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Southwest Shadow

Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Jack Rourke
April 11, 2016
Jack takes a crack at the latest commercials and excessive consumerism, with a reference to the movie "They Live."
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?”
Has the media negatively impacted the presidential race?

Has the media negatively impacted the presidential race?

Danijel Zekanovic
April 6, 2016
Unfair media coverage creates an unnecessary negative impact on certain presidential candidates.
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.
SATIRE: The quick and easy guide to useless college degrees

SATIRE: The quick and easy guide to useless college degrees

Danijel Zekanovic
March 8, 2016
Blowing through $20,000 has never been so fun.
Down memory lane

Down memory lane

Summer Thomad
March 4, 2016
In moderation, nostalgia can be a heart-warming blast to the past.
Being politically active as a teenager

Being politically active as a teenager

Migi Contreras and Alexis Drevetzki
March 2, 2016
Being under 18 does not limit your voice in American politics.