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  Narrating her experience with loneliness, Kaash Paige is making her way up the industry with her new EP, “For Healing,” illustrating adolescent innocence with emotions. 
 Rating: B- Photo Credit:DefJam Press

Navigate your way through the empty void of loneliness with ‘For Healing’

Gurleen Swaich
March 2, 2021
Originally from Grand Prairie, Kaash Paige is making her way up the R&B music industry with her new EP “For Healing.”
Enjoy the luxurious view and healthy dining at Strip View Cafe

Enjoy the luxurious view and healthy dining at Strip View Cafe

Hanae Furugaki
March 2, 2021
Strip View Cafe offers various meals, desserts, and drinks to enjoy in the relaxing atmosphere outdoors.
"Las Vegas, NV" by Patrick Martins. is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 .

COVID-19’s Long Lasting Impact on Vegas

Kamiran Hinton
March 2, 2021
With COVID-19 impacting some industries more than others, Vegas has been hit hard with its reliance on tourism.
QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?

Julia Jauregui
March 1, 2021
Take a look at the news that occured during the last week of February.
2021 Feature Film Contest

2021 Feature Film Contest

Julia Jauregui
March 1, 2021

Although movie theaters may not be everyone's ideal spot to watch movies right now due to circumstances, we all still have our favorite films to binge on when we're feeling down, happy, or even just bored...

Video games have changed a lot in the past years. Here are some characters that have stood out.  Photo Credit: olichel

SPARK: FIVE ICONIC VIDEO GAME CHARACTERS

Monserrat Mendieta
March 1, 2021
The stories and history behind loved characters such as Mario, Pikachu and more.
EDITORIAL: Mr. President, end the federal death penalty

EDITORIAL: Mr. President, end the federal death penalty

Southwest Shadow
February 25, 2021
We aren’t kept safer, and we’re killing innocent people.
After junior Gabrielle Bagtas cold brews Butterfly Pea Flower tea, she pours it into a plastic cup. She focuses on adding the right amount of flavors to enhance the taste of the tea. “I really love changing up traditional and herbal teas into drinks that are more modern,” Bagtas said. “I think out of all the tea experiments I have done, I love making the color-changing tea.” Photo Credit: Gabrielle Bagtas

Making Life Beau-tea-ful: Meet Gabrielle Bagtas

Kayla Thomas
February 25, 2021
Experimenting with different flavors to create the perfect mix, junior Gabrielle Bagtas further expands her knowledge on the artistry of making tea.
Questions still remain for how, when high school students will return for face-to-face instruction

Questions still remain for how, when high school students will return for face-to-face instruction

Julia Jauregui
February 25, 2021
Fourth grade to 12th grade students have no set date to return.
Draw My Shadow: Breanna Bui

Draw My Shadow: Breanna Bui

Lily Gurdison
February 25, 2021
Senior Breanna Bui shares her love and experiences with photography.
Infographic: American Heart Month

Infographic: American Heart Month

Hannah Paine
February 25, 2021
Learn about the seven ways to prevent heart disease.
SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Clarisse Andrade

SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Clarisse Andrade

Juliana Borruso
February 25, 2021
Find out junior Clarisse Andrade's favorite film, dream vacation spot and more.