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The ransomware gang Medusa is threatening to release sensitive files taken from MPS unless their ransom is paid by March 17th. These files potentially put thousands of current and former students, families, and staff at risk of identity theft, fraud, or worse. This screenshot, taken from the Medusa Blog, shows an active timer counting down the time until Medusa threatens to release the stolen information.
MPS falls victim to ransomware attack; sensitive information threatened to be released unless $1 million ransom is paid
Griffin Larson and Khayaal Desai-Hunt March 12, 2023

A $1 million ransom has been placed on the personal data recently stolen from Minneapolis Public Schools by the ransomware group Medusa. Unless...

Mural outside the Trylon Cinema, a repertory theater on Minnehaha Avenue and 33rd Street, a mere 15 minute walk from South.
The Trylon Cinema and the importance of repertory theaters
Elliott Austin, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 3, 2023
One of the bus stops that South students use for transportation.
How South students view Metro Transit
Nyomie Ferguson, Staff Writer • February 3, 2023
Jimmy the therapy dog greeting students during lunch. Debbie Orenstin, a volunteer at North Star Therapy animals and Jimmy’s mother notes, “if kids are looking for a fun and bonding experience to do with their own pets they should look into therapy dog training and volunteer work with other animals… its fun for the animals, its fun for the kids, and youre doing something great for the community.”
Therapy dog brought to South raises students' spirits
Lola Norvell, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

South High’s recent most notable visitor comes in the form of four fluffy paws and two floppy ears– Jimmy the therapy dog. Jimmy was requested...

“Game tensions were high and school rivalry went too far.” - Official Statement from the South High Cheer Team, in response to the fights  that broke out after the South-North game.
Fights break out at South-North basketball game
Andrew Godes, Staff Writer • January 24, 2023

When basketball becomes a combat sport, the safety of fans and players can be compromised. After North High School won the January 9th basketball...

Graph showing the percentage of votes received in each round by Kevin McCarthy, Hakeem Jeffries, and other candidates. As House members who voted for other candidates were persuaded to change their votes to “present,” McCarthy received a greater percentage of the total votes.
The lengthy Speaker of the House election is an example of perseverance
Noelle Hendricks , Staff Writer • January 18, 2023

California representative Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives on January 7, after 15 rounds of voting. McCarthy,...

We shouldn’t have any excuses to not want to be in school when we get back
We shouldn’t have any excuses to not want to be in school when we get back
Shanell Gordon, Staff Writer • May 27, 2020

This Stay at Home Order has been very frustrating because I had to stay in the house for the most part. Plus I had a lot of plans that I had to cancel because of...

Kindness and compassion have never been so valuable
Kindness and compassion have never been so valuable
Eamonn Briem, Multimedia Editor • May 27, 2020

Kindness is key.  The willingness to supersede frustration, impatience and negativity in the pursuit of kindness is something that everyone especially people our...

School closure has helped grant me the freedom that I needed
School closure has helped grant me the freedom that I needed
Quentin Wolf, Staff Writer • May 27, 2020

This "vacation" that we have received from this virus has had pros and cons. While it is very unfortunate that many are dying, and will continue to die, school closure...

This picture is from the Site Councils monthly meeting, which discussed resources for academic improvement and helping students of color enroll in advanced placement classes in the meeting prior.
The truth behind the racial gap in Advanced Placement courses
Asisa Museid, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023

Success within a class depends heavily on how comfortable someone is in their classroom environment. Since Advanced Placement and College-In-the-Schools...

Mural outside the Trylon Cinema, a repertory theater on Minnehaha Avenue and 33rd Street, a mere 15 minute walk from South.
The Trylon Cinema and the importance of repertory theaters
Elliott Austin, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 3, 2023

When someone tells you they’re going to see a movie, you probably imagine something like a suburban AMC: a dozen screens, expensive concessions,...

Senior Ingrid Noren heads to school in February. She recommends winter biking, saying that “it’s better for your health [and] better for the planet.”
Winter bicycling deserves to be taken seriously
Noelle Hendricks, Staff Writer • March 6, 2023

In the warm months, South’s bike racks are usually full. In the wintertime, however, they’re nearly empty. When it gets cold, students who...

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