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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
Pulling a shot of espresso and managing a newspaper staff is strangely similar. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Barista vs. Journalist

September 4, 2014
Balancing the three aspects of my adolescent life is not as hard as I thought it would be.
Winning a Silver Crown award at Columbia University this spring in New York City was a reflection of our perseverance as a staff. I hope this perseverance lasts throughout senior year as well. Photo Credit: Columbia University staff member

Senioritis: unavoidable or not?

May 26, 2014
As a senior, I solemnly swear to never give up.
Last weekend's adventure to the Las Vegas Strip alone was a great photography experience and also a chance to eat pizza. It is always pizza time. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Finding contentment in solitude

May 1, 2014
Finding oneself in alone time is an old piece of advice that is by all means important.
This plastic life-size cow in Coronado island was enough to make my day. Photo Credit: Jorge Carerra

Fourteen things I (REALLY) love

April 25, 2014
I have decided to bring on the positive and consider the fourteen things I love.
My birthday last year was a perfect mix of my favorite restaurant, accompanied by my family. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Sweet (sixteen) seventeen

April 8, 2014
I am excited to turn seventeen, as I've always believed this to be the golden age.
After singing "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile" on a loop in my hotel room, I decided to complete my outfit. Photo Credit: Jen Chiang

New York, I love you.

March 27, 2014
My visit to New York City was enough to make me ask for more.
Balancing the world on my shoulders and in my arms is sometimes too much to handle. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

The world is breaking my shoulders

March 13, 2014
With my New York trip approaching, my list of tasks has been out of control lately.
Opening a door for a lady proves hat chivalry is not dead. Poto Credit: Tamara Navarro

Chivalry is incognito

March 8, 2014
After not seeing chivalry being practiced in a while, I have decided that instead of it being dead, it might just be in hiding.
Sitting around, listening to music and reminiscing will not help me cope with my friends' departures. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

I’m not Rob Thomas, but I don’t wanna be lonely (EVER)

March 6, 2014
With the third quarter of junior year almost coming to an end, and all of my friends happily speaking of graduation and senior prom, I am feeling like the odd one out.
Tapping on my shoulder and chewing food is a double whammy of annoyance. Photo Credit: Justin Tolentino

Seven things I (REALLY) hate

February 27, 2014
In the past month, I have been exposed to annoying habits that people like to use. Here are seven of them that drive me nuts.
Sometimes you have to wind down and look at the positive sides of life before finding yourself again. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

The breakup breakdown

February 17, 2014
Starting my year off with a breakup was not the best way to start, but getting back on my feet has never felt better.
Having a sign that would negate the fact that someone would be asking for a date to Sadie's makes more sense when avoiding rejection. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

Dude! Do you want to be asked to Sadies?

Alex Nedelcu
February 6, 2014
Alas, here comes February, which can only really mean a few things: Valentine’s day, Sadie’s, and a short month. It is safe to say that February is a month full of love. Or is it?
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