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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Many Americans no longer view our politicians as experienced statesmen, leaders and policymakers. Now, presidential candidates have become mockable caricatures.

Bring Back the Lincoln-Douglas Debates

Ethan Bull, Opinion Editor
January 19, 2024
As political showmanship has increasingly dominated American politics, perhaps one answer to the issue of unsatisfactory presidential candidates can be found by abandoning our short-form media.
Grateful for Discounts

Grateful for Discounts

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
December 12, 2023
After being thankful for what you have, don't forget to shop early for those holiday deals!
Journalism Foundations: Fitting In

Journalism Foundations: Fitting In

Leilani Bernal
December 11, 2023
This editorial cartoon, illustrating the despair that many high schoolers experience is a result of adolescent beauty expectations, was created by a Journalism Foundations student exploring the cartoon drafting process.
Formula 1 Takeover

Formula 1 Takeover

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
November 30, 2023
In wake of the F1 races, many locals were concerned with the increase of traffic, the uprooting of trees, and the blocking of walkways.
Journalism Foundations: No Phones In Class

Journalism Foundations: No Phones In Class

November 29, 2023
This editorial cartoon, explaining the hypocrisy behind some teachers who enforce a strict "no-phone policy" in classrooms, but are still on their phones themselves, was completed by a Journalism Foundations student.
Focusing on your next social media post instead of your eight classes can lead to a plethora of low grades.

Don’t Get Caught Up in Content Creation

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
While the idea of becoming a teenage content creator sounds intriguing, I’ve learned over the years that it’s ultimately not worth it.
In public and school libraries across the country, states are beginning to implement legislation that bans youth audiences from reading specific books. While these are examples of historically banned books in schools, the target of new-age censorship seems to be shifting.

EDITORIAL: Keep Politics off the Shelves

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
November 15, 2023
In school libraries across the United States, students are increasingly affected by new-age book bans that overwhelmingly target LGBTQ+ titles.
The extent of the security breach in CCSD’s network is not fully understood yet. The district is working with authorities to find the hackers responsible for the ongoing student data breach situation.

EDITORIAL: CCSD: Take Accountability for your Infrastructure

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
November 13, 2023
Following a vulnerability in the CCSD network that was allegedly exploited by a hacker group, student information and digital infrastructure in the district has been threatened.
Ramaswamy VS Young American Citizens

Ramaswamy VS Young American Citizens

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
November 6, 2023
Ramaswamy's proposal to increase the voting age fails to acknowledge citizens under 25 years old who pay taxes or are unable to join the military service due to mental/physical disabilities.
The Oakland A’s, a baseball team originating from California, is relocating to Las Vegas, where it is being granted public funding for the construction of its new stadium. Ball Impact. UNF Baseball vs. Florida Gulf Coast University © DeusXFlorida, CC BY 2.0.

EDITORIAL: Schools Before Stadiums

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
October 31, 2023
An advocacy group called Schools Over Stadiums is attempting to petition for a referendum appealing the millions in public funding being allocated to the A’s stadium construction.
Playboi Carti’s label, Opium, released in 2019. It is composed of rap duo Homixide Gang, and rappers Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely.

IS PLAYBOI CARTI’S REIGN OVER?

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2023
His tour is happening the same way his album is dropping (it’s not).
Books disappearing off the shelves for youth

Books disappearing off the shelves for youth

Arcade Encarnacion, Editorial Cartoonist
October 3, 2023
Taking away and banning books from the youth impedes on the potential of learning experiences from controversial material and exposure to hard topics. You can't shelter your children from the world forever.