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Best after school spot

Best after school spot

Southwest Shadow
September 5, 2017

Winner: Home Nothing beats a long day at school like the comfort of your own home. Although there are numerous hangout spots near school, everything you might need is at their house. Whether you want...

Best pool

Best pool

Southwest Shadow
September 5, 2017

Winner: Mandalay Bay For another year in a row, Mandalay Bay remains the most popular swim spot among for good reason. Offering cabanas, a lazy river, a wave pool and real sand, locals and tourists...

Best shopping area

Best shopping area

Southwest Shadow
September 5, 2017

Winner: Fashion Show MallFor the fourth year in a row, Fashion Show Mall is voted the most ideal shopping area among students. From designer brands to quaint boutiques and fancy restaurants to a casual...

Best food festival

Best food festival

Southwest Shadow
September 5, 2017

Winner: Great American Foodie Fest Attracting locals and tourists alike, the Great American Foodie Fest offers over 50 different food trucks and vendors. Ranging from the Wafl Truck to Okamoto Kitchen,...

Best music festival

Best music festival

Southwest Shadow
September 5, 2017

Winner: Life is Beautiful Every September, downtown Las Vegas hosts Life is Beautiful, a three day event that attracts millions of music fans internationally. This year, the lineup includes a number...

Best boba place

Best boba place

Southwest Shadow
September 5, 2017

Winner: Brew Tea Bar Only a couple minute drive away from campus, Brew Tea Bar is not only a nice place to cool off after school but they also have an assortment of high quality drinks. Whether you're...

EDITORIAL: Gender–not a black and white issue

EDITORIAL: Gender–not a black and white issue

Southwest Shadow
August 24, 2017
The Clark County School Board is in the midst of developing a policy which caters to gender-diverse students.
2017 Senior goodbyes

2017 Senior goodbyes

Southwest Shadow
June 6, 2017
As the end of the year approaches, the Journalism seniors say their goodbyes.
EDITORIAL: CCSD v Reorganization: Who is to blame?

EDITORIAL: CCSD v Reorganization: Who is to blame?

Southwest Shadow
March 30, 2017
Clark County School District and the Nevada state legislature have come to a disagreement regarding CCSD’s reorganization.
EDITORIAL: College costs, a necessary evil

EDITORIAL: College costs, a necessary evil

Southwest Shadow
January 30, 2017
Reducing the cost of college attendance to nothing is not the way to go.
EDITORIAL: Mandatory AP testing for GPA bump sets poor precedent for students

EDITORIAL: Mandatory AP testing for GPA bump sets poor precedent for students

Southwest Shadow
December 12, 2016
If you're an AP student, chances are you have been affected by a recent announcement made by CCSD--AP testing is now mandatory.
Senior goodbyes

Senior goodbyes

Southwest Shadow
June 1, 2016
There are sixteen seniors that are graduating from the Journalism class this year, and these are their parting words.