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Confronting my internalized hatred
Rumor has it
Letter to Black voters
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
Room for change
So long, farewell
Where You Lead
Female Characters—unsimplified
The Edge of Seventeen
PRO/CON: The technological take-over
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
Never truly a farewell
Social Media: a misunderstood blessing
Dear 10 year-old me . . .
Contentment: buried in nature
The makeup make-down
Finding appreciation in the rough
To love thyself, attack another
The horror to not celebrate Halloween
The power of money
Private proposals
SATIRE: I miss freshman me
Win by losing
Not to get political but
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Nursery rhymes: the real banger
Dance, dance, revelation
PODCAST: Inauguration Wrap-up
How Joe Biden should learn from Obama’s mistakes
Second Impeachment: Is another snap at Trump necessary?
New Year, Old Problems
Editorial: The Capitol Hill rioters are anti-Americans
Confronting my internalized hatred
Rumor has it
Letter to Black voters
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
Room for change
Fare-thee-well
Let’s take a selfie
Chivalry is incognito
Just for Today
Money, money, money
10 years later . . . and we are all back
18: Is it all its cracked up to be?
Spring time
Slowing, fading, frustrating
Bittersweet adventures of the airport experience
Selling myself: surviving the interview process
Fitness: An uplifting lifestyle
Living on the deadline
Initiative: A daring effort
Compassion: A dying art
THE OUTLOOK, EPISODE 82
The Outlook, Episode 80
The Outlook, Episode 78
The Outlook, Episode 77
The Outlook, Episode 74
Hiking over the hills in search of my old self
Stopping at the two-way street towards success
The busy addiction
Embracing natural beauty
Teaching the next generation
Sibling Rivalry: Dress Code
Sibling Rivalry: Censorship
Sibling Rivalry: Christmas
Sibling Rivalry: Watching gameplay versus playing the game
Sibling Rivalry: Optimism
I wish I would have . . .
Five bucket list items before graduation
Snuggies not worthy of hype
Plate perfectionist
My first ‘F’
Four years, forever grateful
Dear freshman me…
The best life lessons I learned, I learned from a dongle
Adulthood within reach
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Yodel boy: musical genius
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PODCAST: Skin Care
Everything You Need to Know for Healthy Skin
May 18, 2021
LIFEHACKS: Curly Hair edition
Simple Tips to Achieve the Best Curls
May 3, 2021
Indulge in all Natural Coffee and Tea at ‘Urth Caffe’
Taste the Rich Flavors at this Entirely Organic Coffee Shop
April 21, 2021
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Draw My Shadow: Abigail Humphrey
How Simple Apps Started Abigail's Interest in Video Editing
March 26, 2021
PODCAST: SPRING BREAK DURING A PANDEMIC
March 25, 2021
Where Are They Now: Allyana Gorospe
Former Interior Design Student Pursues the Teaching Profession
March 22, 2021
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Building the bridges to a covid-free world
How we were affected by the pandemic, and how we're
March 19, 2021
Keep Your Plants Alive With ‘Planta’
Get All the Help Needed For Thriving Plants
March 18, 2021
VIB: This Weekend in Las Vegas 3/12/21
March 12, 2021
LIFEHACKS: Piano Edition
Improve Your Musical Abilities
March 4, 2021
Making Life Beau-tea-ful: Meet Gabrielle Bagtas
Living for the Aesthetic of Brewing Tea
February 25, 2021
So Many Paths, So Little Time
The Struggle of Planning Our Futures
February 16, 2021
LIFEHACKS: Painting Hacks
February 12, 2021
Discover Fresh French Flavors at ‘Rosallie Le French Cafe’
Eat multilayered pastries and drink aromatic coffee in a French style coffee shop and bakery.
February 2, 2021
SPARK: Follow the Fashion Trends
January 21, 2021
New Year, Old Problems
Don’t Focus on Last Year’s Difficulties
January 14, 2021
A Socially Distanced Christmas
Secluded from extended families, but safe from the virus
December 3, 2020
Students Study Cultural Diffusion, Assimilation, Globalization in AP Human Geography
Sophomores begin a new unit based on cultural processes, patterns through interesting activities
December 1, 2020
PODCAST: Girls’ Safety: The Dangers of Las Vegas
The harsh reality of what females encounter in our community
November 20, 2020
VIB: This Weekend in Las Vegas 11/6/20
Here are three fun things to do this weekend while waiting for the ballots to be counted
November 6, 2020
Get a Taste of Earth at ‘Feng Cha Teahouse’
Discover a new world of flavor with a variety of natural, hand-picked teas
November 5, 2020
Masks aren’t political
This is why you should keep your mask on
October 21, 2020
Respiratory students study systems within the body
As sophomores take a closer look at human anatomy, they build a foundation for future careers
October 20, 2020
Pivoting Paths: Meet Bianca Kingham
Once a Young Athlete and Now a Junior Medical Volunteer
October 15, 2020
PODCAST: Staying fit this school year
Amp up your fitness knowledge and exercise routine
October 9, 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: Importance of ‘Suicide Prevention Month’
Five facts about teen suicide
September 19, 2020
A virtual welcome back for English teacher Cathy Sabol
She has returned to Southwest CTA after two years of retirement
September 18, 2020
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