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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

‘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.
It's that time of the year

It’s that time of the year

Vincent Dagan
September 19, 2018
Have you gotten used to presenting?
EDITORIAL: Power at the pull of a trigger

EDITORIAL: Power at the pull of a trigger

Southwest Shadow
September 19, 2018

In just the first month of the academic year, Clark County School District has had to deal with seven incidents involving high school students bringing guns to their schools. On top of just carrying weapons...

Nike is on fire

Nike is on fire

Vincent Dagan
September 17, 2018
Colin Kaepernick is supported by Nike, but some people aren't liking it. To protest, they are burning their Nike products.
Leave it at home

Leave it at home

Vincent Dagan
September 10, 2018
Although school has just started, students from five different schools have been packing loaded guns in they backpacks and bringing them to class.