Most known for its nightlife, luxurious hotels, and entertainment, art is not usually associated with Las Vegas. But in the midst of all the hotel glamour stands a celebration of Vegas’ diversity and culture: the free-spirited Arts District. In the 1940’s, the Arts District was originally an area filled with warehouses and construction. As the buildings aged and became ran-down, “18b” was born, transforming the dilapidated buildings into freshly-painted spaces, brimming with

Both the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams hit the road and won their conference title games that earned them a spot in the 2019 Super Bowl that took place on February 3, 2019. Super Bowl LIII took place at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, home of the Falcons. This will be the third game in Atlanta, but the first game in this stadium which opened in 2017. The game was televised by CBS and streamed on the CBS phone app, and on the website. To kick off the 2019

As time passes by, Las Vegas is getting more and more involved with sports. The Las Vegas Aviators is a Minor League Baseball Team in the Pacific Coast League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. The Las Vegas Aviators was founded in 1983, and it was known as the Las Vegas Stars until 2000. Then in 2001, the name of the team was changed to Las Vegas 51s until 2018. Then this year, it was changed to Las Vegas Aviators. As the season will start, the Las Vegas Av

Since controversial opinions are always a fun topic, I am here again today to deconstruct another exaggerated issue in today’s society. In a world where people are defined by their culture and race, a rather interesting issue has taken the spotlight. Society today is constantly raving about cultural appropriation, but I don’t think it exists. Here’s why. To limit any confusion, let me explain the definitions of these words. Cultural appropriation, as defined by a textbook tha

Ariana Grande seems to be having several issues over her new single, “7 Rings”. The new single “7 Rings” has been very popular yet highly controversial. As soon as the song had dropped fans started noticing that her song sounded quite similar to other songs by famous artists. Another controversy came from the lyrics of her song involving white people adopting elements from African-American culture. Fans discovered that she copied song artists Princess Nokia and Soulja Boy. “7

After the demand for NSYNC, the Backstreet Boys, and Big Time Rush decreased, the demand for new American boy bands increased. So when 2018 came around, the entertainment industry came back booming with new artists. Here are some breakout American boybands you should listen to. Why Don’t We is among the few bands that rose to fame in a short amount of time. As they were once solo artists, they decided to form a group in 2016 and have only gone up from there. With already rele

The Engel v. Vitale (1962) and School District of Abington Township v. Schempp (1963) U.S. Supreme Court cases create some misconceptions about what is appropriate to teach and talk about in schools. In general terms, the first one prohibits schools from requiring prayers and the second one mandated in-class Bible reading as unconstitutional. When looking closely at those rulings, it’s clear that both of them are aimed to prevent the establishment of a specific religion and t

Horror movies are encaptivating. Knowing that something could pop up at the least expected moment is amusing, but why limit the joy and fear to the four walls of your dark bedroom when you can go outside and be the main character in your own ghost story? Fox Ridge Park, home of what seems to be a little ghost boy and a mourning mother. As soon as the sun sets, a ghostly figure of a little boy is seen enjoying himself on the swings. Try to get close and it’s no longer in the s

Advanced placement classes. These classes are something that almost every student in West CTA has come across, in which they have thought about whether they should take them or not. With the wide variety of AP classes provided at the school, it has often been a source of confusion to students as to which ones would be the most beneficial. AP classes are highly advanced classes that involve studying college-level material and taking a final exam at the end of the year. Many st

Netflix has satisfied audience members with its release of brand new ‘Netflix Originals’ shows and movies. One of the shows that has caught the attention of many is ‘YOU’. ‘YOU’ follows the main character Joe who meets love interest Beck and ends up having an obsessed attachment to her within the first episode. The show allows us to hear Joe’s inner thoughts and discover his twisted motives to ensure that he gets the girl, one way or another. While the concept is interesting