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Most gamers can recall the peace of mind they feel when they play their favorite video game. It can be nice to escape the pressures of modern life if only for a moment. Photo Credit: Monserrat Mendieta

It’s not just a game

Monserrat Mendieta
November 23, 2020
How nostalgia, deep storytelling and more alleviates the minds of gamers
It’s Groundhog Day: Plans for in-person learning have been scrapped, and students will continue online learning as COVID-19 cases skyrocket. Photo Credit: Gurleen Swaich

EDITORIAL: The unicorn of returning to classes

Southwest Shadow
November 17, 2020
The virus has gotten completely out-of-control and is worse than ever. How can we fix this?
Coming home for Thanksgiving with a friend

Coming home for Thanksgiving with a friend

Dean Carrasco
November 13, 2020
As college kids come back home for the holiday, senior citizens everywhere are at risk.
America’s Radical Racial Revolution

America’s Radical Racial Revolution

Ahmed Ahmed
November 13, 2020
America underwent a racial awakening last Tuesday-just not the one liberals were expecting.
Those with depression may feel like every day is a thunderstorm: isolating, cold and grim. It’s up to all of us to help them get out. Photo Credit: Pixabay

EDITORIAL: Warming up those left out in the cold

Southwest Shadow
November 12, 2020
Data nationally and local incidents have shined a spotlight on high rates of depression among young people.
School Board Candidate's Twitter Feed Reveals Covid-19 Position

School Board Candidate’s Twitter Feed Reveals Covid-19 Position

Dean Carrasco
November 4, 2020
School Board candidate Katie Williams' position on masks goes against science-and safety.
With tensions in East Asia increasing, China is further mobilizing its forces. With expenditures including a massive purchase of body armor, new armored vehicles and missile development, China seems to want to gear up quickly. Photo Credit: Shark Shots

OP-ED: Slow it on down, Xi

Kamiran Hinton and Jackson Bogan
November 3, 2020
With China becoming increasingly bold and ambitious, it’s important to think about why and how to prevent them from fully achieving their ambitions.
Desperate times call for desperate measures

Desperate times call for desperate measures

Aila Pasic
October 31, 2020
With Halloween upon us, the only thing scarier than no candy is the coronavirus.
FEAR OF THEIR LIVES BECAUSE OF THEIR SEXUALITITES

FEAR OF THEIR LIVES BECAUSE OF THEIR SEXUALITITES

Dean Carrasco
October 27, 2020
LGBTQ+ individuals are being forced back into the closet with new 'LGBT-free zones' initiative.
Judge Douglas Herndon presides over a court hearing while Assemblyman Ozzie Fumo speaks with voters. Both men are running to replace retiring judge Mark Gibbons for the State Supreme Court. (Photo Credit: Douglas Herndon, Ozzie Fumo)

Nevada Supreme Court: Herndon vs Fumo

Rhamil Taguba
October 25, 2020
Two authors endorse a judicial candidate for Seat D on the State Supreme Court.
Daniel "Big Dan" Rodimer (R) is a newcomer in the political game, with most of his career as a professional wrestler for the WWE. Rep. Susie Lee (D) is a veteran politician and incumbent. Both candidates are running for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District, which includes Henderson and Southern Las Vegas. Photo Credit: U.S. House of Representatives "File:Dan Rodimer, candidate for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District.jpg" by ThatCoolGuy90 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 .

United States Congress: Rodimer vs Lee

Rhamil Taguba
October 25, 2020
A discussion on which candidate should win the race for Congress.
President Donald Trump (R) speaks at the 2011 Conservative Political Action Conference while Joe Biden (D) speaks at the 2019 Iowa Federation of Labor Convention. Both men are running to win the U.S. Presidential election. "Donald Trump" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 . "Joe Biden" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 .

United States President: Trump vs Biden?

Rhamil Taguba
October 23, 2020
Two authors debate on which presidential candidate deserves to win the 2020 election.
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