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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

All content by Cassie Valdez
"Because life is amazing, and we can, in the capital of a world learning to <3 better :) "

Washington, DC's Capital TransPride was on May 20, 2017, hosted by The Studio Theatre

Protect through policy

Cassie Valdez
December 8, 2017
At a recent public meeting, negative comments regarding a statewide gender diversity regulation convinced the State Superintendent Steve Canavero to push back on advancing the policy for final approval from the state Legislative Commission.
Falling short

Falling short

Cassie Valdez
November 9, 2017
After evaluating all of the Editors-in-Chief before me, I feel like I'm not good enough to be in this position.
Forgive or regret

Forgive or regret

Cassie Valdez
August 28, 2017
When you let grudges last for longer than necessary, you end up missing out on opportunities to make quality memories. Don't let anger justify the reason why you're ignoring loved ones. You'll never be able to make up for the lost time.
Press play, not fast forward

Press play, not fast forward

Cassie Valdez
February 13, 2017
College level courses are a waste of adolescence. There are countless opportunities students are missing out on because they're too busy with school work.
Peace in the streets

Peace in the streets

Cassie Valdez
January 26, 2017
Last Saturday, people all around the world participated in the Women's March to advocate human rights. Fortunately, I was able to attend the local march.
If I was privileged...

If I was privileged…

Cassie Valdez
December 2, 2016
Throughout my 16 years of living, I have noticed the impact of skin color in both my perception of the world and the world's perception of me.
If I were a toy

If I were a toy

Cassie Valdez
October 7, 2016
Imagine how it would be like if food was segregated by gender. See how ridiculous that would be? Now, why do we the same thing with toys?