Hi, I’m Hayden and this will be my third year writing for the Southwest Shadow! I’m so excited to be working as the Features Editor this year and love reading and writing!
In a city where almost 1 in 5 of its residents are immigrants, Las Vegas stands as a unique landmark of multiculturalism that speaks to the profound impact of immigration in American society.
Creative Writing Club members spent time wrapping books ahead of time to use for the fundraiser. Throughout the week, students walked up to the table in the cafeteria and admired the arrangement of novels....
Practicing on their communication and overall bond as a team, the Southwest Squids and the rest of the club are preparing to continue their winning streak.
Students take notes and fill out a worksheet based on information on their chromebook. At the beginning of this class students learned about the CTSO clubs that are offered here. “She’s a little...
![In his fifth period World History class, Thur works with his students individually, helping them as they sort through notes and assorted historical documents. “I’m always willing to try something new,” Thur said. “Some of my best ideas that I’ve received over the years are from students. This year I’m trying out stations for the first time and kids are rotating through and it’s working. Well, some things are [working], I’ve still got to work out the kinks with it. The kids change, why shouldn’t I change too?”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_8991-1200x800.jpg)
![Creative Writing Club members spent time wrapping books ahead of time to use for the fundraiser. Throughout the week, students walked up to the table in the cafeteria and admired the arrangement of novels. “When we heard that the library was weeding out books it seemed like a perfect opportunity,” President Celeste Baumgartner said. “We wanted to bring [mystery book bundles] to the school as a way to generate more excitement around reading and writing.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_0007-1200x800.jpg)
![The PlayVS trophy sits in a trophy case just outside of Monte Carman’s classroom having been placed there after the team’s win last year. “It [our strategy] was very thought out and completely flushed,” sophomore Nicolas Markwith said. “Overall a very good experience.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_9992-1200x800.jpg)
