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Southwest Shadow

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Southwest Shadow

An ExxonMobil factory near Chicago. Courtesy of Richard Hurd

PRO/CON: Not As Bad As It Seems

Rhamil Taguba
September 23, 2020
As the pandemic looms destroying essential oil industries, Big Oil turns to plastic as a saving hero.
We should just send people $5,000 checks

We should just send people $5,000 checks

Ahmed Ahmed
September 20, 2020
The clock is ticking for many working families. Can we help them in time?
Gender reveal goes out with a big bang

Gender reveal goes out with a big bang

Dean Carrasco
September 12, 2020
California fires are spreading and burning out more than 166,000 acres, affecting not only California, but it's neighboring states.
Biden raises record-shattering $364 Million in August

Biden raises record-shattering $364 Million in August

Dean Carrasco
September 11, 2020
As the presidential race heats up, the Democratic nominee raises an enormous sum, mostly from small donors.
You may not know much about Pokémon, but you may be surprised as to the lessons it can teach us about the world today. Art Credit: Kamiran Hinton

America has a Pokémon problem

Ahmed Ahmed
September 10, 2020
Many millennials think they’re exempt from the irregularities of boomers. You only have to look to the Pokémon franchise to see that’s nonsense.
GOP congressional candidate supports migrants dying

GOP congressional candidate supports migrants dying

Dean Carrasco
August 31, 2020
Laura Loomer, a congressional nominee with a litany of offensive remarks, has the backing of President Trump and the GOP.
Senator Harris’ All-American story

Senator Harris’ All-American story

Ahmed Ahmed
August 27, 2020
I’m the son of immigrants and so are most of my friends. Kamala Harris’ ascent is reinstating our American-ness.
The questions the school board’s decision don’t answer

The questions the school board’s decision don’t answer

Ahmed Ahmed
July 29, 2020
The school made the correct decision in closing down schools for the new year. What now?
No Mask, No Entry

No Mask, No Entry

Dean Carrasco
July 27, 2020
Governor Sisolak's new order results in mixed participation.
2020 Senior Goodbyes

2020 Senior Goodbyes

Southwest Shadow
May 15, 2020
Here is one last goodbye from the class of 2020.
In defense of selfishness

In defense of selfishness

Ahmed Ahmed
May 9, 2020
Moral preening may make some people feel nice, but it does nothing to mitigate the damage caused by the virus.
EDITORIAL: When it comes to COVID-19, poverty is a pre-existing condition

EDITORIAL: When it comes to COVID-19, poverty is a pre-existing condition

Southwest Shadow
May 5, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is revealing inequities in society that have been an undercurrent for decades.