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Winning a Silver Crown award at Columbia University this spring in New York City was a reflection of our perseverance as a staff. I hope this perseverance lasts throughout senior year as well. Photo Credit: Columbia University staff member

Senioritis: unavoidable or not?

May 26, 2014
As a senior, I solemnly swear to never give up.
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Anime vs. TV Series

May 19, 2014
This week, siblings Amanda and Andrea Galvan debate anime vs. tv series.
My time writing for the Southwest Shadow has come to an end, but I am definitely not going to leave with a bitter taste in my mouth. Photo Credit: Michael Everisto

Fare-thee-well

May 16, 2014
Writing my last column is hard to believe, but I cannot really complain.
No matter the weather, rainy or sunny, I always find some type of enjoyment within life that makes me smile.

A smile towards success

May 6, 2014
There is so much in this life to be happy about, so why feel sad or angry?
Last weekend's adventure to the Las Vegas Strip alone was a great photography experience and also a chance to eat pizza. It is always pizza time. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Finding contentment in solitude

May 1, 2014
Finding oneself in alone time is an old piece of advice that is by all means important.
Selfies may not just attention seeking pictures, as they could mean something deeper. Photo Credit: Tamara Navarro

Let’s take a selfie

April 28, 2014
Some think selfies are annoying, but I think otherwise.
This plastic life-size cow in Coronado island was enough to make my day. Photo Credit: Jorge Carerra

Fourteen things I (REALLY) love

April 25, 2014
I have decided to bring on the positive and consider the fourteen things I love.
My birthday last year was a perfect mix of my favorite restaurant, accompanied by my family. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Sweet (sixteen) seventeen

April 8, 2014
I am excited to turn seventeen, as I've always believed this to be the golden age.
After singing "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile" on a loop in my hotel room, I decided to complete my outfit. Photo Credit: Jen Chiang

New York, I love you.

March 27, 2014
My visit to New York City was enough to make me ask for more.
Are you for or against boy bands? Photo Credit: Galvan family

Sibling Rivalry: Boy bands

March 17, 2014
This week on Sibling Rivalry, sisters Amanda and Andrea Galvan debate on the topic of boy bands.
Balancing the world on my shoulders and in my arms is sometimes too much to handle. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

The world is breaking my shoulders

March 13, 2014
With my New York trip approaching, my list of tasks has been out of control lately.
Opening a door for a lady proves hat chivalry is not dead. Poto Credit: Tamara Navarro

Chivalry is incognito

March 8, 2014
After not seeing chivalry being practiced in a while, I have decided that instead of it being dead, it might just be in hiding.
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