Respiratory therapy juniors campaign against smoking
Elaine Wong, Staff Writer
February 6, 2012
On Feb. 19 and Feb. 26, Respiratory Therapy juniors at Southwest Career and Technical Academy will gather at Sansone Park Place conducting surveys to fight for a non-smoking campus at all colleges and universities in Las Vegas, Nevada. The campaign is called Right to Breathe and is a part of an organization... Read more »
Elevators: Towers of terror
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 2, 2012
People who are too lazy to take the stairs use elevators. Elevators are, also, used for making people feel extremely awkward while having close contact with complete strangers. How many times do you walk on an elevator without feeling slightly uncomfortable? The worst is when you and a stranger reach... 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... 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 »
Breaking News: SWCTA named Apple Distinguished School
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2012
Breaking News – Southwest Career and Technical Academy was recently named one of 56 Apple Distinguished Schools nationwide. SWCTA is currently the only school in Nevada to earn this distinction. “It is an honor to be recognized for educational excellence and leadership,” explains Principal... Read more »
Best Buy card giveaway begins
Angelina Marcee, Copy Editor
January 21, 2012
Starting Jan. 26, the Southwest Shadow staff will be awarding $10 gift cards for Best Buy. Over 20 gift cards will be given away to students, but only one gift card will be given out each day. “l think the idea of giving a Best Buy card away as an award is a great way to save some money out of your... Read more »
Max Brenner’s: a chocolate heaven
Nathalie Saligumba, Staff Writer
January 20, 2012
Upon hearing the name, ‘Max Brenner’s,’ I had the notion that the restaurant would be a regular American dining joint. After reading the reviews and perusing the menus online, I found out that Max Brenner’s image is in fact a chocolate-themed restaurant. Positioned across from H&M, many customers... Read more »
Morning traffic raises concerns
Nathalie Saligumba, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
On Jan. 6, students in Coyote Congress voiced their opinions about the morning traffic at Southwest Career and Technical Academy. Their concerns focused mainly on the amount of time it takes to enter the student parking lot. “I have seminary that ends at 6:40 a.m., and I can’t waste my time waiting... Read more »
SWCTA iPad program grows
April Bitanga, Features Editor
January 12, 2012
It was announced yesterday that juniors will now be part of the iPad program at Southwest Career and Technical Academy. They are now able to trade in their iPod touch for an iPad, as long as they have paid their course fees and obtained the required insurance policy. The iPod Touches will now be utilized... Read more »
Semester exams schedule released
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2012
From Jan. 17 to Jan. 20, semester exams will be administered to students at SWCTA. Beginning Jan. 18, each day is a half-day and consists of two classes. “I feel ready. I just want to get them over with so I can start the new semester with a clean slate,” replied Ellaha Koshan, junior. The exam schedule... Read more »
