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“Utama” explores the effect that a changing environment has on people. Rating: C+ Photo Credit: Alma Films

Underdeveloped, Unnecessary, ‘Utama’ is an Underwhelming Drama Film

Elise Chan, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
“Utama” has good intentions, but comes off as boring.
The South Korean bakery franchise TOUS les JOURS finally has a Las Vegas location. Grade: A-

Treat Your Appetite at ‘TOUS les JOURS’

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
This bakery and cafe is a great place to snack on sweet treats and hang out with friends.
GoGuardian restricts students from accessing websites that are used for educational purposes.

EDITORIAL: The Problems with Clark County’s Internet Monitoring

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
April 17, 2023
Students using district-issued devices both inside and outside of school face hurdles while finding academically relevant information.
"I was promoted," senior Alex Ferran said. "Then I was surprised with a prom proposal from a friend after we ate at a sushi restaurant."

Q&A: How did you spend your four-day weekend?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
April 14, 2023
Students tell us what they did over the long weekend.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring 4/14/2023

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring 4/14/2023

Social Media Editor, Social Media Editor
April 14, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Looking up to his Pez Candy Dispensers, junior Jaidyn Rogers has been displaying and organizing his collection for the past two years. Rogers has incorporated more rare and limited edition pieces in the past years. “My favorite in my collection is Bugs Bunny wearing a sombrero,” Rogers said. “But I also love my large dispensers as well because they aren’t as common.”

Avid Pez Collector: Meet Jaidyn Rogers

Ava Julian
April 11, 2023
Jaidyn Rogers owns Pez dispensers from an inherited collection.
“I wouldn't buy the checkmark because I don't use Twitter at all,” junior Sceian Raphael Santos said. “Plus, even if I used it I feel like it's kind of pointless. Like, who cares? It's just like social media. It's not really going to matter in a few years."

Q&A: Would you pay $8 for the Twitter verified blue checkmark?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
April 9, 2023
Students tell us if they would pay for the Twitter verified blue checkmark.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring 4/7/2023

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring 4/7/2023

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
April 7, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
“Fire Emblem Engage” brings the best of the past and new characters to create an immersive experience.Rating: A-Photo Credit: Nintendo

Prevent the Awakening of the Fell Dragon in ‘Fire Emblem Engage’

Kathryn Peterson, Activities Director
April 6, 2023
“Fire Emblem Engage” is a great addition to the “Fire Emblem” series.
School Operations closed for four-day weekend

School Operations closed for four-day weekend

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
April 6, 2023
Regular school operations and classes will continue on Tuesday, April 11.
Many tech entrepreneurs have publicly expressed their weariness when it comes to the sentient-like chatbots. In this image, I asked ChatGPT to "create an image of a chatbot", generating an ASCII image in under 10 seconds. Art Created by ChatGPT

EDITORIAL: AI IS DEVELOPING AT AN ALARMING RATE

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
April 5, 2023
Many industry giants are weary of the development of innovations like ChatGPT, but is the caution justified?
The title of largest library in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, belongs to the Lied library at UNLV. Liedlibrary1.JPG ©

‘Spring Fling’ to include field trips, activities, testing

Carmen Ruiz, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Schedule of activities will depend on grade level.
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