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Thousands of people across the world protest in solidarity with the girls in Iran. In this picture, a woman in Melbourne is cutting and shaving her hair.  Solidarity with Iranian Protests © Matt Hrkac, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

IRAN’S OPPRESSIVE REGIME CANNOT SUPPRESS COURAGE

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
November 4, 2022
Autocratic leaders find it increasingly difficult to silence activists, especially when those activists are young girls.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: OCTOBER 2022

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: OCTOBER 2022

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
October 29, 2022
End your October on a spooky note with these six artists.
Yes, senior Ryan Nguyen said. Because it was for the peoples safety and I was told it was windy.

Q&A: WAS IT RIGHT FOR THE WWWY FESTIVAL TO CANCEL?

Ayma Malik and Kathryn Peterson
October 26, 2022
Students share their opinions on the cancellation of the When We Were Young festival.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Sahib Rattan

Southwest Shadow Asks: Sahib Rattan

October 20, 2022
Learn some fun facts about junior Sahib Rattan.
Podcast: When We Were Young Music Festival Preview

Podcast: ‘When We Were Young Music’ Festival Preview

Gray Barranco and Ayma Malik
October 14, 2022
Ayma and Gray weigh in on this upcoming emo music experience.
Despite calling women lazy, Tate has multiple housekeepers and maids that clean and perform basic tasks for him.

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Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
October 10, 2022
Yet another violent, misogynist man is given unbridled attention on the internet.
Following Digital Game Design teacher Ronald Barrancos rules, junior Kevin Fernandez places his phone into a pocket before class starts. Each class  has different rules on monitoring phone usage. “Sometimes it can be a distraction so I think it’s reasonable to have them away during instruction,” Fernandez said. “But I personally think it should be okay to use them during independent time since it can help students concentrate and feel comfortable in class.”

REEVALUATED PERSONAL DEVICE POLICY ESTABLISHES NEW CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
September 21, 2022
Concerns regarding school safety and classroom distractions guided updated rule
VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 9/16/22

VIB: This weekend in Las Vegas 9/16/22

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
September 16, 2022
Find something fun to do this weekend.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: SEPTEMBER 2022

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: SEPTEMBER 2022

Ayma Malik
September 16, 2022
With September kicking off the fall season, here's six artists that capture the feeling of an autumn day.
Would you buy Lil Yachtys Pizza?

Would you buy Lil Yachty’s Pizza?

Ayma Malik
September 12, 2022
Students share their opinions on Lil Yachty's Pizza.
Southwest Shadow Asks: Toni Alfanso

Southwest Shadow Asks: Toni Alfanso

Ayma Malik
April 28, 2022
Find out some fun facts about sophomore Toni Alfanso.
Hudas Salon is a fearless statement on women’s oppression

‘Huda’s Salon’ is a fearless statement on women’s oppression

Ayma Malik
March 31, 2022
Not everything is as it seems in “Huda’s Salon.”