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Southwest Shadow

Context doesnt matter apparently

Context doesn’t matter apparently

Vinh Tran
March 8, 2017
The Wall Street Journal has gone out of context in order to make a youtuber look like an all-around terrible person.
Disregard: a modern proverb

Disregard: a modern proverb

Cassie Valdez
March 3, 2017
Hate crimes have become the new norm.
Press play, not fast forward

Press play, not fast forward

Cassie Valdez
February 13, 2017
College level courses are a waste of adolescence. There are countless opportunities students are missing out on because they're too busy with school work.
Muslim Ban, what is happening?

“Muslim Ban,” what is happening?

Vinh Tran
February 3, 2017
Although it's called the "Muslim Ban," there is still confusion about what exactly is happening with the order Trump signed earlier this week.
The Instagram paradox

The Instagram paradox

Cassie Valdez
February 3, 2017
The “finsta” trend has revealed many insecurities within people’s social media usage.
Chivalrous acts in the modern day

Chivalrous acts in the modern day

Vinh Tran
January 27, 2017
What is Chivalry?
Peace in the streets

Peace in the streets

Cassie Valdez
January 26, 2017
Last Saturday, people all around the world participated in the Women's March to advocate human rights. Fortunately, I was able to attend the local march.
Fashion: the ridiculous markup explained

Fashion: the ridiculous markup explained

Vinh Tran
January 17, 2017
Brand names are everything these days when it comes to selling clothing and accessories. But how do they make their name popular enough to be worth more than the garment it's printed on?
A year after the fall of Ziggy Stardust

A year after the fall of Ziggy Stardust

Vinh Tran
January 7, 2017
On January 28 of last year, David Bowie passed away. Yet his music will still live on, whether it has been one or forty years. His message is timeless.
Mauna Kea vs. the universe

Mauna Kea vs. the universe

Cassie Valdez
January 5, 2017
A dormant volcano engraved in generations' worth of ancient history is the spotlight of a controversy over a $1.4 billion telescope.
If I was privileged...

If I was privileged…

Cassie Valdez
December 2, 2016
Throughout my 16 years of living, I have noticed the impact of skin color in both my perception of the world and the world's perception of me.
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Gather ‘round children, this will be disappointing

Vinh Tran
December 1, 2016
Numerous people are complaining about their president, even when they can't do anything about the outcome of the election.