The South community: a slice of social paradise
November 16, 2010 • Collin Knopp-Schwyn, Design & Graphics Editor
Filed under Opinion
You probably wake up every morning, worrying about being mistaken at school for a nerd, or a pothead, or an emo kid, or a preppy, and subsequently getting harassed by one of the jocks or cheerleaders because of it. Or not. South is too large, too diverse, too active, and frankly, too smart to be able... Read more »
Seniors look forward to the independence of college
November 15, 2010 • Margaret Horstman, Staff writer
Filed under Features
Applying to colleges can be a stressful experience for seniors. They have to choose several colleges, fill out applications, and write essays. Even after applying, there are still college tours and choosing the right place to attend based on academics, location, sports, size, and many other factors. But... Read more »
East/West hockey merger expected to strengthen Minneapolis hockey
November 15, 2010 • Sam Graves, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Members of the Novas particiapte in an early season practice. At an April 12 meeting, the Minnesota State High School League, along with Minneapolis athletic directors, approved the merger of the Minneapolis East and West boys’ hockey teams. Players from all seven Minneapolis high schools will now... Read more »
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 to be South’s next show
November 15, 2010 • Cemecia Mialor, Staff writer
Filed under A & E, Theater
Excitement fills the air as theater students rehearse for the big upcoming theatrical production called the Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, a play written by John Bishop. The play starts with a gathering of actors in a house preparing to audition for a show, but to their surprise, there is a mysterious... Read more »
Fun things to do in the fall
November 12, 2010 • Louisa Lincoln, Staff Writer
Filed under A & E
Well South High, it’s that time of year again! Time to break out the jackets, hats, gloves and mittens, jump in leaves, and enjoy the last few days of reasonable temperatures before winter comes. Yes, that’s right, it’s fall! So what do South students like to do to this time of year? Sophomores... Read more »
YeaMN to host workshop at South
November 11, 2010 • Erika Roedl, Features Editor
Filed under News
“Climate change 101.” That’s what Siiri Bigalke, co-chair of Youth Environmental Activists of Minnesota (YeaMN) called the Youth Activism Workshop they are having Saturday, Nov. 13, noon to 5pm. It’s their first meeting of the year, and this meeting’s theme is to teach and get people involved,... Read more »
Math team finishes third at first tournament
November 11, 2010 • Elika Beck, Staff Writer
Filed under News
On Monday November 1st the South High math team kicked off the competition season with their first tournament at Patrick Henry. They finished third overall, a strong start considering that the team is young with many new members. Math team, like sports teams, practices and then competes against other... Read more »
Sudden frequency of food fights causes student assemblies
November 11, 2010 • Eddie Ortegon, Staff writer
Filed under News
Food fights have been more of an issue recently in the past month and has gotten pretty serious, according to administrators Paul Lundin and Tony Stewart, people are getting injured and rushed to the hospital. Assemblies in the school auditorium on Oct. 25 and 26 have been set for an all classes... Read more »
Transfer students explain why they chose South
November 9, 2010 • Ayan Deria, Staff writer
Filed under Features
There have been many changes at South in the past few years in policies, administration, teachers and grading systems, and students are no exception. Fresh new faces have come to join the South High community for many reasons. According to sophomore Mubashir Jeilani, who transferred from Washburn High... Read more »
Author Nuruddin Farah gives insight on his book to students
November 9, 2010 • Katie Jerome, Staff writer
Filed under Features, News
Last week, South was visited by Nuruddin Farah, a prominent Somali novelist and world famous author of Sweet and Sour Milk, which David Rathbun teaches in his College in the Schools (CIS) Literature class. Among other accomplishments he is a strong political voice and advocate for women’s rights... Read more »
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