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Southwest Shadow

A stomach virus can be a hinderance to your daily routine, both at school and home.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Sick in the sunshine

November 15, 2012

Your nose is running, your temperature is high, and you look outside your window, and what do you see? Picture perfect weather. Not a leaf is moving, and the sun is shining, not too much and not too...

Fall often means that your wardrobe choices change to sweaters and thicker clothing.Photo Credit: June Gabriel Santos

Fall: A season with countless joyous events

October 25, 2012
Las Vegas weather is different than the weather in Romania; for Alex, there was definitely some adjustment.
With so much work for one class, I can never save energy to take care of my other classes as well.Photo Credit: June Gabriel Santos

Advanced placement classes not for every student

October 18, 2012
Advanced Placement classes are beneficial for the future and provide a challenging curriculum.
Kyeu Lanza (14) made a big sign and taped it to his truck as he drove by Hannah Borguilla (15). This is one of the many creative methods students have used to ask their significant others to the homecoming dance.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Homecoming: A fun event with or without a companion

October 11, 2012
Homecoming is for everyone; no date needed.
Divorce: A nightmare with great possibilities

Divorce: A nightmare with great possibilities

October 4, 2012
Divorce is a complicated issue made even more complicated when several people are involved.
Confessions of a germaphobe

Confessions of a germaphobe

May 31, 2012

The first thing we ask for when going to the bathroom at school is a bathroom pass. Throughout the course of one day, this pass is taken, put back, played with, and obnoxiously waved around. I have...

Moving on

May 17, 2012

The best feeling in the world is waking up with a good morning text from the one you love. A smile sweeps across your face, as you reach for your phone to reply. Weeks pass, and you cannot see yourself...

#YOLO: A good philosophy in moderation

#YOLO: A good philosophy in moderation

May 10, 2012

I straightened my hair today. #YOLO Not doing my homework tonight. #YOLO Pulling an all-nighter today. #YOLO Drinking milk straight from the jug. #YOLO YOLO is intended to mean “you only live once,...

Temporary feelings lead to unhappy thoughts

April 26, 2012

“I love your outfit today!” says a girl in my class. “Awe, thank you,” I reply with a smile. Then, the thoughts start rushing through my mind. Did she really like my outfit? Does she secretly...

Indecisiveness leads to wasted time

Indecisiveness leads to wasted time

March 14, 2012

Loudly groaning at the sound of my dreaded alarm, I crawl my way out of bed, and slam the “off” button on my alarm clock. Slowly wondering why in the world I went to bed so late last night, I climb...

Positive thinking leads to healthy lifestyles

February 29, 2012

In ancient Egypt, after a person died and their souls were about to be sent to heaven, they were asked two questions: “Have you found joy in your life?” and “Has your life brought joy to others?”...

#ForeverAlone

February 25, 2012

“Valentine’s day is just a day that is commercialized for companies to sell their products for three times the price,” read a tweet on my timeline. Another said, “It’s just a typical Tuesday....