Southwest Shadow

The Cost of Not Knowing

Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2026

Youth political participation is crucial for the political state of our world—it is in the hands of the youth to fuel and strengthen it.

The introduction of new pilot training programs and the integration of new technologies have helped aviation grow to become one of the fastest and safest ways to travel. Even though these new policies have been implemented and shown to improve safety, it seems like the number of airline crashes has risen.

Priorities in Orbit

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
May 8, 2026

As space missions grow more expensive, Earth's most urgent problems are being left behind.

Running From Reality

Brooke Weyandt, Co-Activities Director
May 8, 2026

Humanity cannot outrun the problems they have caused.

Deadline VS Wi-Fi.

Carter Hunt, Staff Writer
May 7, 2026

In spite of the increasing dependence of students on technology, many schools have not been able to keep up with the massive connection demands and leave many students logistically incapacitated to complete or turn in assignments.

Slow Wait for Summer

Aanya Miller, Staff Writer
May 5, 2026

The remaining school days are dragging out while student anticipation for summer break to begin grows.

The Identity Crisis of the Music Industry

Jayden Le, Staff Writer
April 30, 2026

Artists are often forced to change their identity into something that is marketable, throwing authenticity out of the window, in order to meet music industry standards.

Prom is supposed to be perfect… right?

Brooke Weyandt, Co-Activities Director
April 21, 2026

Chasing “perfect” in everything doesn’t leave enough room to breathe.

Modern Music Has Lost Its Touch

Johnny Tao, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2026

Over the last decade, a lot has changed in the music industry, which has changed the way music is expressed.

Criticizing The Youth

Mason Rafferty, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2026

A generation that is over criticized with stereotypes placed upon the generations before them.

The Performative Paradox

Janica Zamora, Staff Writer
April 7, 2026

People calling others “performative” for doing anything that makes them even slightly stand out fail to realize that they are performative themselves.

More Than Just a Game

Chase Paine, Staff Writer
March 30, 2026

High schools with sports incorporated can add to students’ chances of decreased stress, a good community and other advantages.