The School Newspaper of Southwest Career and Technical Academy.

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
The Oakland A’s, a baseball team originating from California, is relocating to Las Vegas, where it is being granted public funding for the construction of its new stadium. Ball Impact. UNF Baseball vs. Florida Gulf Coast University © DeusXFlorida, CC BY 2.0.

EDITORIAL: Schools Before Stadiums

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
October 31, 2023
An advocacy group called Schools Over Stadiums is attempting to petition for a referendum appealing the millions in public funding being allocated to the A’s stadium construction.
Consuming artificial dyes is now an essential part of the American diet as nearly all mass-produced commodities with unnatural hues are colored with these dyes. They come in all different colors and are made from synthetic acids that are combined to make sodium and calcium salts. “It may be an additive in some products we’ve used,” Foods teacher Chef Bakke said. “It’s in the red food dyes we use to color our buttercream for our cake lab.” Photo Credit: Wholefort Inc.

Researchers debate on the dangers of Red No. 40

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Despite proven evidence of the adverse effects of Red. 40, it continues to be used as an FDA-approved dye.
Zippy’s Las Vegas location finally opened after great anticipation. Grade A

Embrace the Hawaiian spirit at ‘Zippy’s’

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
Familiarize yourself with Hawaii’s Favorite Diner.
Combating student email access lockouts, password retrievals are happening in the library during English or Freshman Studies/Health classes. A week has passed since the initial lockout occurred. “We’re doing that [library retrievals] for two reasons,” Assistant Principal Donna Besser said. “One is to make sure that we are using a different system to log everyone in. Also, to ensure that everybody is getting reset. Right now some students that have been reset are saying that they weren’t reset so that they don’t have to do work in class. This is ensuring that everyone is being reset and no one has any excuse to not be logged in.”

Technology services partially return for student access

Jianna Aganon, Yaritzza Montenegro, and Ayma Malik
October 24, 2023
Campus internet and student account retrieval are being restored after outage and cyberattack.
The PlayVS trophy sits in a trophy case just outside of Monte Carman’s classroom having been placed there after the team’s win last year. “It [our strategy] was very thought out and completely flushed,” sophomore Nicolas Markwith said. “Overall a very good experience.”

Competitive Gaming Club Returns for New Season

Hayden Hunt, Staff Writer
October 20, 2023
Practicing on their communication and overall bond as a team, the Southwest Squids and the rest of the club are preparing to continue their winning streak. 
CCSD students were unable to access their school Google accounts outside their campus Wi-Fi jurisdiction. They were met with an error message blocking them from opening any Google applications. “I was trying to do my homework,” junior Henry Lewis said. “It sucks, but it’s whatever because I didn’t have my homework done anyway. So it’s convenient in this moment.”

CCSD STUDENT ACCOUNTS FROZEN OUTSIDE OF CAMPUS

Yaritzza Montenegro, Ayma Malik, and Kathryn Peterson
October 17, 2023
A "cybersecurity incident" caused student account information to be compromised.
Lies of P is a very suspenseful, yet challenging, adventure game.Rating: C+ Photo Credit: IGDB

Conquer a Dark, Twisted World with ‘Pinocchio’

Daphney Garcia Hatton, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
Conquer massive puppets in the city of Krat, playing as Pinocchio.
Café Láon offers coffee, tea, bingsu and croffles, a croissant and waffle hybrid. Grade: B-

Relax at Café Láon with Filling Treats

Yaritzza Montenegro, Copy Editor
October 17, 2023

Everyday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 8635 S Rainbow Blvd Unit 110, Las Vegas, NV 89139 Accepts cash, card, Apple Pay Coffee shops are synonymous with being one of the best places for students to snack and...

In order for students to get to class on time, many chose to walk through the landscaping. Students like sophomore Marley Farinas are glad that there will finally be more sidewalk to walk on. “Walking on the dirt ruins my shoes,” Farinas said. “So it’s good that they're expanding them for more walking space.”

Campus interior, exterior changes in the making

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Staff have started adding new things to show school spirit by putting the school logo to gym pads.
Co-Founder Lezli Magana-Contreras smiles down at her Bible as members finish reading and discussing Luke 9:50. L.I.F.T/Bible Club creates meeting plans and then discusses how the assigned passage affects them as people, trying to analyze the reading. “It just brings many people together regardless of whether some people might not believe, some people might believe,” Magana-Contreras said. “I would say personally that it’s nice to have a community that shares the same values as you. It also gives them a feeling of belonging.”

L.I.F.T/Bible Club Begins As Newest Religious Based Student Organization On Campus

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Student-led organization creates community for those interested in learning God’s word.
Infographic: Ousting of the Speaker of the House

Infographic: Ousting of the Speaker of the House

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Learn about the ousting of Kevin McCarthy, why it happened, and who might be the next Speaker of the House.
“Before Homecoming, I’m going to go to downtown Summerlin for photos,” sophomore Addison Marsh said. “There are a lot of cool lights there, and it’s also a good place to get some food before going to the dance.”

Q&A: What is the best Homecoming photo spot?

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Find out students' favorite Hoco photo spots.
« Previous Page — Next Page »