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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

The influence of music

The influence of music

Vinh Tran
September 1, 2017
I’ve looked up to my favorite artists growing up, even now I still consider musicians my inspiration.
Forgive or regret

Forgive or regret

Cassie Valdez
August 28, 2017
When you let grudges last for longer than necessary, you end up missing out on opportunities to make quality memories. Don't let anger justify the reason why you're ignoring loved ones. You'll never be able to make up for the lost time.
Are we moving too fast?

Are we moving too fast?

Vinh Tran
August 24, 2017
Some may say life moves too fast, I, on the contrary, think life moves at a terribly slow pace. The wait between having your hand held and finally living your own life is too long to handle.
Are you still watching?

Are you still watching?

Cassie Valdez
June 8, 2017
CEO of Netflix, Reed Hastings, has a new strategy to increase their show cancellation rate.
A daily dose

A daily dose

Vinh Tran
May 25, 2017
Depression is something some of us have experienced, yet a handful of teens continue to stay quiet.
SATIRE: Water we going to dew?

SATIRE: Water we going to dew?

Cassie Valdez
May 24, 2017
H2(Oh) my gosh, here are the answers to all of America’s water system woes.
Split! Five bands I miss seeing onstage

Split! Five bands I miss seeing onstage

Vinh Tran
May 15, 2017
Five bands that I would like to see get back together
Libraries? Never heard of them

Libraries? Never heard of them

Cassie Valdez
May 12, 2017
Libraries and museums across the country are at risk with President Trump's first-draft budget proposal.
Is there anything to celebrate on World Press Freedom Day?

Is there anything to celebrate on World Press Freedom Day?

Vinh Tran
May 5, 2017
World Press Freedom Day is more important now than ever due to the dangers freedom of speech faces today.
Caution: beware of self-destruction

Caution: beware of self-destruction

Cassie Valdez
April 20, 2017
Opening up to people? Never heard of it.
Denial of responsibility: an epidemic

Denial of responsibility: an epidemic

Vinh Tran
March 28, 2017
What are the steps to getting your life together? One should first stop making excuses and follow with their obligations.
SATIRE: A heartfelt letter from YouTube

SATIRE: A heartfelt letter from YouTube

Cassie Valdez
March 24, 2017
YouTube has been under a lot of heat recently because of their "Restricted Mode" feature. But if you ask me, their apology definitely makes up for it.