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Southwest Shadow
Sleeping in class is not an uncommon occurrence with school start times as early as 7:00 a.m. Photo Credit: Jenika Chiang

Nice Sleep If You Can Get It

Summer Thomad
April 30, 2015
High schools should be required to start at 8:30 a.m. or later in order to ensure that teenagers are getting enough sleep.
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Fitness: An uplifting lifestyle

Tyler Antonio
April 23, 2015
In addition to physical developments, working out teaches me how to be resourceful and analytical.
As an eighteenth birthday present, my mother surprised me with a trip to Portland, in which I will be able to explore the city I will move to in September, and tour my college campus. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Never truly a farewell

Alex Nedelcu
April 10, 2015
Four years and one college decision later, I am writing my farewell column with great excitement, in the heart of my college city.
Though thought as a hindrance, social media is actually a godsend.

Social Media: a misunderstood blessing

Alex Nedelcu
March 27, 2015
Sub-tweeting and blurry selfies ruin the image of social media.
Candles, books, and products meant for livening up my bath are essential to a night dedicated to self-care. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Self Care 101

Summer Thomad
March 26, 2015
Occasions spent alone became some of my most cherished and needed time through self-care.
even as an almost-eighteen year-old, I still wear my hair the same as I did when I was in the first grade. by doing so, I feel most like myself.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Dear 10 year-old me . . .

Alex Nedelcu
March 9, 2015
Eight years have passed since I made wishes as if it were my job.
SLIDESHOW: 'Battle of the Sexes' assembly

SLIDESHOW: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ assembly

Emily Yu
March 2, 2015

Here is a slideshow of the best moments from the 2015 "Battle of the Sexes" assembly.

Though the chances of receiving an Oscar are quite unlikely, I would most definitely use my speech to do more than simply thank the Academy. Photo Credit: Migi Contreas

Speak up, Oscars

Summer Thomad
February 25, 2015
Celebrities and movie stars who use their platform to talk about political issues sway the conversation from the superficiality of the Oscars to more significant societal issues and movements.
Whether I am wearing prom-worthy makeup (left side of my face), or I am choosing to go bare-faced (right side of my face), I feel pretty. One should not be undermined nor congratulated for their choice of makeup. <br /< Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

The makeup make-down

Alex Nedelcu
February 20, 2015
A snarky comment from my peer a few days ago made me realize that beauty is, indeed, in the eye of the beholder.
Ever wonder what it's like to wear the hijab? Photo Credit: Andrea Galvan

“What is under your head-scarf?”

Summer Thomad
January 31, 2015
Since I began wearing the hijab, certain questions have become a frequent part of my life.
EDITORIAL: New driver's license rules places restrictions on truant students

EDITORIAL: New driver’s license rules places restrictions on truant students

Southwest Shadow
January 23, 2015
Ditching class can lead to unwanted consequences regarding the right to drive.
Due to the implementation of Nevada's new law to prevent truancy, a student declared a habitual truant may have their license suspended anywhere from 30 days to six months. Photo Credit: Alexis Drevetzki

New truancy law adds steps to acquiring drivers license

January 22, 2015
With over 120,000 truants in Clark County in the past year, Nevada has enacted a law that will suspend the license of habitual truants.
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