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Southwest Shadow
Generously filled pages of aspirations and desires occupy my spare notebooks as well as my mind. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Never content

November 13, 2014
Whether I’m happy or sad, I often find it difficult to be fully content with anything.
Having a thinner body figure often strikes criticism when in comparison to more curvy assets. Photo credit: Amanda Galvan

To love thyself, attack another

November 10, 2014
Promoting confidence should not require putting down others.
Illustrator: Amanda Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Summer vs. Fall

November 7, 2014
This week, Amanda and Andrea debate if cold weather is superior to warm weather.
A high school friendship can have many ups and downs, but I am certain that the adventures shared are worth every second. Photo Credit: Jorge Carrera

(Un)predictable friendships

November 7, 2014
“Count your blessings” has been a notable quotation so far during my senior year.
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.

4 Choices by 4 Voices

November 7, 2014
This week, our four voices explore the reaches of space, the alternative sides of music and art expressions, as well as revisit a common childhood favorite.
Throughout adolescence, we tend to take on new identities that eventually form who we are as adults. However, looking back on one's childhood by flipping through photo albums and reminiscing about the past reminds us of what made us who we are today. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Figuring It Out

November 4, 2014
Adolescence is a process of forming an identity, rather than just a moment in time.
Taylor Swift's album, Red, constitutes as my favorite album ever released by the artist. Photo Credit: Matthew Nedelcu

Taylor Swift is my hero

November 4, 2014
As someone who experienced bullying, Taylor Swift's music has helped me overcome my demons.
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.

4 Choices by 4 Voices

October 31, 2014
For the first time, Nikki, Jasmine, Anjelka and Althea team up to bring you their weekly favorites.
Celebrating Halloween should not mean to give up any chance of dressing up and being given candy. It should be about the fun and entertainment you feel, no matter how childish it seems to others. Photo credit: Brittnie Truax

The horror to not celebrate Halloween

October 31, 2014
Instead of celebrating Halloween in the classic manners usually done, some choose other options due to the fact that they consider them less childish.
When debates start to get heated, many of us choose the position of neutrality rather than picking a side to avoid getting involved.

Neutrality: The easy (and oppressive) way out

Summer Thomad
October 29, 2014
While neutrality may seem like the easiest and best option, it can lead to greater dangers.
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Honesty

October 26, 2014
In this week's Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea debate if honesty really is the best policy.
Ultimately, the power of money is overlooked and contains a very controlling way to it. There are other more valuable components to a person's life than money. Photo credit: Alex Nedelcu

The power of money

October 24, 2014
Money cannot buy happiness, but it sure does buy the items that bring an elated smile to our faces.
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