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Singer Ray Goren performs live in the Coyote Ballroom

Singer Ray Goren performs live in the Coyote Ballroom

Grinesa Bajrami
September 24, 2018
Ray Goren, an up and coming singer-songwriter, performed for students in the ballroom during 7th period.
The double standard

The double standard

Eriyale Williams
September 24, 2018
I shouldn't have to worry about anything besides just being me.
Power shut down occurring this weekend

Power shut down occurring this weekend

Cosette Zielinski, Charli Gisi, and McKenna Thayer
September 21, 2018
To get the portables running, the schools power will be cut on Saturday. Prescheduled activities have been moved to another weekend.
Seniors start internship program

Seniors start internship program

Madison White
September 21, 2018
Seniors have started doing internships for their end-of-year capstones.
Web design juniors redesign teacher websites

Web design juniors redesign teacher websites

Grinesa Bajrami
September 20, 2018
Web Design juniors redesign websites for teachers of their choice to prepare for next year's senior capstone.
It's that time of the year

It’s that time of the year

Vincent Dagan
September 19, 2018
Have you gotten used to presenting?
EDITORIAL: Power at the pull of a trigger

EDITORIAL: Power at the pull of a trigger

Southwest Shadow
September 19, 2018

In just the first month of the academic year, Clark County School District has had to deal with seven incidents involving high school students bringing guns to their schools. On top of just carrying weapons...

Nike is on fire

Nike is on fire

Vincent Dagan
September 17, 2018
Colin Kaepernick is supported by Nike, but some people aren't liking it. To protest, they are burning their Nike products.
Nevada school star rankings released

Nevada school star rankings released

Shareen Basyari
September 17, 2018
Southwest CTA is now ranked #1 in CCSD and the #2 high school in Nevada.
American literature authors lives being used to practice MLA style

American literature authors lives being used to practice MLA style

Grinesa Bajrami
September 14, 2018
Students create essays and projects about American literature authors to learn MLA style.
Fellowship opportunity offered for Republican, Democratic parties

Fellowship opportunity offered for Republican, Democratic parties

Kyle Bayudan
September 13, 2018
Juniors and seniors were given the chance to volunteer for the Nevada Democratic party or the Tarkanian campaign. The campaign will take place on Nov. 6 this year.
Gender diversity policy passes school board vote

Gender diversity policy passes school board vote

McKenna Thayer
September 12, 2018
A decision from Clark County School District board has voted to improve the gender diversity policy.