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The Poppy Foundation

The Poppy Foundation

Danica Seitz, Reporter March 7, 2024

The Poppy Foundation is a non profit organization focused on the care of un-adoptable cats with medical conditions and special needs. While most cats in their care will live the rest of their lives with...

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Freshman Spotlight: Xay Cardenas

Hannah Aquino, Reporter March 7, 2024

The next student at Las Vegas Academy we'd like to highlight is a freshman technical theater major. Her name is Xay Cardenas and she talks about her experiences with LVA, something she's struggled with,...

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Anorexia on Tumblr

Alex Hairston, Reporter March 7, 2024

Over the last decade, anorexia has become an extreme issue within the media. We are seeing more and more people glamorize anorexic behaviors and scrutinize their bodies. Research has shown that during...

Homeless Problem in California Ties to Nevada

Homeless Problem in California Ties to Nevada

Emily Dunbar, Reporter March 7, 2024

California, Las Vegas’ neighbor, has been dealing with a major homeless problem for many years. It’s only gotten worse as years go by. Over 181,000 people in California are homeless, and 13.2% of Californians...

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Sports at LVA

Jayce Rodrigues, Sports at LVA March 7, 2024

Sports and Las Vegas Academy of The Arts are two words that seem like antonyms. For an art school, this isn't out of the ordinary. However, maybe this should be reevaluated. While sports at LVA looks...

Powder and Sun Skate Shop

The History of Skateboarding

Emily Dunbar, Reporter March 7, 2024

Skateboarding has been around since the 1950’s, and as years go on it increases in popularity and reaches more and more of the mainstream. In the US, California is the top state with the most skateboarders,...

Film major Brandon Baez

Film Major Spotlight: Brandon Baez

Hannah Aquino, Reporter March 7, 2024

Brandon Baez is a Film major in 11th grade at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. He shared with us some things he's been enjoying about this school, some recent projects, and the challenges of some projects. “My...

Junior Jessenia Ayon, a theater major, reflects on her daily life as a theater major.

A Day in the Life of a Theater Major

Cosmo Kitchen, Reporter March 7, 2024

Theater majors have a lot of work in performances and rehearsals, but what is that process really like? What do theater majors do in their spare time? Here is a look behind the curtain.  A theater...

W.E.I.R.D : The Useful Tool For Psychological Research

W.E.I.R.D : The Useful Tool For Psychological Research

Angela Theresa Faune and Yukki Acala March 7, 2024

“Weird,” a term with a prominently negative connotation, is commonly used when describing something uncommon or unordinary, but what exactly is W.E.I.R.D.?  The acronym W.E.I.R.D. is used by social...

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Types of Depression

Cosmo Kitchen, Reporter March 7, 2024

The first misconception that needs to be addressed about depression is that many people have experienced depression but this does not mean that they have depression. In order for depression to be classified...

Isabelle Kim, seated at a cafe, showcasing her order after discussing her future and the importance behind her relationships.

Personality Profile: Isabelle Kim

Miguel Limcay, Reporter March 1, 2024

In the crucible of life's challenges, we often discover our greatest lessons and moments of maturity. For Isabelle Kim this transformative journey came to fruition amid the tumultuous terrain of betrayal...

A representation of the long-term effects of drug use on a person.

Alcohol and Drug Use: The Effects on Teens

Thiago Lisk, Reporter February 16, 2024

Drug use by today's youth is a serious problem. The abuse of drugs can produce many negative effects not only on the brain, but others around you as well. According to NCDAS (National Center for Drug Abuse...

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