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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

It's not that deep

It’s not that deep

Cassie Valdez
October 17, 2017
Don't take high school drama so seriously.
PRO/CON: Land of the brave can't behave

PRO/CON: Land of the brave can’t behave

Cassie Valdez
October 1, 2017
Was kneeling during the National Anthem a good idea?
PRO/CON: Sitting down for what you believe in

PRO/CON: Sitting down for what you believe in

Vinh Tran
October 1, 2017
Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the National Anthem sparked outrage. Though, it isn't justified.
Beyoncé sand sculpture at the Fiesa 2015 International Sand Sculpture Festival in Pêra, Portugal

Too good to be true

Cassie Valdez
September 25, 2017
Idolizing celebrities too much can be a problem.
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Drugs: localized toxicity

Vinh Tran
September 22, 2017
The opioid crisis has become more of an issue in Nevada.
Time to dwell on the past

Time to dwell on the past

Cassie Valdez
September 17, 2017
History plays an important role in our present; that's why we must always remember.
Opportunities: to take or not to take

Opportunities: to take or not to take

Vinh Tran
September 16, 2017
Should one take every opportunity that appears before them? Are some things worth the risk?
Awfully funny

Awfully funny

Cassie Valdez
September 10, 2017
What better way to deal with serious situations than to joke about it?
SATIRE: The old world is ending, prepare for the apocalypse

SATIRE: The old world is ending, prepare for the apocalypse

Vinh Tran
September 7, 2017
With Hurricane Irma and Jose in the way, you know what that means. Nuclear apocalypse! Here’s how I imagine human life in the next couple of weeks.
SATIRE: UF(Oh no)

SATIRE: UF(Oh no)

Cassie Valdez
September 2, 2017
Attention all humans: an alien takeover will soon begin.
The influence of music

The influence of music

Vinh Tran
September 1, 2017
I’ve looked up to my favorite artists growing up, even now I still consider musicians my inspiration.
Forgive or regret

Forgive or regret

Cassie Valdez
August 28, 2017
When you let grudges last for longer than necessary, you end up missing out on opportunities to make quality memories. Don't let anger justify the reason why you're ignoring loved ones. You'll never be able to make up for the lost time.