No consideration for diversity in standardized testing
Maya Edmonds, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Am I failing… or is it the test? Many students have been taking standardized tests since 3rd grade. Standardized tests have no value for diversity whether you have a different learning style, background, language proficiency, mental health state, or socioeconomic status; these tests treat all kids as i...
Weighted grades would encourage students to seek greater challenge
Norah Austin, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
In high school there is a tremendous emphasis on grading and grades, including focus on the grade value of assignments, and evaluation of knowledge and skills through testing and summative projects. Currently, at South, equivalent grades for all courses are weighted equally in the calculation of a student...
Voting: an important way to have a voice in the political process
Kinsley Wilcox-McBride, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
With midterm election season in the process, the media is swarming with political messages and people advocating for U.S. citizens to vote. But many people still wonder how important their vote really is. “Voting is important because it’s kinda the one choice we have in how we govern ourselves, kin...
The South High paradox: diverse, yet divided
B Fei, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
As a freshman, I gawked at the diversity of our school. The colorful faces of the open house immediately reeled me in; I had classmates that looked like me and didn’t look like me. As someone who grew up without seeing other people of color—especially Asian-Americans—at school, that meant a lot to me....
Criminalizing drug offenses perpetuates systemic oppression
Elliot Askari-Rabe, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Most, if not all of us, have encountered drugs in one setting or another. Especially as high school students, we all probably have used or know drug users. And along with that, many South students hold fairly liberal views on drugs and drug use. However, federal law is not as forgiving, and across th...
South isn’t woke; it’s queerphobic
B Fei, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Faggot. Trap. Bitch. Tranny. Freak. Dyke. Shemale. Twink. These are the words that continue to reverberate around the white brick walls of South High School. Somehow, they always find their way back to me as a constant reminder that, maybe, I don’t belong here. I hear these words in class. I ...
Nike’s stand for social justice, although hypocritical, further advances progressive movements across the country
Eamonn Briem, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
With a quarterly income of 3.4 billion US dollars and universal popularity across the majority of demographics, Nike holds a status every brand works for, appealing to everyone on the political spectrum. However, during the last month Nike has finally taken a stand on the most prevalent politicizati...
We need to stop supporting sexist music
Katherine Lundquist, Staff writer
June 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Modern-day popular music can convey powerful messages about social justice, but many artists still refer to women as “Bitches,” “Hoes,” and “Whores,” while including many other sexist comments. However, it is never okay for women to be talked about in this way. Sexim is deeply rooted...
Be happier; take a gap year
Livia Lund, Editor-in-chief
June 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
I never really thought of myself as someone who would take a gap year. I was familiar with the idea but never thought, ‘That’s me! I need to do that!’ However, when senior year hit and the stress of college applications increased in the fall, I was less and less excited at the idea of immediat...
Why a 7-hour day is necessary at South
Katherine Lundquist and Gabe Chang-Deutsch
April 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
South has many great opportunities for students, and a 7-hour day allows for people to access this wide array of choices. However, a move to a 6-hour day would severely limit the choices and possibilities for South students. A 7-hour day is extremely necessary to make sure students have an equitable...
Gun control movement needs to grapple with racism
Gabe Chang-Deutsch, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
The current gun control movement has managed to gain significant political power in a matter of weeks. From social media activism to lobbying, politicians are starting to listen to youth. The March For Our Lives on March 24th and the nationwide walkout planned for April 20th are viewed as the focal po...
How to accommodate for ADHD/ADD students in classrooms
Oliver Hall, Staff Writer
March 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are a common yet difficult mental illnesses. ADHD makes it difficult to focus and to sit still. ADD makes it hard to focus but there’s less hyperactivity. Either one can severely impact a student’s educational exper...
Hazel McKinney, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018 • No Comments
The Minnesota Whitecaps are breaking barriers in women’s sports. This local hockey team is one of the only professional women's hockey teams in the United States that has...
The ‘Clue’ performance was a play to die for
December 12, 2018
Graffiti around South echoes nationwide hate
December 11, 2018
South’s ceramics program gives students the opportunities to advance their skills and future careers
December 10, 2018
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