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Project Success students on a tour to St. Catherines University

College tour boot camp gives students an authentic experience

Eva Shellabarger, Staff Writer • October 30, 2014

This MEA weekend, Project Success gave middle and high school students the opportunity to experience one of many Minnesota college campuses. The students could choose from 14 different colleges to visit....

From left to right, junior Hamza Abdujalil, sophomore Abdulaziz Kadi, and senior Adam Samatar pass and dribble the opposition.

Boys’ soccer team loses to St. Louis Park in Sections Semi-Finals

Maggie Fisher, Features Editor • October 13, 2014

After a close game, the South Soccer Varsity Boy’s team tragically lost to St. Louis Park in the section semifinals game on Saturday October 11th. The boys were coming off a big win (they upset Hopkins...

Super Soccer Saturday was once again a hit, despite loses

Eva Shellabarger, Staff Writer • October 5, 2014

South’s Super Soccer Saturday showcased six women’s and men’s teams from South and Southwest. The games lasted all day Saturday, starting at 9 AM. Southwest won all six games. “Even when you...

South High staff buys Peace Coffee from students in Ms. Gieses welcoming classroom.

Peace Coffee offers students a business opportunity

Eveline Murphy-Wilson, Author • October 5, 2014

So there’s this place, called a coffee shop, that one would go to to get morning coffee. As a high school teacher, time is of the essence and there isn’t the time to stop by your local Peace Coffee...

Liberal Arts program plans trip to Peru for summer 2015

Ellen Gantenbein, Sports Editor • October 5, 2014

Liberal students will have the opportunity to explore Peru this summer as a part of a school trip. The trip will be led by Liberal Arts Coordinator and English teacher Delainia Haug and Social Studies...

Ambassador Rodrigues will visit South October 7th to discuss Cuban interests with South students. Photo courtesy of: Karen Holly

Students and staff anticipate visit from Cuban ambassador

Grace Palmer, Print Editor in Chief • October 5, 2014

“I don’t think a lot of students are thinking about Cuba, I think it’s on the periphery. It’s very important to be globally aware and Cuba is certainly part of that,” Spanish teacher Sheila Willette...

First UNIDOS meeting gave an inside look at the year ahead

First UNIDOS meeting gave an inside look at the year ahead

Rhiana Stark, Opinions Editor • October 5, 2014

Thursday, October 3rd marked the first official meeting for the UNIDOS group at South. The organization is commonly associated with other student-led groups such as ASA, or Asian Student Association. However,...

Graphic: Ruby Dennis

MSHSL tabled transgender sports policy decision

Ruby Dennis, Staff Writer • October 5, 2014

A policy decision regarding the rights of transgender students to participate in sports that match their gender identity was postponed by the MSHSL (Minnesota State High School [Sports] League) on Thursday,...

Junior Tasha Holtman bites her medal after moving on to National History Day. This will be Holtmans fourth time competing at Nationals.

Holtman moves on to National History Day

Maeve Handley, Staff Writer • May 22, 2014

Moving on to National History Day is a very big deal. Students spend almost half the year preparing for their school’s History Day, and if they are lucky enough to move up the ladder of projects, their...

Arvold wins state badminton tournament

Laura Turner, Business Editor • May 21, 2014

One would not expect someone who only played a sport for a year to win any big tournament, especially the State championships. But that is exactly the case for senior Hannah Arvold, the champion of the...

Playing in a high school isn’t so different from Orchestra Hall, Arnstein explained. “The stage is a little smaller . . . and the lights are a little more glary . . . we adjust to the acoustics always.”

Minnesota Orchestra performs at South

Antonia Lowell, Staff Writer • April 22, 2014

The only sounds in the auditorium this morning were coming from the shwicks of a few camera shutters and the occasional rustling of students readjusting to get a better look at the musicians onstage. This...

Green Tigers Rally At Capitol

Anna Klevin, Staff Writer • March 27, 2014

Environmental Lobby Day is a tradition for the Green Tigers, who have gathered at the capitol for several years in a row. “This is my third time going to Environmental Lobby Day and I feel more confident...

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