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Chase Paine

Chase Paine, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Chase and this is my third year in journalism. I enjoy photography and mountain biking.

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Southwest Airlines landing at Harry Reid International Airport

Safer, Not Perfect

Chase Paine, Staff Writer
May 8, 2026
The introduction of new pilot training programs and the integration of new technologies have helped aviation grow to become one of the fastest and safest ways to travel. Even though these new policies have been implemented and shown to improve safety, it seems like the number of airline crashes has risen.
Student Athlete lose opportunities when sports are not at their schools.

More Than Just a Game

Chase Paine, Staff Writer
March 30, 2026
High schools with sports incorporated can add to students’ chances of decreased stress, a good community and other advantages.
Reaching over the rail, Aiden Filimon drops his straw contraption during a physics experiment.

Reaching over the rail, Aiden Filimon drops his straw contraption during a physics experiment.

Star Wars is a globally beloved franchise, but this new installment fails to live up to the series’s reputation.  Rating: F+ 
Photo Credit: IGBD

Star Wars Outlaws: A Galaxy-Sized Disappointment

Chase Paine, Shadow Files Reporter
October 4, 2024
"Star Wars: Outlaws" promised an expansive open-world experience, but delivers a frustratingly limited game with only five planets, poor graphics, excessive system requirements, repetitive mechanics copied from other Ubisoft titles, and overpriced content—a huge disappointment for both Star Wars fans and gamers alike.
Le Mans Ultimate is a poor racing game.Rating: D Photo Credit: Studio 397

Navigate the curves of ‘Le Mans Ultimate’

Chase Paine, Shadow Files Reporter
April 22, 2024

Back when video games were first introduced, nobody could have imagined that people would spend countless hours in front of a screen, simulating racing experiences with real steering wheels. Ever since...