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Choosing what college to attend was not a difficult task, but now that the indecisive vibes has clouded my head, I have second thoughts on how far I will be able to succeed.

Second thoughts for indecisive people

September 16, 2014
As I start junior year, my thoughts for college have started to diminish into a tornado of indecisions.
Unfortunately, while I would rather read the literature on the right, my life has consisted of the left selections more. This is a prime example of romanticism vs. realism. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Realism vs. romanticism

September 12, 2014
My favorite movie helped me realize an important lesson I apply to my experiences.
Senior Huilin Chen remains professional in her work environment, despite having fuchsia hair and facial piercings.

Body Modifications vs. The Workplace

Summer Thomad
September 10, 2014
With the growing population of people who have body modifications such as tattoos and piercings, measures should be taken to eliminate prejudice.
Pulling a shot of espresso and managing a newspaper staff is strangely similar. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Barista vs. Journalist

September 4, 2014
Balancing the three aspects of my adolescent life is not as hard as I thought it would be.
When it comes to completing homework assignments, I tend to go about it in one of two ways: skipping the work altogether and taking a nap, or putting in my best effort by managing my time and organizing my space. Photo Credit: Amne Thomad

Two in One

September 3, 2014
With the two sides to my personality working against each other, it is difficult to find a balanced lifestyle in which I can feel content.
Bringing forth attention to the life threatening disease, most known as Lou Gehrig's disease, helps support in finding a cure. However, donating as much money as possible supports the cause more positively.

Buckets for awareness

September 3, 2014
Social media has become a benefit to providing awareness for the disease, ALS.
Whether the picture be an embarrassing selfie after a bad haircut or a group photo with your best friends, all pictures contain some type of memory that should be kept cherished.

A picture brings back a thousand memories

August 20, 2014
The importance of pictures are often overlooked, because we center our attention too much on the flaws we see.
Winning a Silver Crown award at Columbia University this spring in New York City was a reflection of our perseverance as a staff. I hope this perseverance lasts throughout senior year as well. Photo Credit: Columbia University staff member

Senioritis: unavoidable or not?

May 26, 2014
As a senior, I solemnly swear to never give up.
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Anime vs. TV Series

May 19, 2014
This week, siblings Amanda and Andrea Galvan debate anime vs. tv series.
As the year went on, I went through with the goals I made at the beginning of the school year. Next year, I hope to not only improve but continue the involvement and transformations I have made. Sophomore year, I will miss you!

Another year completed

May 19, 2014
Goodbye 2013-2014 and hello 2014-2015 (in three months)
My time writing for the Southwest Shadow has come to an end, but I am definitely not going to leave with a bitter taste in my mouth. Photo Credit: Michael Everisto

Fare-thee-well

May 16, 2014
Writing my last column is hard to believe, but I cannot really complain.
No matter the weather, rainy or sunny, I always find some type of enjoyment within life that makes me smile.

A smile towards success

May 6, 2014
There is so much in this life to be happy about, so why feel sad or angry?
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