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Southwest Shadow

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Where You Lead

Summer Thomad
May 6, 2016
It's been a long school year, but along the way, I have been accompanied by the infamous Gilmore Girls.
DLC: Don’t listen (to the) customers

DLC: Don’t listen (to the) customers

Vinh Tran
April 28, 2016
Oh boy! 2016 sure has a lot of great games coming out—too bad you will have to spend upwards to $100 to enjoy one of them at it's fullest.
Female Characters—unsimplified

Female Characters—unsimplified

Summer Thomad
April 24, 2016
The negative reaction to the introduction of a female protagonist in Star Wars' Rogue One sparked some of my thoughts on women's representation in media.
Homework doesn’t work out

Homework doesn’t work out

Vinh Tran
April 22, 2016
Having to constantly pick up my head and tape my eyes open during the day is a major annoyance. If only homework didn't take so much of my time, I would be ready for any school day.
The Edge of Seventeen

The Edge of Seventeen

Summer Thomad
April 14, 2016
Before I put my seventeenth year behind me, I’d like to reflect on some of my most memorable experiences.
PRO/CON: The technological take-over

PRO/CON: The technological take-over

Summer Thomad
April 8, 2016
In the argument of tablets vs. textbooks, the benefits of technological learning tools outweigh physical books in terms of budget, the environment, and education.
PRO/CON: Let’s get physical

PRO/CON: Let’s get physical

Vinh Tran
April 7, 2016
Learning in an environment where technology replaces the old pen and paper method of taking notes makes me wonder, “does this really need to be replaced?”
The Future is Now

The Future is Now

Summer Thomad
March 31, 2016

This week marks the beginning of my final quarter of high school; for seniors like myself, the future has become more prevalent than ever in our thoughts, conversations, plans—nearly everything. However,...

Dear Diary, this is how my Spring Break went...

Dear Diary, this is how my Spring Break went…

Vinh Tran
March 30, 2016
What did you do over Spring Break? Because mine was pretty interesting.
Humans of Southwest (and beyond)

Humans of Southwest (and beyond)

Summer Thomad
March 18, 2016
I seek inspiration everyday in the conversations I have and the stories I hear from those around me.
Naked Face or Naked Palette?

Naked Face or Naked Palette?

Summer Thomad
March 11, 2016
Makeup is a outlet for creativity and expression— not a blanket to cover insecurity.
Ever since I was a little boy...

Ever since I was a little boy…

Vinh Tran
March 9, 2016
Gender role classification denies freedom and restricts the skills of those who want to break away from the social standard.