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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
Treating this movement as if it is just a trend is doing more harm than good for the cause. It makes what we are fighting for seem frivolous and unimportant. Don’t stop protesting, signing petitions, or posting educational content on your social media just because you don’t see BLM trending anymore, it was never a trend to begin with. Photo Credit: Logan Weaver

OP-ED: BLM Is Not A Trend

Madison Land
December 10, 2020
The fight is not over, justice has still not been served, so don’t stop doing your part to support the BLM Movement. If you treat this as just another trend that will come and go, then change will never happen and history will keep repeating itself.
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.
Say hello to the weird world of online celebrity fandoms.Photo Credit: Imane Anys Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

Why a feud between two Twitch streamers is one of the most important stories this week

Ahmed Ahmed
December 8, 2020
A fight between the streamer Pokimane and Fedmyster reveal a greater truth about internet content creators.
Smiles were on everyone’s faces as we shared laughs and conversations during last year's Christmas party, completely unaware of the wave of disease to come. It was the last bit of normalcy before returning to our homes, and remaining secluded there for almost the entirety of 2020. Photo Credit: Kayla Thomas

A Socially Distanced Christmas

Kayla Thomas
December 3, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic is dampening the holiday season.
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."
Most gamers can recall the peace of mind they feel when they play their favorite video game. It can be nice to escape the pressures of modern life if only for a moment. Photo Credit: Monserrat Mendieta

It’s not just a game

Monserrat Mendieta
November 23, 2020
How nostalgia, deep storytelling and more alleviates the minds of gamers
It’s Groundhog Day: Plans for in-person learning have been scrapped, and students will continue online learning as COVID-19 cases skyrocket. Photo Credit: Gurleen Swaich

EDITORIAL: The unicorn of returning to classes

Southwest Shadow
November 17, 2020
The virus has gotten completely out-of-control and is worse than ever. How can we fix this?
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.
America’s Radical Racial Revolution

America’s Radical Racial Revolution

Ahmed Ahmed
November 13, 2020
America underwent a racial awakening last Tuesday-just not the one liberals were expecting.
Those with depression may feel like every day is a thunderstorm: isolating, cold and grim. It’s up to all of us to help them get out. Photo Credit: Pixabay

EDITORIAL: Warming up those left out in the cold

Southwest Shadow
November 12, 2020
Data nationally and local incidents have shined a spotlight on high rates of depression among young people.
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.
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