Hello I am Victoria Lebedyeva. This is my first year on the Southwest Shadow. I love to write about several different topics on what’s happening in the world and current events at school.
The prom theme was announced during the Coyote Olympics assembly on March 13. Student Council (StuCo) announced the 2026 Prom theme to be ‘Under the Hollywood Stars’ during the Coyote Olympics assembly.
Las Vegas is still chasing its pre-pandemic “normal,” but rising prices, job losses, and a narrow tourism image suggest the city’s biggest challenge isn’t attracting visitors; it’s convincing...
Learning a second language can reshape how young people think and connect, strengthening memory, boosting flexibility, and helping them navigate everyday situations in an increasingly connected world.
![Second languages can help people understand one another and create connections in moments of miscommunication or cultural misunderstandings. Being multilingual can open doors to connections and opportunities that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. “As a young person [speaking a second language] was necessary for communication and connections with my family,” Teaching and Training program leader Laura Penrod said. “When I was at Elorado, I had to use it all the time because a lot of my [students’] parents spoke Spanish.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Untitled-design-1-1.png)
