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Southwest Shadow
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.
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.
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