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LAST WEEK IN SPORTS: 9/30-10/7

LAST WEEK IN SPORTS: 9/30-10/7

Nino Galloway, Sports Writer
October 7, 2024
Crashes & crashing out, a single move that cost one team an entire championship, and runs most people couldn’t make if they tried.
After a long stretch of gameplay, senior Micah Tiongson takes a break to get a drink of water. Breaks are regularly taken to ensure students played to their full ability. “It was like 100 degrees and I was really thirsty,” Tiongson said. “You can risk getting heat stroke and passing out in this heat so I always make sure to drink water.”

An Hour In … PE

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2024
Students from the Physical Education course and Lifetime Fitness courses participate in various sports to stay active.
The rapid spread of wildfires has had life-threatening effects on California, as well as regions surrounding it. In 2020, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) reported that four million acres were burned across California. “Wildfires will literally come through and burn a large majority of what they come into contact with,” Environmental Science teacher Martha Horner said. “They’ll burn down the trees, the biomes, the houses…People need to be extremely aware of where they live. We are right next door to a region that has the appropriate type of biomass and living plants that are ripe for forest fires to occur in.”

California Wildfires Fueled by Increased Gas Emissions Cause for Concern

Zelina Panissidi and Amelia Castellanos
September 30, 2024
Communities evacuate as flames threaten homes and forests.
With a crochet hook and yarn in hand, Fibers I teacher Brandon Lafountain demonstrates how to join separate crochet pieces together. Students were given the creative freedom to crochet an accessory according to their skill level. “We started with our crochet basics,” Lafountain said. “Now they get to choose either to do a hat or a bag.”

An Hour In … Fibers I

Rylee Del Moral, Shadow Files Reporter
September 28, 2024
Students in Fibers I demonstrate their crochet skills.
'Best Halloween Candy' Contest

‘Best Halloween Candy’ Contest

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
September 27, 2024
Tell us your favorite Halloween Candy for a chance to win.
Hitting a high note in the song “Goddess” by Laufey, junior Danna Kim focuses on controlling her vocals. Kim was given the opportunity to perform on stage during last year’s Coyote Coachella. “I was so happy I wasn’t the only one singing,” Kim said. “Everyone was amazing and such great singers/performers and it made me feel heartfelt when singing mine as well.”

Classically Born Soloist: Meet Danna Kim

Zelina Panissidi and Joy Ryan
September 26, 2024
Junior shares her experience as a multilingual opera singer and pianist.
With the help of his teammates, sophomore Cameron Kefale weighs out the precise amount of sodium bicarbonate needed for the lab. Students had to work together in groups to execute the procedures. “Personally, I loved working with my teammates when it comes to labs like this,” Kefale said. “The mass of all the different substances had to be spot on because otherwise, the result might come out different.”

An Hour In … Chemistry H

Johnny Tao, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Chemistry H students completed all the lab stations and wrote down their observations.
An Hour In ... English 9 H

An Hour In … English 9 H

Joy Ryan, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
English 9 H students learn about the Elizabethan era and create posters.
In a world of varying cultures and lifestyles, America shines as a melting pot of ideas and viewpoints, but divides begin when viewpoints differ so much that individuals can’t see the other side’s argument. According to a 2024 Ipsos survey, “81% of Americans say America is more divided than united.” “I think when you consider urban areas where you’re a lot closer to people and surrounded by so many people, everyone is constantly changing their values,” senior Chris Nikolic said. “But if you’re living in a very confined area, you don’t really see that many people so you’re staying in the same bubble rather than like [Las Vegas] where a lot of people come and visit, so you always experience new lifestyles. ”

Urban vs Rural: Breaching the Gap

Ava Torres, Feature’s Editor
September 18, 2024
A close examination of the divides between rural and urban areas
NEVADA: TRULY THE WORST STATE FOR EDUCATION?

NEVADA: TRULY THE WORST STATE FOR EDUCATION?

Jianna Aganon, Philipos Alebachew, Ethan Bull, Kylie Dacquel, Venice Jingco, Ayma Malik, Yaritzza Montenegro, Kalista Palarca, Kathryn Peterson, Kailie Sicolo, Shayna Migalang, Adrienne Vera-Perez, and Travis McGinnis
September 17, 2024
Is Nevada really the worst state for education?
To end the ceremony, the wedding has a bouquet toss, with junior Ava Torres being the one to catch it. “Honestly, I am a very competitive person,” junior Ava Torres said. “My biggest regret last year was probably not catching the bouquet, so I knew that this year failure was not an option. I’m pretty sure I pushed some people aside, but it was worth it. “

An Hour In … Newspaper

Achilles Caranto, Activities Director
September 11, 2024
Southwest Shadow members pledge their commitment to the publication in a mock wedding.
An Hour In ... Patterns and Drafting

An Hour In … Patterns and Drafting

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
September 11, 2024
Simultaneously completing a class standard and participating in Senior Sunrise, students designed bracelets for others to wear.
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