Features – Southwest Shadow

$Demonstrating discipline and elegance, junior Ashton Yim warms up before starting his daily wushu practice. Warming up prepared Yim’s body before his real training began. “You have to think about it as a transitioning phase,” Yim said. “Before warming up, our joints, muscles, and mind are cold which can lead to injuries. Warming up helps the athletes to get prepared for big ranged movements. For my sport, this is especially necessary. Warming up would prevent me from dislocating, tearing, or fracturing bones, muscles, and joints. One small mistake and it could cost you your career. No muscle or joint can adjust into a heavily dynamic movement after you’ve sat down for seven hours of schooling.”$

Wushu Martial Artist: Meet Ashton Yim

Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

Junior Ashton Yim explains his experience growing up doing Wushu martial arts.

Following the destruction of the Tropicana Hotel, The Mirage closes to prepare for major reconstruction. The city plans to build a baseball stadium and Hard Rock hotel in their wake. “We honestly already have a lot of stadiums nearby,” Environmental Science teacher Martha Horner said. “You have the T-mobile Arena, you have the Raiders stadium, and you have The Sphere close by as well. So there's already a lot of things right there on The Strip, and I could see a new sports stadium being another traffic issue.”

Las Vegas Strip: Progress in the Wake of Destruction

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor • November 8, 2024

Las Vegas prepares to undergo massive changes in The Strip.

Preparing to scare people at the Trunk or Treat haunted house, senior Breeana Rodriguez dresses up as an acrobat. She was inside the haunted house throughout the whole event. “Hearing people scream is hilarious,” Rodriguez said. “I made sure to make my look as realistic as possible to scare people.”

An Hour In … Trunk or Treat

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

People celebrate Halloween at the Trunk or Treat event.

$Demonstrating discipline and elegance, junior Ashton Yim warms up before starting his daily wushu practice. Warming up prepared Yim’s body before his real training began. “You have to think about it as a transitioning phase,” Yim said. “Before warming up, our joints, muscles, and mind are cold which can lead to injuries. Warming up helps the athletes to get prepared for big ranged movements. For my sport, this is especially necessary. Warming up would prevent me from dislocating, tearing, or fracturing bones, muscles, and joints. One small mistake and it could cost you your career. No muscle or joint can adjust into a heavily dynamic movement after you’ve sat down for seven hours of schooling.”$

Wushu Martial Artist: Meet Ashton Yim

Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

Junior Ashton Yim explains his experience growing up doing Wushu martial arts.

Standing next to Principal Donna Levy and UNR President Brian Sandoval, psychology and US history teacher Benjamin Lacombe showcases his new award. Lacombe received this award while teaching a class to the excitement of his students. “We were giving him a round of applause,” junior Valentina Escobar said. “I really think he deserves it.”

Transforming Lives Through Teaching: Meet Benjamin Lacombe

Hayden Hunt, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024

Hardworking teacher gets recognition after years of providing quality education

Hitting a high note in the song “Goddess” by Laufey, junior Danna Kim focuses on controlling her vocals. Kim was given the opportunity to perform on stage during last year’s Coyote Coachella. “I was so happy I wasn’t the only one singing,” Kim said. “Everyone was amazing and such great singers/performers and it made me feel heartfelt when singing mine as well.”

Classically Born Soloist: Meet Danna Kim

Zelina Panissidi and Joy Ryan • September 26, 2024

Junior shares her experience as a multilingual opera singer and pianist.