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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

A new bridge to build

A new bridge to build

Eriyale Williams
December 2, 2018
Unhealthy friends? In my inner circle? It is more common than you think.
The biggest win of all

The biggest win of all

Shareen Basyari
November 14, 2018
Not earning an award for the first time bruised my ego, but I won something greater–pride for my staff and publication.
SATIRE: How to get that bread

SATIRE: How to get that bread

Eriyale Williams
November 12, 2018
High school can be tough and fitting in makes it no better. How are you to obtain that grain without following all of the trendiest aesthetics?
‘Tis the season for college applications

‘Tis the season for college applications

Shareen Basyari
October 16, 2018
Now that college application season is here, I wish I took my SAT and ACTs a lot sooner. Set your priorities so that you don’t have to stress over your submissions and complete your school assignments at the same time.
Retrogrades are ruining society

Retrogrades are ruining society

Eriyale Williams
October 11, 2018
My life is falling apart but it’s not my fault– do you know how many planets are retrograde right now?
Self-care with a chronic disease

Self-care with a chronic disease

Shareen Basyari
September 26, 2018
Having Polycystic Kidney Disease made my view on my life narrow and dark, but I'm starting to see the brighter end of the tunnel.
The double standard

The double standard

Eriyale Williams
September 24, 2018
I shouldn't have to worry about anything besides just being me.
Cocoa butter with cornrows

Cocoa butter with cornrows

Eriyale Williams
August 30, 2018
Braids do not define our character, they enhance it.
Somewhat crazy, not rich, definitely Asian

Somewhat crazy, not rich, definitely Asian

Shareen Basyari
August 28, 2018
“Crazy Rich Asians” hit theaters recently and it’s heartbreaking in ways good and bad.
SATIRE: I miss freshman me

SATIRE: I miss freshman me

Cassie Valdez
May 14, 2018
Someone take me back to freshmen year.
Four years, forever grateful

Four years, forever grateful

Vinh Tran
May 11, 2018
Thank you for reading my articles for the past four years.
Win by losing

Win by losing

Cassie Valdez
May 8, 2018
Before you waste your time, remember that some battles just aren't worth fighting.