Southwest Shadow

Sin city: aptly named

Vinh Tran
February 5, 2018

Crime rates in Las Vegas have been steadily increasing. There needs to be immediate action in order for the city to improve.

SATIRE: Clothes make the man

Vinh Tran
January 25, 2018

My life has one focus, clothes. Even if I lack any sense of style or responsibility, hopefully wearing expensive clothes will suffice.

The American Dream(ers)

Cassie Valdez
January 24, 2018

Despite the government shutdown, the fate of DACA has yet to be rescued.

Expecting failure

Vinh Tran
January 10, 2018

Following an array of disappointment, it's not much of a surprise when one starts to expect it at every turn.

Cheers to a new year

Cassie Valdez
January 6, 2018

Blissful ignorance is great until you realize there's no escaping the consequences.

The people’s branch? Think again

Cassie Valdez
December 26, 2017

Congress has been making decisions that do not entirely reflect the views of the masses.

At a recent public meeting, negative comments regarding a statewide gender diversity regulation convinced the State Superintendent Steve Canavero to push back on advancing the policy for final approval from the state Legislative Commission.

Learning to welcome change

Vinh Tran
November 10, 2017

I recently moved to a totally new environment and I’m struggling to call my new home, home.

Falling short

Cassie Valdez
November 9, 2017

After evaluating all of the Editors-in-Chief before me, I feel like I'm not good enough to be in this position.

SATIRE: Apple is back at it again

Cassie Valdez
November 1, 2017

The iPhone X comes out this Friday. Buy one to not only to show off, but also to prove how responsible you are with money.

The risks of commitment

Vinh Tran
October 30, 2017

Commitment is a double-edged sword, there are numerous high risks and high rewards that come from following up on responsibilities.

SATIRE: Las Vegas, in dire need of sports teams

Vinh Tran
October 17, 2017

With only the Raiders and the Golden Knights as the only major sports teams, Las Vegas needs to step their game up.