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Southwest Shadow
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.

4 Choices by 4 Voices

Southwest Shadow
December 22, 2014
This week, dance along to rock and alternative music, experience an old story with a new spin and play with the deep philosophies of mankind.
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Christmas

December 22, 2014
This week in Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea debate whether Christmas still has its original meaning.
Not having a job around the holiday season can lead to stress-related reactions. Luckily, when in financial hardship, a hand-made gift is also an option. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Festive financial funk

December 11, 2014
Acquiring a seasonal job teaches many lessons.
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Watching gameplay versus playing the game

December 6, 2014
In this week's Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea debate if watching a video is better than playing a game.
Cheyenne Folias and a friend cosplay Margaret Moonlight and Dr. Naomi, characters from No More Heroes 2 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. "My favorite part about cosplaying is actually making my costume and seeing it all together as the final product for the first time," Folias said. Photo Credit: Gary Thompson

Not-So Fake Geek Girls

Summer Thomad
December 3, 2014
The stereotype of geek culture being male-dominated has every right of being diminished.
During my years of obsessive marveling, I mastered the art of palm-drawings to the point where I wanted them to permanently linger on my skin. Photo Credit: Matthew Nedelcu

Crazy (horoscope) lady

November 30, 2014
Making a daily ritual out of horoscope reading is a dangerous activity.
With a simple glance at my bedroom walls, it is plain to see the extent of my love for various mediums. Photo Credit: Amne Thomad

Healthy Fanaticism

November 23, 2014
Being a fan can be a fun experience, as long as it does not keep you from seeing the bigger picture.
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Optimism

November 21, 2014
In this week's Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea debate if it’s better to have a positive outlook or accept reality.
Although some do not enjoy reading, I consider myself to develop a passion, and therefore a talent for reading. Photo Credit: Jen Chiang

Hard work, talent: a pow-wow

November 21, 2014
Some are math people, while others are English people, but despite that, an individual can still excel.
Generously filled pages of aspirations and desires occupy my spare notebooks as well as my mind. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Never content

November 13, 2014
Whether I’m happy or sad, I often find it difficult to be fully content with anything.
A high school friendship can have many ups and downs, but I am certain that the adventures shared are worth every second. Photo Credit: Jorge Carrera

(Un)predictable friendships

November 7, 2014
“Count your blessings” has been a notable quotation so far during my senior year.
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.

4 Choices by 4 Voices

November 7, 2014
This week, our four voices explore the reaches of space, the alternative sides of music and art expressions, as well as revisit a common childhood favorite.
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