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IN MY EYES: Xavier Guzman

IN MY EYES: Xavier Guzman

Tishie Nyitray
March 2, 2021
Take a look in the daily life of Xavier Guzman.
With her new blog, KEIWIZ, junior Keisha Farrales hopes to spread love and help for other teenagers through hard times. Her blog reflects the current mindset of teenagers and in order to connect with people, Farrales collaborates with her peers to make KEIWIZ an inspirational site. “The main goal of my blog is to make others feel content and inspire others to be the best versions of themselves and to love themselves,”  Farrales said. “I feel like most teenagers nowadays dont feel as worthy or they feel like theyre not enough.”
Photo credit: Keisha Farrales.

Rising blogger: Meet Keisha Farrales

Lily Gurdison
March 2, 2021
Junior Keisha Farrales Inspires others through her new health, beauty blog, KEIWIZ
SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Alayna Bliven

SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Alayna Bliven

Tishie Nyitray
March 2, 2021
Alayna Bliven shares some fun facts about herself in a short video questionnaire.
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.
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...

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.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: AGNES MICIANO

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: AGNES MICIANO

Rhamil Taguba
February 25, 2021
2012 graduate talks about her hopes, future, and past after taking nursing in SWCTA.
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.
IN MY EYES: Claire Cuddihy

IN MY EYES: Claire Cuddihy

Juliana Borruso
February 25, 2021
Take a look into the everyday routine of junior Claire Cuddihy.