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Tomorrow at 5 p.m. the CCSD School Board will be continuing their discussion on the possible reopening of schools. Photo Credit: Clark County School District

School board meeting tomorrow to discuss possibility of inviting small groups of students to school campuses

Ahmed Ahmed and Monserrat Mendieta
January 13, 2021
COVID-19 mitigation strategies, new recommendation, and elected trustees.
PODCAST: New year, new me

PODCAST: New year, new me

Tishie Nyitray and Hannah Paine
January 13, 2021
We discuss the importance of setting reachable goals, the steps you should take towards reaching it, and how a positive mindset can help you be successful.
 Upcoming R&B/Soul singer, Giveon’s new EP, ‘When It’s All Said And Done’ dives into a ruminative narrative of relentless pain that comes with being in an unstable relationship. Rating: A+ Photo Credit: Epic Records

Beautiful heartbreak portrayed in ‘When It’s All Said And Done’

Gurleen Swaich
January 13, 2021
Share your experience of a toxic relationship with Giveon.
The woke left’s thirst for retribution

The woke left’s thirst for retribution

Ahmed Ahmed
January 12, 2021

It’s unlikely that Mimi Groves knew that she would be the center of a massive news story when she posted a seemingly innocuous notice on her Instagram page, urging her followers to take part in protests...

For 2021, the Student Council is putting more emphasis on making the online environment less bleak by finding different ways to host events for everyone. “Our goals for this semester is to focus on school spirit, teacher appreciation, and student recognition while also coming up with fun virtual alternatives for our usual traditions,” Student Council President Michayla Sumabat said, “Each committee and commission are working on something different for our community and all I can say is that it is going to be great.”Art Credit: Monserrat Mendieta

Student Council makes small changes for the beginning of the semester

Monserrat Mendieta
January 12, 2021
New events incoming, applications opening up and switching board positions.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: January 2021 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: January 2021 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
January 12, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
January 11, 2021
Take a look into the second week of January.
On January 6th, the U.S Capitol was invaded by an angry mass of Trump supporters while Congress was verifying Biden’s victory. "Chemistry Lab Yellow" by klar_rocks is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 .

Breaking: Trump incites insurrection at Capitol

Ahmed Ahmed and Monserrat Mendieta
January 8, 2021
Capitol Hill invaded, fatalities confirmed, call for removal and more.
Jon Ossoff, an investigative journalist, has won his election for the U.S. Senate and has guaranteed a Democratic Majority in the United States Senate. Jon Ossoff After a Campaign Speech © John Ramspott, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

BREAKING: Democrats take control of the US senate as they win both seats in Georgia, one party rule in Washington eminent

Ahmed Ahmed
January 5, 2021
The Southwest Shadow has called the 2020 Senate Election for Democrat Jon Ossoff, securing a Democratic majority in the Senate and a Democratic trifecta in Washington.
BREAKING: Raphael Warnock wins 2020 Georgia Senate Special Election

BREAKING: Raphael Warnock wins 2020 Georgia Senate Special Election

Ahmed Ahmed
January 5, 2021
The Southwest Shadow has called the 2020 Georgia Senate Special Election for Democrat Raphael Warnock.
2021 New Beginnings Contest

2021 New Beginnings Contest

Julia Jauregui
January 5, 2021
We'd love to know what you'd like to begin for the first month of the 2021 year.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
January 4, 2021
Take a look at what happened during the first week of the new year.