![Today, paper assignments are rare, with everything being done digitally. Handwriting has been a basic skill learned for centuries, and with technology advancing rapidly, the art is at risk of becoming obsolete. “I don’t think it will necessarily disappear, but maybe just be less used,” sophomore Angel Samson said. “Especially with new developments of AI and other technologies, [typing] will probably be the preferred method of doing things rather than handwriting.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_9803-1200x673.jpg)
Psychology Club discusses love, OnPeriod increases student awareness on the menstrual cycle and NHS works toward welcoming new members.
![Preparing for the competition, junior Jamille Westley studies her flash cards. She researched information about African American fashion, culture, and dandyism using sources provided by the BSU Network. “I want to use my strength in memorization and my knowledge in history to [help our team],” Westley said. “[I chose to participate] to raise awareness and learn more about my own culture and history.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260123_083311-4-1200x698.jpg)
![Holding onto a prop check for $10,000, junior Eervis Sosniak announces game show winners, as part of last year’s spring show. During the production, Sosniak held two different roles in a variety of sketches featuring humorous situations with fictional teachers. “The plot was to see if this person was smarter than a Southwest [teacher],” junior Eervis Sosniak said. “That play was [the proudest I’ve been] because I’ve heard from the people who were there from the beginning. The drama club started very small and that was the year it started to get big. This year, it’s even bigger.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-04-200715.png)
![The fear of missing out (FOMO) has been shown to have adverse effects on many teenagers’ confidence. FOMO is especially commonly experienced in teenagers. “I think the most frustrating part about experiencing FOMO is the fact that you can't necessarily do anything about it,” senior Branson Williams said. “You know your feelings aren't going to be known unless you say something to the people that you know may have left you out in a situation. [It’s] the fact that nobody's going to know how you really feel unless you tell them.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FOMO-Graphic-1.jpg)
With the rise of social media, the fear of missing out has become a prevalent issue, leaving a notable impact on many teenagers’ self-esteem.
![Second languages can help people understand one another and create connections in moments of miscommunication or cultural misunderstandings. Being multilingual can open doors to connections and opportunities that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. “As a young person [speaking a second language] was necessary for communication and connections with my family,” Teaching and Training program leader Laura Penrod said. “When I was at Elorado, I had to use it all the time because a lot of my [students’] parents spoke Spanish.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Untitled-design-1-1.png)
Self-discipline is a key essential to navigating responsibilities and goals.
Not everything is as it seems in ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’.
Find something fun to do this weekend.
![The fear of missing out (FOMO) has been shown to have adverse effects on many teenagers’ confidence. FOMO is especially commonly experienced in teenagers. “I think the most frustrating part about experiencing FOMO is the fact that you can't necessarily do anything about it,” senior Branson Williams said. “You know your feelings aren't going to be known unless you say something to the people that you know may have left you out in a situation. [It’s] the fact that nobody's going to know how you really feel unless you tell them.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FOMO-Graphic-1-300x200.jpg)
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