With the new CCSD start times officially confirmed to be in effect for the 2026-27 school year, it has raised a lot of controversy on whether this is really what’s best for the students. Join Johnny, Jaden, and several others as they discuss this issue.
Lining up together, the Chess Club competitors hold their trophies. During the season, the team faced many challenging opponents, but still achieved victory through hard work. “To prepare for the division...
In the growing world of Gen Z, we have each developed individual thoughts about life that differ from those of adults. So, how does that play out in our daily life?
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.
Johnny Tao, Assistant Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2026
In the digital age of online content, Gen Z is constantly encouraged to improve their life through perfect routines and productivity hacks. In reality, self-improvement is much more complex than most think.
Join fitness enthusiasts Jaden, Johnny, and Hunter as they share their workout journeys and try to persuade their friend Kevin, who’s not exactly a fan of exercise, to give fitness a shot.
The honors of valedictorian and salutatorian have been used for over a century, but one of these titles does not hold as much significance as it may appear.
Standing up in front of the class, President Gurnoor Gill and Secretary Haris Gibirilia prepare to present a slideshow to introduce the club. Around twenty students were present at the meeting. “I joined...
!["I will be attending Trunk or Treat [for FCCLA]" junior Crystal Li said. "We're gonna use Mr. Harbeson's car, and we will be [hosting three different activities]."](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_0980-1200x900.png)
![Displaying a QR code for students to scan, the flyer allows students to sign up and learn about their desired colleges as they visit throughout the school year. Many schools have had additional presentations for students to learn more about what they offer. “For me, I’m interested in criminal justice,” junior Zion Jefferson said. “I know that UNLV and Nevada State University have this major. But, [the college fair] is going to be beneficial, so I can see what other schools offer as well.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2721-1200x900.jpg)
![Inspecting the kart, sophomores Makoa Apao and Christian Reyes make some slight adjustments to the build. The project has been led by senior Connor Wiggins. “I really like the original framework of [the kart],” sophomore Makoa Apao said. “I feel like when they originally designed it, the kart was really well built, and I really appreciate the craftsmanship on it. [Through our work], we've implemented keyhole systems to restrict access to it. We've also implemented LEDs as an underglow.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_1006-1200x900.jpg)
![As part of the yearly tradition, Philipos Alebachew, Maximillan Aller, and Ava Nave came together to light their candles. This practice is done at every induction ceremony to officially welcome the students into the organization. “The candle ceremony signifies that when students are together, they bring a lot of light [to society],” NHS adviser Laura Penrod said. “Yet individually, they all bring their own unique light to the space.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Aura-1200x800.png)
