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Southwest Shadow
Though thought as a hindrance, social media is actually a godsend.

Social Media: a misunderstood blessing

Alex Nedelcu
March 27, 2015
Sub-tweeting and blurry selfies ruin the image of social media.
Candles, books, and products meant for livening up my bath are essential to a night dedicated to self-care. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Self Care 101

Summer Thomad
March 26, 2015
Occasions spent alone became some of my most cherished and needed time through self-care.
Relying on motivation hinders progress and makes it difficult to find a starting point. Photo Credit: Tyler Pebble

Initiative: A daring effort

Tyler Antonio
March 17, 2015
Overcoming reserved attitudes and directly tackling a problem without the security of motivation is a valuable characteristic.
Competitions may be taking place right before my eyes, but I remain uninterested in the pursuit of proving one's superiority. Photo Credit: Althea Gevero

Competition: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Summer Thomad
March 13, 2015
Competitiveness is often regarded in a positive light; however, the nature of competition has its downfalls that are important to recognize.
even as an almost-eighteen year-old, I still wear my hair the same as I did when I was in the first grade. by doing so, I feel most like myself.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Dear 10 year-old me . . .

Alex Nedelcu
March 9, 2015
Eight years have passed since I made wishes as if it were my job.
Compassion: A dying art

Compassion: A dying art

Brandon Hatch
March 5, 2015
With all that is already morally wrong with society, we should take another look at understanding each other.
Not even Taylor Swift can fill this blank space. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

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Summer Thomad
March 4, 2015
Writer's block is an irritating, but unavoidable occurrence. How can it be overcome?
Though the chances of receiving an Oscar are quite unlikely, I would most definitely use my speech to do more than simply thank the Academy. Photo Credit: Migi Contreas

Speak up, Oscars

Summer Thomad
February 25, 2015
Celebrities and movie stars who use their platform to talk about political issues sway the conversation from the superficiality of the Oscars to more significant societal issues and movements.
Whether I am wearing prom-worthy makeup (left side of my face), or I am choosing to go bare-faced (right side of my face), I feel pretty. One should not be undermined nor congratulated for their choice of makeup. <br /< Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

The makeup make-down

Alex Nedelcu
February 20, 2015
A snarky comment from my peer a few days ago made me realize that beauty is, indeed, in the eye of the beholder.
While being bombarded with pictures of various events, feelings of FOMO are at their strongest. Photo credit: Summer Thomad

Fighting FOMO

Summer Thomad
February 18, 2015
FOMO, or the Fear Of Missing Out caused by social media has become a strain on my life as well as others.
The bounty of new student drivers brings with it a surge of opportunity and independence for those taking on the responsibility. Photo Credit: Tyler Antonio

Freshly paved

Brandon Hatch
February 18, 2015
Learning to drive is quite an undertaking, but its payoff is practical and fulfilling.
Personally, I would be offended to have my victory flawed by a passerby. A moment is a moment well-deserved, and that should be respected. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Dear Kanye West

Alex Nedelcu
February 13, 2015
Kanye West's reaction to Beck's victory for "Morning Phase" has driven me insane.
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