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These recent attacks on Asian Americans are not getting enough news coverage, so people need to post about it on social media to spread the word. 

Art Credit:Madison Land

The Overlooking of Asian-American Hate Crimes

Madison Land
March 23, 2021

Recently, there has been a surge in crimes against Asian American communities. An 84-year old man in San Francisco was killed by a 19-year-old boy for no reason. Another man and his 3 and 6-year old sons...

LIFEHACKS: MOVIE EDITION

LIFEHACKS: MOVIE EDITION

Madison Land
March 2, 2021
Save some money with these movie hacks that are both accessible and stress-free.
"Heavy Hitting Hurts My Head” is relatable in both the lyrics and melodies.Rating: A 
Photo Credit: Alondra Bucio

Experience What It’s Like for A Teenager in 2021 With ‘Heavy Hitting Hurts My Head’

Madison Land
March 2, 2021
Channeling a garage band sound, Christian Leave is growing musically post-Vine.
Celebrities and Influencers who ignore COVID-19 guidelines, are sending the message to their followers that they can do what they want to do, and simply do not care that they are aiding in the spread of this virus. Photo Credit: ActionVance

Being A Celebrity Does Not Make You Immune To COVID-19

Madison Land
February 25, 2021
We can all catch COVID-19.
It’s unfortunate that I, as well as many other student athletes, have to miss out for the second year in a row on a huge part of our high school experience. 
Photo Credit:Henry & Co

Taking One For The Team

Madison Land
February 11, 2021

CCSD had announced that they will be cancelling fall sports for the 2020-2021 school year after saying it would resume in February.    This means no more wearing my cross country gear to school...

The inexcusable attack on our Capitol

The inexcusable attack on our Capitol

Madison Land
January 24, 2021
Participants need to be punished, without question.
Treating this movement as if it is just a trend is doing more harm than good for the cause. It makes what we are fighting for seem frivolous and unimportant. Don’t stop protesting, signing petitions, or posting educational content on your social media just because you don’t see BLM trending anymore, it was never a trend to begin with. 
Photo Credit: 
 Logan Weaver

OP-ED: BLM Is Not A Trend

Madison Land
December 10, 2020
The fight is not over, justice has still not been served, so don’t stop doing your part to support the BLM Movement. If you treat this as just another trend that will come and go, then change will never happen and history will keep repeating itself.
Students are expected to create an infographic that is both informative and creative. Most students have experience with making infographics, but even they are learning new things on how to make their infographic display their style and personality. “Creativity is an important skill in everyday life that we all need,” Marissa said, “It gets the point across in a way that will be remembered.” 
Art Credit: Madison Land

Using An Infographic to Present Information in Graphic Design II

Madison Land
December 7, 2020

Typically infographics are used to display information visually such as statistics, a process, or even a resume. Graphic Design II teacher Rosarita Olvina is teaching her students the creative aspect of...

Make your cell phone the embodiment of you with Widget Smith  Rating: B Photo Credit: Widgetsmith

Customize your home screen with ‘Widget Smith’

Madison Land
November 11, 2020

People have been finding different ways to express themselves creatively: painting their walls on TikTok, tweeting their thoughts, sharing their opinions and posting their best photos of themselves on...

Where Are They Now: Ana Woods

Where Are They Now: Ana Woods

Madison Land
October 29, 2020
Ana is currently attending UNR as a freshman and is studying Social Work.
SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Jennifer Luong

SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Jennifer Luong

Madison Land
October 27, 2020
Jennifer Loung, a junior, answers ten questions regarding her favorite quote, preferred superpower and what decade she would like to experience.
Plant based dying is a safe and environment friendly activity anyone can do from the comfort of their house, using foods that they were about to thrown away for another purpose. Unsplash Photo Credit: Monica Dihiya

FIDM Club members learn how to dye fabrics

Madison Land
October 27, 2020

Members of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising club learn how to dye fabrics and textiles using natural plant based dyes by Fashion teacher Levi Harbeson. Students will take plant based...