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After years without any issues with graffiti, administrators are noticing an increase in vandalism. Students who are found contributing to the vandalism will face disciplinary action. "I always hear about the drawings in the boy's bathroom, and they are always the most immature things.” junior Alyssa Miguel said. "One of my guy friends even saw a sandwich in the toilet once." Photo Credit: Tishie Nyitray

Ongoing Vandalism forces action from administrators

Tishie Nyitray
April 20, 2022
Restroom escorts added to 'D' building to monitor behavior.
“I don’t think that NATO should intervene with the Russia-Ukraine conflict unless Russia attacks any NATO countries,” sophomore Lauren Taylor said. “If we do intervene it will be world war lll and that definitely won’t be fun for anyone that is involved.”

Q&A: Do you believe NATO should intervene with the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

Tishie Nyitray
March 16, 2022
Students share their opinions on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
While researching a topic for her Communications speech, junior Francesca Lungu cannot access her topic because it flags GoGuardian restrictions. The number of restrictions that are put in place by GoGuardian can are hindering students' learning opportunities. “I really wish that everyone was forced to use the Chromebooks for one week,” Communications teacher Henry Castillo said. “Everyone in the district, the superintendent, the principal, for one week.” Photo Credit: Tishie Nyitray

‘GoGuardian’ is meant to improve school security but is doing the opposite

Tishie Nyitray
March 10, 2022
Protection application taking away educational access.
Trustees' responses to student violence will be covered in a Thursday meeting. The thousands of violent incidents reported this school year have caused concern among some policymakers. Photo Credit: CCSD

Wave of school violence prompts response from board of trustees

Ahmed Ahmed and Tishie Nyitray
March 7, 2022
A March 10 board meeting will center around potential solutions to the campus incidents.
While reviewing bedside procedures necessary for the nursing field, junior Vanessa Thou prepares for the “End of Program” test. After three years in their program, the EOP is designed to test students’ knowledge. “I’m reviewing my old notes as well as anything that could be considered important to know, which is a lot,” Thou said. “I have also been reviewing the standards so I can have a better understanding of what could appear throughout the test.” Photo Credit: Tishie Nyitray

Students complete End of Program Tests

Tishie Nyitray
February 25, 2022
Students have completed their programs’ EOP.
Fast Fashion’s Impact on Younger Generations

Fast Fashion’s Impact on Younger Generations

Tishie Nyitray, Hannah Paine, and Lily Gurdison
February 15, 2022
Today, we discuss how quickly current fashion trends are cycling through social media and how stores like Shein and Zara are only adding to the issue.
Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts Nevada state mask mandate. Art Credit

BREAKING: Mask Mandate Lifted in CCSD

Ahmed Ahmed and Tishie Nyitray
February 10, 2022
The mandate has been a subject of intense controversy in the district.
Q&A: Do you support artists, such as Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, removing their content from Spotify over COVID misinformation?

Q&A: Do you support artists, such as Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, removing their content from Spotify over COVID misinformation?

Tishie Nyitray
February 8, 2022
Students voice their opinions on artists' rights.
The official announcement from the CCSD Twitter. Courtesy of CCSD Communications

BREAKING NEWS: CCSD adjusts calendar for a five-day pause

Gurleen Swaich and Tishie Nyitray
January 11, 2022
Increasing staff shortages and student absences have made the District adjust the 2022 calendar in order to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Q&A: Have you heard about the new COVID-19 variant: Omicron?

Q&A: Have you heard about the new COVID-19 variant: Omicron?

Tishie Nyitray
December 4, 2021
We asked students about their opinion on the new Coronavirus variant.
Education reform makes a splash - but not without its critics

Education reform makes a splash – but not without its critics

Southwest Shadow
November 30, 2021
Trying to recuperate from recent contention in the district, CCSD is making serious changes to the system.
Thursday’s School Board meeting resulted in major changes to CCSD. Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara was terminated, while Board President Linda Cavazos’ termination proposal was tabled. “We have our whole district burning down around us,” Cavazos said. “This is something that no longer can be ignored. We must address it.” Photo Credit: Screenshot of Meeting

CCSD Superintendent Jesus Jara fired in a 4-3 vote

Tishie Nyitray
November 4, 2021
Decisions on the table for the future of CDSD at board meeting.
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