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'Picnic Basket' Contest 2023

‘Picnic Basket’ Contest 2023

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
April 5, 2023
Spring is here and we would like to know your picnic plans!
INFOGRAPHIC: The state of Anti-LGBTQIA+ bills

INFOGRAPHIC: The state of Anti-LGBTQIA+ bills

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Become informed on the bills targeting America’s LGBTQ+ community.

LVMPD meets with parents to share dangers of social media

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
April 4, 2023
Parents learn about the potential dangers of online behaviors
Incentives and prizes will include drawings for boba tea, desserts, class parties, and two iPads valued at $400.

Administration hopes to motivate MAP test takers with incentives

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
April 4, 2023
To combat a decline in productivity during the testing season, students will have the opportunity to win prizes.
Where are They now: Elizabeth Bovill

Where are They now: Elizabeth Bovill

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
April 3, 2023
2019 Interior Design Graduate shares her experience as a mom and soon to be architect.
“I had no clue that the ‘Pokémon’ thing was ending,” junior Hermogine Sarmiento said. “This is all news to me.”

Q&A: Did you watch the final episode of “Pokémon”?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
March 31, 2023
Find out if students and teachers watched the last episode of "Pokémon."
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring 3/31/2023

VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring 3/31/2023

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
March 31, 2023
Find something fun to do this weekend.
Urth Caffe focuses on being environmentally friendly by using only fresh ingredients in their food and minimizing the waste they produce. Grade: B

Enrich yourself with natural food from ‘Urth Caffe’

Elise Chan, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Enjoy organic food at this European cafe.
While there were several impressive pieces of architecture like the exterior of the One World Trade Center, I wasn't able to fully embrace what millions of people call the "embodiment of the American Dream".

NEW YORK CITY ISN’T ALL THAT IT’S MADE OUT TO BE

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
March 29, 2023

Recently, I visited what many cite as the most influential, most famous city in the world: New York City. While I was looking forward to strolling through what popular culture has idolized as the most...

Announcing the plans for the Coyote Olympic event, sophomore class president Brianna Scherschel speaks to the team captains at their meeting on March 22. The meeting went over fees, procedures, and overall information to help prepare students for their upcoming games. “This gives them the necessary information needed for the event and what we expect to see from them,” Schershel said. “This helps our event run much smoother as we know for a fact that the teams are given the information.”

Athletes Prepare to Compete in Annual Coyote Olympic Events

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Eleven teams will compete in volleyball, badminton, and basketball sporting events.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Ghiada Ferraer

Southwest Shadow Asks: Ghiada Ferraer

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
March 27, 2023
Discover some fun facts about freshman Ghiada Ferraer.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
March 26, 2023
Find out what you might have missed last week.