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Third annual Winter Semi-Formal preparations underway

Third annual Winter Semi-Formal preparations underway

Nathan Willey
January 18, 2018
Tickets will go on sale next Wednesday, Jan. 24 during both lunches.
Photography students practice slow shutter speed

Photography students practice slow shutter speed

Alyx Beeten
January 17, 2018
Students demonstrate movement in photos by using slow shutter speed.
Student drivers without a registered parking ticket received a parking violation sticker today. Registration forms for a parking sticker can be retrieved in the deans office and must be submitted as soon as possible. Photo Credit: Tyler Antonio

Vehicles without parking sticker at risk of being towed

Jenika Chiang
October 6, 2015
Student drivers who did not request for a parking sticker by Sept. 25 received a parking violation sticker today. The parking violation sticker indicates that the vehicle is at risk for being towed.
During winter break, junior Brandon Hatch was surprised with a brand new car. He plans on taking his drivers test later in the year, but first, he must meet the attendance requirements due to the new law. I think a law to control such things is a good idea in theory, but that in practice, its not going to go as administrators or law enforcers may plan for it to go, Hatch said. 
 Photo Credit: Jen Chiang

Senate Bill 269 effective Jan. 1, driving license suspensions linked to school attendance

Jenika Chiang
January 6, 2015
Senate Bill 269, which restricts students from receiving their driver's license or learner's permit unless the student meets the attendance requirements, was effective Jan 1.
During the HOSA Halloween party on Oct 30th in the Coyote ballroom, sophomores Hailey Basner, Margaret Chang, and Negesty Kebede participate in a toilet paper rapping contest.Photo Credit: Elaine Wong

HOSA celebrates their annual Halloween potluck

Hailey Basner
November 5, 2012

HOSA members participated in challenging games and friendly contests on Oct. 30 during the annual Halloween potluck. “Overall, I think the party went very well. The abundant amount of members...

Seniors continue capstone development

November 3, 2011

Seniors are currently working on their yearlong cumulative capstone project that will represent their time at SWCTA. The purpose of these capstones is to assist seniors during their career or college search. Students...

Book festival features prominent authors

November 3, 2011

From Nov. 3 to 6, the Vegas Valley Book Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary. This year’s festival will feature 100 writers, 100 events, and around 14,000 people are expected to attend. Jorge...

Las Vegas Review-Journal hosts annual journalism conference

Las Vegas Review-Journal hosts annual journalism conference

October 26, 2011

On Friday, Oct. 21, four of the Southwest Shadow staff members attended the 13th annual Las Vegas Review-Journal High School Journalism Workshop at the CSN-West Charleston campus. “At first, I thought...

‘Reel Steel’ shadowboxes way into hearts

‘Reel Steel’ shadowboxes way into hearts

October 26, 2011

“Real Steel” has kicked “Rocky” to the side. Director Shawn Levy has taken boxing to a new level by replacing humans with robots. The father-son duo and their journey is packed with humor, romance,...

Professional Academy wins forthcoming football game

Professional Academy wins forthcoming football game

October 24, 2011

The annual flag football game between Professional Academy and Design Academy on Oct. 14 to end spirit week. The Professional Academy girl’s started off the game with an interception from DA and...

Republican GOP candidates debate in Vegas

October 24, 2011

On Oct. 18, 2011, the Western Republican Leadership Conference was held in the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Seven candidates participated in this debate, including U.S. Minnesota...

HOSA seeks participants for ‘Walk to Cure’

October 24, 2011

HOSA members are currently recruiting volunteers to walk at the fall Walk to Cure Diabetes event held annually by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Nov. 19, 2011 at the University of Nevada,...