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Placing another spoonful of pineapple on her plate, sophomore Sophia Vizcarra grabs lunch from the school’s salad bar. CCSD has been working hard to provide healthier food while still trying to appeal to students. “Honestly, [school lunch] is really good,” senior Angelina Diaz-Munoz said. “I like when they have the salad bar, I eat it every single time, and I really like the ranch that they serve.”

CCSD School Cafeterias Switch From Papa John’s to Domino’s Pizza

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
CCSD schools have a Domino’s Pizza test run to see student response
“It was great,” sophomore Yuricela Hugueira said, “I think it was a good album and I feel like all the songs flowed really well together.”

Q&A: Have you listened to Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, “GUTS”?

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Find out if students and teachers listened to "Guts".
Lifehacks: Bird Owner Edition

Lifehacks: Bird Owner Edition

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
Want to entertain and feed your pet birds in a more interesting and efficient way? These bird owner hacks might just be for you.
Parents and students were alerted at 6:23 a.m. that school was canceled due to "an unexpected number of licensed staff/teachers absent." There was less than 40 minutes before the school day began. “Waking up to constant notifications that school is canceled for today, thousands of thoughts started running through my head,” senior Aeron Pearson said. “‘When are they going to make this day up?’ ‘What about my assignments?’ ‘What about HOSA today?’”

BREAKING NEWS: School canceled due to teacher, staff shortage

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
September 12, 2023
A lack of teachers, support staff, and administration led to school being canceled for the day.
Where Are They Now: Kayla Cassella

Where Are They Now: Kayla Cassella

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Take a look into Class of 2016 graduate Kayla Cassella's life.
“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.
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