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

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