The School Newspaper of Southwest Career and Technical Academy.

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Sin city: aptly named

Sin city: aptly named

Vinh Tran
February 5, 2018
Crime rates in Las Vegas have been steadily increasing. There needs to be immediate action in order for the city to improve.
Two steps back

Two steps back

Isabelle Del
February 5, 2018
A comment about "stepping up" is sending the Grammy's two steps back in progress.
EDITORIAL: The clock has run out for inequality

EDITORIAL: The clock has run out for inequality

Southwest Shadow
January 31, 2018
In lieu of the recent Golden Globes, the Time’s Up movement has gained support for it’s promises on equality
Challenging the norm

Challenging the norm

Shareen Basyari
January 29, 2018
It is quite rare to see a minority reporting current events on American television. However, that norm is slowly changing as more people of color or different religious identities have been hired as journalists over the years.
A dangerous delicacy

A dangerous “delicacy”

Isabelle Del
January 29, 2018
Yes, Tide Pods look delicious. No, they're still not safe to eat.
SATIRE: Clothes make the man

SATIRE: Clothes make the man

Vinh Tran
January 25, 2018
My life has one focus, clothes. Even if I lack any sense of style or responsibility, hopefully wearing expensive clothes will suffice.
The American Dream(ers)

The American Dream(ers)

Cassie Valdez
January 24, 2018
Despite the government shutdown, the fate of DACA has yet to be rescued.
All eyes on you

All eyes on you

Isabelle Del
January 19, 2018
Technology has a greater impact than most think.
Carrying the load

Carrying the load

Shareen Basyari
January 12, 2018
Watch what you say because words have the power to heal and harm.
Asian discrimination

Asian discrimination

Isabelle Del
January 12, 2018
Logan Paul's trip to Japan has spurred recent backlash.
Living a life of less

Living a life of less

Cosette Zielinski
January 11, 2018
Living a life of less materials can possibly lead to a happier life.
Expecting failure

Expecting failure

Vinh Tran
January 10, 2018
Following an array of disappointment, it's not much of a surprise when one starts to expect it at every turn.