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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

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 public and school libraries across the country, states are beginning to implement legislation that bans youth audiences from reading specific books. While these are examples of historically banned books in schools, the target of new-age censorship seems to be shifting.
EDITORIAL: Keep Politics off the Shelves
Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board • November 15, 2023
In school libraries across the United States, students are increasingly affected by new-age book bans that overwhelmingly target LGBTQ+ titles.
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.
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.
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.
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Looks That Could Kill
Looks That Could Kill
Venice Jingco, Staff writer • April 9, 2024
Resurfacing on TikTok under the guise of beauty hacks, Looksmaxxing claims improve complexion and figure through brutal methods of beautifying. These range from using chewing gum to define the jawline, to forcefully reconstructing the facial structure with a hammer.
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Everyone should be able to enjoy art, but we shouldn't forget the reprehensible things its creators do.
You cannot completely separate art from the artist
Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer • March 30, 2024
A piece of art is forever attached to whoever made it, and although it can be enjoyed no matter the creator, it is important to acknowledge who they are and the terrible things they’ve done instead of ignoring or defending them.
Saudi Arabia has recently spent billions of dollars investing in a wide variety of sports.
Do Saudi Arabia’s Sports Investments Have Substance?
Ethan Bull, Opinion Editor • March 21, 2024
Though Saudi Arabia’s massive athletic investments may seem strange, they are actually a well-reasoned addition to the national economy.
META MIND CONTROL
META MIND CONTROL
Arcade Encarnacion, Editorial Cartoonist • March 7, 2024
Meta is often blamed for poor parenting.
Third Wheel, Third Party
Third Wheel, Third Party
Arcade Encarnacion, Editorial Cartoonist • February 29, 2024
It can be difficult choosing a candidate when neither stands for what you believe in.
Over 40 million tons of plastic waste is generated by the United States each year, with more than three-quarters of the trash winding up in landfills. After their short lifespan has concluded, low-quality goods from Temu are likely to be quickly forgotten.
Stop Temu: Don’t Be Consumed by Consumerism
Ethan Bull, Opinion Editor • February 23, 2024
The low prices on Temu come with a catch that few are aware of; where the platform succeeds in pricing, it also forces users to pay a human cost.
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