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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

In Loving Memory

In Loving Memory

Summer Thomad
January 15, 2016
After losing my mother, life seems somewhat unrecognizable; I now have to relearn how to lead a normal life after this life altering event.
How to life hack your entire life

How to life hack your entire life

Vinh Tran
January 15, 2016
Life hacks are a trend in social media in which the poster insists that the standard way of doing a task is ‘totally’ wrong. Here’s why they should be left in the soil to rot.
Old Year's resolutions

Old Year’s resolutions

Vinh Tran
January 7, 2016
After a decade and a half of New Year's parties, I have gotten sick of promising lies to myself that will never see the light of day.
Struggle is real: Deciding life after high school

Struggle is real: Deciding life after high school

Migi Contreras and Alexis Drevetzki
January 4, 2016
There are many options to consider when deciding to go to college; some matter more than others.
Christmas(less)

Christmas(less)

Summer Thomad
December 22, 2015
Despite my strange relationship with Christmas as a child, I have recently come to embrace the holiday spirit.
On the first day of winter break, I...

On the first day of winter break, I…

Vinh Tran
December 20, 2015
What will you be doing during winter break?
PRO/CON: Syrian Refugee Crisis: Not America's concern

PRO/CON: Syrian Refugee Crisis: Not America’s concern

Vinh Tran
December 11, 2015
The Syrian Refugee Crisis is a difficult situation to find a side with. Some want to accept the refugees, while the latter think otherwise. I however, believe that the U.S.'s internal problems are a higher priority.
PRO/CON: Syrian Refugee Crisis: A matter of survival

PRO/CON: Syrian Refugee Crisis: A matter of survival

Summer Thomad
December 11, 2015
The country is split regarding the decision of whether or not Syrian Refugees should be allowed within the U.S.
When in the presence of friends, put away your phone and engage yourself in the conversation.

The use and abuse of social media: a pow-wow

Summer Thomad
November 23, 2015
While some argue that people's obsessions with their phones is all bad, I believe that it is all about finding a balance.
Politics, Schmolitics

Politics, Schmolitics

Vinh Tran
November 16, 2015
America's youth are too busy gabbing about how fabulous Paris Fashion Week was instead of the political issues in regards to the presidential debate and rising prices of necessities. Do the issues America faces even matter anymore?
Fifteen of my favorite feelings

Fifteen of my favorite feelings

Summer Thomad
November 12, 2015
When life feels like too much, there are always certain pleasures that can initiate positive feelings in me.
The innovation of video games

The innovation of video games

Migi Contreras
November 10, 2015
A rise in video game obsession has led to increased health and financial problems among gamers.