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The first case of monkeypox has been reported at Palo Verde. After less than a month in school, a new national health emergency has reached CCSD. “Most of my friends and people at school are reacting in the same way I did,” Palo Verde Sophomore Spencer Ladd said. “Honestly it mostly became a joke among my peers.” Photo Credit: Palo Verde HS, Las Vegas, Jul 2017 © Sunnya343, CC BY-SA 4.0

First Monkeypox Case Reported in CCSD School

Tishie Nyitray
September 1, 2022
Viral infection cases rising in schools nationwide.
Using gumdrops as tokens, freshmen were able to engage in a variety of activities for this year’s Freshman Orientation. Teachers Jessica Kelly and Laura Penrod hosted dozens of incoming freshmen and discussed several topics to bolster their beginnings as a high school student. “I think they enjoyed the time we had together, it went well," Penrod said.

Student council prepares for first freshmen social

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
August 31, 2022
Southwest hosts event catered to freshmen.
The marshmallow challenge is an activity COM101 teacher Henry Evans organizes each school year, as skills utilized often apply to speeches given throughout the semester. “Public speaking is not easy, but it's made a little easier when you engage in friendly activities with the people you'll be presenting your speeches to,“ Evans said. Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

An Hour in … COM101

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
August 29, 2022
Juniors and seniors participated in the marshmallow challenge ice breaker during the first week of classes.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Hannah Paine
August 28, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Hannah Paine
August 21, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 8/19/22

VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 8/19/22

Tishie Nyitray
August 19, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

August 15, 2022
Find out what you might have missed last week.
The end of an era

The end of an era

Ahmed Ahmed
May 25, 2022
All good things must come to an end.
Committed to being the shining star in the Las Vegas hospitality community, Proper Sandwich Company co-owners Eric and Phil strive to present the tastiest sandwiches for customers to love. Rating: A+ Photo Credit:Naila Yazdani

Indulge in authentic cuisine at Proper Sandwich Company

Naila Yazdani
May 24, 2022
Experienced fresh and healthy sandwiches, salads and sweets at Proper Sandwich Company.
Unpaid internships in the United States hurt both college students and young adults alike. Yet, thousands of Americans still take up the position for various reasons, including college credit and work experience. But in the end, the benefits don’t fit the cost. Photo Credit: Maryland GovPics

EDITORIAL: UNPAID INTERNSHIPS LEAVE WORKERS WITH A RAW DEAL

Southwest Shadow
May 20, 2022
Why aren't America's work interns being compensated fairly? Short answer, money.
Let go of your anxiety with ‘SG8*’

Let go of your anxiety with ‘SG8*’

Gurleen Swaich
May 17, 2022
Duckwrth’s new album “SG8*” provides a mixture of all genres and spews creativity with each song showcasing his musical talents.
PODCAST: Living Without a Job

PODCAST: Living Without a Job

Gray Barranco and Kathryn Peterson
May 11, 2022
In this episode, listen as we talk about our opinions on high school jobs.
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