Saudi Arabian Teachers Visit Arizona
Brook Bowman, editor in chief
November 29, 2018
Cactus Shadows welcomes teachers from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to come and expand their knowledge on American education. In hopes of improving and innovating Saudi Arabia’s schools, Building Leadership for Change Through School Immersion, the program that helped the teachers come here, partnered...
State fair is back
Mia Brito, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under News
The annual Arizona state fair is back and open for business. This year’s fair has over 68 rides ranging from roller coasters to slides and mazes, and includes live music, a petting zoo, and classic fair food. Jennifer Espinel, a fair attendee, compared the Arizona State Fair to the New Jersey Sta...
Diplomacy while earning a diploma
Max Sotelo, Film Editor
November 9, 2018
Filed under News
Once a week, students in the Model United Nations Club meet to discuss issues of international concern. Also known as Model UN, the club simulates the United Nations general assembly. With Bella Sayegh, senior and president, and Emma Strouse, senior and vice president, members of the club choose co...
As the weather cools off, politicians heat up for fall elections
Kassidy Wheeler, Editor in Chief
November 9, 2018
Filed under News
Voting for the midterms will end on November 6, and the outcome will determine the political path of the United States until 2020. Every one of the 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives will be contested, while 35 out of 100 seats in the senate will be at stake. Locally, there are tw...
Climate change is sitting on thin ice across the world
Julia Knies, Spotlight Editor
November 9, 2018
Filed under News
With a surge of super storms across the planet, concerns for climate change are increasing. People are becoming more aware of the effects and causes of human-induced climate change. The average summer temperature will be ten degrees hotter by 2100 according to Climate Central, a nonprofit group. The da...
The splash seniors enjoy
Connor Green, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under News, Uncategorized
Senior Assassins, a game played by high school seniors, has taken the school by storm since it was first introduced. With water guns as weapons, and swimwear as protection, the game pits teams of two against each other. “It is pretty fun, I get to connect with a lot of people from school that I h...
It takes your breath away
Devin Dorough, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under News
Because of the trending popularity among teens, the FDA announced they would intensify the crackdown on e-cigs. After studies that show the percentages of teen users are at an all time high, they are demanding a new plan to stop the vaping epidemics. The FDA is requiring five major vape companies, including Juul, ...
Diplomacy While Earning A Diploma
Max Sotelo, film editor
November 9, 2018
Filed under News
Once a week, students in the Model United Nations Club meet to discuss issues of international concern. Also known as Model UN, the club simulates the United Nations general assembly. With Bella Sayegh, senior and president, and Emma Strouse, senior and vice president, members of the club choose co...
State Fair Is Back
Mia Brito, staff writter
November 9, 2018
Filed under News
The annual Arizona state fair is back and open for business. This year’s fair has over 68 rides ranging from roller coasters to slides and mazes, and includes live music, a petting zoo, and classic fair food. Jennifer Espinel, a fair attendee, compared the Arizona State Fair to the New Jersey Sta...
Climate Change Is Standing On Thin Ice Across The World
Julia Knies, staff writter
November 9, 2018
Filed under News
With a surge of super storms across the planet, concerns for climate change are increasing. People are becoming more aware of the effects and causes of human-induced climate change. The average summer temperature will be ten degrees hotter by 2100 according to Climate Central, a nonprofit group. The da...
The Splash That Seniors Enjoy
Connor Green, staff writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under News
Senior Assassins, a game played by high school seniors, has taken the school by storm since it was first introduced. With water guns as weapons, and swimwear as protection, the game pits teams of two against each other. “It is pretty fun, I get to connect with a lot of people from school that I h...
Trump not likely to ban violent video games
Frida Alvarado, Online News Editor
March 16, 2018
Filed under Archive, News, Online Only
President Donald Trump met with video games representatives to discuss how the violent content is affecting young people's minds. A month after the Florida shooting, which killed 17 kids, the president has made various comments on video games and media and how they are affecting kids minds. “...