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Southwest Shadow

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.
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.
Trump lacks the appropriate ideologies to properly educate students.
EDITORIAL: Trump Politics Promote Ignorance in the Classroom
Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board • October 14, 2024
Conspiracy theories and party indoctrination being pushed by the right is now making its way into the minds of students.
National test results about civics and history declined for the first time ever in 2022, and the government has just now started spending more on civics programs in response.
EDITORIAL: CIVIC EDUCATION MUST BE REFORMED
Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board • February 20, 2024
The lack of emphasis on civic virtue in schools is hurting our democracy.
Diversity programs, which are meant to level the playing field, are now being accused of causing under qualified people to be chosen for roles just because they aren’t white.
Am I a ‘DEI Hire’?
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • October 30, 2024
Diversity programs, which are meant to level the playing field, are now being accused of causing under qualified people to be chosen for roles just because they aren’t white.
Easy for a gagillionaire
Easy for a gagillionaire
Brooke Weyandt, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
Trump spent an afternoon working at a local McDonald's.
Fall Drink Frenzy
Fall Drink Frenzy
Brooke Weyandt, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
As the seasons change, so do people’s crazy cravings for Starbucks fall drinks.
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Trump lacks the appropriate ideologies to properly educate students.
EDITORIAL: Trump Politics Promote Ignorance in the Classroom
Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board • October 14, 2024
Conspiracy theories and party indoctrination being pushed by the right is now making its way into the minds of students.
Trumpinocchio
Trumpinocchio
Venice Jingco, A&E Editor • October 8, 2024
Like the classic tale of Pinocchio trapped by the whale—former President Donald Trump was fact-checked multiple times during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. At certain points, Harris effectively targeted Trump with jabs at his rallies, distracting him from answering.
The divide between opportunity and affordability grows wider within today’s academic landscape.
You’re Not Behind, You’re Just Poor
Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • September 30, 2024
The academic playing field has become increasingly uneven, spotlighting the widening class divide that separates high schoolers.
Arts lecturer Dr. Rachael Gunn, ‘Raygun’, competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics in breakdancing, managing to not earn a single point across the three rounds of the event.
Breakdancing does not need Raygun
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • September 13, 2024
Australia’s Olympic performance was an embarrassment to the sport of breakdancing and not something the debut event needed.
What CAN I eat?
What CAN I eat?
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • September 12, 2024
The spread of over exaggerated, non-verified nutrition facts on the internet has led people to become too anxious to eat.
Campaign Financing
Campaign Financing
Ethan Bull, Opinion Editor • May 31, 2024
Charging forward with yet another business venture, former President Donald Trump has publicly launched Trump Media & Technology Group under the stock ticker DJT.
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