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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Work harder, not smarter

Work harder, not smarter

Dean Carrasco
February 14, 2020
The difference between those taking AP courses and those who do not is not what you may think.
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge

PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge

Eriyale Williams
February 7, 2020
Cheating should not be encouraged between students, but the true measure of knowledge cannot be shown simply with letter grades.
PRO/CON: Eyes on your own paper

PRO/CON: Eyes on your own paper

Ahmed Ahmed
February 7, 2020
Cheating in schools is utterly immoral regardless of circumstances.
The sky's the limit

The sky’s the limit

Dean Carrasco
February 6, 2020
Kobe Bryant passes away in helicopter crash with his daughter Gianna.
Room for change

Room for change

Eriyale Williams
February 3, 2020
Even with the progress that has been made, there needs to be a larger emphasis on the safety and security of LGBTQ+ individuals.
EDITORIAL: The magic money men

EDITORIAL: The magic money men

Southwest Shadow
February 1, 2020
The administration has passed massive tax breaks for the rich while ignoring critical investments in young Americans.
A cough that could kill

A cough that could kill

Dean Carrasco
January 31, 2020
Wuhan is on lockdown due to the human coronavirus.
A rising tide lifts all boats

A rising tide lifts all boats

Ahmed Ahmed
January 26, 2020
A new report from the Superintendent’s office lists the numerous ways in which Black and Hispanic students are denied opportunity to succeed.
Downloading the future

Downloading the future

Dean Carrasco
January 26, 2020
AI has taken the next step into the future and the newest placement is in casinos.
EDITORIAL: More than just the past

EDITORIAL: More than just the past

Southwest Shadow
January 22, 2020
The significance of holidays lost their importance––without heavy commercialization, there is no drive to celebrate.
Bursting through seams

Bursting through seams

Dean Carrasco
January 20, 2020
The people of the Philippines had to evacuate last Sunday due to a Volcano eruption and had to leave their animals behind.
Editorial: Homelessness means Nevada

Editorial: Homelessness means Nevada

Southwest Shadow
January 17, 2020
Mayor Goodman’s attack on homeless people will hurt Nevada’s most vulnerable.