Students disagree with consequences associated with alcohol use
February 14, 2012 • Gabe Bethke, Staff Writer
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Alcohol abuse incidents and issues have become more and more common this year here at South High. This trend goes against statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse that shows a decline in teen drug and alcohol usage. “The word I would use to describe this year would be ‘a lot,’”... Read more »
Security cameras do more than monitor student behavior
February 14, 2012 • Sophie Downey, Staff Writer
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They may seem like all-seeing eyes, watching for any misdemeanor and waiting for the right moment to report criminals to the authorities. Sometimes they can even seem like they are invading personal space. But the uses of the security cameras inside of South are far broader than just keeping tabs on... Read more »
Transgender youth find support in Minneapolis
February 14, 2012 • Elise Sommers, Staff Writer
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Before a baby can talk – in fact, from the newborn’s first wail – one thing is determined. This thing is blazoned on cards, banners, and balloons to broadcast the joy of the birth. It’s a boy. It’s a girl. But what if gender isn’t so simple? One student at South falls under the umbrella... Read more »
Sex ed leaves the schoolhouse to increase learning
January 10, 2012 • Haley DeParde, Photo editor
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As high school students, the topic of sex is frequently in our daily lives. It may be a conversation with friends, or something to stress over. Does he really love me? Did the condom work? According to the 2006-2008 National Survey of Family Growth, 46% of males and 33% of females who consider themselves... Read more »
The need for SRC grows, despite the disruption it creates
January 10, 2012 • Maddie Colbert and Grace Gessner, Staff writers
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Nine years ago, Silver Ribbon Campaign (SRC) was started by a small group of students. Now, over 200 students attend meetings; at a November meeting, the attendance stood at 267 students. “I heard about it, and I wanted somewhere to skip and be excused, but I enjoyed the topics discussed and now... Read more »
Student Council provides leadership for the South community
January 10, 2012 • Amin Amin, Staff writer
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Student Council, a way we South students can have our thoughts and issues heard by some of our peers with some authority. Student Council has done a lot this year for us; they have given us a new electronics policy which allows us to use our cell phones and ipods during passing time and our lunch periods.... Read more »
GEMS program encourages girls to strive for careers in science and math
January 10, 2012 • Louisa Lincoln, Sports editor
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From a young age, freshman Abby Harrison has had one dream — to become an astronaut. “When I was younger, my dad read to me from this book called The Universe. It was a massive coffee table book, and he would read it to me every night before going to bed. So that was one of the main things... Read more »
s.t.a.r.t. provokes conversation about race
December 1, 2011 • Sophie Downey, Staff writer
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When I walk into the s.t.a.r.t. meeting right after school on a Wednesday, I’m immediately struck by a feeling of calm and organization in the room. I ask Kate Towle, adult ally and creator of Project s.t.a.r.t. Leadership, if it’s all right if I sit in the corner, and she responds by saying, “Why... Read more »
GSA expands its scope to reach middle school students
December 1, 2011 • Emmet Kowler, Staff writer
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The South High Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is coming back with a vengeance. One need look no further than the giant new banner now hanging in the commons, decorated with 216 bright pink cards, all signed by pledged gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) allies during GSA’s first ally drive... Read more »
Immigrant students adjust to life at South
December 1, 2011 • Maddie Colbert, Staff writer
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”I like the burgers,” said Hesham Attia, senior, who moved to Minneapolis from Egpyt this past August. “[In Vietnam] we don’t eat a lot of food with cheese [like] pizza,” Hmong Le, senior says. She moved from Vietnam in February of 2008. These students are few out of many... Read more »
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