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Committed to being the shining star in the Las Vegas hospitality community, Proper Sandwich Company co-owners Eric and Phil strive to present the tastiest sandwiches for customers to love.   
 Rating: A+ Photo Credit:Naila Yazdani

Indulge in authentic cuisine at Proper Sandwich Company

Naila Yazdani
May 24, 2022
Experienced fresh and healthy sandwiches, salads and sweets at Proper Sandwich Company.
INFOGRAPHIC: Tips to Prevent Eye Strain as a Student

INFOGRAPHIC: Tips to Prevent Eye Strain as a Student

Naila Yazdani
April 4, 2022
Students sometimes do not realize the harmful habits they are participating in that may be ruining their eyes. Here are some tips to prevent eye strain for students.
SPARK: FIVE FACTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ST. PATRICK'S DAY

SPARK: FIVE FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Naila Yazdani
March 17, 2022
Five fun facts you may have not known about St. Patrick's Day.
PODCAST: Parental Standards

PODCAST: Parental Standards

Julia Jauregui and Naila Yazdani
March 10, 2022
In this episode, learn about different parental standards in regards to education, friends, and life that a majority of students experience.
Draw My Shadow: Collin Tan

Draw My Shadow: Collin Tan

Naila Yazdani
February 16, 2022
Senior Collin Tan shares his passion for sneakers and the reselling business that comes with it.
Finishing another hard workout session, senior Ventisislav Yankov studies his side triceps after training shoulders and arms. Beginning his junior year, Yankov began to start taking the gym seriously and working out to improve the way his body looked.  “I remember the best memory of my training experience when I benched 225 pounds, which was my goal for six months,” Yankov said. “I failed that benchmark three times before that and when I finally hit it, I felt very happy.” Photo Credit: Ventisislav Yankov

Certified Personal Trainer: Meet Ventisislav Yankov

Naila Yazdani
February 3, 2022
Yankov landed his first job as a personal trainer after rigorous amounts of work over the last two years.
Q&A: What did you do over Winter Break?

Q&A: What did you do over Winter Break?

Naila Yazdani
January 10, 2022
We asked students about what they did over winter break.
INFOGRAPHIC: Myths vs. Facts Drinking Water

INFOGRAPHIC: Myths vs. Facts Drinking Water

Naila Yazdani
December 7, 2021
Discover some facts and myths about the drink we consume on a daily basis.
Experience a traditional Japanese hotpot at U Shabu

Experience a traditional Japanese hotpot at U Shabu

Naila Yazdani
December 6, 2021
Healthy, delicious Japanese cuisine is served at U Shabu with a fun twist.
Students explore the functions of the mind

Students explore the functions of the mind

Naila Yazdani
November 4, 2021
Students create Lego models of different brain developments related to the adult, teenage, and child brain functions.
Experience nostalgic vibes with ‘Dim’

Experience nostalgic vibes with ‘Dim’

Naila Yazdani
October 23, 2021
Dropping his first EP of the year, SYML produces a heartfelt, genuine piece for all to listen to.
SPARK: Gender-Neutral Halloween Costume Ideas

SPARK: Gender-Neutral Halloween Costume Ideas

Naila Yazdani
October 14, 2021
With Halloween season right around the corner, consider some of these costume ideas for the spookiest night of the year.