Southwest Shadow

The city that never sleeps goes silent

Grinesa Bajrami, McKenna Thayer, Gurleen Swaich, and Ahmed Ahmed
April 7, 2020

It's been almost a month being stuck at home. This is the new world we are living in.

I was wrong … sort of

Ahmed Ahmed
April 3, 2020

The administration has mishandled the recent outbreak of COVID-19 in a genuinely astounding manner.

BREAKING: Governor Steve Sisolak cancels school for all CCSD students

Grinesa Bajrami and Ahmed Ahmed
March 15, 2020

As the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Steve Sisolak has closed all schools in the state.

You can trust us

Ahmed Ahmed
March 13, 2020

Not trusting teenagers based on bad evidence isn’t just stupid, it’s harmful.

PODCAST: Coronaphobia

Ahmed Ahmed, Kamiran Hinton, Juliana Borruso, and Jackson Bogan
March 8, 2020

Hear these questions and answers in this week's podcast. What justifies the fear of COVID-19? Is doomsday prepping worth it? After all, it should only affect people with weak immune systems, right?

We used to rule the world

Ahmed Ahmed
February 28, 2020

A new subreddit allows deeper sight into a larger problem.

PRO/CON: Eyes on your own paper

Ahmed Ahmed
February 7, 2020

Cheating in schools is utterly immoral regardless of circumstances.

A rising tide lifts all boats

Ahmed Ahmed
January 26, 2020

A new report from the Superintendent’s office lists the numerous ways in which Black and Hispanic students are denied opportunity to succeed.

Web Design group impresses judges panel at CES

Ahmed Ahmed
January 20, 2020

Southwest ties for second in finals for business pitch competition.

Reaping what you sew

Ahmed Ahmed
January 9, 2020

Australia's wildfires are only a start to what the world can expect from the climate crisis.

PODCAST: Time to wrap up the season

Ahmed Ahmed, Kamiran Hinton, and Jackson Bogan
December 29, 2019

Some believe that holiday decorations should be allowed in classrooms, while others believe otherwise.

It doesn’t add up

Ahmed Ahmed
December 5, 2019

Lackluster test results indicate American education needs a major revamp.