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Southwest Shadow
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.
Government agencies who were ordered to delete pronouns from email signature blocks include the State Department and the Department of Defense.

Erasing Pronouns will not Erase Pride

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
March 27, 2025
A way a person identifies themselves does not harm anyone in the way the Trump Administration thinks.
The culture of toxic masculinity teaches young men that they need to have the stereotypical behaviors of men to be seen and portrayed as a “real man.” This leads to mental issues that can start from a young age and last a lifetime.

What We Don’t Need is a Masculinomenon

Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer
March 12, 2025
Toxic Masculinity: a blindsided modern day problem used against men, by men.
The sad exploitation of animals. Photo Credit: Pixabay, Sakura Robins

SeaWorld is Built Off Animal Abuse

Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
SeaWorld keeps marine animals in cramped tanks, forcing them into unnatural performances that harm their well-being.
Confused about college? No problem, your guardian angel is here.

PRO/CON: College Admissions Culture Actually Cares Now

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2025
In today’s state of admissions, content creators and social media have started to play an important role in enlightening students that would have otherwise been left in the dark.
Stand before the judge of college admissions and have your fate decided.

PRO/CON: College Admissions Culture Takes The Human Out of the Student

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025
College Admissions culture has gotten out of control.
Much like in “The Matrix,” I feel as though I have also been given a choice between the red pill or the blue pill. Should I commit to liberal arts, or should I remain content with STEM?

Career Dilemma: Am I Making the Right Choice?

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
February 24, 2025
Should my love for humanities overpower my desire to be seen as “valued” in society? Should I give into the bright future that the world of STEM promotes, even if it is not my passion? What is even happening anymore?
The government has been systematically dismantling every institution advocating for the advancement of Black People. Photo Credit: © 2016 Pixabay

The Erasure of Black History Month

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2025
The push to erase Black history is a step toward erasing Black identity itself.
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