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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Some Reassembly Required

Some Reassembly Required

Kamiran Hinton
February 9, 2021
With extremist political ideologies, a healthcare system that costs exorbitant amounts of money and many other issues, the U.S. is missing many pieces of what it needs to be a perfect country.
Coming out of the closet

Coming out of the closet

Dean Carrasco
February 2, 2021
As president, one of the first things Biden signed off on was protection for the LGBTQ+ community to ensure equality.
There's No Issue Here

There’s No Issue Here

Kamiran Hinton
January 20, 2021
Black Lives Matter protestors saw more police presence and resistance than the insurrectionist rioters earlier this month.
How 2020 Put Us Through the Wringer

How 2020 Put Us Through the Wringer

Dean Carrasco
January 12, 2021
2020 was a year when many abrupt things popped up, like the virus, the defeat of President Donald Trump, the deaths of celebrities and school being put at a distance. In these cases you could say we’ve been put though the wringer with how the year turned out.
A deadly double standard

A deadly double standard

Dean Carrasco
December 10, 2020
Kyle Rittenhouse gets released from jail with friends and families, with people paying his bail of 2 million dollars after allegedly shooting multiple racial justice protesters.
Grateful to be together for the Holidays

Grateful to be together for the Holidays

Aila Pasic
November 26, 2020
Even though the coronavirus is slowly edging into the holiday season, we'll still find ways to be with our family.
Election Results Leave President Donald Trump Blue

Election Results Leave President Donald Trump Blue

Dean Carrasco
November 24, 2020
President Donald Trump demanded the votes to stop being counted because he "already won."
Coming home for Thanksgiving with a friend

Coming home for Thanksgiving with a friend

Dean Carrasco
November 13, 2020
As college kids come back home for the holiday, senior citizens everywhere are at risk.
School Board Candidate's Twitter Feed Reveals Covid-19 Position

School Board Candidate’s Twitter Feed Reveals Covid-19 Position

Dean Carrasco
November 4, 2020
School Board candidate Katie Williams' position on masks goes against science-and safety.
Desperate times call for desperate measures

Desperate times call for desperate measures

Aila Pasic
October 31, 2020
With Halloween upon us, the only thing scarier than no candy is the coronavirus.
FEAR OF THEIR LIVES BECAUSE OF THEIR SEXUALITITES

FEAR OF THEIR LIVES BECAUSE OF THEIR SEXUALITITES

Dean Carrasco
October 27, 2020
LGBTQ+ individuals are being forced back into the closet with new 'LGBT-free zones' initiative.
Trump Explodes During 2020 Debate

Trump Explodes During 2020 Debate

Dean Carrasco
October 9, 2020
In an unprecedented disaster, President Donald Trump flooded the first debate with smears and interruptions in front of a helpless moderator and a shocked nation.