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Pulling a shot of espresso and managing a newspaper staff is strangely similar. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Barista vs. Journalist

September 4, 2014
Balancing the three aspects of my adolescent life is not as hard as I thought it would be.
When it comes to completing homework assignments, I tend to go about it in one of two ways: skipping the work altogether and taking a nap, or putting in my best effort by managing my time and organizing my space. Photo Credit: Amne Thomad

Two in One

September 3, 2014
With the two sides to my personality working against each other, it is difficult to find a balanced lifestyle in which I can feel content.
Bringing forth attention to the life threatening disease, most known as Lou Gehrig's disease, helps support in finding a cure. However, donating as much money as possible supports the cause more positively.

Buckets for awareness

September 3, 2014
Social media has become a benefit to providing awareness for the disease, ALS.
My time writing for the Southwest Shadow has come to an end, but I am definitely not going to leave with a bitter taste in my mouth. Photo Credit: Michael Everisto

Fare-thee-well

May 16, 2014
Writing my last column is hard to believe, but I cannot really complain.
Last weekend's adventure to the Las Vegas Strip alone was a great photography experience and also a chance to eat pizza. It is always pizza time. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Finding contentment in solitude

May 1, 2014
Finding oneself in alone time is an old piece of advice that is by all means important.
This plastic life-size cow in Coronado island was enough to make my day. Photo Credit: Jorge Carerra

Fourteen things I (REALLY) love

April 25, 2014
I have decided to bring on the positive and consider the fourteen things I love.
My birthday last year was a perfect mix of my favorite restaurant, accompanied by my family. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Sweet (sixteen) seventeen

April 8, 2014
I am excited to turn seventeen, as I've always believed this to be the golden age.
After singing "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile" on a loop in my hotel room, I decided to complete my outfit. Photo Credit: Jen Chiang

New York, I love you.

March 27, 2014
My visit to New York City was enough to make me ask for more.
Are you for or against boy bands? Photo Credit: Galvan family

Sibling Rivalry: Boy bands

March 17, 2014
This week on Sibling Rivalry, sisters Amanda and Andrea Galvan debate on the topic of boy bands.
Balancing the world on my shoulders and in my arms is sometimes too much to handle. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

The world is breaking my shoulders

March 13, 2014
With my New York trip approaching, my list of tasks has been out of control lately.
Sitting around, listening to music and reminiscing will not help me cope with my friends' departures. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

I’m not Rob Thomas, but I don’t wanna be lonely (EVER)

March 6, 2014
With the third quarter of junior year almost coming to an end, and all of my friends happily speaking of graduation and senior prom, I am feeling like the odd one out.
Do you like to rush into the relationship or do you prefer to take it slow? Photo Illustration: Amanda Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Rushing into relationships

February 26, 2014
This week in Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea discuss the topic of relationships.
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