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Southwest Shadow
Thanksgiving Dinner Contest 2021

Thanksgiving Dinner Contest 2021

Julia Jauregui
November 4, 2021
Thanksgiving is slowly coming up and we'd like to know your favorite traditional foods.
Draw My Shadow: Jasmin Wenger

Draw My Shadow: Jasmin Wenger

Raeness Lantaya
November 4, 2021

Sophomore Jasmin Wenger learns about life through her passion for gymnastics.

Looking at his finished look, junior Karim Abd-Elmalek poses for his next Instagram post. Through drag, Abd-Elmalek has tested what he is truly capable of, breaking boundaries and becoming more confident. “It's nice to let people out there in the world know what I’m doing,” Abd-Emlalek said. “I am a person doing this type of thing, and there's not a lot of people who are my age that do this." Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Teenage Drag Queen: Meet Karim Abd-Elmalek

Ashley Harris
October 29, 2021
Junior Karim Abd-Elmalek hopes to inspire others through his journey with drag.
Infographic: Twitch Leaks

Infographic: Twitch Leaks

Gray Barranco
October 28, 2021
Find out more about how to keep your information secure online.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Caitlin Walczak

DRAW MY SHADOW: Caitlin Walczak

Raeness Lantaya
October 27, 2021
Sophomore talks about her longest Snapchat streak and how she achieved it.
An Hour In ... Chemistry Honors

An Hour In … Chemistry Honors

Crystalyn Estabillo
October 25, 2021
Students participated in a series of mini-group labs to better their understanding of chemical and physical reactions.
As the school year unfolds, counselors start to meet with students to discuss their future. Some students feel like they are behind in their college selection process and don’t know what the next steps should be. “I know I want to start studying engineering after highschool but I have no idea where. I have a list of colleges but It is stressful talking to your counselor when you haven't decided on one yet,” junior Brett Edgeworth said. Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

College Process: do it now, not later

Lily Gurdison
October 23, 2021
Students share their experiences with navigating college selection.
While vacationing in Florida, sophomore Madison Davis takes a ride with a western horse on the beach. With her experience, Davis has been able to connect with many horses in order to ride. “I was celebrating my birthday by going horseback riding during the middle of a hurricane," Davis said. "The weather was aggressive considering the fact that I was super close to the beach.” Photo Credit: Madison Davis

Compassionate horseback rider: Meet Madison Davis

Ava Julian
October 23, 2021
Davis pursues her passion for horseback riding and practices everyday in order to become the best.
SPARK: Five low maintenance pets to keep

SPARK: Five low maintenance pets to keep

Gurleen Swaich
October 22, 2021
While a dog or cat can be costly of time and money, here are five pets that are low maintenance and just as loving.
Where Are They Now: Tiffany Ceria

Where Are They Now: Tiffany Ceria

Crystalyn Estabillo
October 22, 2021
Take a look into the life of 2018 graduate, Tiffany Ceria.
Staying Moisturized In Winter

Staying Moisturized In Winter

Madison Land
October 21, 2021
It has gotten drastically colder here in Vegas recently, which is good for finally being able to layer your winter clothes, but bad for your skin.
2021 Best of (Teen) Las Vegas

2021 Best of (Teen) Las Vegas

Southwest Shadow
October 18, 2021
For the seventh year in a row, students are telling us their choices for the best of the best in Las Vegas.
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