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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

By lobbying Congress and supporting political campaigns that favor empowering corporate entities, companies have become almost immune to regulation.

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Corporations have Captured the Government

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
December 17, 2024
The amount of money circulating in politics is at an all time high, creating an environment where the rights of companies are being placed above the rights of people.
A quaint ensemble comprising pieces from Balenciaga’s “Destroyed” fashion campaign. Despite its ran-through and tattered appearance, the total cost of the outfit comes out to a staggering $6,340.

The Problem with Pretend Poverty

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2024
Being rich is out. Today, the impoverished aesthetic is what every person wants to emulate.
Celebrities have influenced their fans to vote their way without taking their own political opinions into consideration.

Your Idol is Not Your Political Advisor

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
December 6, 2024

Sorry everybody. Cardi B’s incredibly relatable speech about how the cost of living was getting too high, even for a multi-millionaire like herself, was not good enough to make Kamala Harris president....

Stranded In The Red Sea

Stranded In The Red Sea

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
December 3, 2024
Against the sea of red, Clark and Washoe County stood in favor of Harris during the 2024 Election.
In the 2024 election, Black Americans voted Republican in record numbers.

Black Republicans Vote Against Their Own Interests

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2024
Black people still overwhelmingly vote Democrat, but that has slowly been changing in the past few election cycles.
I cannot believe I have been oblivious to the fraudulent claims of climate change made by the Democratic party.

SATIRE: Climate Change is Not Real

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 21, 2024
Kamala Harris waterbent hurricanes in red states in an attempt to take out Republican voters, and she failed!
Trump gave a victory speech in his home state of Florida ahead of his win, echoing themes of unity that had been absent from his campaign.

EDITORIAL: Four More Years of Donald Trump

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
November 6, 2024
The ramifications of another Trump term are disastrous and could threaten democracy.
 Education is a privilege that students always grumble about. Instead of focusing solely on the negative aspects, it is better to realize how lucky students are to have an education.

Appreciate the Privilege of Education

Natalia Klonowski, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
In a country where education is often taken for granted, it’s easy to forget how lucky I am to have it.
Easy for a gagillionaire

Easy for a gagillionaire

Brooke Weyandt, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
Trump spent an afternoon working at a local McDonald's.
Donald Trump confuses Gen Z with his attempts to connect with them on social media.

The Ultimate Boomer: Trump’s Uncomfortable Disconnect from Gen Z

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
November 1, 2024
Former President Trump aims to reach out for support via social media in an attempt to win over Gen Z voters.
Diversity programs, which are meant to level the playing field, are now being accused of causing under qualified people to be chosen for roles just because they aren’t white.

Am I a ‘DEI Hire’?

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2024
Diversity programs, which are meant to level the playing field, are now being accused of causing under qualified people to be chosen for roles just because they aren’t white.
Donald Trump has a complete understanding of what it means to be a sixteen year old girl. I rescind all my control to Him.

SATIRE: Donald Trump’s World is a Happy World

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
As a woman, I yearn for the future that Trump wants to give me.