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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
With the announcement of the Switch 2, many consumers, like me, are concerned about the ways that companies have been implementing new policies and significant price jumps.

I’m NOT Buying the Switch 2

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
October 17, 2025
Recent changes in corporate policy have led to a greater, greedier, way to market to consumers.
Movie Theater Annoyance

Movie Theater Annoyance

Carter Hunt, Staff Writer
October 14, 2025
Going to the movies is a fun activity, but is now interrupted when people cannot follow public mannerism.
Many entry-level positions are being discontinued, leaving many teens with no access to jobs, opportunities, and a brighter future.

Editorial: The Unseen Wounds of a Jobless Youth

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
October 9, 2025
As economic troubles in the US continue, how will this affect the teens and young adults who are just starting out in society?
Handkerchief or Homecoming?

Handkerchief or Homecoming?

Brooke Weyandt, CO-Activities Director
October 6, 2025
On the social media platform TikTok, many men have been judging young women's outfits for their high school homecoming dances, claiming the dresses are the size of a "handkerchief."
In a world filled with digital entertainment, we miss a lot of reality, ignoring things that should matter.

Drowning in Drama

Natalia Klonowski, Opinion Editor
October 2, 2025
The average person is more likely to know the drama about an online dating show, than the names of their current government officials. If people do not start caring about reality, consequences will forever affect us.
Growing up, I watched and listened to Billie Eilish, leading to her eventual long-lasting impact on my character.

Discovering Billie Eilish Has Made Me Happier Than Ever

Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2025
From third grade to now, Billie Eilish has had a long lasting finite impact on my life.
The inflation in ticket prices has made attending live performances a lot more difficult.

EDITORIAL: Live Performances, Dead Wallets

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
September 17, 2025
As the entertainment industry continues to grow, ticket prices are inflating, leading to uneven accessibility for live performances.
Legislation should be passed on American principles, and our freedom to be fully soaked in the shower.

SATIRE: I Demand My Water Rights

Ava Torres, Features Editor
May 2, 2025
Water pressure is an issue that America should be placing on the top of the priority list.
Disney has become increasingly uninspired over the years; prioritizing quantity over quality has become the new norm.

The Magic is Dead: A Cease and Desist to Disney

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
May 2, 2025
Disney’s smoke and mirrors of live-action recycles can’t hide the steep decline in their company’s reputation.
Growing up, I always struggled with selecting the skin tone of my character in video games.

The Search for My Skin

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2025
A deepdive into how character customization screens in video games give me an identity crisis each and every time I play.
Do we shine for confidence, or do we shine for attention?

We’re Too Focused on ‘Main Character Energy’

Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
In a world obsessed with filters, likes, and curated identities, “main character energy” has become the new trend. But at what cost?
A current issue in education revolves around how school curricula are developed. In the past increased parental involvement has led to biased content, compromising the objectivity and inclusivity essential to effective education.

Parents Shouldn’t Have Control Over School Curriculum

Natalia Klonowski, Staff Writter
April 28, 2025
Parents and their engraved bias continue to harm the education system and curriculum.
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