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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.
In the 2024 election, Black Americans voted Republican in record numbers.
Black Republicans Vote Against Their Own Interests
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • November 26, 2024
Black people still overwhelmingly vote Democrat, but that has slowly been changing in the past few election cycles.
Stranded In The Red Sea
Stranded In The Red Sea
Venice Jingco, A&E Editor • December 3, 2024
Against the sea of red, Clark and Washoe County stood in favor of Harris during the 2024 Election.
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.
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Influencers are always the ones implementing new trends. In the past, social media trends mainly consisted of dangerous challenges that viewers conducted to impress others, but now the need to impress lies in unrealistic beauty standards and consumerism.
Behind the Screens: How Influencers are Damaging Society
Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
The pressure of staying relevant online leads to real-world issues for both influencers and their followers.
In the past few months, Korean makeup brand Tirtir has expanded their shade range for their Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation to include thirty different colors, a large expansion from the three that were previously offered.
K-Beauty is Made for Koreans
Kailie Sicolo, News Editor • October 22, 2024
Recently, Korean Beauty brands have been a hot topic of conversation concerning their very limited shade ranges.
Gentle parents attempt to uplift children without pressure, but this ultimately crushes them.
‘It’s Okay’ Isn’t Enough
Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024

There’s a popular belief in today’s parenting world that gentle parenting—characterized by calm conversations and comforting pats on the...

Men have begun painting feminists into something they’re not.
Why do people hate feminists?
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • October 16, 2024
Misinterpretations of feminism and a dislike towards their beliefs have resulted in a decline in self proclaimed feminists over generations.
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.
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.
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