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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Contrary to popular belief, Lofthouse sugar cookies are the best cookies, and will remain that way. Unfortunately, I did come to this conclusion through personal trauma in my childhood.

HOW THE COOKIE CRUMBLES

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
January 9, 2023
I <3 sugar cookies.
School choice should be an undeniable right

School choice should be an undeniable right

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
January 3, 2023
A discussion on why school choice should be implemented in CCSD.
School Choice is Not Our Panacea

School Choice is Not Our Panacea

Ethan Bull, Staff Writer
January 3, 2023
While school choice may be a tempting solution for parents and students, distributing public education fund vouchers undermines both taxpayers and the general school system.
Under a school voucher or savings account system, parents would be siphoning money directly from public education funding to their own pockets.

On the Scale: Is School Choice a Cool Choice?

Ethan Bull and Rhamil Taguba
January 3, 2023
The argument for school choice continues with the results of the midterm elections.
Qatar Is Crushing It

Qatar Is Crushing It

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
December 12, 2022
Though Qatar promoted fair working conditions, they shoved their workers into labor camps and took their passports.
While some students are proud to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during the morning announcements, an increasing number of students are choosing to sit out of the patriotic demonstration for personal reasons.

RECONSIDER YOUR STANCE ON THE PLEDGE

Ethan Bull
November 29, 2022
In recent times, an increasing number of students and citizens have refused to stand during patriotic demonstrations such as the Pledge of Allegiance. Despite this, there are compelling reasons to show your support for the country.
The debate against gun control is popular with millions of conservative Americans today. But the prevention of firearm safety throughout several states like Texas has time and time again led to violence and death. Crowd at rally against gun control at the Minnesota State Capitol © Fibonacci Blue, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Republicans are failing when it comes to gun control

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
November 17, 2022
A look on why the conservative side of the famous gun debate is flawed.
Swifties Do Not Accept Defeat

Swifties Do Not Accept Defeat

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
November 13, 2022
The Swifties are at it again ever since Taylor’s new album, Midnight, and the new tour dates were released. It's surprising that the cell towers haven't overloaded this past month.
Preceding the bi-yearly legislative meeting in CCSD set for February of next year, the district’s Board of Trustees met in August to determine the most pressing issues for future discussion. The board created a bill draft request which addressed several areas of concern in the school district that was presented to trustees for voting.  Photo Credit: CCSD

EDITORIAL: NEW CCSD SCHOOL BOARD LEGISLATION EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Southwest Shadow
November 7, 2022
Learn about the three areas of focus and what we think of each initiative.
Thousands of people across the world protest in solidarity with the girls in Iran. In this picture, a woman in Melbourne is cutting and shaving her hair.  Solidarity with Iranian Protests © Matt Hrkac, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

IRAN’S OPPRESSIVE REGIME CANNOT SUPPRESS COURAGE

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
November 4, 2022
Autocratic leaders find it increasingly difficult to silence activists, especially when those activists are young girls.
The recent controversy surrounding the once invincible quarterback of the century has him struggling on the field after his 40 day retirement period. But how will the Buccaneers possibly perform efficiently if Brady is breaking? Third Photos © All-Pro Reels, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Brady’s fall from grace

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
November 3, 2022
A look into what’s causing the NFL’s most legendary quarterback to fail.
BTS: Light It Up Tour

BTS: Light It Up Tour

Arcade Encarnacion, Cartoonist
November 2, 2022
BTS, the international K-Pop sensation, is temporarily disbanding to serve their mandatory military service for two years.