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SPOTLIGHT
FEATURES
'Best Vacation' Contest
‘Best Vacation’ Contest
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • March 6, 2025
Tell us your dream vacation for a chance to win.
LAST MONTH IN SPORTS: FEBRUARY
LAST MONTH IN SPORTS: FEBRUARY
Nino Galloway, Sports Writer • March 4, 2025
The last month in sports has been action-packed in every sense of the word, so let’s take a look back.
Preparing to squat during a competition, sophomore Larry Fulgencio readies to lift a record-breaking squat. He got first place in weight class and age division. “This was one of my most challenging yet rewarding moments I have been lucky enough to accomplish,” Fulgencio said. “It will always be in my memories.”
Unbelievable Powerlifter: Meet Larry Fulgencio
Celia Evangelista, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
Sophomore Larry Fulgencio shares his journey as a teen powerlifter.
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PROFILES
Preparing to squat during a competition, sophomore Larry Fulgencio readies to lift a record-breaking squat. He got first place in weight class and age division. “This was one of my most challenging yet rewarding moments I have been lucky enough to accomplish,” Fulgencio said. “It will always be in my memories.”
Unbelievable Powerlifter: Meet Larry Fulgencio
Celia Evangelista, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
Sophomore Larry Fulgencio shares his journey as a teen powerlifter.
Dribbling the basketball away from the defender, sophomore guard Alyssa Atkins-Dowd looks for an open teammate to pass to. The game was between the Desert Oasis Diamondbacks and the Faith Lutheran Crusaders. “My family supports me playing basketball,” Atkins-Dowd said. “My dad is a basketball coach, and he, my mom, and my oldest sister, Nadia, always show up to my games. In every game that I have, there's at least one family member there supporting me from the bleachers, which I’m very grateful for.” (Credit: @dbacks_wbb)
Shooting For Her Dreams: Meet Alyssa Atkins-Dowd
Johnny Tao, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
Through her love and dedication to the game of basketball, Alyssa Atkins-Dowd hopes to one day become a professional player for the WNBA.
Posing with his student, Michael Hadobas and Razelle Antipuesto branch out their plates they submitted for their contest. The two had competed in the competition “Flavors For Life,” where high schools compete against each other to make a dish from a mystery basket of ingredients. “It was very fun,” Hadobas said. “I felt quite proud to win!”
Sugar, Spice, Everything Nice: Meet Chef Michael Hadobas
Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025
Michael Hadobas shares his journey in the culinary field
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LONGFORMS
The Harmful Effects of a Modern Lifestyle
The Harmful Effects of a Modern Lifestyle
Philipos Alebachew, Adrienne Vera-Perez, Ava Torres, Kylie Dacquel, Achilles Caranto, Venice Jingco, Zelina Panissidi, Shayna Migalang, Kailie Sicolo, Travis McGinnis, and Hunter Rhee • January 16, 2025

NEVADA: TRULY THE WORST STATE FOR EDUCATION?
NEVADA: TRULY THE WORST STATE FOR EDUCATION?
Jianna Aganon, Philipos Alebachew, Ethan Bull, Kylie Dacquel, Venice Jingco, Ayma Malik, Yaritzza Montenegro, Kalista Palarca, Kathryn Peterson, Kailie Sicolo, Shayna Migalang, Adrienne Vera-Perez, and Travis McGinnis • September 17, 2024
Is Nevada really the worst state for education?
THIRST FOR URGENCY
THIRST FOR URGENCY
Ayma Malik, Ethan Bull, Jianna Aganon, Kalista Palarca, Kathryn Peterson, Travis McGinnis, and Yaritzza Montenegro • December 11, 2023

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AN HOUR IN ...
Speaking about the organization, “Pre-dental Society” at UNLV, college senior Lilian Dinh discusses the organizations mission and purpose. She had been apart of the organization for a few years now. “My goal is to help future dental students get the exposure they need,” Dinh said. “This will help them as they proceed further in their career.”
An Hour In: HOSA
Yara Ahmed, Shadow Files Reporter • March 3, 2025
Looking at the position on the board, freshmen Christian Sumaway and Robert Romero thinks about their next move. Both students are regular attendees of chess club. “Being able to go to chess club right after school and playing for an hour or two is always a good use of my time,” Romero said. “Everyone at chess club is very high level so it makes me feel inspired to try and reach them.”
An Hour In … Chess Club
Johnny Tao, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
To practice for the English ACT, juniors Veronica Zamudio and Solia Carroll are trying to agree on an answer. “I think I was overthinking a lot of it, so I couldn’t really get a lot of questions right,” Zamudio said. “I was too scared to answer because then I would have gotten them wrong.”
An Hour In … AP English Lang and Comp
Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor • February 19, 2025
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CONTESTS
'Best Vacation' Contest
‘Best Vacation’ Contest
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • March 6, 2025
Tell us your dream vacation for a chance to win.
'Perfect Valentine's Day' Contest
‘Perfect Valentine’s Day’ Contest
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • February 4, 2025
Tell us your version of a perfect Valentine's Day for a chance to win.
'Celebrating Milestones' Contest
‘Celebrating Milestones’ Contest
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • January 8, 2025
Tell us what milestone you envision yourself accomplishing this year for a chance to win.
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