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Southwest Shadow

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Washington, DC's Capital TransPride was on May 20, 2017, hosted by The Studio Theatre

Protect through policy

Cassie Valdez
December 8, 2017
At a recent public meeting, negative comments regarding a statewide gender diversity regulation convinced the State Superintendent Steve Canavero to push back on advancing the policy for final approval from the state Legislative Commission.
Casinos and Construction

Casinos and Construction

Isabelle Del
December 6, 2017
The constant construction is starting to become a problem.
An arduous journey through grief

An arduous journey through grief

Shareen Basyari and Kyle Bayudan
December 4, 2017
It is important to know how to cope with tragic events, whether you experienced it firsthand or witnessed it through an electronic screen.
EDITORIAL CARTOON: Neglecting the net

EDITORIAL CARTOON: Neglecting the net

Isabelle Del
December 2, 2017
Getting rid of net neutrality may be the newest form of digital censorship.
Living life in my own bubble

Living life in my own bubble

Charli Gisi
December 1, 2017
Living my life inside my room isn't all that bad.
Adoption: a life changing process

Adoption: a life changing process

Jackelyn Romo and Cosette Zielinski
November 15, 2017
Here is an insight into those who were adopted.
Finding happiness with anxiety

Finding happiness with anxiety

Eriyale Williams
November 14, 2017
Happiness can always be achieved.
Learning to welcome change

Learning to welcome change

Vinh Tran
November 10, 2017
I recently moved to a totally new environment and I’m struggling to call my new home, home.
Falling short

Falling short

Cassie Valdez
November 9, 2017
After evaluating all of the Editors-in-Chief before me, I feel like I'm not good enough to be in this position.
EDITORIAL CARTOON

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Isabelle Del
November 7, 2017
With mass shootings becoming a more frequent occurrence, they’re starting to feel like scheduled events.
SATIRE: Apple is back at it again

SATIRE: Apple is back at it again

Cassie Valdez
November 1, 2017
The iPhone X comes out this Friday. Buy one to not only to show off, but also to prove how responsible you are with money.
The risks of commitment

The risks of commitment

Vinh Tran
October 30, 2017
Commitment is a double-edged sword, there are numerous high risks and high rewards that come from following up on responsibilities.