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Southwest Shadow

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Southwest Shadow

Senate scrambles to prevent Scalia replacement

Senate scrambles to prevent Scalia replacement

Danijel Zekanovic
February 23, 2016
The Senate and the president are at odds on who should replace Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
A future to believe in

A future to believe in

Summer Thomad
February 19, 2016
After attending a rally for a presidential candidate, I am inspired to step up and have a more active role in choosing who serves in our nation's government.
EDITORIAL: Should private religious schools benefit from the voucher system?

EDITORIAL: Should private religious schools benefit from the voucher system?

Southwest Shadow
February 17, 2016
The Nevada senate has passed a new bill to allow private school tuition to be paid by public funds, and the Nevada Supreme Court is voting on the constitutionality of this bill.
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There goes the fear

Summer Thomad
February 11, 2016
Fear can often dictate our life choices, and is something that I have struggled to overcome.
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Jack Rourke
February 5, 2016
Recently, there has been some controversy over the way YouTube deals with copyright and its content creators.
Love Yourself(ie)

Love Yourself(ie)

Summer Thomad
February 4, 2016
Millennials have created a space on the web to express their individuality and embrace their self-worth through the social phenomenon of the selfie.
Nicktoons, a splat from the past

Nicktoons, a splat from the past

Vinh Tran
February 4, 2016
Upcoming crossover movie, "Nicktoons" has been announced by Paramount Pictures to cater towards children today that didn't experience the classic cartoons. Have you ever wondered how do the classic Nicktoon characters feel about the current state of Saturday morning cartoons?
Back in last: Tragedy of Nevada education

Back in last: Tragedy of Nevada education

Danijel Zekanovic
February 2, 2016
Fixing Nevada education will take effort from students, teachers and lawmakers.
The empire called Disney

The empire called Disney

Migi Contreras and Alexis Drevetzki
January 29, 2016
Learn about the empire Disney has built with the acquisition of major media companies.
Examining male stereotypes

Examining male stereotypes

Carl Montemayor
January 29, 2016
Traditional views of how men should act are challenged by new music from artists such as Drake.
PRO/CON: Enough is enough: America’s problem with gun control

PRO/CON: Enough is enough: America’s problem with gun control

Summer Thomad
January 27, 2016
Gun control has been an on-going problem within the U.S.; in order for any progress to be made, Americans must be willing to adapt to new ideas and abide by new safety regulations.
PRO/CON: The problem with the big bang

PRO/CON: The problem with the big bang

Vinh Tran
January 27, 2016
With recent action taken against the constitutional right to bear arms, is it morally acceptable to revoke these rights?