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SPARK: DIY Halloween Treats

SPARK: DIY Halloween Treats

Hannah Paine
October 21, 2020
Here are some ways to create homemade tasty treats for the upcoming spooky season.
This Burger Joint will give you a new take on American food and culture. Offering many different famous American dishes, this is a place worth trying out. Rating: A Photo Credit: Farhad Yazdani

Experience an explosion of flavors from ‘Sickies Burgers’

Farhad Yazdani
October 20, 2020
Based on American culture, Sickies offers a variety of foods for all to enjoy.
As he reads through the Integumentary System Chapter of Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, sophomore Juan Valdez-Sanchez sits at his desk to understand what organs are a part of the Integumentary System. Students must read through this textbook, take notes, and complete lessons within The Applied Educational Systems program to develop a complete understanding of all subtopics covered in the unit. “I would define anatomy as the study of an organism and its body parts,” Valdez-Sanchez said. “As for physiology, it is the study of the body parts of an organism and its function.” Photo Credit: Juan Valdez-Sanchez

Respiratory students study systems within the body

Kayla Thomas
October 20, 2020
Respiratory Therapy students are going into the second unit of the year: anatomy and physiology, and focusing on the location and functions of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems along with diseases, disorders, and conditions of the body.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
October 19, 2020
Take the quiz to see if you've kept up with this past weeks' events.
Where Are They Now: Asami Tahira

Where Are They Now: Asami Tahira

Hanae Furugaki
October 19, 2020
Class of 2018 alumni Asami Tahira shares her story in the Air Force after graduating from the Fashion Design program.
Sitting on the examination table inside the doctor’s office, Bianca Kingham gets an x-ray done on both her legs. The diaphysis of the shin bone on her left leg broke off from the epiphysis of the bone, leaving the remainder of the part connected to the Femur jagged. “I constantly had to switch a [medical] boot between both legs,” Kingham said.

Pivoting Paths: Meet Bianca Kingham

Kayla Thomas
October 15, 2020
After talented basketball athlete, Bianca Kingham had been badly injured, she changed her career focus to the medical field and began volunteering.
As she listens attentively, sophomore Wendy Ramirez prepares to learn the skills of coronal polishing to be able to utilize them in later practice. This unit will help push students further into their careers as dental practitioners. “I’m ready to dive straight into the unit,” sophomore Wendy Ramirez said. “ It’s interesting and I’m going to absorb as much information as I can about coronal polishing.” Photo Credit: Wendy Ramirez

Dental students begin new unit on coronal polishing

Truong Phan
October 15, 2020
The unit focuses on the cleaning and removal of bacteria from the surfaces of the teeth through lessons of theory and at-home practice.
Youth Sports During a Worldwide Pandemic

Youth Sports During a Worldwide Pandemic

Hannah Paine
October 14, 2020
Athletes return to team practices without taking proper precautions and risk the spread of COVID-19.
INFOGRAPHIC: U.S. teens experience higher rates of cyberbullying

INFOGRAPHIC: U.S. teens experience higher rates of cyberbullying

Truong Phan
October 14, 2020
Teens who spend time online could experience cyberbullying.
As Web Design teacher Denise Snow leaves Southwest CTA, former English 12 teacher Max Brewer takes her place in advising all web classes. Ms. Snow has not only taught Web Design but she has participated in so many other events at Southwest which show the dedication and love she has for her students. “I facilitated professional development workshops for teachers to become National Board Certified Teachers,” Snow said. “Over 10 web students won NCWIT Girl in Technology awards, and I also ended up winning an award from ACTE Trade and Industry Teacher of the Year last year.” Photo Credit: Naila Yazdani

Web Design teacher Denise Snow transfers to Nevada Learning Academy

Naila Yazdani
October 13, 2020
Former Web Design teacher, Denise Snow will be leaving campus after three years of being with the Southwest community.
"Nevada Legislature Building, Carson City, Nevada" by Ken Lund is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 .

Revenue shortfall hits CCSD budget

Ahmed Ahmed
October 13, 2020
The Nevada's legislature to cut funding for schools has the potential to affect the school in a myriad of ways.
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Julia Jauregui
October 12, 2020
Find out what happened throughout the week of Oct. 5.
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