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Ava Torres

Ava Torres, Staff Writer

Hey, my name is Ava and I'm a first-year staff writer. I'm excited to bring my ideas to the Southwest Shadow and learn more about myself as a writer.

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Janitor Darryl Bryant poses beside his rare 1964 TR4 in 1984. It was the first car he ever owned and considered a classic car at the time, and even more so now. “I’ve always been with cars,” Byrant said. “Back in my day when you were fifteen you had a drivers license. My parents bought me a 1964 TR4, it was broken, it didn’t have an engine, and I rebuilt it myself, that’s how I got into it. I’ve always loved cars, engines, things that go fast, in a straight line, 400 mph in about 2 seconds.”

Mechanic, Navy Sailor, Motorcyclist: Meet Janitor Darryl Bryant

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Janitor Darryl Bryant shares his varied life career paths.
Infographic: Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

Infographic: Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
Bringing awareness to Southern Nevada's homeless and hungry
Co-Founder Lezli Magana-Contreras smiles down at her Bible as members finish reading and discussing Luke 9:50. L.I.F.T/Bible Club creates meeting plans and then discusses how the assigned passage affects them as people, trying to analyze the reading. “It just brings many people together regardless of whether some people might not believe, some people might believe,” Magana-Contreras said. “I would say personally that it’s nice to have a community that shares the same values as you. It also gives them a feeling of belonging.”

L.I.F.T/Bible Club Begins As Newest Religious Based Student Organization On Campus

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Student-led organization creates community for those interested in learning God’s word.
Sophomore Jadyss Tim concentrates on his chromebook as his World History teacher, Trey Takahashi-Brummer goes over a lesson. Class work has become increasingly digital since the introduction of electronic devices to 90 percent of middle school and high schoolers in 2021. “I’d rather take my test online,” Tim said. “I think it’s good for the environment since we’re using devices we wouldn’t have to waste paper.”

Digital PSAT To Be Administered Nationwide

Ava Torres and Joy Ryan
October 10, 2023
PSAT will be taken on Chromebooks for grades 8/9, 10, and 11.
Placing another spoonful of pineapple on her plate, sophomore Sophia Vizcarra grabs lunch from the school’s salad bar. CCSD has been working hard to provide healthier food while still trying to appeal to students. “Honestly, [school lunch] is really good,” senior Angelina Diaz-Munoz said. “I like when they have the salad bar, I eat it every single time, and I really like the ranch that they serve.”

CCSD School Cafeterias Switch From Papa John’s to Domino’s Pizza

September 15, 2023

Placing another spoonful of pineapple on her plate, sophomore Sophia Vizcarra grabs lunch from the school’s salad bar. CCSD has been working hard to provide healthier food while still trying to appeal...

Placing another spoonful of pineapple on her plate, sophomore Sophia Vizcarra grabs lunch from the school’s salad bar. CCSD has been working hard to provide healthier food while still trying to appeal to students. “Honestly, [school lunch] is really good,” senior Angelina Diaz-Munoz said. “I like when they have the salad bar, I eat it every single time, and I really like the ranch that they serve.”

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Placing another spoonful of pineapple on her plate, sophomore Sophia Vizcarra grabs lunch from the school’s salad bar. CCSD has been working hard to provide healthier food while still trying to appeal...

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