My name is Summer Thomad and I am currently a senior in the Fashion Design program at Southwest CTA. During my free time, I occupy myself by spending countless hours watching shows and films on Netflix, reading, blogging, writing, and discovering new music. I have always been passionate about expressing my thoughts through writing, and my position on the Southwest Shadow provides me gives me a perfect platform to do so.

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Tick Tock goes the—bomb?

Summer Thomad·October 2, 2015

Ever since the 14 year old's homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb, Ahmed Mohamed has received international attention; but was the student's experiment ever truly thought to be a bomb?

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Systematic Racism, What’s Good? Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and White Privilege within the music industry

Summer Thomad·September 14, 2015

The Minaj-Cyrus debacle is shedding light onto a much bigger issue than simple celebrity drama.

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Through my ideal eyes Believing in the best is sometimes for the worse.

Summer Thomad·September 10, 2015

The act of idealization contains many ups and downs; It is a complex behavior that is experienced by different people in different ways.

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Sing the Changes On welcoming change with open arms

Summer Thomad·August 31, 2015

Life is rapidly changing in a variety of ways; coping and adjusting to these new experiences can be just as exciting as it is scary.

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Embracing Vulnerability

Summer Thomad·May 15, 2015

Repressing vulnerable emotions is a common practice in society; however, getting in touch with my vulnerabilities can be beneficial in a variety of ways.

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Nice Sleep If You Can Get It

Summer Thomad·April 30, 2015

High schools should be required to start at 8:30 a.m. or later in order to ensure that teenagers are getting enough sleep.

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School: A place of education, socializing and . . . segregation?

Summer Thomad·April 24, 2015

For transgender students, selecting which bathroom to utilize can be a daunting task with the implication of a new district wide bill.

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Outgrowing indecision

Summer Thomad·April 9, 2015

Indecision proves to be an ongoing struggle I have yet to overcome.

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Self Care 101

Summer Thomad·March 26, 2015

Occasions spent alone became some of my most cherished and needed time through self-care.

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Competition: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Summer Thomad·March 13, 2015

Competitiveness is often regarded in a positive light; however, the nature of competition has its downfalls that are important to recognize.

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Summer Thomad·March 4, 2015

Writer's block is an irritating, but unavoidable occurrence. How can it be overcome?

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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.

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