With less than a month remaining, seniors are heading towards the finish line of their high school careers. Using CDC’s guidance, senior graduation is taking place at the Orleans Arena June 7 at 8 a.m....
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As the school year nears the end, students are preparing to take the annual CollegeBoard AP exams. Due to COVID-19, students can choose to take their exams at home digitally alternately to the traditional...
It's been 45 years since "Negro History Week" evolved into the month-long celebration of Black History Month. This year, the celebration of African American contributions comes with the consciousness of...
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Locally owned and operated, Strip View Cafe is a decade into its establishment after returning with new management from a temporary...
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A third cup of coffee with deep-set circles under eyes and drowsiness taking over, staying up late has become a normal routine for sophomore Kennedy Taylor. It was already hours past midnight and not long...
Three new members have joined the staff: Staci Fuller, teaching biology and chemistry, Whitney Lopez, teaching English 12 and Maritza De La Fuente, teaching English 9 and English 10.
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COVID-19 has been continuing for over a year now, which raises concern over the lack of knowledge surrounding its detrimental impacts on the environment. In light of this situation, students in Environmental...
![Administration is currently organizing to ensure a safe and successful ceremony for seniors. In contrast to last years drive-thru graduation, this years graduation will include pre-recorded speeches and a smaller audience at Orleans Arena. Senior year went well for me as I still was able to spend time with the people I care about even though it was in a reduced capacity, senior Micheal Brock said. It’s obviously bittersweet as it’s [graduation is] saying goodbye to a part of my life, but I’m excited for the future.” Photo Credit: MD Duran](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/md-duran-1VqHRwxcCCw-unsplash-1.jpg)
![Due to coronavirus precautions, CollegeBoard is giving students the choice of taking the exam in digital or paper format at home or school. Individual testing schedules depend on three exam dates for each subject between early May and mid-June. “The biggest pro [to taking the test at home] is probably being safe from any exposure to COVID-19, sophomore Yusra Shafique said. You might also feel more relaxed and at ease since you’re in a comfortable, familiar environment rather than being stressed by going to school and sitting in a classroom with other students.
Photo Credit: Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nguyen-dang-hoang-nhu-qDgTQOYk6B8-unsplash.jpg)
