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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

SATIRE: How to get that bread

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?
After all these years ...

After all these years …

Vincent Dagan
October 24, 2018

After years of being told "no" from my parents about anything that seems too distracting from my school work, they have finally allowed me to dye my hair blue.  

Scary clowns for hire

Scary clowns for hire

Vincent Dagan
October 16, 2018
Fright Dome isn't running this season, which has raised demands from participants to bring it back.
‘Tis the season for college applications

‘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.
EDITORIAL: The reality of working a nine to five

EDITORIAL: The reality of working a nine to five

Southwest Shadow
October 12, 2018
Every year, the number of students working part-time jobs increases. However, it's causing grades to fall and stress to rise. Should we really keep applying for jobs or focus on other things?
Retrogrades are ruining society

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?
The constant feeling of always being watched

The constant feeling of always being watched

Noel Sarte-Saad
October 10, 2018
Today’s generation can barely stay away from their phones and with easily accessible apps, parents can track their child's every move.
A message from Aunt Sami

A message from Aunt Sami

Vincent Dagan
October 4, 2018
Introducing Aunt Sami - fighting for Breast Cancer Survival.
The road to a license

The road to a license

Shareen Basyari and Vincent Dagan
October 1, 2018
Studying for a permit test is harder than expected.
Self-care with a chronic disease

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

The double standard

Eriyale Williams
September 24, 2018
I shouldn't have to worry about anything besides just being me.
Its that time of the year

It’s that time of the year

Vincent Dagan
September 19, 2018
Have you gotten used to presenting?