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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,...

Proficiency exams begin next week

October 24, 2011

The proficiency exams for non-proficient juniors and seniors will be held from October 31st through November 3rd. The completion of the reading, math, science and writing proficiency exams determine whether...

Annual magnet fair this weekend

October 20, 2011

Clark County schools will convene for their annual magnet fair at the Galleria Mall on October 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to inform potential students about the benefits each school has to offer. This...

Fall Leadership Extravaganza inspires student groups

Fall Leadership Extravaganza inspires student groups

October 19, 2011

On Oct. 17, members from Southwest Career and Technical Academy’s HOSA, DECA, FBLA, and FCCLA chapters attended the 2011 Fall Leadership Extravaganza at the Cashman Center. The day began with an opening...

Archery Club launches

Archery Club launches

October 19, 2011

Archery Club will begin on Oct. 17, 2011. This is another year to practice your aim, stability, and accuracy with each arrow that you shoot. “I can’t wait for Archery Club to start; many other students...

HOSA partakes in leadership conference

October 17, 2011

HOSA will host their annual Fall Leadership Conference today.   The conference will be held from 8 a.m – 2:30 p.m  at the Cashman Center. “I am mostly excited to hang out with HOSA members from...