Confronting my internalized hatred
Confronting my internalized hatred
Rumor has it
Rumor has it
Letter to Black voters
Letter to Black voters
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
Room for change
Room for change
So long, farewell
So long, farewell
Photo Credit: Becagraphy
Where You Lead
Female Characters—unsimplified
Female Characters—unsimplified
The Edge of Seventeen
The Edge of Seventeen
PRO/CON: The technological take-over
PRO/CON: The technological take-over
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.
4 Choices by 4 Voices
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.
4 Choices by 4 Voices
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.
4 Choices by 4 Voices
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.
4 Choices by 4 Voices
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.
4 Choices by 4 Voices
As an eighteenth birthday present, my mother surprised me with a trip to Portland, in which I will be able to explore the city I will move to in September, and tour my college campus. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu
Never truly a farewell
Though thought as a hindrance, social media is actually a godsend.
Social Media: a misunderstood blessing
even as an almost-eighteen year-old, I still wear my hair the same as I did when I was in the first grade. by doing so, I feel most like myself.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu
Dear 10 year-old me . . .
At Zion National Park in Utah, on the hike to the emerald pools, there are various sources of water which turn the mud in the park a clay-orange. It was almost impossible for me not to play with it. To commemorate the beauty, I asked one of my hiking partners to draw on my face with it. Photo Credit: Ciprian Nedelcu
Contentment: buried in nature
Whether I am wearing prom-worthy makeup (left side of my face), or I am choosing to go bare-faced (right side of my face), I feel pretty. One should not be undermined nor congratulated for their choice of makeup. <br /< Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu
The makeup make-down
The positives to look at provide me the annual joy I have when planning for the festive holidays. There is no worry of having a frown when debating over what flavor of pie to indulge in. Photo credit: Josh Dalton
Finding appreciation in the rough
Having a thinner body figure often strikes criticism when in comparison to more curvy assets. Photo credit: Amanda Galvan
To love thyself, attack another
Celebrating Halloween should not mean to give up any chance of dressing up and being given candy. It should be about the fun and entertainment you feel, no matter how childish it seems to others. Photo credit: Brittnie Truax
The horror to not celebrate Halloween
Ultimately, the power of money is overlooked and contains a very controlling way to it. There are other more valuable components to a persons life than money. Photo credit: Alex Nedelcu
The power of money
Small proposals through sticky notes are more intimate than a public asking through song at Town Square.
Private proposals
SATIRE: I miss freshman me
SATIRE: I miss freshman me
Win by losing
Win by losing
Not to get political but
Not to get political but
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Nursery rhymes: the real banger
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Nursery rhymes: the real banger
Dance, dance, revelation
Dance, dance, revelation
PODCAST: Inauguration Wrap-up
PODCAST: Inauguration Wrap-up
It’s do-or-die time for the American economy: Will Biden learn from Obama’s mistakes, and go bold? Or make the same ones, and be overly-cautious? Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore, Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed
How Joe Biden should learn from Obama’s mistakes
After several attempts by incumbent President Donald Trump to overturn election results, he rallied supporters into interrupting the election confirmation hearing. However, the protest turned into a riot as protestors broke into and vandalized the building. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore
Second Impeachment: Is another snap at Trump necessary?
As the sky fills with bright colors from the new year’s firework celebration, people romanticized 2021. Eager to see the world match their fantasy, idealists are starting off the new year in a less than merry way. Art Credit: Kayla Thomas
New Year, Old Problems
After a brutal storming of the Capitol, the nation is more divided than ever. Art Credit: Monserrat Mendieta
Editorial: The Capitol Hill rioters are anti-Americans
Confronting my internalized hatred
Confronting my internalized hatred
Rumor has it
Rumor has it
Letter to Black voters
Letter to Black voters
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
Room for change
Room for change
My time writing for the Southwest Shadow has come to an end, but I am definitely not going to leave with a bitter taste in my mouth. Photo Credit: Michael Everisto
Fare-thee-well
Selfies may not just attention seeking pictures, as they could mean something deeper. Photo Credit: Tamara Navarro
Let’s take a selfie
Opening a door for a lady proves hat chivalry is not dead. Poto Credit: Tamara Navarro
Chivalry is incognito
Do something, just for today, that you would enjoy to the fullest. Photo Credit: Tami Navarro
Just for Today
Although some may say money cannot buy happiness, there are few who become filled with joy after even catching a glimpse of it.
Money, money, money
High school friends, Marina and Jordan, share a laugh at their high school reunion when looking at an old yearbook from their junior year.
10 years later . . . and we are all back
Being 18 means more responsibility which, in return, comes with the potential of harsher consequences.Photo Credit: June Gabriel Santos
18: Is it all its cracked up to be?
Springtime has always been my favorite of the four season due to the fact that it holds so much potential for the upcoming summer months.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu
Spring time
As the year goes on, frustrations grows higher and patience becomes lost in the sea of schoolwork.Photo Credit: Jordan Sutton
Slowing, fading, frustrating
Airplanes are a symbol of what an airport contains: bittersweet goodbyes and anxious hellos for both passengers and those waiting for them.Photo Credit: June Gabriel Santos
Bittersweet adventures of the airport experience
With the ever-increasing amounts of responsibility rearing themselves in and outside the classroom, qualification barriers are created to separate the esteemed from the undesired in the workplace. Breaking down these barriers can be difficult, but manageable with the correct system of logic. Photo credit: Tyler Antonio.
Selling myself: surviving the interview process
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Fitness: An uplifting lifestyle
A lack of responsibility is my worst sickness—and this one is particularly contagious. Photo Credit: Mingson Lau
Living on the deadline
Relying on motivation hinders progress and makes it difficult to find a starting point. Photo Credit: Tyler Pebble
Initiative: A daring effort
Compassion: A dying art
Compassion: A dying art
THE OUTLOOK, EPISODE 82
THE OUTLOOK, EPISODE 82
The Outlook, Episode 80
The Outlook, Episode 80
The Outlook, Episode 78
The Outlook, Episode 78
The Outlook, Episode 77
The Outlook, Episode 77
The Outlook, Episode 74
The Outlook, Episode 74
Hiking over the hills in search of my old self
Hiking over the hills in search of my old self
Stopping at the two-way street towards success
Stopping at the two-way street towards success
The busy addiction
The busy addiction
Embracing natural beauty
Embracing natural beauty
Teaching the next generation
Teaching the next generation
Illustration: Andrea Galvan
Sibling Rivalry: Dress Code
Illustration: Andrea Galvan
Sibling Rivalry: Censorship
Illustration: Andrea Galvan
Sibling Rivalry: Christmas
Illustration: Andrea Galvan
Sibling Rivalry: Watching gameplay versus playing the game
Illustration: Andrea Galvan
Sibling Rivalry: Optimism
I wish I would have . . .
Five bucket list items before graduation
Five bucket list items before graduation
Snuggies not worthy of hype
Snuggies not worthy of hype
Plate perfectionist
My first ‘F’
Four years, forever grateful
Four years, forever grateful
Dear freshman me…
Dear freshman me…
The best life lessons I learned, I learned from a dongle
The best life lessons I learned, I learned from a dongle
Adulthood within reach
Adulthood within reach
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Yodel boy: musical genius
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Yodel boy: musical genius
The School Newspaper of Southwest Career and Technical Academy.

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Southwest Shadow
All content by Summer Thomad
So long, farewell

So long, farewell My journey as a columnist has come to an end

May 13, 2016
Photo Credit: Becagraphy

'> Where You Lead What I know I've learned from 'Gilmore Girls'

May 6, 2016
Female Characters—unsimplified

Female Characters—unsimplified On Rogue One, and the under representation of women in media

April 24, 2016
The Edge of Seventeen

The Edge of Seventeen Bittersweet moments from my seventeenth year

April 14, 2016
PRO/CON: The technological take-over

PRO/CON: The technological take-over The use of technology in schools is beneficial for a multitude of reasons.

April 8, 2016
The Future is Now

The Future is Now On following your own path despite outside influences

March 31, 2016
Humans of Southwest (and beyond)

Humans of Southwest (and beyond) Forming connections with the people around me acts as a constant source of inspiration

March 18, 2016
Naked Face or Naked Palette?

'> Naked Face or Naked Palette? The amount of makeup on one's face is irrelevant to their natural beauty

March 11, 2016
Down memory lane

Down memory lane Nostalgia can be a double-edged sword

March 4, 2016
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“Free Kesha”: an outcry from victims everywhere Can Kesha gain freedom from her alleged abuser?

February 29, 2016
A future to believe in

A future to believe in Attending a Bernie Sanders rally left me inspired to utilize my voice in regards to government actions

February 19, 2016
Photo Credit: Nothing Ahead

There goes the fear Overcoming my fears has been a personal struggle

February 11, 2016
Love Yourself(ie)

Love Yourself(ie) Selfies have created a movement much bigger than a compilation of pixels on a screen

February 4, 2016
PRO/CON: Enough is enough: America’s problem with gun control

PRO/CON: Enough is enough: America’s problem with gun control Gun violence has become an increasingly significant issue within the U.S., and must be combated

January 27, 2016
In Loving Memory

In Loving Memory On dealing with loss and embracing new beginnings

January 15, 2016
Christmas(less)

'> Christmas(less) On how the holidays can be awkward for those who don't celebrate.

December 22, 2015
PRO/CON: Syrian Refugee Crisis: A matter of survival

PRO/CON: Syrian Refugee Crisis: A matter of survival Syrian refugees should be integrated into the U.S. in order to escape the Syrian Civil War

December 11, 2015
When in the presence of friends, put away your phone and engage yourself in the conversation.

The use and abuse of social media: a pow-wow The dangers and benefits of technology all depend on how one chooses to use it.

November 23, 2015
Fifteen of my favorite feelings

'> Fifteen of my favorite feelings Some of life's pleasures never get old

November 12, 2015
Illustration: Khloe Faria

Excessive police force in schools: inexcusable Police in school: Where to draw the line?

October 31, 2015
Despite the stigma surrounding it, there is nothing beautiful about mental illness. Photo Illustration: Summer Thomad

The ugly romanticism of mental illness Tragically beautiful, or simply tragic?

October 24, 2015
As one of his first orders of business as President, Donald Trump commences construction for the wall placed on the Mexican/U.S. border. Photo Illustration by Gabi Fernandez

'> Trump’s America: Day One Donald Trump's vision for the U.S. could create an unfamiliar nation.

October 10, 2015
Although certainty and doubt seem to be two different concepts, the two must meet in the middle for a healthy balance. Photo Credit: Althea Gevero

Finding certainty in doubt, and vice versa Exploring the connection between doubt and certainty

October 8, 2015
An Hour In ... Student Council

An Hour In … Student Council

October 7, 2015
Homemade clock or bomb? The teachers and administrators at MacArthur High School supposedly could not tell the difference in the case of Ahmed Mohamed. Personally, I think they knew better. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Tick Tock goes the—bomb?

October 2, 2015
It was a short one liner but what she said had a huge impact. Nicki Minaj did not go out of her way to start a “feud” between pop stars. She was just one of the many artists fighting for equality within Hollywood. Photo Credit: Iris Zervalakos

Systematic Racism, What’s Good? Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and White Privilege within the music industry

September 14, 2015
Those who idealize see the world through an alternate, romanticized lens, almost as if they have another pair of eyes. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Through my ideal eyes Believing in the best is sometimes for the worse.

September 10, 2015
With senior year and the new school year come a multitude of changes; the best way to approach them is to embrace them with open arms and a positive attitude. Photo Credit: Danijel Zekanovic

Sing the Changes On welcoming change with open arms

August 31, 2015
In the words of famous psychoanalytic psychologist Sigmund Freud, Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength. Photo Credit: Nikki Molina

Embracing Vulnerability

May 15, 2015
Sleeping in class is not an uncommon occurrence with school start times as early as 7:00 a.m. Photo Credit: Jenika Chiang

Nice Sleep If You Can Get It

April 30, 2015
The availability of gender neutral restrooms are a reasonable solution to helping all students, no matter what their gender identity, feel comfortable at school. Photo Credit: Acel Soriano

School: A place of education, socializing and . . . segregation?

April 24, 2015
We are often confronted with choices in life in which we must decide on one path over another. Decision making is a skill I have yet to master. Photo Credit: Nikki Molina

Outgrowing indecision

April 9, 2015
Candles, books, and products meant for livening up my bath are essential to a night dedicated to self-care. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Self Care 101

March 26, 2015
Competitions may be taking place right before my eyes, but I remain uninterested in the pursuit of proving ones superiority. Photo Credit: Althea Gevero

Competition: the good, the bad, and the ugly

March 13, 2015
Not even Taylor Swift can fill this blank space. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

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March 4, 2015
Though the chances of receiving an Oscar are quite unlikely, I would most definitely use my speech to do more than simply thank the Academy. Photo Credit: Migi Contreas

Speak up, Oscars

February 25, 2015
While being bombarded with pictures of various events, feelings of FOMO are at their strongest. Photo credit: Summer Thomad

Fighting FOMO

February 18, 2015
At times when I see others excel at something, I cant help but feel envious of their talent. Photo Credit: Nikki Molina

Envy: the double-edged sword

February 10, 2015
Ever wonder what its like to wear the hijab? Photo Credit: Andrea Galvan

“What is under your head-scarf?”

January 31, 2015
To the recent uproar surrounding Charlie Hebdo, I say: Je Ne Suis Pas Charlie. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Je Ne Suis Pas Charlie

January 22, 2015
Cheyenne Folias and a friend cosplay Margaret Moonlight and Dr. Naomi, characters from No More Heroes 2 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. My favorite part about cosplaying is actually making my costume and seeing it all together as the final product for the first time, Folias said. Photo Credit: Gary Thompson

Not-So Fake Geek Girls

December 3, 2014
When debates start to get heated, many of us choose the position of neutrality rather than picking a side to avoid getting involved.

Neutrality: The easy (and oppressive) way out Staying neutral is not always the best stance to take.

October 29, 2014
Noticing some serious dark circles? Great! This is a physical sign that shows how dedicated you are to the path of success!

How to be a successful student A satirical guide on how to make it through high school.

October 21, 2014
College Night provides a great opportunity for parents and students to look into future education and career options together. Photo Credit: Alexis Drevetzki

Work for passion, not for parents Thoughts on parents who dictate their childrens future/career.

October 17, 2014
Although the end is near for both these programs, Glee and Parks and Recreation have stood out as shows that will stay with me forever. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Parasocial Relationships Evident in Media Forms Not an easy task to say goodbye to your favorite television show characters.

October 1, 2014
Although being an Eminem fan may seem out of character for someone like myself, I embrace it as a part of who I am instead of passing it off as a guilty pleasure. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Guiltless Pleasures Why should we feel guilty about the things that bring us pleasure?

September 24, 2014
Senior Huilin Chen remains professional in her work environment, despite having fuchsia hair and facial piercings.

Body Modifications vs. The Workplace Unprofessional, or considerable social norm?

September 10, 2014
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