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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
Getting behind the wheel is the first step of growing up.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Too young, too old

February 26, 2013
Getting older is a challenge and a blessing all in one, but I decided it is time for me to enjoy my last few months of being fifteen.
Trying to figure out which of your personal interests would be best to pursue in college can be a difficult decision.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Ending the college major debate

February 10, 2013
Trying to figure out which of your personal interests would be best to pursue in college can be a difficult decision.
The advantage of being single allows you to reflect upon yourself and your dreams. Instead of seeing it as you being "forever alone," look at it as a time to brush up on old hobbies such as drawing, reading, or writing stories.Photo Credit: Brittnie Truax

Alone time

February 8, 2013
It is okay to have time to yourself and not have a boyfriend or a girlfriend, no matter how long you have been single.
Conspiracy theorists normally have "top secret" files that they do not share with others until they have all of their information credible enough for publication.Photo Credit: Sahar Kanfi

Conspiracies create dark clouds of confusion

February 8, 2013
“BREAKING NEWS: New Celebs Involved in Illuminati!” Headlines read. The belief, skepticism, and faith that goes into conspiracies are incredible, as the information sounds fairly credible, but is it?
Gossip just another learning experience

Gossip just another learning experience

February 5, 2013
Gossiping in the workplace or at school does nothing but cause unnecessary issues by demonstrating poor judgement and immaturity.
Little reminders, such as a note stating their love for the other, are great ways of showing the romance one feels for their significant other.Photo Credit: Brittnie Truax

Romance is dead

February 1, 2013
Many people tend to think that being romantic is showering their beloved one with expensive gifts. Where has the real meaning of being romantic gone?
As I drown in my sorrows, my friends celebrate their personal victories.Photo Credit: June Gabriel Santos

Failure an unfortunate lesson

January 31, 2013
Many of life’s lessons are taught through harsh events. Failure has been the most beneficial lesson I have ever learned.
League of Legends has been around for a long time, but it is only recently that the game has become popular nationwide.Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

League of what?

January 30, 2013
From morning to night, students have been constantly talking about League of Legends. Is this madness ever going to stop?
Sometimes something as simple as sharing a document can bring a friendship spark back.Photo Credit: June Gabriel Santos

Rekindling Friendships

January 24, 2013
Friendships are difficult to maintain, however, rekindling a friendship is even more challenging.
Seeing your exes being with someone else can be hard, but having them out of your life completely is even more difficult.Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Breakups result in bittersweet feelings

January 23, 2013
The aftermath of a breakup can cause a range of emotions for people, but the best thing to do is to move on.
Every human being is a creature of habit in their own ways. But, our routines affect our day to day lives more than most people know.Photo Credit: Austin Jackson

Creature of habit

January 22, 2013
We are all creatures of habit. We stick to our day-to-day routines because that is what makes us feel at peace.
Photo Credit: Danielle Frahm

A mental vacation

January 21, 2013

Oh man, it looks like winter break has ended. I had to resume my original routine of setting my alarm to five o’clock, so my sleeping schedule would be back to normal after staying up late over break....

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