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LVA Budget Cuts

Jade Matthews, Ashlynn Harper, and Sofia Martinez October 3, 2025

This year, the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts has lost $1 million due to budget cuts. Teachers are feeling the effects of these setbacks, compelling them to use their own money to provide essential supplies...

How will newly imposed merit-based college admissions affect Las Vegas Academy seniors?

How will newly imposed merit-based college admissions affect Las Vegas Academy seniors?

Claire Langhorst, Reporter October 2, 2025

Merit-based admissions are becoming the new way of life for high school seniors looking for college acceptance. The Trump administration ordered the end of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) admissions...

Safe Driving in Las Vegas

Safe Driving in Las Vegas

James Harber, Reporter October 2, 2025

On September 2nd, 2025, at 8:25 pm, a man was driving an Audi near Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas at a high speed and was believed to be distracted when he crashed into a brick wall and...

Jeffery Epstein and how the justice system failed his victims.

Jeffery Epstein and how the justice system failed his victims.

Gia Petrini, Reporter October 2, 2025

In July of 2019, Jeffery Epstein was arrested for several federal charges regarding activities taking place at Epstein Island. These alleged crimes involved the trafficking of several young girls. Although...

Social Media: The Effects on Teen Mental Health & Growth

Social Media: The Effects on Teen Mental Health & Growth

Casey Wehrmeister and Kyrie Satoshige October 2, 2025

On June 18th, 2025, a study came out from the University of California, Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medicine about whether or not addictive screen use is related to suicidal behaviors, suicidal...

Trump Uses National Guard for Normal Police Work

Trump Uses National Guard for Normal Police Work

Benji Arreola, Luca Herrera, and Matheus Yashiro October 2, 2025

As of June 8th, President Trump has deployed the National Guard to respond to a protest against federal immigration enforcement actions in Los Angeles, California. According to ABC News, Law Enforcement...

The Erasure of LGBTQ+ America

The Erasure of LGBTQ+ America

Orion Ridgeway, Reporter October 2, 2025

The erasure of LGBTQ+ people in the United States of America is an extremely upsetting phenomenon for many. Recently, the number of laws and incidents against the LGBTQ+ community has been rising. Now,...

LVA Fall Fest Successful Despite Storm

LVA Fall Fest Successful Despite Storm

Ian Green, Reporter September 29, 2025

LVA students were showing support to their clubs at the “A Charlie Brown Fall Festival” on Friday, September 26th, when a dust storm kicked up, driving them inside the old gymnasium.  Sophomore...

Comparing LVA Freshman Experiences

Comparing LVA Freshman Experiences

Ian Green, Reporter September 26, 2025

Kicking off the 2025-2026 school year, freshmen at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts share their thoughts and experiences over the last few weeks. Freshman secretary and art major Noa Hancock addresses...

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Guitar Fall Concert 2025: What to Expect

Chloe DiMaggio and Aiden Rael September 24, 2025

Students and staff at Lowden Theater are preparing for the highly anticipated fall guitar concert on October 2, 2025, at 6 p.m., featuring diverse performances by Varsity One, Two, and Three ensembles. Students...

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How district budget cuts hit LVA.

Luz Hernandez, Reporter September 24, 2025

Students and teachers at Las Vegas Academy during the 2025-26 school year are dealing with resource limitations, which many believe stem from budget cuts. This raises an important question: what else does...

Drug usage continues to impact local communities.

Drug Abuse Challenges Las Vegas

Tina Nguyen, Reporter September 16, 2025

Drug usage among Las Vegas locals, including in public areas such as the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, has become a major concern, impacting health, safety, and education within the community. This issue...

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