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"Personally I'm going to get really bored, but I don't see myself switching to a different app," junior Laila Rogers said. "I've been thinking I've needed a break from TikTok for a while now, so this is really just an excuse for me to take that break. It'll probably be really good for me."

Q&A: Are you ready for the end of TikTok?

Kailie Sicolo and Kylie Dacquel
January 16, 2025
Find out what Southwest thinks about the end of TikTok.
Neutral color schemes are proven to limit visual interest in an interior space and have a draining, depressing effect on people. In the past year, the neutral aesthetic has become popularized in all areas, and in the classroom it can affect education. “In schools, traditionally, we use colors that, like, create a calm environment,” Fashion Design teacher Levi Harbeson said. “Color is really good because it stimulates the brain and it stimulates thinking. In my room, I not only try to have a lot of color, but you also want to make sure those colors are constantly changing. So you have new student artwork on the wall, or you rearrange your posters, or you move stuff around, because changes to the learning environment keep students engaged. When they walk in and they notice differences in [color], they're gonna be more interested and their brains will be more activated in that space.”

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Parents Choose Aesthetics Over Early Child Development

Kailie Sicolo, News Editor
January 15, 2025
“Sad Beige Moms” on Instagram remove color from children’s lives.
In the last seconds of a 1998 regular season game, quarterback Vinny Testaverde ran to the endzone on a 4th down play. The play ended in Testaverde being inches from the goalline without crossing. However, in a strange turn of events the the play was declared a touchdown, despite the ball never crossing into the endzone.

Are NFL referees ruining the game?

Andrew Baier, Staff Writer
January 14, 2025

Since the beginning, the National Football League (NFL) has fined, flagged, and ruled in controversial ways. As the league evolves and creates new rules and regulations, players are being forced to adapt...

Preparing for his competitive event, junior Armando Aguilar presents his project alongside his team members. The Technology Student Association has gone through careful preparations to ensure that they will be successful in the upcoming Nevada TSA State Conference, which will be held in January.

CLUB PREVIEW: A Look Into the Week of Jan. 13

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2025
TSA plans increased campus involvement, NHS hosts panel, and Book Club picks their next read.
A sign depicting the words “deny, defend, depose,” referring to the slogan many healthcare insurance critics use in protest. This phrase mirrors the common healthcare tactic known as “delay, deny, defend,” where providers will deny claims in hopes for increased profit margins.

EDITORIAL: Viva la Revolution

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
January 10, 2025
With the current state of the healthcare system, are we truly surprised? In the words of Mangione, “frankly, these parasites simply had it coming.”
Presenting their slideshow to attendees, Student Council Vice Presidents Akela Custodio and Brianna Scherschel begin Coyote Congress. They wanted this meeting to be shorter than usual, acknowledging that students just came back from Winter Break. “We weren’t sure if we were having one [in the first place] as it was right after break, so we didn’t know how many clubs would be interested in attending,” Scherschel said. “I wish more people knew about it and participated, but it is always a fun, calm meeting that I’m very grateful we do.”

Jan. 7 Coyote Congress Report

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
January 10, 2025
Student Council members and club representatives came together on Jan. 7 for the first Coyote Congress of the semester.
LAST MONTH IN SPORTS - December

LAST MONTH IN SPORTS – December

Nino Galloway, Sports Writer
January 10, 2025
Sports don’t stop with winter break, so let’s recap the last two weeks of events and news from the biggest series.
The debate on whether VAR is really benefiting soccer has been up for debate ever since its release. It’s unclear what the future of sport will be like as more advanced technology continues to be developed.

A Fan’s Perspective: VAR Is Not Helping Soccer

Johnny Tao, Staff Writer
January 10, 2025
The addition of VAR to some of the highest levels of soccer seems to have created more controversy than expected.
Obesity is a disease that is more complex than the stereotypes that represent it.

PRO/CON: Obesity is a Disease

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 10, 2025
The discussion of obesity and why it should be universally classified as a disease.
With obesity rates climbing, the debate on whether or not it's a disease is more prominent than ever.

PRO/CON: Obesity is not a disease

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
January 10, 2025
Obesity's classification as a disease has been highly debated. However, there are many reasons for it to not be considered a disease.
TikTok’s lack of legal victories has led to its potential upcoming ban in the United States. The app's fate is in the hands of the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Enacts Social Media Ban

Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer
January 8, 2025
The United States attempt to protect the data and privacy of Americans.