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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.
Where are they now: Alyssa Colligas

Where are they now: Alyssa Colligas

Hannah Paine
October 7, 2020

Alyssa Colligas is currently in her junior year of college at UNLV studying Special ED. Loading... (function(d){var js, id="pikto-embed-js", ref=d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];if...

DRAW MY SHADOW: Ashley Harris

DRAW MY SHADOW: Ashley Harris

Hanae Furugaki
October 7, 2020
Young business owner Ashley Harris talks about her journey of starting and growing her online store.
In My Eyes: Sean Tran

In My Eyes: Sean Tran

Farhad Yazdani
October 5, 2020

Due to distance learning, we are unable to continue “An Hour In” for the time being. Instead, we have asked students to participate in a new segment, “In Our Eyes,” that showcases important elements...

With all her attention focused on the illuminated mannequin in front of her, senior Athena Jean Nardo practices her lashing techniques with the utmost precision as she carefully picks at a newly placed false eyelash with her trusty tweezer to ensure it is symmetrically lined up with the other lashes. Only being a lash technician for a few months, Nardo is determined to improve and become a better businesswoman. “I was so used to doing my own eyelashes that I wanted to start learning how to do it on others and it created a way to make people like how they look,” Nardo said.

Aspiring Entrepreneur: Meet Athena Jean Nardo

Monserrat Mendieta
October 1, 2020
An ambitious self-starter, Athena Jean Nardo is honing her entrepreneurial spirit through her at-home lash business.
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2020 Fall Changes Contest

Julia Jauregui
October 1, 2020

Congratulations Joshua Ly! This contest is now closed. While the leaves and weather are in constant flux, we are constantly changing as well. From having a "glo-up," to altering hair colors, what change...

INFOGRAPHIC: Coping with COVID-19

INFOGRAPHIC: Coping with COVID-19

Hannah Paine
September 30, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many adults have been doing what they can to stay busy.
From combat to the classroom

From combat to the classroom

Kamiran Hinton
September 30, 2020
Some teachers with prior military experience at Southwest share their experiences with the armed forces.
In My Eyes: Madisyn Rollf

In My Eyes: Madisyn Rollf

Kamryn Baldenebro
September 30, 2020
Take a look into the daily life of fellow sophomore, Madisyn Rollf.
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LIFEHACKS: SIMPLE FOODS EDITION

Kamiran Hinton
September 30, 2020
We tested various food related life hacks to make your life easier.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Mr. Harbeson

DRAW MY SHADOW: Mr. Harbeson

Naila Yazdani
September 29, 2020
Learn how Mr. Harbeson's love for the game Dungeons and Dragons started.
Teachers juggle childcare, job duties during distance education

Teachers juggle childcare, job duties during distance education

Jackson Bogan
September 28, 2020
Teachers are facing the problem of teaching their students while dealing with their own kids.