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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
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.
Influencers are always the ones implementing new trends. In the past, social media trends mainly consisted of dangerous challenges that viewers conducted to impress others, but now the need to impress lies in unrealistic beauty standards and consumerism.

Behind the Screens: How Influencers are Damaging Society

Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
The pressure of staying relevant online leads to real-world issues for both influencers and their followers.
In the past few months, Korean makeup brand Tirtir has expanded their shade range for their Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation to include thirty different colors, a large expansion from the three that were previously offered.

K-Beauty is Made for Koreans

Kailie Sicolo, News Editor
October 22, 2024
Recently, Korean Beauty brands have been a hot topic of conversation concerning their very limited shade ranges.
Gentle parents attempt to uplift children without pressure, but this ultimately crushes them.

‘It’s Okay’ Isn’t Enough

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024

There’s a popular belief in today’s parenting world that gentle parenting—characterized by calm conversations and comforting pats on the back—is the best way to raise emotionally healthy children....

Men have begun painting feminists into something they’re not.

Why do people hate feminists?

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
October 16, 2024
Misinterpretations of feminism and a dislike towards their beliefs have resulted in a decline in self proclaimed feminists over generations.
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