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Southwest Shadow

An Hour In ... Graphic Design I

An Hour In … Graphic Design I

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Using Adobe Photoshop, students in Jennifer Gonzalez's Graphic Design l class create infographics based on their favorite movies/TV shows.
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.
DRAW MY SHADOW: PAYSON ROWE

DRAW MY SHADOW: PAYSON ROWE

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Freshman Payson Rowe shares his experiences with cross-country
Infographic: Where do people get their news?

Infographic: Where do people get their news?

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
With an increase in technology usage, more people are using the internet to get their regular dose of news.
Cultural appropriation has always been an issue for many years. In recent years, the use of social media has shed more light on the issue during Halloween, making more people aware of the problem of insensitive costumes.

The Problem With Culturally Insensitive Costumes

Elise Chan, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Costumes are one of the biggest parts of Halloween, but any good-intentioned outfit can send the wrong message.
Draw My Shadow: Ghiada Ferraer

Draw My Shadow: Ghiada Ferraer

October 28, 2022
Learn all about her interests in motorcycling.
During her “Sow What?” Journey in San Diego, sophomore Delaney Knight takes part in an animal workshop hosted by Zovargo. Proud to be a part of the organization, Girl Scouts has allowed Knight to grow as a person through earning badges and completing journeys.  “Being a Girl Scout makes me a better person in many different ways,” Knight said. “One of those ways is learning valuable skills that I can use for my whole life. Some of the skills are business and finance skills from selling cookies, survival skills, learning how to cook while camping, and more.”

Empowered Girl Scout: Meet Delaney Knight

October 27, 2022
Delaney Knight shares her experience being a Girl Scout.

Photo Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko

Finding success in new business ventures

Ava Julian, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Students are starting even younger to launch their own companies.
INFOGRAPHIC: How to spot fake news

INFOGRAPHIC: How to spot fake news

Tishie Nyitray, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2022
Learn how to be aware of false facts on the internet.
Dunking the ball into the net, sophomore Xavion Staton scores yet another point for the Sierra Vista varsity boys basketball team. Staton enjoys being able to create memories with his new team. “My teammates have a lot of fun because they get to experience throwing stuff up and having me immediately dunk it,” Staton said. “It brings a lot of energy to the court.”

TALLEST PERSON ON CAMPUS: MEET XAVION STATON

Paizley Swaney, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Sophomore is just an inch away from reaching seven feet tall.
AN HOUR IN ... FOODS II

AN HOUR IN … FOODS II

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff
October 14, 2022
Using the techniques they learned, students in Chef Habodas’ Foods II learn how to make cream puffs and eclairs.
2022 BEST OF (TEEN) LAS VEGAS

2022 BEST OF (TEEN) LAS VEGAS

Southwest Shadow
October 11, 2022
For the eighth year in a row, students are telling us their choices for the best of the best in Las Vegas.