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Southwest Shadow

At Zion National Park in Utah, on the hike to the emerald pools, there are various sources of water which turn the mud in the park a clay-orange. It was almost impossible for me not to play with it. To commemorate the beauty, I asked one of my hiking partners to draw on my face with it.  Photo Credit: Ciprian Nedelcu

Contentment: buried in nature

Alex Nedelcu
February 27, 2015
No matter what one does to be happy, one can, indeed, be happy no matter what.
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.

4 Choices by 4 Voices

Southwest Shadow
February 27, 2015
Trace the path between polar opposite lovers, a princess and her shoe, a man and his monster and a partner and her soulmate.
Acquiring a part-time job accentuates many aspects of a person’s character.  Photo Credit: Brandon Hatch

Beyond the classroom

Tyler Antonio
February 25, 2015
Part-time jobs prepare students for an unsheltered life.
Though the chances of receiving an Oscar are quite unlikely, I would most definitely use my speech to do more than simply thank the Academy.
Photo Credit: Migi Contreas

Speak up, Oscars

Summer Thomad
February 25, 2015
Celebrities and movie stars who use their platform to talk about political issues sway the conversation from the superficiality of the Oscars to more significant societal issues and movements.
Whether I am wearing prom-worthy makeup (left side of my face), or I am choosing to go bare-faced (right side of my face), I feel pretty. One should not be undermined nor congratulated for their choice of makeup. <br /< Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

The makeup make-down

Alex Nedelcu
February 20, 2015
A snarky comment from my peer a few days ago made me realize that beauty is, indeed, in the eye of the beholder.
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.

4 Choices by 4 Voices

Althea Gevero
February 20, 2015
This week, our four voices share songs of second chances and the unknown, upbeat gameplay and the dangers of time travel.
While being bombarded with pictures of various events, feelings of FOMO are at their strongest. Photo credit: Summer Thomad

Fighting FOMO

Summer Thomad
February 18, 2015
FOMO, or the Fear Of Missing Out caused by social media has become a strain on my life as well as others.
The bounty of new student drivers brings with it a surge of opportunity and independence for those taking on the responsibility.  Photo Credit: Tyler Antonio

Freshly paved

Brandon Hatch
February 18, 2015
Learning to drive is quite an undertaking, but its payoff is practical and fulfilling.
Personally, I would be offended to have my victory flawed by a passerby. A moment is a moment well-deserved, and that should be respected.  Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Dear Kanye West

Alex Nedelcu
February 13, 2015
Kanye West's reaction to Beck's victory for "Morning Phase" has driven me insane.
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.

4 Choices by 4 Voices

Southwest Shadow
February 12, 2015
This week, immerse yourself in a storybook fantasyland, underwater universe, animated funhouse and urban canvas.
At times when I see others excel at something, I cant help but feel envious of their talent.
Photo Credit: Nikki Molina

Envy: the double-edged sword

Summer Thomad
February 10, 2015
A feeling of inadequacy or a form of motivation?
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Dress Code

Amanda and
February 9, 2015
This week in Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea debate whether or not the dress code rules should be more flexible.