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Many people have varying ideas of what consent actually is, and dont realize that the only thing that counts as consent is a verbal agreement to whats about to happen. Here is a concrete list of what is considered consent and what isnt

Consent is not optional

Izzy Willette, Sports Editor • November 30, 2016

It shouldn't be an argument, it shouldn't be under discussion, consent is a basic human right that all people should be entitled to. Consent isn't just for sexual or romantic relationships, it's important...

The ACT website has reported that 57% of students of retake the ACT improve their composite score. Students applying to selective colleges should consider taking the ACT a second time to help achieve the best possible score. To achieve your highest score, make sure to make use of prep classes and practice tests available.

Why you should take the ACT more than once

Madeline Mahoney, Staff Writer • November 15, 2016

The ACT- it’s a standardized test that many college-bound high schoolers take their junior year. There are many issues with standardized tests. They disadvantage people from different backgrounds and...

The lesser of two evils is still evil

“The lesser of two evils is still evil”

Tannen Holt, Staff Writer • November 11, 2016

With the upcoming elections being at the height of everyone’s concerns, I found my calling as one of clarity. The 2016 election is taking its place in history as the worst election in the last couple...

These are the current statistics of kindergarteners and seventh graders who have not been vaccinated. The percentages are never above 3% which shows that many parents in Minnesota are vaccinating there children at these landmark ages.

The anti-vaccination movement is sickening

Elliott Askari-Rabe, Staff Writer • November 8, 2016

When my parent were kids, vaccinations were an uncontroversial, normal part of childhood healthcare. But nowadays, the news is full of stories about the vaccination controversy. How did vaccinations become...

The midtown YWCA on Lake st. The YWCA has continuously validated, supported and helped people who have reported harassment theyve experienced. Photo: Soline Van de Moortele

Screw your locker room talk: How the YWCA makes exercising comfortable

Soline Van de Moortele, News Editor • November 8, 2016

Working out at the YWCA has become a crucial part of my life. It keeps me active, increases my happiness and helps me release my cooped up anger by running hard on the treadmill. It is one of the most...

This infographic shows the Clinton is currently in the lead, with Donald Trump close behind. Most importantly, it shows that third party candidates have a very low chance of ever getting elected because of the little support that they have.

Hillary Clinton: A candidate with a real chance

Sophia Manolis, Staff Writer • November 8, 2016

Overall, South is a liberal school, and many students have strongly supported the Democratic candidates throughout this election process. During the primaries, many supported Bernie Sanders over Hillary...

These are some steps you can take if you dont know what to do when your favorite entertainer does something problematic or racist. These steps dont need to be done in order, but these are places you can start.

What to do when your favorite entertainer does something problematic

Tatiana Burch, Staff Writer • October 17, 2016

Culture appropriation now seems to be a trend with celebrities appropriating other people's cultures. For example Kylie Jenner wearing cornrows, a lot of people were defending her saying her older sisters...

Many schools go without a dress code, an option that should be considered if the school wont equally dress code its students. Dress codes can be harmful to schools when they begin to police students bodies, and more school should consider removing their dress codes in Minneapolis. Graphic by Lil Crawford

Dress code affects students unevenly

Lil Crawford, Staff Writer • October 17, 2016

The dress code here at South High is far from perfect. It has tons of flaws and it affects people differently like female bodied students, male bodied students, students of color and white students. As...

Students work quietly under the blue cloths Darin Doty put up to dim the harsh light.

More teachers should take action against fluorescent lighting

Katherine Lundquist, Staff writer • October 17, 2016

South High is lit by fluorescent lights and I think it's cheap. I dislike the lighting at south. It gives off a green tint that makes students look sickish. The lights cause headaches and migraines and...

These statistics are of 2016 and they show the difference between white people and African Americans seeking treatment for mental health. These statistics demonstrate that African Americans arent encouraged to seek treatment compared to white people.

We need to talk about the stigma against mental health and students of color

Shadia Nurein, Staff Writer • October 13, 2016

Students of color mental health issues are often overlooked and looked down upon by teachers here at South to the point where our issues seem like they don't even exist. “I haven't seen students who...

The Boomerang Project, the founders of Link Crew, states that a successful crew contains these four components. Souths Link Crew only upholds one of these; which is the High School Orientation. Graphic: Emma Pederson

Link Crew? More like De-Link Crew

Emma Pederson, Opinions and Social Media Editor • May 27, 2016

One of the most important things when you transition into high school is knowing that you are welcomed and accepted at your school. A school can accomplish this in many different ways such as holding summer...

Senior Betty Mfalungundi gets a stamp from Nneka Abdullah, a CCC coordinator, to complete her senior check list. The checklist is one of the many things seniors need to complete in order to graduate. Photo: Paulina Poehlman

Senior year is scary and I don’t want to do it

Paulina Poehlman, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 27, 2016

“Senior year is a blast!” “Junior year is a lot of work but it totally becomes worth it when senior year rolls around.” “Senior year is a breeze!” But is it? From applying to college, to...

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