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98.5 KLUC is a popular local Las Vegas radio station that won in category 18, "Best Radio Station" in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas.

Category 18: “Best radio station”

Southwest Shadow
July 1, 2014
A Las Vegas local radio station, 98.5 KLUC, is the contest winner for category 18 in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best radio station".
After upgrading from Rave to AMC, Town Square Las Vegas has long since become the best place to see a movie - for its movie theatre. Photo Courtesy by AMC Theatres

Category 17: “Best movie theatre”

Southwest Shadow
July 1, 2014
The AMC movie theatre located at Town Square Las Vegas is the contest winner for category 17 in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best movie theatre".
The Jabbawockeez is an all male dance crew most popular for winning the first season of America’s Best Dance Crew, or more commonly known as ABDC. They are the first dance crew to land a headlining show in Las Vegas and they are currently featured at Luxor in their show “PRiSM”. “I remembering watching the first season of ABDC just for them and when I found out they had a show in Las Vegas, I got really excited to see them perform live,” Angelica Diwa (‘15) said. Photo Courtesy of Jabbawockeez Official Twitter

Category 16: “Best show on The Strip”

Southwest Shadow
July 1, 2014
Jabbawockeez is the contest winner for category 16 in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best show on the strip".
Pizza Hut is the go to place for pizza with teenagers in Las Vegas.

Category 6: “Best pizza”

Southwest Shadow
July 1, 2014
Excite your taste buds with Pizza Hut's pizza, and see why they are known as "America's Favorite Pizza."
Las Vegas's own Fashion Show Mall adds a twist to your cliche mall experience with a runway that hosts fashion shows every weekend and the mall's famous landmark, the Cloud.

Category 4: “Best mall”

Southwest Shadow
July 1, 2014
Full of high end fashions like Louis Vuitton and affordable brands at Forever 21, Fashion Show Mall has a lot to offer to shoppers, locals and tourists.
The best place to go hiking is the Red Rock Canyon. At the Red Rock Canyon, you can exercise your muscles while enjoying a beautiful, scenic view of the canyon. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia

Category 1: “Best hiking”

Southwest Shadow
July 1, 2014
The Red Rock Canyon is the contest winner for category one in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best place to go hiking".
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, often referred to simply as Tropical Smoothie, is nutritional cafe that offers a variety of selections, such as smoothies, salads, wraps, and sandwiches. The cafe is famous for their wide array of healthy smoothies, ranging from simple flavors such as Mango Magic to more peculiar combinations, such as Beach Bum. “What I love about Tropical Smoothie is how their smoothies are both healthy, and delicious. Whether you’re on a diet, or looking for something good to drink, Tropical Smoothie is the place to go,” Priscilla Llanos (‘17) said. Photo Credit: Tropical Café Smoothie

Category 2: “Best smoothie”

Southwest Shadow
June 13, 2014
Tropical Smoothie is the contest winner for category two in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best smoothie".
When looking for a bite to eat, one should look no further than Bachi Burger. Offering an Asian twist on the much-loved burger and fries, Bachi Burger provides quality food and service to anyone looking for dinner or lunch with friends. "I've only been to Bachi Burger twice, and even though the price is a bit more than the average burger, it's so worth it paying a little extra," Makaio Wakeley ('16) said. Photo Courtesy of Food Smackdown

Category 5: “Best burger”

Southwest Shadow
May 29, 2014
Chosen for category 5 winner, Bachi Burger is an excellent dinner choice.
The Mandalay Bay pool was designed to look like a beach and offer the qualities of a beach that Las Vegas lacks.

Category 3: “Best pool”

Southwest Shadow
May 29, 2014
Mandalay Bay from the third category, "Best Pool" won the Best of Las Vegas award according to the student body.
Take a thrill ride on New York New York's roller coaster and fill the air of screams and excitement.

Category 15: “Best thrill ride”

Southwest Shadow
May 29, 2014
The Big Apple Coaster (NYNY) is the contest winner for category 15 in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best Thrill Ride".
The MGM Grand Garden arena provides entertainment for a variety of age groups ranging from wrestling matches to musical concerts. Photo Courtesy of MGM Grand

Category 14: “Best all-ages music venue”

Southwest Shadow
May 29, 2014
The MGM Grand Garden Arena is the contest winner for category 14 in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best all-ages music venue".
One of the largest music festivals to ever grace Las Vegas, Electric Daisy Carnival, known to most as EDC, brings several thousand fans of the electric music genre down to the Las Vegas scene. The festival lasts for one weekend during the month of June, with many different DJs headlining the shows and performances throughout the weekend nights. “EDC houses many of my favorite musicians, and I’m glad to have been able to go this year,” Robert Terch (‘16) said. Photo Courtesy of EDC Official Twitter

Category 13: “Best music festival”

Southwest Shadow
May 29, 2014
The Electric Daisy Carnival is the contest winner for category 13 in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best Music Festival".
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