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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Struggle is real: Deciding life after high school

Struggle is real: Deciding life after high school

Migi Contreras and Alexis Drevetzki
January 4, 2016
There are many options to consider when deciding to go to college; some matter more than others.
The innovation of video games

The innovation of video games

Migi Contreras
November 10, 2015
A rise in video game obsession has led to increased health and financial problems among gamers.
An Hour In ... World History

An Hour In … World History

Alexis Drevetzki
November 10, 2015
Find out what students were doing to prepare for presentations.
An Hour In ... Spanish I

An Hour In … Spanish I

Migi Contreras
October 16, 2015
See what happens during an average hour in Spanish I.
An Hour In ... Student Council

An Hour In … Student Council

Summer Thomad
October 7, 2015
For this week's slideshow, we take a look into Student Council's classroom as they prepare for the Week of Respect.
An Hour In ... Health Science II

An Hour In … Health Science II

Vinh Tran
September 28, 2015
This hour was spent observing Health Science II students taking the blood pressure of their peers.
Due to the implementation of Nevada's new law to prevent truancy, a student declared a habitual truant may have their license suspended anywhere from 30 days to six months.
 Photo Credit: Alexis Drevetzki

New truancy law adds steps to acquiring drivers license

January 22, 2015
With over 120,000 truants in Clark County in the past year, Nevada has enacted a law that will suspend the license of habitual truants.
SLIDESHOW: Homecoming preparations begin

SLIDESHOW: Homecoming preparations begin

Helen Abraha
October 9, 2014
After weeks of planning, Student Council has been making preparations in order to hold a successful Homecoming week.
Lichelle Gaerlan plays enchanting tunes to calm her spirits after a stressful day.

Piano Player: Meet Lichelle Gaerlan

Shantil Gamiao
November 13, 2012

Q: How long have you been playing the piano? A: I’ve been playing the piano for about six years and counting. Q: How did you learn how to master the piano? Was it extremely difficult? A: No,...