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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
Focusing on your next social media post instead of your eight classes can lead to a plethora of low grades.

Don’t Get Caught Up in Content Creation

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
While the idea of becoming a teenage content creator sounds intriguing, I’ve learned over the years that it’s ultimately not worth it.
In public and school libraries across the country, states are beginning to implement legislation that bans youth audiences from reading specific books. While these are examples of historically banned books in schools, the target of new-age censorship seems to be shifting.

EDITORIAL: Keep Politics off the Shelves

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
November 15, 2023
In school libraries across the United States, students are increasingly affected by new-age book bans that overwhelmingly target LGBTQ+ titles.
The extent of the security breach in CCSD’s network is not fully understood yet. The district is working with authorities to find the hackers responsible for the ongoing student data breach situation.

EDITORIAL: CCSD: Take Accountability for your Infrastructure

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
November 13, 2023
Following a vulnerability in the CCSD network that was allegedly exploited by a hacker group, student information and digital infrastructure in the district has been threatened.
Ramaswamy VS Young American Citizens

Ramaswamy VS Young American Citizens

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
November 6, 2023
Ramaswamy's proposal to increase the voting age fails to acknowledge citizens under 25 years old who pay taxes or are unable to join the military service due to mental/physical disabilities.
The Oakland A’s, a baseball team originating from California, is relocating to Las Vegas, where it is being granted public funding for the construction of its new stadium. Ball Impact. UNF Baseball vs. Florida Gulf Coast University © DeusXFlorida, CC BY 2.0.

EDITORIAL: Schools Before Stadiums

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
October 31, 2023
An advocacy group called Schools Over Stadiums is attempting to petition for a referendum appealing the millions in public funding being allocated to the A’s stadium construction.
Playboi Carti’s label, Opium, released in 2019. It is composed of rap duo Homixide Gang, and rappers Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely.

IS PLAYBOI CARTI’S REIGN OVER?

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2023
His tour is happening the same way his album is dropping (it’s not).
Books disappearing off the shelves for youth

Books disappearing off the shelves for youth

Arcade Encarnacion, Editorial Cartoonist
October 3, 2023
Taking away and banning books from the youth impedes on the potential of learning experiences from controversial material and exposure to hard topics. You can't shelter your children from the world forever.
For many teenagers, high school graduation is one of the most crucial life milestones. Arguably even more important than graduating is the college admissions process that follows- a process that many ambitious high school students tend to flunk.

We Should Reconsider our College Applications

Ethan Bull, Opinion Editor
September 25, 2023
For the last few years, ambitious high school students have been taking a flawed approach to their college decisions. Increasingly competitive high schoolers need to shift their perspectives if they want to achieve fulfillment in their post-graduation lives.
Hot Property Values in Your Area

Hot Property Values in Your Area

Arcade Encarnacion, Editorial Cartoonist
September 18, 2023
Many Maui residents are disgusted and shocked by the insensitivity from out of state realtors and developers, as they take the opportunity to purchase their land.
Before school hours, teachers have been demonstrating in support of the terms for CCEA’s contract proposal, including an increased salary and improved employer benefits.

EDITORIAL: CCSD Must Respect The Right to a Living Wage

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
August 28, 2023
The Clark County School District has yet to come to a final consensus with the CCEA; the developing conflict increasingly highlights the school district’s poor treatment of teachers and their union.
Bees, like many other species of insects, are not protected in Nevada's wildlife laws.

START BUGGING BUGS

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
August 23, 2023
We need to protect nature’s janitors.
GoGuardian restricts students from accessing websites that are used for educational purposes.

EDITORIAL: The Problems with Clark County’s Internet Monitoring

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
April 17, 2023
Students using district-issued devices both inside and outside of school face hurdles while finding academically relevant information.
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