Get a Taste of Vietnam at Banh Mi House Jayden Le, Shadow Files Reporter January 7, 2026 Indulge in authentic Vietnamese cuisine at Banh Mi House.
Teaching and Training Program Affected By Defunding of TAPP Celia Evangelista, Co-Activities Director January 7, 2026 The potential loss of TAPP affects the Teaching and Training program’s ability to have extra resources and experiences outside of school.
Students and Staff compete at BSU Basketball game Gianna Barreras, Shadow Files Reporter January 6, 2026 Find out how BSU's Basketball game brought SWCTA community together.
The Illusion of a Cure Natalia Klonowski, Opinion Editor January 5, 2026 Although healthcare is a necessity, could it be better? We should be looking at ways to cure diseases, not lessen the severity.
Certified Nursing Assistant Students Prepare for Clinicals Kevin Zhao, Staff Writer January 5, 2026 Certified Nursing assistants (CNA) began their first semester of practicals, with the goal of preparing for clinicals. CNA also began using fellow classmates to test for vital signs, working in small...
School Operations Closed for Winter Break Adrienne Vera-Perez, Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2025 Classes will resume on Jan. 5.
An Hour In … Flower Planting Jon Escala, Staff Writer December 16, 2025 Students plant flowers to improve their mental health and wellness.
CCSD Releases Start Time Survey Results DJ Madamba, Staff Writer December 11, 2025 The results of the CCSD survey suggest that those who voted are in support of the district's attempt to shift its start times.
EDITORIAL: Across the (Grocery) Aisle Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board December 11, 2025 When our leaders fail to cross the political aisle, it's everyday people that end up paying the price.
Christmas Comes too Early Aanya Miller, Staff Writer December 10, 2025 Stores and marketing teams advertise for the holiday season too early, often starting in the month of October.
Renovations To Effect Campus Life Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2025 Administration to focus on field and parking lot renovations, alongside creating a plan for the new video production room.
Eighth Grade Students Learn about Southwest Tech At Open House Devin Uclaray, Shadow Files Reporter December 8, 2025 Find out about how Southwest Tech promoted the school's values and opportunities through clubs and programs
![Working on a project for EDU 250, juniors Zion Jefferson and Bryce Voluntad discuss their work together. The Teacher Academy Pipeline Project has helped the teaching and training classes by bringing them resources for college. “The TAPP program has affected my want to be a teacher because they showed us different environments in classrooms [as well as] various teaching styles,” Jefferson said. “They’re very helpful with helping us understand what we can do our with our future and they explain how Nevada State [University] works”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_1149-1200x800.jpg)
![Placing the stethoscope bell over the brachial pulse, Nursing students find the artery and correctly measure the blood pressure of a practice patient. Students were divided into small groups to practice skills together. “I try to feel for the branchial artery each time I put on the cuff, [to make sure] I am putting the stethoscope on the right place [I check to ensure] my sound is correct,” senior Kelly Ngo said. “I also hold the stethoscope by the bell so I don’t hear too much interference and can focus on hearing the blood pressure.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_7155-1200x800.jpg)
![After conducting a survey of the Clark County School District, recent results showcased who are in agreement and not in agreement with the proposed change. The survey opened up to the community on Sept. 26 and closed on Oct. 17. “If we bump the start times back for high school kids, everything after school has to start as well,” Assistant Principal Donna Besser said. “I think the reason this one was so much more successful than [previous survey] attempts in the past is because it’s only a 30-minute time difference.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-04-9.20.54-AM.png)
![Blowing his whistle, Coach Mark Bly times how long it takes his students to run a mile. With upcoming renovations, these classes will have to run their mile on the black top or alternative spaces instead of utilizing the field. “[We’re still figuring] it out,” Bly said. “We will continue to press forward and persevere [through] challenges.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-11-19-10.22.21.png)