau sips the last few bites of his drink, after chugging down his half-priced Frappuccino. Photo Credit: Bree Eure

‘Frappuccino Happy Hour’ encourages participants to capture #sipface

Local Starbucks stores are promoting their new ‘Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino’ with a Frappuccino Happy Hour.

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Mr. Lane, a retired business owner and one of our math teachers here at Southwest.
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Retired Business Mogul: Meet Mr. Carl Lane

Mr. Carl Lane is a retired owner of over five businesses and feels that he has to give back to the community by helping others reach success through teaching.

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Mr. Jared Ogden, art teacher, balances his life with school, sports, and his family, and shares his story with his loving wife and children of 5 on his family blog.Courtesy of Mr. Jared Ogden

Family Man: Meet Mr. Jared Ogden

Mr. Jared Ogden, art teacher, balances his busy life of school, sports, and family, and still has time to shares the story of his loving wife and five children on his family blog.

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'Tides' offers endless crab legs for their special "All You Can Eat" dinner for $29.95.Photo Credit: RJ Reyes

‘Tides’ great seafood with a New Orleans twist

Although expensive and rather pricey, Tides Oyster Bar makes up for it by offering quality, fresh seafood delicacies.

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Juniors Blaze Brooks, Aaron Ford, Marcos Ontiveros, Quincy Walker and Noah Kibreab's app, "Bully Alert," won "Best in State" and may be selected to be released by Verizon.Courtesy of SWCTA Web Design Program

Bullying app wins state, proceeds to next round

Web Design juniors Blaze Brooks, Quincy Walker, Noah Kibreab, and Aaron Ford win Best-in-State for bullying app.

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One of their best combinations is the Three Musketeers ice cream in between two white chocolate macadamia nut cookies..Photo Credit: RJ Reyes

Room for one more ‘Sweet Addiction’

A sweet, new ice cream shop named Sweet Addiction charges their way into local Las Vegas market with a wide variety of sweet treats.

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Grouchy John's offers a wide variety of pastries, but their most famous is the Grouchy John's "Grouchy Cookie."Photo Credit: RJ Reyes

‘Grouchy Johns’ not grouchy at all

For anyone that likes to enjoy a cup of coffee at their local Starbucks, Grouchy John’s is the perfect way to switch it up, and have more than your average “Cup of Joe.”

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Nathalie Saligumba and her new team lead a meeting during her Business Administration course at Boston University.Photo Credit: Nathalie Saligumba

Checking in with SWCTA graduates

The Southwest Shadow catches up with three graduates to find out what their college experience has been like so far.

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FBLA President Flora Shi looks for pretests for her Accounting event test.Photo Credit: RJ Reyes

FBLA members prepare for online tests

FBLA members start preparing for the second round of the upcoming FBLA online competition, with hopes of winning and competing at nationals.

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The House Special Chicken accompanied by the Crab Rangoon.Photo Credit: RJ Reyes

‘Rice N’ Noodle’ requires repeat visits

Hard to find, yet worth the effort, Rice N’ Noodle manages to keep customers coming back for more.

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Fashion Club Vice-President Michelle Manuel prepares another one of her creations to show.Photo Credit: RJ Reyes

Vice President of Fashion Club : Meet Michelle Manuel

Junior Michelle Manuel uses her role as vice president to bring more learning opportunities to Fashion Club.

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