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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.
Despite all that Las Vegas has given me over the years, it’s time to say goodbye.
I’m Leaving Las Vegas
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • April 17, 2025
Now that college decision season is over, I’ve made my final decision.
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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Ash Trevino, a social media influencer has become canceled after livestreaming the majority of her life online. Many social media users rally together to “cancel” influencers for their wrongdoings.
PRO/CON: Cancel Culture Has Gotten Out of Hand
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • April 3, 2025
These modern day witch trials have taken the shape of mob-harassment on social media platforms.
Students are constantly finding new ways to be successful without stopping to realize what the purpose is to them.
Students Are Chasing Burnout, Not Dreams
Angel White, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025
The rise of hustle culture is said to be the key to success, and people are falling into the trap.
Government agencies who were ordered to delete pronouns from email signature blocks include the State Department and the Department of Defense.
Erasing Pronouns will not Erase Pride
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • March 27, 2025
A way a person identifies themselves does not harm anyone in the way the Trump Administration thinks.
The culture of toxic masculinity teaches young men that they need to have the stereotypical behaviors of men to be seen and portrayed as a “real man.” This leads to mental issues that can start from a young age and last a lifetime.
What We Don’t Need is a Masculinomenon
Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Toxic Masculinity: a blindsided modern day problem used against men, by men.
The sad exploitation of animals. 

Photo Credit: Pixabay, Sakura Robins
SeaWorld is Built Off Animal Abuse
Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
SeaWorld keeps marine animals in cramped tanks, forcing them into unnatural performances that harm their well-being.
 Confused about college? No problem, your guardian angel is here.
PRO/CON: College Admissions Culture Actually Cares Now
Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • March 6, 2025
In today’s state of admissions, content creators and social media have started to play an important role in enlightening students that would have otherwise been left in the dark.
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