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Controversy follows superintendent resignation

Controversy follows superintendent resignation

Grace Palmer, Print Editor in Chief • January 31, 2015

“I am acknowledging that the role of superintendent for this next phase of work requires a level of intensity and focus to which I am unable to fully commit,” Bernadeia Johnson stated in a press release...

Community members meet in Corcoran Park to discuss a plan of action following a recent outbreak in crime. Here they are brainstorming ideas to make the community safer. Courtesy of Eric Gustafson

Community leaders battle rising crime in Corcoran community

Oscar Cozza, Graphics Editor • January 30, 2015

On October 24th, South was locked down following several shots fired on the 3100 block of 21st Avenue S. This was just one incident of the many reported to the Minneapolis Police Department in the Corcoran...

Girls’ basketball team’s last minute win means a possible City Champ title

Eva Shellabarger, Staff Writer • January 30, 2015

After a last-minute shot on Monday’s game by Morgan Hill, the South girls varsity basketball team came to victory by one point, the final score being 57-56. South’s win broke Washburn’s 32 game winning...

Youth are Here team members like Ramiro Vazquez can be spotted at roaming the halls in their bright yellow shirts at passing time or greeting students in the commons. Photo: Grace Palmer

Youth Are Here staff members bring “good energy”

Grace Palmer, Print Editor in Chief • January 22, 2015

What is the history of the Youth Are Here program? James Everett: “Our downtown team came from the go to cards and them getting rid of the school busses… they brought us down because they said they...

Singer Showcase featured talented student singers and musicians

Eveline Murphy-Wilson, Staff Writer • January 21, 2015

Today twelve of south’s best singers dressed up in button downs, ties, skirts, and slacks to show off their great talent at the Singer’s Showcase.  Accompanied by South High’s Jazz band and Concert...

Board of Education adds opportunity for a student voice

Eva Shellabarger, Staff Writer • January 15, 2015

This year, The MPS Board of Education is adding a new position that will provide a student voice that can influence decision making. The selected student representative will serve a one year term starting...

New cold weather policy takes safety of community into account

Kaitlyn White, Staff Writer • January 15, 2015

It’s after winter break, students have to get their sleep schedules back on track. Getting up after a long break is hard enough, but now it’s below zero outside! The cold weather is making it harder...

Students evacuated the school at around 10:45 following a small fire in a third floor bathroom.

Small fire forces students and staff out of building in freezing temperatures

Eleanor Noble, Co-editor in Chief • January 9, 2015

A small fire in the third floor boys bathroom resulted in a school wide evacuation today at around 10:45. Students and staff walked to the neighboring YWCA , but a gymnastics tournament in the field house...

YouthCAN! Educates and empowers student activists

YouthCAN! Educates and empowers student activists

Eva Shellabarger, Staff Writer • December 5, 2014

“Adults are scared of educated youth,” stated Kim Wasserman, a community organizer from Chicago who was one of the keynote speakers at Youth Climate Action Now. The event’s name was appropriately...

Policy for transgender athletes passed

Ruby Dennis, Staff Writer • December 4, 2014

Today, after much discussion and argument, the Minnesota State High School League voted to pass a new policy outlining the permission of transgender students to play on the gendered sports team of their...

Hundreds of students sit in front of the main office in protest of the decision not to indict Darren Wilson.

Ferguson decision causes hundreds of students to protest

Eleanor Noble, Co-Editor in chief, Web • December 2, 2014

"No justice, no peace. Prosecute the police!" Hundreds of students chanted before taking to the streets Tuesday, November 25th. This was in protest of the ruling not to indict Darren Wilson, a white police...

Lack of clarity in letter from Department of Education leads to confusion

Emma Pederson, Staff Writer • November 11, 2014

Students who opted out of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) last year recently received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) saying they weren’t on track to graduate....

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