The Southerner

Subs interfere with students learning more often than they think.

Substitutes cause more harm than good

Noura Abukhadra, Staff Writer November 24, 2015

As students who have been attending school for a long time, we have all had substitutes by now. We all cross our fingers that we will just watch a movie, fill out a worksheet, anything that will minimize...

What if I don’t want to go to college?

Ella Kressel, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

Do you ever wonder what diversity in South High is really about? Is it about having students from all over the Twin Cities? Students of all different colors? Kids with low and high incomes? South is lucky...

Display case in South hallway contains lots of rainbows, and information about events for queer youth. Display was donated to South by the Out4Good office of the MPLS Public Schools.

My sexuality did not define me

Nara Coldwater, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

The end of my 8th grade year came like a punch in the stomach to me, and I was scared. Everyone painted up this extravagant picture of high school in my mind that was not only false, but also had me staying...

Some vegetarians are forced to load up on salad and vegetables to satisfy their hunger when there are no other options.

Vegetarians frustrated with lack of options

Drew Hemer, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

Vegetarian students at South are continually frustrated about the lack of options when it come to school lunch; students like Erik Patton, a South High senior. Patton is a proud vegetarian, and has been...

Self-segregation runs deep in social cliques

Self-segregation runs deep in social cliques

Sera Mugeta, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

Gazing down from the balcony during third lunch at South, watching students get lunch and talk with their friends, it’s easy to notice the diversity that South High School has. Whether you go to groups...

Ms. Hodges senior AVID class shows how the diversity of teachers doesnt reflect the diversity of students.

Where are all the teachers of color?

Fanta Diallo, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

Considering we’re the 14th most diverse school in all of Minneapolis, you would think the student’s level of diversity would match the teachers. Looking at South high from a distance it’s clear...

Dr. Adrienne Keenes reply to Spirit Halloweens highly racist Indian costume description.

Appropriation vs Appreciation of Native culture

Lilia Torchia-Stately, Staff Writer November 15, 2015

Native culture, since the beginning of early colonization, has been continuously appropriated and disrespected in everyday life. Native people are treated as mascots and costumes. Cultural appropriation...

Class in session for a typical South school day.

Do easy AP classes sophomore year set false expectations junior year?

Sera Mugeta, Staff Writer November 4, 2015

During the end of your freshman year at South high, you’ll most likely find yourself talking about signing up for classes you'll take next year, your sophomore year. Usually, teachers will encourage...

The Uptown Minneapolis Planned Parenthood.

Defunding Planned Parenthood is an attack on women

Nico Mercadal, Staff Writer October 9, 2015

On September 18, the bill to strip Planned Parenthood of its funding had been passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 241 to 187. The bill threatens to completely eliminate federal funding...

Inside the Smith Foundry site on 28th and Cedar, just a few blocks from South

Industries in East Phillips unjustly pollute area

Kendra Roedl, Guest Writer October 6, 2015

Last month a decision was made by the city to not purchase a warehouse, currently owned by Roof Depot, to use as a water yard and road maintenance facility.  This was great news, especially to the community...

Sign outside of second floor bathroom.

Why Are The Bathrooms Always Locked?

Eli Shimanski, Staff Writer September 29, 2015

Most, if not all students at South High have probably felt rushed between classes due to the added stress of trying to find an open bathroom to use. Now with the decreased passing times finding an open...

Ableist language harms South Highs community

Ableist language harms South High’s community

Noura Abukhadra, Staff Writer September 25, 2015

According to a popular blog called Forward, feminists with disabilities for a way forward, ableism is defined as a form of discrimination against people who have disabilities and mental illnesses. We have...

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