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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Journalism comes with a lot of perks, but often times it is extremely stressful. 
Photo Credit: Bree Eure

Awful occurrences, excellent outcomes

May 21, 2013
The hardest year of my life is over, and the flashbacks and memories that accompany it are bittersweet. One class taught me the most lessons, though, and that is Journalism.
When you lose motivation, you gain frustration and lose focus at working.

Loss of inspiration

May 17, 2013
When you lose the inspiration to succeed, it can lead to a giant ball of frusturation.
Even with the end of the school year coming up, the amount of work and projects do not let up. 
Photo Credit: Joshua Berroya

Stress levels to a max

May 16, 2013
Stress levels so close to the end of the school year can take a toll on a person mentally and physically.
When there are clothes scattered on a bed, it is extremely difficlut for me to catch my much needed Zs.
Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Dealing with messy people

May 15, 2013
Messy individuals should learn that not everyone will take their mess lightly. However, neat individuals should also learn that a messy room is definitely not the end of the world.
High school friends, Marina and Jordan, share a laugh at their high school reunion when looking at an old yearbook from their junior year.

10 years later . . . and we are all back

May 14, 2013
Fast forward 10 years from now to your high school reunion, where will you be in life? Who will your friends be? Where will you be living?
Being 18 means more responsibility which, in return, comes with the potential of harsher consequences.Photo Credit: June Gabriel Santos

18: Is it all its cracked up to be?

May 7, 2013
Age can have a lot of different meanings to different people. Although, what does it really mean?
Letting jealousy and envy get in the way of life stops you from creating new friendships.Photo Credit: Hailey Basner

Dealing with the Green-Eyed Monster

April 26, 2013
Jealousy can and will affect your personal relationships. Do not let it take over your friendship that you have with someone.
Often times, girls have really high expectations for what they want, rather than what they need.Photo Credit: Sahar Kanfi

High expectations lowered

April 25, 2013
High expectations and unrealistic wants often lead to sadness, after not being met. Over the years, I learned that the less expectations, the more positive outcomes.
Acting in a certain way can show a lot about yourself, either positively or negatively.Photo Credit: June Santos

Act your age

April 23, 2013
Having friends that act too young for their age is one thing, but having someone who acts too old for their age can be even more troublesome.
When you miss out on the door to opportunity, there will always be another door open. Its your choice to go out and look for that open door.Photo Credit: Jenika Chiang

Missed opportunities

April 19, 2013
When you miss out on the door to opportunity, there will always be another door open. It's your choice to go out and look for that open door.
Spring is a magnificent season that brings happiness to our attitudes and smiles on our faces.Photo Credit: Sahar Kanfi

Spring fever

April 18, 2013
Spring is a magnificent season that brings happiness and smiles.
The want for more is driven by many things, but there is one main objective for those that strive for more.Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Want for more

April 17, 2013
The want for more is driven by many things, but there is one main objective for those that strive for more.