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Southwest Shadow
“I was planning to go to my friend’s house to rehearse a song," junior Amerie Ignacio said. "Right now, we’re working on 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' by Nirvana. We play guitar, drums, and sometimes bass.”

Q&A: What Are You Doing This Weekend?

Paizley Swaney and Ethan Bull
September 8, 2023
Find out what students are doing this weekend.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring 9/8/2023

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring 9/8/2023

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
September 8, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
School operations closed for staff development day

School operations closed for staff development day

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
September 8, 2023

Teachers and staff will be present on campus Monday, September 11 for staff development day. Classes will not be held.

‘Battle Bots Destruct-a-thon’ Inspires Young Engineers

Travis McGinnis and Ellie Lakatos
September 8, 2023
Clashing, clanging, robot parts flying, Battle Bots is a sight to behold.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: September 2023

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: September 2023

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
Check out these small artists this September.
'Growth and Change' Contest

‘Growth and Change’ Contest

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
September 1, 2023
As fall comes around and the weather changes we want to know how you've changed.
Before school hours, teachers have been demonstrating in support of the terms for CCEA’s contract proposal, including an increased salary and improved employer benefits.

EDITORIAL: CCSD Must Respect The Right to a Living Wage

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
August 28, 2023
The Clark County School District has yet to come to a final consensus with the CCEA; the developing conflict increasingly highlights the school district’s poor treatment of teachers and their union.
Bees, like many other species of insects, are not protected in Nevada's wildlife laws.

START BUGGING BUGS

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
August 23, 2023
We need to protect nature’s janitors.
Sporting CCEA blue, Southwest CTA teachers protest before school hours to comply with NRS 288.230 and in support of the union’s mission to build what they believe is an equitable contract for teacher’s salary increases. CCSD and CCEA continued negotiations this week. “The goal is to show the district that teachers are not happy with the current conditions and pay,” Social Studies teacher Jessica Kelly said. “I just hope that parents and students care enough to support us publicly. For example, contact our region’s School Board Trustee or our superintendent Jesus Jara in support of teachers.”

Teacher salary concerns continue after two more days of negotiations

Jianna Aganon and Yaritzza Montenegro
August 19, 2023
CCEA is negotiating with CCSD about contract changes.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring 8/18/2023

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring 8/18/2023

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
August 18, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring 8/11/2023

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring 8/11/2023

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Coordinator
August 11, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
"I'd say my first day of school [has been] pretty good," senior Hunter Anderson said. "It is probably one of my favorite first days of school. I really like getting to see all my friends that I haven't seen in a long time to catch up. I really like all the teachers that I got. Not every year has been the best, but this year is very promising."

Q&A: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
August 8, 2023
Find out how students feel about the first day of school.
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