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Southwest Shadow

Immigrants come to the United States to pursue an American dream that now intentionally excludes them.
EDITORIAL: “Poisoning Our Country”
Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board • January 28, 2025
Harsh crackdowns on immigrant population proves jarring for migrant-heavy communities like Las Vegas.
A sign depicting the words “deny, defend, depose,” referring to the slogan many healthcare insurance critics use in protest. This phrase mirrors the common healthcare tactic known as “delay, deny, defend,” where providers will deny claims in hopes for increased profit margins.
EDITORIAL: Viva la Revolution
Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board • January 10, 2025
With the current state of the healthcare system, are we truly surprised? In the words of Mangione, “frankly, these parasites simply had it coming.”
Trump gave a victory speech in his home state of Florida ahead of his win, echoing themes of unity that had been absent from his campaign. 
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EDITORIAL: Four More Years of Donald Trump
Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board • November 6, 2024
The ramifications of another Trump term are disastrous and could threaten democracy.
The government has been systematically dismantling every institution advocating for the advancement of Black People.

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The Erasure of Black History Month
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • February 24, 2025
The push to erase Black history is a step toward erasing Black identity itself.
Valentines is a Capitalist Holiday
Valentines is a Capitalist Holiday
Brooke Weyandt, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025
Every year, items are marked up for holidays like Valentine’s Day all because of a few extra prints.
No Phones in The Classroom
No Phones in The Classroom
Brooke Weyandt, Staff Writer • January 9, 2025
School districts have started to ban the use of cell phones in the classroom. Although sometimes used for inefficient reasons, they can also be utilized for digital notes, and other assignments.
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The debate on whether VAR is really benefiting soccer has been up for debate ever since its release. It’s unclear what the future of sport will be like as more advanced technology continues to be developed.
A Fan’s Perspective: VAR Is Not Helping Soccer
Johnny Tao, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025
The addition of VAR to some of the highest levels of soccer seems to have created more controversy than expected.
Obesity is a disease that is more complex than the stereotypes that represent it.
PRO/CON: Obesity is a Disease
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • January 10, 2025
The discussion of obesity and why it should be universally classified as a disease.
With obesity rates climbing, the debate on whether or not it's a disease is more prominent than ever.
PRO/CON: Obesity is not a disease
Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor • January 10, 2025
Obesity's classification as a disease has been highly debated. However, there are many reasons for it to not be considered a disease.
Strong-willed individuals from different lines of work are joining the Trump administration.
A new era begins with Trump’s Cabinet picks
Hayden Hunt, Staff Writer • January 6, 2025
Trump makes some controversial choices when nominating people for his cabinet
By lobbying Congress and supporting political campaigns that favor empowering corporate entities, companies have become almost immune to regulation.

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Corporations have Captured the Government
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • December 17, 2024
The amount of money circulating in politics is at an all time high, creating an environment where the rights of companies are being placed above the rights of people.
A quaint ensemble comprising pieces from Balenciaga’s “Destroyed” fashion campaign. Despite its ran-through and tattered appearance, the total cost of the outfit comes out to a staggering $6,340.
The Problem with Pretend Poverty
Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • December 16, 2024
Being rich is out. Today, the impoverished aesthetic is what every person wants to emulate.
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