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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.
The surge in student visa revocations began mid-March while under the Trump Administration.

America’s First Step Toward Totalitarianism

Travis McGinnis, Shadow Files Director
April 25, 2025
In today’s America, advocating pro-Palestine beliefs means deportation for pro-terrorism beliefs.
From depression to OCD, celebrities begin being more transparent about their struggles

Celebrities Make Mental Health Mainstream

Hayden Hunt, Staff Writer
April 24, 2025
Several celebrities are making headlines as opening up about mental illness is becoming more normalized.
School announcements being broadcast on social media has drastic implications for the information being spread between students and teachers.

Poor Social Media Advertising Creates the Uninformed

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
April 21, 2025
The rise of social media content for school announcements has become a major detriment to information around Southwest.
Despite all that Las Vegas has given me over the years, it’s time to say goodbye.

I’m Leaving Las Vegas

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2025
Now that college decision season is over, I’ve made my final decision.
Ash Trevino, a well-known social media live streamer, is currently getting canceled on multiple apps for exposing a large majority of her life on streaming platforms.

PRO/CON: Cancel Culture Calls for Accountability

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
April 3, 2025
The discussion of cancel culture and why it should be universally used.
Ash Trevino, a social media influencer has become canceled after livestreaming the majority of her life online. Many social media users rally together to “cancel” influencers for their wrongdoings.

PRO/CON: Cancel Culture Has Gotten Out of Hand

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
April 3, 2025
These modern day witch trials have taken the shape of mob-harassment on social media platforms.
Students are constantly finding new ways to be successful without stopping to realize what the purpose is to them.

Students Are Chasing Burnout, Not Dreams

Angel White, Staff Writer
March 28, 2025
The rise of hustle culture is said to be the key to success, and people are falling into the trap.
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