Southwest Shadow

The Future is Now

Summer Thomad
March 31, 2016

This week marks the beginning of my final quarter of high school; for seniors like myself, the future has become more prevalent than ever in our thoughts, conversations, plans—nearly everything. However,...

Dear Diary, this is how my Spring Break went…

Vinh Tran
March 30, 2016

What did you do over Spring Break? Because mine was pretty interesting.

Editorial Cartoon

Jack Rourke
March 30, 2016

This week, Jack takes a look at how an editorial cartoon is made.

Humans of Southwest (and beyond)

Summer Thomad
March 18, 2016

I seek inspiration everyday in the conversations I have and the stories I hear from those around me.

Naked Face or Naked Palette?

Summer Thomad
March 11, 2016

Makeup is a outlet for creativity and expression— not a blanket to cover insecurity.

Ever since I was a little boy…

Vinh Tran
March 9, 2016

Gender role classification denies freedom and restricts the skills of those who want to break away from the social standard.

SATIRE: The quick and easy guide to useless college degrees

Danijel Zekanovic
March 8, 2016

Blowing through $20,000 has never been so fun.

Down memory lane

Summer Thomad
March 4, 2016

In moderation, nostalgia can be a heart-warming blast to the past.

EDITORIAL: Privacy challenges security in the case of Apple vs FBI

Southwest Shadow
March 2, 2016

In a recent court case, Apple is going toe-to-toe against the FBI and fighting for their customers and their right to privacy.

Guns and bloodshed replace toys and playtime fun

Vinh Tran
March 1, 2016

Having one’s childhood ripped from them is something that the world cannot silently ignore yet some choose to.

“Free Kesha”: an outcry from victims everywhere

Summer Thomad
February 29, 2016

Sony Music has denied Kesha freedom from her contractual obligation to alleged abuser, producer Dr. Luke.

Editorial Cartoon

Gabi Fernandez
February 29, 2016

This week, Gabi reflects on Super Tuesday, one of the most important days during the presidential primary season.