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Southwest Shadow Asks: Talon Shultis

Southwest Shadow Asks: Talon Shultis

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
November 18, 2022
Learn some fun facts about senior Talon Shultis.
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” unites modern cell phones with a mysterious ghost story. 
Rating: B-
Art Credit: Netflix

‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ is a Mild Scare

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
November 7, 2022
“Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” is entertaining, but lacks the main components of a horror film.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Daphne Huang

Southwest Shadow Asks: Daphne Huang

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
October 27, 2022
Find out some fun facts about senior Daphne Huang.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Sahib Rattan

Southwest Shadow Asks: Sahib Rattan

October 20, 2022
Learn some fun facts about junior Sahib Rattan.
Stringing up paper cranes in H building, senior Isabel Gomez spends her free time helping out HOSA. Even though the decorations are time consuming, she enjoys the process. “It took a long time to hang all of the cranes.” Gomez said. “We had to ask the whole dental class to help us. I really liked stringing them up, it was kind of therapeutic in a way.”

Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

HOSA Recognises Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by Hanging Paper Cranes

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
October 19, 2022
Bringing attention to childhood cancer in the month of September, HOSA decorates the halls with paper cranes.
Flipping through the printed version of her students’ assignment, English 9H teacher Corrina Terry misses the freedom that the early days of teaching provided with textbooks and paper. She felt she had more lee-way with her students’ learning before COVID-19. “Education today seems very cookie cutter, and it looks like we are heading towards a more standard and uniform way of teaching,” Terry said. “It seems that is what the admin wants now, more uniformity within the classrooms, which I understand, but I just miss some of that creativity that happens without the use of Chromebooks.”

Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Out with the old, in with the new

Lily Gurdison
October 11, 2022
Teachers learn to balance the tried and true ways of traditional instruction, while managing new strategies and technology.
On a scale from one to ten, I would say scary movies are a six. sophomore Jax Billings said. I dont love them, but I did enjoy The Shining.

Q&A: Do You Like Scary Movies?

October 10, 2022
Students share their opinion on horror films to kick off spooky-season.

Southwest Shadow Asks: Savannah Libatique

October 7, 2022
Find out some fun facts about senior Savannah Libatique.
With a hip and healthy menu, in addition to their eye-catching space, Squally’s provides a perfect place for customers to feel their best.
Grade: A

Discover Health, Wellness at ‘Squally’s Juice Bar & Cafe’

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
September 15, 2022
Hop on the health craze at Squally's Juice Bar & Cafe.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Jessica Ye

Southwest Shadow Asks: Jessica Ye

Lily Gurdison
April 7, 2022
Find out some fun facts about junior Jessica Ye.
Using facts and reasoning to settle the argument, junior Clyde Louise Hao gets the opportunity to practice resolving conflicts with his friends. “I played the intellectual in our conflict resolution and, honestly, it was a hard role for me to play.” Hao said. “I don’t normally look for facts and reason to end an argument and I had the instigator targeting me the whole time, so it was difficult coming up with good responses.”
Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Com 102 Students Perform Conflict Skits

Lily Gurdison
April 4, 2022

Teaching students the importance of resolving conflicts, COM 102 teacher Henry Castillo gave students the opportunity to “dress rehearse” issues they might face. Students were able to create and perform...

Newly opened Clove Indian Cuisine and Bar provides a truly unforgettable dining experience with friendly staff and a delicious variety of dishes.
Rating: A
Photo courtesy of Lily Gurdison

Enjoy Everything From Curries to Kebabs at ‘Clove’

Lily Gurdison
March 23, 2022
“Clove Indian Cuisine and Bar” brings a modern twist of Indian culture to Las Vegas.