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Im not Afraid of Censorship!

I’m not Afraid of Censorship!

Isabel Cassidy, Reporter May 19, 2023

Here at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, our website https://lva-accolades.net/ is a public forum and is student-led. We are allowed to cover almost anything without the fear of censorship. While there are...

An artistic representation of how I view the human brain.

The Reality of Mental Health, School, and the Arts

Elena Murrieta, Editor in Chief May 16, 2023

As the years pass and the world evolves, people are realizing how important good mental health is and its effects on a person. Las Vegas Academy (LVA) is not only known for its amazing programs, but also...

What is Senioritis?

What is Senioritis?

Kelsy Iniguez, Emilio Roberts, and Neveah Quibuyen April 26, 2023

Students and a teacher were interviewed at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (LVA) to find out their opinions on being a senior and their thoughts on senioritis overall. Seniorits is an unmotivating feeling...

The Upcoming Prom and the History Behind the Event

The Upcoming Prom and the History Behind the Event

Prom, one of the most iconic high school events, is quickly approaching and everyone is preparing for the biggest night of the school year. Prom is a huge part of everyone’s high school experience, as...

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Jeffery

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Jeffery

Ethan Andrew, Reporter April 18, 2023

Rashida Jeffery is a counselor at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (LVA)  who is responsible for the Band and Mariachi majors. Her job includes helping students with schedules, 504 plans, credit checks,...

How did they get here? LVA Senior Choreography Spotlight

How did they get here? LVA Senior Choreography Spotlight

Cate Cummings, Reporter April 6, 2023

The Senior Choreography Dance show premiered last weekend, showcasing the beautiful work of hardworking students brought to life on stage. Senior dance majors auditioned their choreography in hopes that...

Taylor Swift performs hit song ‘Lavender Haze’ from her new album Midnights at the ‘Eras’ Tour for thousands of fans in the Allegiant Stadium.

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour’ Arrives in Las Vegas

Violet Gude, Reporter April 6, 2023

Two weeks ago Taylor Swift opened the first night of her highly anticipated ‘Eras’ Tour in Glendale, Arizona. She performed her third and fourth nights of the show last weekend here in Las Vegas, and...

Message from Mr. Diamond

Message from Mr. Diamond

Joel Diamond, Counselor March 31, 2023

A message from Mr. Diamond for all current juniors. Dear Rising Seniors: Common Application is pleased to announce that the Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2023-2024.  Students...

What LVA Dance Majors Have Sacrificed for Dance

What LVA Dance Majors Have Sacrificed for Dance

Kelsy Iniguez, Reporter March 23, 2023

Like many things in life, we have all had to sacrifice our time and energy doing the things we enjoy doing. Dance majors here at LVA have sacrificed a lot for dance, as well as having taken the time to...

Student College Visits

Student College Visits

Violet Gude, Reporter March 10, 2023

The second semester has begun and it’s a big time for upperclassmen; with SAT/ACT testing and planning their futures. College preparation can be seriously time-consuming and stressful, but a time most...

Student Aides at LVA

Student Aides at LVA

Daniel Bryan, Reporter March 3, 2023

At the Las Vegas Academy, there are numerous opportunities for students to select elective classes. Some of the elective classes available include, Journalism, Imaginative Writing, Music Theory, and many...

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (LVA) will be one of hundreds of highschools across the country welcoming College Board’s new AP African American history elective in the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. LVA social studies instructor Shea Dokken plans to use all resources necessary as an instructor of the course, even going beyond the textbooks, to find and educate on the excluded voices of history.

New AP Elective African American Studies Expected for the Upcoming School Year

Violet Gude, Reporter March 3, 2023

After much work done by College Board to bring new elective class AP African American Studies to high schools across the nation, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (LVA) will be one of the hundreds of high...

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