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As part of the yearly tradition, Philipos Alebachew, Maximillan Aller, and Ava Nave came together to light their candles. This practice is done at every induction ceremony to officially welcome the students into the organization. “The candle ceremony signifies that when students are together, they bring a lot of light [to society],” NHS adviser Laura Penrod said. “Yet individually, they all bring their own unique light to the space.”

NHS Induction Ceremony Set To Occur March 7

Johnny Tao, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
The NHS induction ceremony will welcome the newly selected members for the 2026 school year.
Preparing to squat during a competition, sophomore Larry Fulgencio readies to lift a record-breaking squat. He got first place in weight class and age division. “This was one of my most challenging yet rewarding moments I have been lucky enough to accomplish,” Fulgencio said. “It will always be in my memories.”

Unbelievable Powerlifter: Meet Larry Fulgencio

Celia Evangelista, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
Sophomore Larry Fulgencio shares his journey as a teen powerlifter.
Receiving real-time feedback and suggestions for improvement, junior Li Lei uses DeepSeek. Lei has used DeepSeek a couple of times before. “There are so many different AI apps nowadays that it's so difficult to keep up with them,” Lei said. “If I was being honest, DeepSeek has helped me with finding synonyms for words or transitions for different stuff.”

Innovations in Chinese AI Threaten US Stock And Privacy

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
Alongside raising security concerns, DeepSeek is put at risk of a potential ban after its groundbreaking release.
Speaking about the organization, “Pre-dental Society” at UNLV, college senior Lilian Dinh discusses the organizations mission and purpose. She had been apart of the organization for a few years now. “My goal is to help future dental students get the exposure they need,” Dinh said. “This will help them as they proceed further in their career.”

An Hour In: HOSA

Yara Ahmed, Shadow Files Reporter
March 3, 2025
Guest speakers from Pre-Dental Society in UNLV speak about the organization.
Practicing her educational philosophies, Teaching and Training II student sophomore Luna Rivera writes down her answers to the questions. The upcoming field trip involves the basics of these philosophies to which it aims to help elementary students learn how to read. “I'm excited to get to go into classrooms and work with elementary students,” Rivera said. “It was something I was looking forward to ever since Ms. Penrod mentioned it.”

Teaching and Training Students Celebrate Nevada Reading Week

Celia Evangelista, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
Teaching and Training 1 & 2 will be visiting Forbuss Elementary on Thursday, March 6. EDU 260 & Teaching and Training 1, will attend on Friday March 7.
“Donkey Kong Country Returns HD” is the definitive way to experience the amazing platforming of Donkey Kong Country Returns. Rating: A Photo Credit: Nintendo

Swing Through the Jungle in Donkey Kong Returns HD

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
Donkey Kong Country HD is an excellent platformer enhanced by the graphical improvements of the Nintendo Switch
Introducing the meeting with a game, senior Haris Gibirila hosts a pop culture icebreaker to Amnesty Club attendees before discussing future projects. This week, the club will focus their meeting on forms of freedom and expression.

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF FEB. 24

Achilles Caranto, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025
K-Pop Club prepares for next performance, L.I.F.T/Bible Club watches a Christ-centered film, and Amnesty Club talks about freedom and expression.
Dribbling the basketball away from the defender, sophomore guard Alyssa Atkins-Dowd looks for an open teammate to pass to. The game was between the Desert Oasis Diamondbacks and the Faith Lutheran Crusaders. “My family supports me playing basketball,” Atkins-Dowd said. “My dad is a basketball coach, and he, my mom, and my oldest sister, Nadia, always show up to my games. In every game that I have, there's at least one family member there supporting me from the bleachers, which I’m very grateful for.” (Credit: @dbacks_wbb)

Shooting For Her Dreams: Meet Alyssa Atkins-Dowd

Johnny Tao, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
Through her love and dedication to the game of basketball, Alyssa Atkins-Dowd hopes to one day become a professional player for the WNBA.
Much like in “The Matrix,” I feel as though I have also been given a choice between the red pill or the blue pill. Should I commit to liberal arts, or should I remain content with STEM?

Career Dilemma: Am I Making the Right Choice?

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
February 24, 2025
Should my love for humanities overpower my desire to be seen as “valued” in society? Should I give into the bright future that the world of STEM promotes, even if it is not my passion? What is even happening anymore?
The government has been systematically dismantling every institution advocating for the advancement of Black People. Photo Credit: © 2016 Pixabay

The Erasure of Black History Month

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2025
The push to erase Black history is a step toward erasing Black identity itself.
“Flip it, Kick it!” encapsulates the feeling that teens are experiencing as they grow up, an interesting flip on the usual debuts seen from other K-pop groups. Rating: A Photo Credit: © 2025 JYP Entertainment

Flipping the K-pop Scene with ‘Flip it, Kick it!’

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
February 24, 2025
JYP Entertainment’s new boy group debuts ready to flip the usual standards of K-pop.
Posing with his student, Michael Hadobas and Razelle Antipuesto branch out their plates they submitted for their contest. The two had competed in the competition “Flavors For Life,” where high schools compete against each other to make a dish from a mystery basket of ingredients. “It was very fun,” Hadobas said. “I felt quite proud to win!”

Sugar, Spice, Everything Nice: Meet Chef Michael Hadobas

Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
Michael Hadobas shares his journey in the culinary field
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