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Where Are They Now: Ana Woods

Where Are They Now: Ana Woods

Madison Land
October 29, 2020
Ana is currently attending UNR as a freshman and is studying Social Work.
As she types her ideas on the keyboard, sophomore Bella Gomez reviews the rough draft of her reflective essay. For this particular assignment, she and other students must go into detail on how a profound experience has impacted their life.  “I liked working on this assignment because it allowed  me to write about this life-changing event and how it really affected me.”  Photo Credit: Bella Gomez

Sophomores begin writing reflective essays in English 10 classes

Monserrat Mendieta
October 29, 2020
Learning the basics from writing a reflective essay to how it differs from regular essays, students in Virginie Guillemette’s English 10 class share what they have learned.
Running an engine inspection on an old Mac truck, the new automotive instructor, Bertrand Potts started in the automotive trade right out of high school and quickly progressed in the field. “I was the North American Feild Team Leader, testing out oil formulations in trucks, busses, boats, you name it.  I was in charge of testing different oils in field-applications” Potts said.

Photo Credit: Bertrand Potts

New Automotive Teacher: Meet Bertrand Potts

Lily Gurdison
October 27, 2020

From experimenting with motor oil to working on navy submarines, the new automotive instructor, Bertrand Potts has a long history of schooling and career work in his field. “I have been in the automotive...

SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Jennifer Luong

SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Jennifer Luong

Madison Land
October 27, 2020
Jennifer Loung, a junior, answers ten questions regarding her favorite quote, preferred superpower and what decade she would like to experience.
“Crux” is a rock climbing simulation game that provides the experience of climbing in a puzzle-like format. 
Rating: A
Photo Credit: Unity Gaming Engine
    The 2020 version of the game ‘Empty’ takes on a simple task that relaxes players.  Rating: A Photo Credit: m1ndg4mes

Climb to new heights in ‘Crux’

Lily Gurdison
October 27, 2020

There is more to rock climbing than just strength and endurance. Climbing requires one to find the most logical way to the top of a wall while utilizing a variety of complex techniques. The game “Crux,”...

Plant based dying is a safe and environment friendly activity anyone can do from the comfort of their house, using foods that they were about to thrown away for another purpose. Unsplash Photo Credit: Monica Dihiya

FIDM Club members learn how to dye fabrics

Madison Land
October 27, 2020

Members of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising club learn how to dye fabrics and textiles using natural plant based dyes by Fashion teacher Levi Harbeson. Students will take plant based...

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
October 26, 2020
Look into the week of Oct. 19th to see if you've kept up to date with the past weeks' events.
Analysis: Election 2020 Endorsements: Who deserves to win?

Analysis: Election 2020 Endorsements: Who deserves to win?

Ahmed Ahmed and Rhamil Taguba
October 26, 2020
Ahmed and Rhamil give their election endorsements for the 2020 election.
Adding information to her group project, sophomore Hannah Segura continues to add to the project with her group members. The lodging unit is to hopefully give the students an idea of all the various jobs that are in the lodging industry. “Even though [the lodging career path] isn’t my first choice I do find the information important to at least know,” Segura said. “I do hope in the future though we learn more information about the other branches in hospitality.” Photo Credit: Hannah Segura

Hospitality students create intricate hotels

Aila Pasic
October 23, 2020

To test students’ knowledge about the various branches such as the lodging branch in the hospitality industry, students in Catherine Viggato’s Hospitality and Tourism I class are creating “hotels”...

PODCAST: Buying, Selling in Virtual Markets

PODCAST: Buying, Selling in Virtual Markets

Kamiran Hinton and Jackson Bogan
October 22, 2020
Certain games have their own virtual currencies, and many players work within the systems put in place by developers to facilitate a simulated economy, in some cases virtually identical to real-life economics.
In a synchronized pose, junior Carson Amen and his dance mates precisely hit every beat in their demanding choreography at the 2018 Battle of the Year performance in France. He has been breakdancing for six years and is aiming to compete in the 2024 Olympics. "Dancing has definitely taught me the value of hard work and how important it is to find something you're passionate about," Amen said. "It's also allowed me to meet a lot of new people. It's been a huge part of my life and something I can't imagine not doing." Photo Credit: Carson Amen

Dancing Fanatic: Meet Carson Amen

Hanae Furugaki
October 22, 2020
Dancing machine, Carson Amen takes his breakdancing to the next level with his fixed mindset towards achieving his goals.
INFOGRAPHIC : Ways to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer

INFOGRAPHIC : Ways to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer

Kamryn Baldenebro
October 22, 2020
Here are six ways to support the cause.