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Chicago strike over, but issues remain in school systems

Sophie Downey and Elise Sommers, A&E and News Editors September 21, 2012

On Tuesday, September 18, the teachers of Chicago voted to end a week-long strike, in an agreement that mayor Rahm Emanuel called “an honest compromise.” “I’m happy for [the teachers],” said...

Students and administration disagree over spirit week

Students and administration disagree over spirit week

Laura Turner, Staff Writer September 21, 2012

South’s Student Council and the administration had different visions for the spirit days during homecoming week.  Student Council President Connor Bass explained that despite Student Council’s...

Homecoming Slideshow

Homecoming Slideshow

September 19, 2012

Photo Credit: Sophie Downey

All Nations stresses community at welcome back ceremony

Sophie Downey, A&E Editor September 18, 2012

 “This morning, I’d like to talk about how we all belong together,” said Joe Kingbird coordinator of the All Nations program on Friday, September 14th,during the annual All Nations Welcome Back...

New mural opened at dedication ceremony

Elise Sommers, News Editor September 16, 2012

The new mural spread a staircase at South High was officially opened at a dedication ceremony wednesday, September 5th. The celebration was an acknowledgement of the work and thought that went into creating...

Pep Fest cancelled after “unsafe behavior”

Caroline Stevens, Opinions Editor September 16, 2012

The pep fest for homecoming was cancelled Friday once again due to hazing on class color day. Even though class color day was replaced with tie-dye day this spirit week, students wore their class colors,...

Mens Varsity plays at Super Soccer Saturday.  They won 1-0.

Mens Varsity triumphs at Super Soccer Saturday

Caroline Stevens, Opinions Editor September 14, 2012

 South students and supporters cheered enthusiastically on Super Soccer Saturday on the 8th of September as all of South’s soccer teams faced Southwest. Men’s Varsity played an intense game, nearly...

Social studies teacher and ex-rock star inducted into hall of fame

Gabe Bethke, Staff writer May 21, 2012

“People don’t really think that collateralized debt obligations make me a rock star” explained social studies teacher Douglas Berglund, who recently was inducted into the North Dakota Rock-Country...

Update: South students going to regionals for business simulation game competitions

Elise Sommers, Staff writer May 7, 2012

By 2035, most current South students will be in their early 40's.  While nobody can know what will happen in the next 23 years, juniors Raleigh Gleason, Phillip Cronin, Charlie Moreira, and Alex Ausland...

Investigation underway about Code Red events

Gabe Bethke, Staff writer May 2, 2012

Yesterday afternoon, “South High School was briefly placed on Code Red Lock-down when an unknown individual attempted to pursue two students into the building” explained South High Principal Cecilia...

Famous poet and South graduate discusses racism with South English classes

Gabe Bethke, Staff writer April 27, 2012

“Doing what I do is kind of like being a famous movie star, but not getting paid anything” stated Bao Phi, South High graduate and nationally acclaimed poet in a recent classroom visit to David Rathbun’s...

South starts composting despite obstacles

South starts composting despite obstacles

Elise Sommers, Staff writer April 26, 2012

South’s walls are grey, its floors take on a dirty, grey sheen, and the ceiling verges on the same color of dusty cream.  However, as of April 9th, South is taking another step to go green.  Thanks...

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