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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Living off impulse

Living off impulse

Cassie Valdez
November 6, 2016
Thinking before doing is often forgotten when making decisions.
I am thankful for...

I am thankful for…

Vinh Tran
November 4, 2016
When I was younger, I had completely different things I was thankful for during the Thanksgiving time. I'm not sure if it's a mix of cynicism or the fact that the 'truth' about Thanksgiving has been exposed.
"You like Iron Maiden? Name five songs right now"

“You like Iron Maiden? Name five songs right now”

Vinh Tran
October 30, 2016
Everyone should be allowed to enjoy music without fear of prejudice.
The food prophecy

The food prophecy

October 26, 2016
The expenses of leftovers is far more than a few dollars out of your wallet.
Life on rainbow road

Life on rainbow road

Cassie Valdez
October 19, 2016
Inaccurate portrayals of the LGBTQ community lead individuals to a doomsday that will either end in a victory or a loss.
Mumbling≠Artistry

Mumbling≠Artistry

Vinh Tran
October 13, 2016
Hip hop and rap music are an ever-changing genre that differentiates itself from decade to decade. But the most recent trend for rappers today is to rely on autotune and sing with inaudible lyrics.
If I were a toy

If I were a toy

Cassie Valdez
October 7, 2016
Imagine how it would be like if food was segregated by gender. See how ridiculous that would be? Now, why do we the same thing with toys?
Monday night rumble

Monday night rumble

Cassie Valdez
October 3, 2016
The presidential debate has been a controversial topic for many.
Opinions? What are those?

Opinions? What are those?

Vinh Tran
October 2, 2016
John Lennon once said "We're bigger than Jesus," which enraged thousands Christians and even the Ku Klux Klan. Today, if I was to say that pizza is an overrated food item, I would have tomatoes thrown at me until the end of time.
A fading identity

A fading identity

Cassie Valdez
September 23, 2016
The bond between American immigrant generations and their culture get lost in the process of growing up.
#Adulting—a fancy way to say incompetence

#Adulting—a fancy way to say incompetence

Vinh Tran
September 15, 2016
The #adulting is the latest trend to catch the attention of teenagers and parents alike.
So long, farewell

So long, farewell

Summer Thomad
May 13, 2016
My journey as a columnist has come to an end, and as bittersweet as it is, I could not be more filled with gratitude and contentment.