Technology summer camp launches enrollment site
Tazia Statucki, Staff Writer
May 14, 2012
Southwest Career and Technical Academy, as a part of Skills USA, will be hosting a summer camp for middle school students from June 18 to June 22. The Treetop Technology Summer Camp will feature courses in animation, student publications, digital art, video game design, video editing, and web site design. “Treetop... Read more »
Meet Phineas: genius with feathers
Tazia Statucki, Jordan Sutton, Bserat Ghebremicael, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2012
On the corner of Pike Place and Pine Street in downtown Seattle, Washington, Congo African Grey parrot, Phineas Phogg, executes handstands, walkovers, pretend sleeping, playing dead, and vocalizing various sounds such as a bomb explosion. His owner, Christopher Van Inga, also known as the birdman by... Read more »
Design for Tonight Alive; win Warped Tour prize
Michelle Manuel, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
Pop/Punk band Tonight Alive has teamed up with Tilly’s, Vans, and Warped Tour to host a contest on Polyvore. Polyvore is a website where people can blog pictures about what they think ‘fashion’ is. ‘Stylist Wanted’ is a contest based on creativity in which participants will choose one member... Read more »
Texting: Threat or not?
Sahar Kanfi, Staff Writer
February 9, 2012
Phones have been evolving for years, and with them, the greatest communication ever created–texting. But lately we have become so obsessed with texting that we use it in our everyday communication. In its own way, this type of slang is slaughtering the American language. To be honest, I want to... Read more »
Architect software adds to Interior Design program
Reigine Yray, Staff Writer
February 6, 2012
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the laptops that Interior Design juniors and seniors have been waiting for finally arrived. Mrs. Alisa Sirat, Interior Design teacher, received a grant in November 2010. Each student was assigned a laptop and given the chance to try out the programs and features installed. “I’m... 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,” Principal Felicia Nemcek... 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 »
Breaking News: iPad student program expands
April Bitanga, Features Editor
January 11, 2012
During today’s mentorship, it was announced that juniors are going to be part of the iPad program at Southwest Career and Technical Academy. Juniors will have the opportunity to trade their iPod touches for iPads. Students are required to pay a small fee of $20 for the insurance coverage. This... Read more »
Google SketchUp competition tests skills
Reigine Yray, Staff Writer
December 1, 2011
Google Inc. is currently holding a “Model Your Town” competition that requires the contestants to design and advertise 3D content, with the help of “Google SketchUp” and “Google Building Maker.” Mr. Craig Statucki, Video Game Design Program Leader, is encouraging every student to compete. “I... Read more »
Seniors begin using iPads
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2011
Starting Monday, Oct. 31, seniors at Southwest Career and Technical Academy who paid for the $45 dollar insurance and turned in the necessary forms earlier this year were assigned their iPads. “I adore it so far, even though I’ve only had it for three days. It’ll definitely help me with... Read more »
