Ski team takes training trip to Michigan
December 28, 2010 • Louisa Lincoln, Staff Writer
Filed under Skiing, Sports
On December 4, a group of South High cross-country skiers braved the snow and frigid temperatures to venture to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for a training trip. The team drove for about five hours to the town of Ironwood, Michigan, near the border of Michigan and Wisconsin, according to senior... Read more »
Unique sports appear popular at South
December 28, 2010 • Louisa Lincoln and Nadia Spock, Staff writers
Filed under Sports
South offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities from archery to lacrosse, but many students participate in sports that are not school sponsored. For example, one South student in particular has become known for his rock climbing accomplishments. Junior Noah Ridge has competed in many rock climbing... Read more »
South students perform in christmas ballet, Nutcracker Fantasy
December 12, 2010 • Haley DeParde, Staff Writer
Filed under A & E, Theater
The tale of the Nutcracker is a traditional Christmas ballet that enchants international audiences. This holiday season, junior Rose Hartnett and freshman Elora Wiggins will both be performing in Minnesota Dance Theater’s Nutcracker Fantasy. The performance will be at the State Theater on December... Read more »
Opinions differ on effectiveness of off-season training
December 10, 2010 • Elika Beck, Staff writer
Filed under Sports
To play competitively in some sports at the high school level, it can be important to train year-round. Because the high school sports’ seasons aren’t year-round, many students who participate in sports also take part in an off-season team for whatever sport or sports they do. Off-season teams allow... Read more »
New eighth grade shadowing system is all wrong
December 9, 2010 • Elika Beck, Staff writer
Filed under Opinion
Last year the eighth grade shadowing program underwent a dramatic change for the worse. Minneapolis Public Schools launched a new program for prospective students to visit high schools: instead of “shadowing” a student for the day, eighth graders now come with their class and travel in groups around... Read more »
Websites like Formspring just asking for insults
December 8, 2010 • Monet Auguston, Photo editor
Filed under Opinion
Are you a virgin? Why do you think you’re so cool? Why don’t you kill yourself? Would you ask this to someone’s face? You’ve probably seen questions like these if you’ve been on a site called Formspring. Formspring, (www.formspring.me), is a website that allows anyone to ask anyone any question... Read more »
Sexist advertisements are extremely prevalent, reflect on us
December 8, 2010 • Libby Due, Opinions editor
Filed under Opinion
Sexism sells. Advertisements, particularly commercials, are just seeping with sexism. Some advertisements, such as those for hygiene products, are much more outlandishly degrading and offensive than others. Almost every high school student, both men and women, wear deodorant. But there’s a clear difference... Read more »
Officer Loveland builds relationships with students
December 7, 2010 • Saidat Gilley, Staff writer
Filed under News
This article was published in the 2010-11 fall Southerner newsmagazine. Officer James Loveland’s job is filled with interactions with students and staff. From his morning walk-through of the school where he greets staff and students as he goes, Loveland continues to talk with students, staff and community... Read more »
Beijing exchange teaches teachers about education’s “global impact”
December 7, 2010 • Louisa Lincoln, Staff writer
Filed under Features
Many students know that South High has a sister school in Beijing, China that’s called the Beijing Royal School (BRS). In recent months, South staff members have been able to travel there to teach the Chinese teachers about Western educational methods. However, South also benefits from the exchange. “We... Read more »
Republicans go virtually unnoticed in South’s political environment
December 7, 2010 • Haley DeParde & Katie Jerome, Staff writers
Filed under Features
Is the elephant on the endangered list at South? South is known to some students as having a more liberal environment. “I think a lot of liberals attend South,” said Elliot Bosveld, a member of South’s Politics Club. The trend is similar throughout Minneapolis. For example, in the recent House... Read more »
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