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You may not know much about Pokémon, but you may be surprised as to the lessons it can teach us about the world today. Art Credit: Kamiran Hinton

America has a Pokémon problem

Ahmed Ahmed
September 10, 2020
Many millennials think they’re exempt from the irregularities of boomers. You only have to look to the Pokémon franchise to see that’s nonsense.
GOP congressional candidate supports migrants dying

GOP congressional candidate supports migrants dying

Dean Carrasco
August 31, 2020
Laura Loomer, a congressional nominee with a litany of offensive remarks, has the backing of President Trump and the GOP.
Senator Harris’ All-American story

Senator Harris’ All-American story

Ahmed Ahmed
August 27, 2020
I’m the son of immigrants and so are most of my friends. Kamala Harris’ ascent is reinstating our American-ness.
The questions the school board’s decision don’t answer

The questions the school board’s decision don’t answer

Ahmed Ahmed
July 29, 2020
The school made the correct decision in closing down schools for the new year. What now?
No Mask, No Entry

No Mask, No Entry

Dean Carrasco
July 27, 2020
Governor Sisolak's new order results in mixed participation.
2020 Senior Goodbyes

2020 Senior Goodbyes

Southwest Shadow
May 15, 2020
Here is one last goodbye from the class of 2020.
In defense of selfishness

In defense of selfishness

Ahmed Ahmed
May 9, 2020
Moral preening may make some people feel nice, but it does nothing to mitigate the damage caused by the virus.
EDITORIAL: When it comes to COVID-19, poverty is a pre-existing condition

EDITORIAL: When it comes to COVID-19, poverty is a pre-existing condition

Southwest Shadow
May 5, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is revealing inequities in society that have been an undercurrent for decades.
Confronting my internalized hatred

Confronting my internalized hatred

Eriyale Williams
May 4, 2020
For so long, I believed that I would only be happy if I were someone else. It took years of self-reflection to realize how wrong I was.
Tackling the coronavirus

Tackling the coronavirus

Dean Carrasco
April 23, 2020
WWE wrestlers consider themselves to be an essential business and want to open for the public to watch and to view on television for pleasure.
Carolyn Goodman rolls the dice with Las Vegans’ lives

Carolyn Goodman rolls the dice with Las Vegans’ lives

Ahmed Ahmed
April 23, 2020
The Las Vegas mayor defies public health experts by advocating for the city to reopen.
EDITORIAL: Drastic times call for drastic measures

EDITORIAL: Drastic times call for drastic measures

Southwest Shadow
April 8, 2020
Will we be able to prevent total economic collapse in time?

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