Southwest Shadow

Reaping what you sew

Ahmed Ahmed
January 9, 2020

Australia's wildfires are only a start to what the world can expect from the climate crisis.

It doesn’t add up

Ahmed Ahmed
December 5, 2019

Lackluster test results indicate American education needs a major revamp.

You get what you pay for

Ahmed Ahmed
November 27, 2019

When the super rich are able to buy our elections, our country is worse off.

The inevitable generational divide

Eriyale Williams
November 20, 2019

Age may only be a number, but it isn’t stopping younger generations from poking fun at those older than them.

A hill to die on

Ahmed Ahmed
November 20, 2019

Katie Hill’s actions reveal a larger problem of employers abusing their power and authority over their employees.

SATIRE: Not so innocent creatures

Eriyale Williams
October 18, 2019

Not everything meets the eye–especially when it comes to the sky.

All’s fair in leaving war

Ahmed Ahmed
October 9, 2019

Should the United States really stay in Syria forever?

Sorry, I missed your call

Eriyale Williams
October 4, 2019

If a prayer a day keeps the sadness away, how many nights do I have to pray to cure my depression?

All smoke, but no fire

Ahmed Ahmed
September 27, 2019

A total ban on vaping may seem appealing, until one actually looks at the evidence.

An internet epidemic: Cancel Culture

Eriyale Williams
September 19, 2019

People have nothing better to do than point out that mistakes and flaws of others, but it is about time we take a look in the mirror.

Home is where the heart goes

Eriyale Williams
August 29, 2019

Even though Vegas has beautiful memories and stories I will never forget, the fear of feeling stuck in my hometown has caused me to feel like sticking around will turn me into a failure.

Hiking over the hills in search of my old self

Shareen Basyari
May 2, 2019

I've been losing motivation and part of myself.