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Introducing the New, Improved Coyote Cafe

Ellie Lakatos and Travis McGinnis
November 9, 2022
With ready-made meals and dessert options, the Coyote Cafe is opening back up.
Preceding the bi-yearly legislative meeting in CCSD set for February of next year, the district’s Board of Trustees met in August to determine the most pressing issues for future discussion. The board created a bill draft request which addressed several areas of concern in the school district that was presented to trustees for voting.  Photo Credit: CCSD

EDITORIAL: NEW CCSD SCHOOL BOARD LEGISLATION EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Southwest Shadow
November 7, 2022
Learn about the three areas of focus and what we think of each initiative.
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” unites modern cell phones with a mysterious ghost story. 
Rating: B-
Art Credit: Netflix

‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ is a Mild Scare

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
November 7, 2022
“Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” is entertaining, but lacks the main components of a horror film.
Using coding as a creative outlet, senior Austin Brigida lives life with autism spectrum disorder. Brigida found ways to live life just like other students. “I truly believe that Austin is where he is today because of his hard work and the combined efforts of his therapists, teachers and family,” mother Tracy Brigida said.

Living On The Spectrum: Meet Austin Brigida

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Ready to graduate, Austin has shown perseverance throughout his four years of high school.
Presenting updates and the meeting itinerary to general club members are GSA board members. Photo Credit: Victoria Tobias

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7

Carmen Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 6, 2022
Excerpt: GSA working on fundraiser ideas, Video Game Club playing “Ghouls and Ghosts,” Jam Club practicing new songs
Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Quiz: Do you know what happened last week?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
November 6, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: This weekend in Vegas 11/4/22

VIB: This weekend in Vegas 11/4/22

Yaritzza Montenegro, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
"I don't think that should not be allowed," freshman Vanessa Hann said. "I do not think he should be promoting such hateful speech and it should definitely be more controlled."

Q&A: Do you support Elon Musk as Twitter CEO?

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
November 4, 2022
Students share their opinions on the Elon Musk becoming the CEO of Twitter
Thousands of people across the world protest in solidarity with the girls in Iran. In this picture, a woman in Melbourne is cutting and shaving her hair.  Solidarity with Iranian Protests © Matt Hrkac, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

IRAN’S OPPRESSIVE REGIME CANNOT SUPPRESS COURAGE

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
November 4, 2022
Autocratic leaders find it increasingly difficult to silence activists, especially when those activists are young girls.
Talking one-on-one with Irene Bustamante Adams

Talking one-on-one with Irene Bustamante Adams

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2022
Learn more about Clark County Board of Trustees hopeful Irene Bustamante Adams.
After being featured on Buzzfeed, the New Jersey bagel shop opened its first west coast location. Grade: A-

Indulge in Eccentric Flavors at ‘The Bagel Nook’

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
November 3, 2022
The Bagel Nook provides unique flavors for all breakfast treats.
The recent controversy surrounding the once invincible quarterback of the century has him struggling on the field after his 40 day retirement period. But how will the Buccaneers possibly perform efficiently if Brady is breaking? Third Photos © All-Pro Reels, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Brady’s fall from grace

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
November 3, 2022
A look into what’s causing the NFL’s most legendary quarterback to fail.