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Last fall, workers at May Day Cafe, an adored institution of the Powderhorn neighborhood, decided they would buy the cafe from long time owner Andy Lunning and operate the cafe as a worker cooperative. Both the Powderhorn community and May Day worker-owners hope this new business structure will keep May Day flourishing as an affordable and community driven cafe for many years to come.
Loving May Day—a new era arises for Powderhorn’s beloved counterculture cafe
Oliver Stricherz, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024

When given the opportunity this previous fall, workers at the fan-favorite South Minneapolis May Day Cafe took the initiative to purchase the...

These are the 5 passes per quarter given to students. As you can see this student has already finished some of their passes in certain class hours and the quarter has not ended.
South’s new pass rules and the effect they have on using the bathroom
Abreham Tekele, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024

Five passes per quarter for each class, that's how many times you are allowed to leave the classroom to either go to a different class, the library,...

This year’s homecoming dance, held in the gym, was decorated with a large jellyfish and other sea creatures to portray the theme of “Under the Sea.” Macy Gearheart led the creation of many of these decorations, working hard with Student Council to create a good environment for the dance. 
Photo courtesy of Frances Pickar
Homecoming Dance 2024: Bop or flop?
Annika Lara Walen, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

On the evening of September 21st, South held the annual homecoming dance in the gym. Every year, homecoming is a highly anticipated event, bringing...

Less than half of eligible voters aged 18-24 voted in the 2020 election, the lowest out of any age group. Young people have unique perspectives and important mindsets, making them an important demographic in our nations elections.
Election day is coming: Everything you need to get ready to vote on November 5th
Alice Conry, Editor-In-Chief • October 16, 2024

With both national and local elections coming up in November, newly 18 year old students get to engage in one of the biggest civic responsibilities...

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...

All Nations students standing in front of murals, which are now erased. The removal of the murals erased the symbolism and sense of community that All Nations students look toward in the future.
All Nations murals painted over by administration. What now?
Arabella Fracisco, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

In July of 2024, seven murals on the walls of the All Nations hallway were painted over white. The murals carried deep meaning, traditions, and...

Many high grossing and hugely successful concert films were released in theaters in 2023. Image courtesy of: The Riverview Theater
How concert films are changing modern concert going
Greta Meissner, Staff Writer • February 2, 2024

The rise of the concert film is making arena concerts more accessible to larger audiences, is this a good thing? For the most part, yes! In 2023...

Liam Johnson in goal for the soccer team. Photo courtesy of: Avery Larson
Athlete of the month October 2024: Liam Johnson
Alex Karlen, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024

The Southerner’s pick for the October 2024 Athlete of the Month is Liam Johnson, the goalkeeper and senior captain for the South Men’s Soccer...

Photo courtesy of: drsonnet on Tumblr
Aaron Bushnell: The Consequences of American Complacency
Andrew Godes, Opinions Editor • May 15, 2024

It’s been almost three months since Aaron Bushnell shocked the world in an unprecedented act of self-immolation outside the Israeli embassy...

Phones in schools: a hard cell
Eamonn Briem and Madeline Mahoney April 17, 2019

Staff Profile
Alex Karlen
Alex Karlen
Staff Writer

Alex Karlen is a junior at South High School and this...

Griffin Larson
Griffin Larson
Features, A&E, and Visuals Editor

Griffin Larson is a junior in his third year of Newspaper....

Staff Profile
Abreham Tekele
Abreham Tekele
Staff Writer

Abreham Tekele is “on a roll,” starting his senior year at South and his first year with the Southerner....

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