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The lack of emphasis on civic virtue in schools is hurting our democracy.
In school libraries across the United States, students are increasingly affected by new-age book bans that overwhelmingly target LGBTQ+ titles.
Following a vulnerability in the CCSD network that was allegedly exploited by a hacker group, student information and digital infrastructure in the district has been threatened.
An advocacy group called Schools Over Stadiums is attempting to petition for a referendum appealing the millions in public funding being allocated to the A’s stadium construction.
A lack of teachers, support staff, and administration led to school being canceled for the day.
The Clark County School District has yet to come to a final consensus with the CCEA; the developing conflict increasingly highlights the school district’s poor treatment of teachers and their union.
Students using district-issued devices both inside and outside of school face hurdles while finding academically relevant information.
Many industry giants are weary of the development of innovations like ChatGPT, but is the caution justified?
Attempting to bar the introduction of an ideology some call “critical race theory,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has rejected the AP course for teaching in the states’ schools based on what he deems as objectionable course content.
Learn about the three areas of focus and what we think of each initiative.
For the eighth year in a row, students are telling us their choices for the best of the best in Las Vegas.
Why aren't America's work interns being compensated fairly? Short answer, money.
Can we pull our schools back from the brink?
What are the best ways of keeping our schools safe?
The Russian invasion in Ukraine is fundamentally changing the world. Gas prices across the nation are skyrocketing due to the global and horrific war in Eastern Europe, war-torn pipelines, and economic...
Higher education's inequality problem is bad, and there's little evidence it's getting much better.
Preserving the integrity of our elections may require a bipartisan bill — one without policies progressives want.
The dress code is outdated and contains a list of misogynistic issues.
Trying to recuperate from recent contention in the district, CCSD is making serious changes to the system.
For the seventh year in a row, students are telling us their choices for the best of the best in Las Vegas.
Educational staff are being swarmed by problems caused by a dysfunctional educational system.
The Delta variant threatens to shut down society once more - should we have to suffer yet another lockdown?
There is no excuse for not providing these crucial products.
Has the time come for guaranteed family leave?
We aren’t kept safer, and we’re killing innocent people.
Opponents insist that raising the minimum wage kills jobs. The empirical evidence disagrees.
The disorganization, disrespect, and remnants of a divided country left by the insurrection.
Daily disadvantages and advantages of POC, plus-size, underweight, LGTBQ, religious women.
The virus has gotten completely out-of-control and is worse than ever. How can we fix this?
Data nationally and local incidents have shined a spotlight on high rates of depression among young people.
With President Trump encouraging a ban of TikTok, the future of the service is unknown.
Here is one last goodbye from the class of 2020.
The coronavirus pandemic is revealing inequities in society that have been an undercurrent for decades.
Will we be able to prevent total economic collapse in time?
Our lives can be back to normal before we realize it, if we take the precautions seriously and stay home.
With everything currently happening due to COVID-19, we feel as if everyone needs a little hope.
A protest on substitute teacher pay sheds spotlight on the issue.
Seeing through the point of view of high school students, we hope to shed light on self-image as plenty see theirs negatively.
From legislation denying medical care to transgender people, to hate crimes targeting vulnerable members of their community, transphobia is a fundamental problem poisoning Americans.
The administration has passed massive tax breaks for the rich while ignoring critical investments in young Americans.
The significance of holidays lost their importance––without heavy commercialization, there is no drive to celebrate.
Mayor Goodman’s attack on homeless people will hurt Nevada’s most vulnerable.
Standardized tests impact students' mental health due to the tremendous amount of pressure put on students themselves and by parents to get a good grade.
Understanding that a bad ad doesn’t make a person a bigot is absolutely fundamental if you want to enact any sort of real change.
Gift giving is not the only way to tell the ones you care for that you love them.
Consumers have the power to control where our money goes, not just the CEO.
Teenagers are carving out a place for themselves in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District.
Especially in a country that praises their freedom, no one should have to beg to be granted the same basic services.
Winner: Gen Korean BBQ
Gen Korean BBQ is the best place to order all the Korean food you might want. With fresh food items cooked to your perfection, there is no need to go anywhere else.
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Winner: Fashion Show Mall
For the sixth year in a row, Fashion Show Mall has been voted the best shopping mall amongst students. From designer stores, high-end boutiques, fancy restaurants and quick...
Winner: Wet'n'Wild
With over 12 attractions and waterslides, Wet'n'Wild is the perfect place to cool down and have a splash. Whether you are floating down the lazy river or riding slides, Wet'n'Wild...
Winner: Rolled Ice Cream
Rolled Ice Cream offers a large selection of ice cream, and other sweets like cookie dough and cakes. This ice cream shop is a perfect place to cool off with a fresh dessert...
Winner: The Strip
Bursting with dynamic energy, The Strip is a perfect tourist attraction for people to see the beauty of Las Vegas in its most elegant form. There are a variety of stores and restaurants...
Winner: EOS
When it comes to fitness, you want to exercise in the best possible environment and EOS Fitness is that location. With a well-equipped facility, you are able to exercise to the most you...
Winner: Dutch Bros
Being the country's largest privately owned drive-thru coffee company, Dutch Bros is the ultimate stop to grab a drink when on the go. They not only serve coffee, but handmade sodas,...
Winner: West Wind Drive-In
Watching movies inside is so outdated, the real romance happens while sitting at the drive-in–bundled in your blankets. Head over to West Wind Drive Inn where you'll be...
Winner: Pure Aloha
Visit the bi-annual Hawaiian festival that redefines the meaning of live performances, fresh food and entertainment. It is family friendly and sure to be a wonderful experience to...
Winner: Life is Beautiful
For another consecutive year, Life is Beautiful has been chosen as the best music festival by students. The annual music festival has become the perfect place to find new music...
Winner: Windmill Library
The Windmill Library is a safe place for any person of all ages to connect and learn with others. From career help centers, to the simple accessibility of getting a library...
Winner: Tivoli Village
Tivoli Village is a mixed-use development center consisting of retail and office space, located on 28.43 acres of land to explore. With scenic views and a variety of interesting...
Winner: T-Mobile Arena
As celebrities keep going on tour, the T-Mobile Arena keeps booking the best of the best to play their venue. From hockey games to concerts, the T-Mobile Arena is the perfect...
Winner: Brew Tea Bar
For the third consecutive year, Brew Tea bar has been selected as the best boba shop by students. Brew Tea is a shop known for its wide variety of boba drinks such as Rose Milk...
Winner: Windmill Library
For another year, Windmill Library has been chosen by students as the best place to study. From the multiple study rooms, the comfortable seating areas and rows of computers,...
Recent laws forcing Christianity in schools have sparked controversy.
White privilege is not a black vs white issue, it is a black and white issue.
Superintendent Jesus Jara and the CCSD School Board manage to conjure up the money to fix the problem they initially created.
The Class of 2019 says deuces to Journalism II.
Across the world, the understandings of gender continually change and with over 60 different genders, it can be difficult to understand individuals problems in this scenario.
The misuse of SafeVoice has caused a hinderance on students and faculty, and it's time that we change that.
GMO fruits and vegetables are more common than before, so it would make more sense to label the produce that aren't modified.
Different racial backgrounds are featured in Vanity Fair’s 2019 Hollywood issue, reflecting today’s movie industry.
Have no fear, technology is here. Not to takeover the world, but to make life a little easier.
What teens don't realize they have.
Whether individuals decide to pursue college after high school or take some time off, the future is within their hands
The term "fake news" has been tossed around lightly towards various news outlets, without any remorse of the results that follow.
The three-day weekend will extend until Oct. 29.
Every year, the number of students working part-time jobs increases. However, it's causing grades to fall and stress to rise. Should we really keep applying for jobs or focus on other things?
In just the first month of the academic year, Clark County School District has had to deal with seven incidents involving high school students bringing guns to their schools. On top of just carrying weapons...
In observation of Spring Break, regular classes will not be held.
Winner: Wet'n'Wild
What better way to cool off in the sweltering Vegas heat than to spend time in the water? Wet'n'Wild is a good place to hangout with your friends while also cooling off in the numerous...
Winner: Fashion Show Mall
For the fifth year in a row, Fashion Show Mall is still voted the best shopping mall among students. Including a plethora of designer stores, high-end boutiques, fancy restaurants...
Winner: Windmill Library
With numerous tests and quizzes every week, the library is perfect for those who favor a quiet environment to work in. In need of a reference or more information on a topic?...
Winner: T-Mobile Arena
Throughout the year, Las Vegas hosts artists such as J. Cole, Fleetwood Mac and many more. T-Mobile Arena is the newest concert venue in the valley. Outside the arena, visitors...
Winner: Brew Tea Bar
For the second consecutive year, Brew Tea Bar is the best boba spot. Only a couple minutes from campus, Brew Tea Bar is perfect after a long day at school. In addition to their...
Winner: Cold Stone
With various locations around the valley, Cold Stone offers a variety of ice cream flavors from birthday cake to cookie dough. Cold Stone is a perfect place to go and cool off in...
Winner: Starbucks
Whether you're having a slow start to your day or just in need of a good beverage, Starbucks has a wide variety to choose from. Anything from coffee to lemonade, Starbucks has almost...
Winner: Doh Korean BBQ
Only a couple minutes from campus, Doh Korean BBQ is an ideal spot for an after school lunch or early dinner. Similar to other Korean BBQ restaurants, Doh offers an all you can...
Winner: Las Vegas Strip
From the conservatory and botanical garden in the Bellagio to The Shops at Crystals, the Las Vegas Strip is perfect for taking prom pictures in an eye-catching environment. Because...
Winner: Great American Foodie Fest
For the fifth consecutive year, the Great American Foodie Fest is the best food festival voted amongst students. The fest showcases over 40 of the nation's best gourmet...
Winner: Movies
From watching movies on Netflix, going to a theater or even going to a drive-in movie, there's nothing like spending time and watching films with your significant other. The movies are...
Winner: Wet'n'Wild
What better way to cool off in the sweltering Vegas heat than to spend time in the water? Wet'n'Wild is a good place to hangout with your friends while also cooling off in the numerous...
Winner: EOS
From a basketball court, to a swimming pool, Zumba classes and ordinary workout equipment, Eos has many offerings for all of you fitness needs. With facilities across the valley, you'll...
Winner: Home
There's no place like home after a long day of school. Despite the multitude of hangout spots near school, everything you might need to relax or work on is at your home. Whether it be eating...
Winner: Life is Beautiful
Downtown Las Vegas hosts Life is Beautiful every September. It is a three day event that attracts music fans from all over the world. This year's lineup consists of Tyler The...
Before the senior class graduates, they have a few words to share about their experience in Journalism.
More guns are not the answer. Don't arm our educators.
Only juniors are required to attend school tomorrow.
School will resume on Tuesday.
In lieu of the recent Golden Globes, the Time’s Up movement has gained support for it’s promises on equality
Protecting net neutrality should be the concern of everyone.
