Southwest Shadow

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

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

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

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

Eriyale Williams
September 24, 2018

I shouldn't have to worry about anything besides just being me.

Cocoa butter with cornrows

Eriyale Williams
August 30, 2018

Braids do not define our character, they enhance it.

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

Cassie Valdez
May 14, 2018

Someone take me back to freshmen year.

Four years, forever grateful

Vinh Tran
May 11, 2018

Thank you for reading my articles for the past four years.

Win by losing

Cassie Valdez
May 8, 2018

Before you waste your time, remember that some battles just aren't worth fighting.

Dear freshman me…

Vinh Tran
May 4, 2018

After four years of high school, I've gained some tips and advice I wish I learned before I even started my high school life.

The best life lessons I learned, I learned from a dongle

Vinh Tran
April 27, 2018

I learned numerous life lessons from just a dongle, who would have thought I'd be grateful?