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PRO/CON: College Admissions Culture Actually Cares Now

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2025
In today’s state of admissions, content creators and social media have started to play an important role in enlightening students that would have otherwise been left in the dark.
Stand before the judge of college admissions and have your fate decided.

PRO/CON: College Admissions Culture Takes The Human Out of the Student

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025
College Admissions culture has gotten out of control.
Much like in “The Matrix,” I feel as though I have also been given a choice between the red pill or the blue pill. Should I commit to liberal arts, or should I remain content with STEM?

Career Dilemma: Am I Making the Right Choice?

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
February 24, 2025
Should my love for humanities overpower my desire to be seen as “valued” in society? Should I give into the bright future that the world of STEM promotes, even if it is not my passion? What is even happening anymore?
The government has been systematically dismantling every institution advocating for the advancement of Black People.

Photo Credit: © 2016 Pixabay

The Erasure of Black History Month

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2025
The push to erase Black history is a step toward erasing Black identity itself.
The titles valedictorian and salutatorian are awarded to the two brightest students in a graduating class. Yet, the difference between the way that they’re treated is substantial.

Salutatorian: The Prestigious Title For Being Just Short of Greatness

Johnny Tao, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025
The honors of valedictorian and salutatorian have been used for over a century, but one of these titles does not hold as much significance as it may appear.
Valentines is a Capitalist Holiday

Valentines is a Capitalist Holiday

Brooke Weyandt, Staff Writer
February 14, 2025
Every year, items are marked up for holidays like Valentine’s Day all because of a few extra prints.
Immigrants come to the United States to pursue an American dream that now intentionally excludes them.

EDITORIAL: “Poisoning Our Country”

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
January 28, 2025
Harsh crackdowns on immigrant population proves jarring for migrant-heavy communities like Las Vegas.
In the last seconds of a 1998 regular season game, quarterback Vinny Testaverde ran to the endzone on a 4th down play. The play ended in Testaverde being inches from the goalline without crossing. However, in a strange turn of events the the play was declared a touchdown, despite the ball never crossing into the endzone.

Are NFL referees ruining the game?

Andrew Baier, Staff Writer
January 14, 2025

Since the beginning, the National Football League (NFL) has fined, flagged, and ruled in controversial ways. As the league evolves and creates new rules and regulations, players are being forced to adapt...

A sign depicting the words “deny, defend, depose,” referring to the slogan many healthcare insurance critics use in protest. This phrase mirrors the common healthcare tactic known as “delay, deny, defend,” where providers will deny claims in hopes for increased profit margins.

EDITORIAL: Viva la Revolution

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
January 10, 2025
With the current state of the healthcare system, are we truly surprised? In the words of Mangione, “frankly, these parasites simply had it coming.”
The debate on whether VAR is really benefiting soccer has been up for debate ever since its release. It’s unclear what the future of sport will be like as more advanced technology continues to be developed.

A Fan’s Perspective: VAR Is Not Helping Soccer

Johnny Tao, Staff Writer
January 10, 2025
The addition of VAR to some of the highest levels of soccer seems to have created more controversy than expected.
Obesity is a disease that is more complex than the stereotypes that represent it.

PRO/CON: Obesity is a Disease

Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor
January 10, 2025
The discussion of obesity and why it should be universally classified as a disease.
With obesity rates climbing, the debate on whether or not it's a disease is more prominent than ever.

PRO/CON: Obesity is not a disease

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
January 10, 2025
Obesity's classification as a disease has been highly debated. However, there are many reasons for it to not be considered a disease.