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Sophomores are broadening their horizons by reading iconic works by Shakespeare and Marjane Satrapi, in hopes of developing literary knowledge and perspectives. “One of the benefits of literature is that it helps us to come to terms with some of these difficult topics with humanity, and shows us that there is a way forward. English 10 teacher Virginie Guillemette said. Becoming self-actualized means taking control of yourself and your destiny, and you can't do that if you are sheltered from reality,” “It also helps students to develop and exercise their sense of compassion at a crucial point in their development, before their worldviews become fixed and static.” Graphics Credit: Hannah Paine

Sophomores in English 10 Honors begin reading influential literature

Hannah Paine and Monserrat Mendieta
February 3, 2021
Students learn the importance of unique literature as they start reading Hamlet and other plays written by Shakespeare as well as ‘Persepolis’.
In efforts to make the information more engaging, students will be participating in project based learning. Students have done two other projects in the past, in which they have worked in groups. “I enjoy project based learning because I think it is a much more enjoyable way of learning and I feel I remember the information better and get more out of the assignment,” sophomore Samantha Phelan said. Photo Credit: Samantha Phelan

Chemistry 10 Honors students work together to create informational videos

Tishie Nyitray
February 3, 2021
Students participate in project-based learning, group work to inform people on chemical bonding.
Hoping to finish the year off strong, students are preparing for final exams and teachers are wrapping up course content work. “After all the hard work everyone put in this year, I think everyone is excited for summer,” sophomore Luke Gil said. “So many things were different and we are looking towards a break.”

A look into third quarter

Gurleen Swaich
February 2, 2021
Students are entering the second semester of the 2021 school year with mixed feelings about possibly returning to in-person learning. 
CCSD will be transitioning Pre-K to 3rd grade students to a hybrid style of learning. Photo Credit: CCSD

BREAKING: Hybrid model set to be implemented for Pre-K to grade 3 students

Ahmed Ahmed and Monserrat Mendieta
January 27, 2021
CCSD plans to allow Pre-K to 3rd grade students to return to in-person education.
CCSD anticipates that starting on January 25, all personnel throughout Clark County, UNLV and the CSN Henderson Student Union will be able to register for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Since then, appointments have not been able to be made because of the limited supply of vaccines.”Photo Credit: Mat Napo

CCSD employees are permitted to now receive the COVID-19 vaccine

Naila Yazdani
January 27, 2021
CCSD recently spoke out about the COVID-19 vaccine saying that teachers will be eligible to make appointments for the vaccine within the next few days.
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Nevada Congressional Dems back Biden’s reversal of trans military ban

Ahmed Ahmed
January 25, 2021
The Biden move is emblematic of his party's shift left on LGBTQ issues.
Solving practice questions for her ACT prep, junior Lizeth Ontiveros starts early preparation for testing. Since the way the ACT is administered will change, the junior class may be split into three groups, each testing on a different day. “If all goes well next month then hopefully SWCTA’s schedule will run smoothly,” Ontiveros says. “However, if cases rise again and it’s unsafe to proceed with the exam this year, then I hope juniors will be able to reschedule for our senior year or later this year.”

ACT testing plans underway, despite distance learning

Juliana Borruso and Aila Pasic
January 20, 2021
Expected to test from Feb. 23-25, juniors are going to take the ACT in person.
Hoping to finish the year off strong, students are preparing for final exams and teachers are wrapping up course content work. “After all the hard work everyone put in this year, I think everyone is excited for summer,” sophomore Luke Gil said. “So many things were different and we are looking towards a break.”

School operations closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Gurleen Swaich
January 15, 2021

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, classes will not be held until Tuesday, Jan 19.

School board members met last night to discuss several topics, including whether or not CCSD schools should reopen in any capacity. Ultimately, they decided to let principals choose groups of students that require guidance and have them physically visit their schools and receive extra help. ”Our recommendation is to allow our principals, they know their communities, to invite small groups of students to their campuses on a voluntary basis,” Deputy Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell said. “We know that we have students that need social-emotional wellness interventions and academic screenings that need to be done.”Photo Credit: Screenshot of Board Meeting

CCSD School Board votes to allow struggling groups of students to volunteer for in-person assistance

Monserrat Mendieta
January 15, 2021
Board members touch on immunizing staff, inequities for first steps to reopening schools, and academic information in new plan.
Starting after winter break, adding new teachers has allowed for smaller class sizes for core classes. After a large intake of freshmen, many classes were larger than normal. “I love it at Southwest,” Whitney Lopez said. “Coming into the distance format, the biggest challenge was how do I adjust all these things that I know we used to hit on, but also, do I need to make adjustments so that I can kind of lighten the load a little bit, so that it’s not so overwhelming all the time.”

New faculty joins Southwest for second semester

Juliana Borruso and Hanae Furugaki
January 14, 2021
The addition of two new English and a science teacher have aided in reducing course sizes.
Tomorrow at 5 p.m. the CCSD School Board will be continuing their discussion on the possible reopening of schools. Photo Credit: Clark County School District

School board meeting tomorrow to discuss possibility of inviting small groups of students to school campuses

Ahmed Ahmed and Monserrat Mendieta
January 13, 2021
COVID-19 mitigation strategies, new recommendation, and elected trustees.
For 2021, the Student Council is putting more emphasis on making the online environment less bleak by finding different ways to host events for everyone. “Our goals for this semester is to focus on school spirit, teacher appreciation, and student recognition while also coming up with fun virtual alternatives for our usual traditions,” Student Council President Michayla Sumabat said, “Each committee and commission are working on something different for our community and all I can say is that it is going to be great.”Art Credit: Monserrat Mendieta

Student Council makes small changes for the beginning of the semester

Monserrat Mendieta
January 12, 2021
New events incoming, applications opening up and switching board positions.
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