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Preparing for his competitive event, junior Armando Aguilar presents his project alongside his team members. The Technology Student Association has gone through careful preparations to ensure that they will be successful in the upcoming Nevada TSA State Conference, which will be held in January.
CLUB PREVIEW: A Look Into the Week of Jan. 13
Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • January 14, 2025
TSA plans increased campus involvement, NHS hosts panel, and Book Club picks their next read.
Presenting their slideshow to attendees, Student Council Vice Presidents Akela Custodio and Brianna Scherschel begin Coyote Congress. They wanted this meeting to be shorter than usual, acknowledging that students just came back from Winter Break. “We weren’t sure if we were having one [in the first place] as it was right after break, so we didn’t know how many clubs would be interested in attending,” Scherschel said. “I wish more people knew about it and participated, but it is always a fun, calm meeting that I’m very grateful we do.”
Jan. 7 Coyote Congress Report
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • January 10, 2025
TikTok’s lack of legal victories has led to its potential upcoming ban in the United States. The app's fate is in the hands of the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Enacts Social Media Ban
Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025
Out on the ice during a college game, video production teacher Ernesto Zita runs up and down the ice ensuring a fair game. Zita served as a ref for a JV match at the City National Rink in Vegas earlier last month. “My favorite part of my job is when the game starts and I’m able to focus on the game; focus on what's happening on the ice,” Zita said. “I like that high tension, I thrive in environments like that.”
Lifelong Hockey Ref: Ernesto Zita
Calahan Davis, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025
Dedicated referee and Video Production teacher discusses his fervor for hockey
In the last seconds of a 1998 regular season game, quarterback Vinny Testaverde ran to the endzone on a 4th down play. The play ended in Testaverde being inches from the goalline without crossing. However, in a strange turn of events the the play was declared a touchdown, despite the ball never crossing into the endzone.
Are NFL referees ruining the game?
Andrew Baier, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

Since the beginning, the National Football League (NFL) has fined, flagged, and ruled in controversial ways. As the league evolves and creates...

A sign depicting the words “deny, defend, depose,” referring to the slogan many healthcare insurance critics use in protest. This phrase mirrors the common healthcare tactic known as “delay, deny, defend,” where providers will deny claims in hopes for increased profit margins.
EDITORIAL: Viva la Revolution
Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board • January 10, 2025
Obesity is a disease that is more complex than the stereotypes that represent it.
PRO/CON: Obesity is a Disease
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • January 10, 2025
“900 Days Without Anabel” allows both casual and dedicated true crime fans to experience a case they’ve likely never heard of before. 
Rating: B-
Photo Credit: Netflix © 2024
‘900 Days Without Anabel’ Feels Shorter than it Sounds
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • January 8, 2025
“900 Days Without Anabel” attempts to retell your typical kidnapping through as much realism as possible.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring
VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • January 17, 2025
Find something fun to do this weekend.
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • January 13, 2025
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring
VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • January 10, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • January 6, 2025
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