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Southwest Shadow

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Southwest Shadow

EDITORIAL: School District earns an "F" in contract negotiations

EDITORIAL: School District earns an “F” in contract negotiations

Southwest Shadow
September 16, 2019
Superintendent Jesus Jara and the CCSD School Board manage to conjure up the money to fix the problem they initially created.
It's time for a change

It’s time for a change

Dean Carrasco
September 11, 2019

Since the Clark County School District budget is constantly fluctuating, an alternative solution would be to put a penny in a jar for every complaint made towards the district.

Home is where the heart goes

Home is where the heart goes

Eriyale Williams
August 29, 2019
Even though Vegas has beautiful memories and stories I will never forget, the fear of feeling stuck in my hometown has caused me to feel like sticking around will turn me into a failure.
"Aliens" aren't only at Area 51

“Aliens” aren’t only at Area 51

Dean Carrasco
August 28, 2019

People all over the country are getting ready to raid Area 51, but are ignoring the way Americans "aliens" are being treated. Immigrants are being held in camps and being mistreated–they are the ones...

2019 Senior Goodbyes

2019 Senior Goodbyes

Southwest Shadow
May 21, 2019
The Class of 2019 says deuces to Journalism II.
SATIRE: Being single is not my destiny

SATIRE: Being single is not my destiny

Charli Gisi
May 9, 2019

Prom is coming up and I’m already seeing promposals left and right. All the romance is making me wonder–why don't I have a boyfriend? I’m too perfect I guess. My interesting fashion sense and ever-changing...

Getting a summer body for free

Getting a summer body for free

Vincent Dagan
May 7, 2019
Teens aren't taking advantage of a great opportunity.
PRO/CON: Giving teenagers the right to vote

PRO/CON: Giving teenagers the right to vote

If I can drive a car, I should be trusted to vote.
PRO/CON: Don't fix what's not broken

PRO/CON: Don’t fix what’s not broken

Eriyale Williams
May 2, 2019
It may be too early for us to run to the election polls, so let's just stay with the twitter polls.
Hiking over the hills in search of my old self

Hiking over the hills in search of my old self

Shareen Basyari
May 2, 2019
I've been losing motivation and part of myself.
PRO/CON: Keep it on the down low

PRO/CON: Keep it on the down low

Kyle Bayudan
April 23, 2019
A “finsta” is more than just another account. It’s an exclusive platform that allows individuals to rant, vent and express emotions.
PRO/CON: Let's get real

PRO/CON: Let’s get real

McKenna Thayer
April 23, 2019
While Instagram is commonly used for business and personal use, finstas–or "fake" Instagrams–made their debut a couple years ago.