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Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: November 2020 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: November 2020 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
November 6, 2020
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
After producing several singles over the course of this year, pop artist Will Hyde, has recently come out with an emotional EP that could get anyone in their feelings. Rating: A Photo Credit: Pack Records

Reflect on your past in ‘with u in mind’

Naila Yazdani
November 3, 2020
Listen to the peaceful instrumentals and voice in Will Hyde’s newest and only EP, “with you in mind.”
As Web Design teacher Denise Snow leaves Southwest CTA, former English 12 teacher Max Brewer takes her place in advising all web classes. Ms. Snow has not only taught Web Design but she has participated in so many other events at Southwest which show the dedication and love she has for her students. “I facilitated professional development workshops for teachers to become National Board Certified Teachers,” Snow said. “Over 10 web students won NCWIT Girl in Technology awards, and I also ended up winning an award from ACTE Trade and Industry Teacher of the Year last year.” Photo Credit: Naila Yazdani

Web Design teacher Denise Snow transfers to Nevada Learning Academy

Naila Yazdani
October 13, 2020
Former Web Design teacher, Denise Snow will be leaving campus after three years of being with the Southwest community.
With a world of possibilities, students in Graphic Design III are given ultimate freedom to create their very own logos to use for when applying for jobs. Students have been adding onto their digital portfolios with their headshots just recently taken as well. “All the students are on Adobe Creative cloud so they have access to Illustrator and Photoshop to design their logos and any of their brand identity,” Olvina said. “I guess [the most difficult part for students] will be how they choose to represent themselves.”Photo Credit: Adobe Illustrator

Graphic design III students create personalized logos

Julia Jauregui and Naila Yazdani
October 7, 2020
Students in Graphic Design III create logos in order to add onto their digital portfolios.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: October 2020 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: October 2020 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
October 6, 2020
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Mr. Harbeson

DRAW MY SHADOW: Mr. Harbeson

Naila Yazdani
September 29, 2020
Learn how Mr. Harbeson's love for the game Dungeons and Dragons started.
Blue Swirl is a unique take on the runner genre games. Your abilities test you as you go through many ocean obstacles and the deeper you go the harder it’ll get for you to pass the level. You’ll have constant surprises throughout this generated underwater world Rating: A Photo Courtesy of Rikzu Games

Explore under the sea with “Blue Swirl”

Naila Yazdani
September 25, 2020
Travel through the ocean and complete quests in Blue Swirl.
Personalizing the experience for every customer, HUMMUS offers bowls, wraps and fresh squeezed juices using ingredients prepared daily . Rating: A+ Photo Credit: Naila Yazdani

Eat healthy and for cheap at HUMMUS Bowls & Wraps

Naila Yazdani
September 18, 2020
Try out nutritious Mediterranean eats at HUMMUS Bowls and Wraps.
The yearbook staff works on their spreads through Jostens Yearbook Avenue. They do this in groups, having three people and an editor to a spread so it’s easier to get it done. “Now that school is out, permanently, all of our photos will be taken from social media,” editor-in-chief Alan Ong said. “Interviewing students will be done over text, social media, email, or through a digital meet.” Photo Credit: Alan Ong

Yearbook production continues despite distance learning

Juliana Borruso and Naila Yazdani
September 9, 2020
With everything being digital, the yearbook staff faces changes while working on this year’s yearbook.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: September 2020 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: September 2020 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
September 4, 2020
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Virtual education starts with minor bumps amidst Canvas, Infinite Campus outages

Virtual education starts with minor bumps amidst Canvas, Infinite Campus outages

Julia Jauregui, Gurleen Swaich, Ahmed Ahmed, Juliana Borruso, and Naila Yazdani
August 26, 2020
After the technology complications were resolves, the remainder of the day continued without noticeable complications.
Expanding Italian culture, La Strega offers a variety of unique and healthy foods for everyone to appreciate. La Strega is perfect if you are trying to feel what Italian food is truly all about. Rating: B+ Photo Credit: La Strega LV

Get a taste of Italian inspired cooking at ‘La Strega’

Naila Yazdani
August 24, 2020
La Strega offers a variety of Italian foods for all to enjoy.
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