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2020 November Thanks Contest

2020 November Thanks Contest

Julia Jauregui
November 1, 2020

November is the month of giving thanks and celebrating Thanksgiving with your friends and family. With an uncertain year, as well as going into lockdown and transitioning into online-schooling, it is still...

Where Are They Now: Ana Woods

Where Are They Now: Ana Woods

Madison Land
October 29, 2020
Ana is currently attending UNR as a freshman and is studying Social Work.
Running an engine inspection on an old Mac truck, the new automotive instructor, Bertrand Potts started in the automotive trade right out of high school and quickly progressed in the field. “I was the North American Feild Team Leader, testing out oil formulations in trucks, busses, boats, you name it.  I was in charge of testing different oils in field-applications” Potts said.

Photo Credit: Bertrand Potts

New Automotive Teacher: Meet Bertrand Potts

Lily Gurdison
October 27, 2020

From experimenting with motor oil to working on navy submarines, the new automotive instructor, Bertrand Potts has a long history of schooling and career work in his field. “I have been in the automotive...

In a synchronized pose, junior Carson Amen and his dance mates precisely hit every beat in their demanding choreography at the 2018 Battle of the Year performance in France. He has been breakdancing for six years and is aiming to compete in the 2024 Olympics. Dancing has definitely taught me the value of hard work and how important it is to find something youre passionate about, Amen said. Its also allowed me to meet a lot of new people. Its been a huge part of my life and something I cant imagine not doing. Photo Credit: Carson Amen

Dancing Fanatic: Meet Carson Amen

Hanae Furugaki
October 22, 2020
Dancing machine, Carson Amen takes his breakdancing to the next level with his fixed mindset towards achieving his goals.
INFOGRAPHIC : Ways to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer

INFOGRAPHIC : Ways to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer

Kamryn Baldenebro
October 22, 2020
Here are six ways to support the cause.
SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Kennedy Taylor

SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Kennedy Taylor

Hanae Furugaki
October 22, 2020
Kennedy Taylor shares some fun facts about herself in a short video questionnaire.
INFOGRAPHIC: The importance of sleep for students

INFOGRAPHIC: The importance of sleep for students

Lily Gurdison
October 21, 2020
Snoozing prevents physical and mental health disorders, as well as attention and behavior issues.
Where Are They Now: Asami Tahira

Where Are They Now: Asami Tahira

Hanae Furugaki
October 19, 2020
Class of 2018 alumni Asami Tahira shares her story in the Air Force after graduating from the Fashion Design program.
Sitting on the examination table inside the doctor’s office, Bianca Kingham gets an x-ray done on both her legs. The diaphysis of the shin bone on her left leg broke off from the epiphysis of the bone, leaving the remainder of the part connected to the Femur jagged. “I constantly had to switch a [medical] boot between both legs,” Kingham said.

Pivoting Paths: Meet Bianca Kingham

Kayla Thomas
October 15, 2020
After talented basketball athlete, Bianca Kingham had been badly injured, she changed her career focus to the medical field and began volunteering.
INFOGRAPHIC: U.S. teens experience higher rates of cyberbullying

INFOGRAPHIC: U.S. teens experience higher rates of cyberbullying

Truong Phan
October 14, 2020
Teens who spend time online could experience cyberbullying.
Adding a few more finishing touches to her digital creation that took her hours to complete, Junior Fashion student Ana Gonzalez  She has been creating her own art since a young age, improving little by little. “It’s a great way to express myself and very therapeutic. I know I can always turn to my art to calm me down after a hectic and stressful day,” Gonzalez said.* Photo Credit: Ana Gonzalez

An Emotional Artist: Meet Ana Gonzalez

Madison Land
October 8, 2020
Ana Gonzalez shares how she got into art and how it helps express herself.
INFOGRAPHIC: Job losses due to COVID-19

INFOGRAPHIC: Job losses due to COVID-19

Madison Land
October 7, 2020
Americans have been suffering financially, due to the consequences of the coronavirus.