Southwest Shadow

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)

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?

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…

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

Danijel Zekanovic
March 8, 2016

Blowing through $20,000 has never been so fun.

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

Migi Contreras and Alexis Drevetzki
March 2, 2016

Being under 18 does not limit your voice in American politics.

EDITORIAL: Privacy challenges security in the case of Apple vs FBI

Southwest Shadow
March 2, 2016

In a recent court case, Apple is going toe-to-toe against the FBI and fighting for their customers and their right to privacy.

Guns and bloodshed replace toys and playtime fun

Vinh Tran
March 1, 2016

Having one’s childhood ripped from them is something that the world cannot silently ignore yet some choose to.

“Free Kesha”: an outcry from victims everywhere

Summer Thomad
February 29, 2016

Sony Music has denied Kesha freedom from her contractual obligation to alleged abuser, producer Dr. Luke.

Editorial Cartoon

Gabi Fernandez
February 29, 2016

This week, Gabi reflects on Super Tuesday, one of the most important days during the presidential primary season.

Satire: Social justice warriors, true freedom fighters

Vinh Tran
February 23, 2016

Over the years, people have gotten more easier to offend, even if whatever they were offended by was unintentional. In this article, I will show you how to properly address sensitive topics, while being politically correct.