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Racist team names should be changed

Elizabeth Santana, Staff Writer December 19, 2013

"We are honoring Indians; you should feel honored," supporters of the NFL team name "Washington Redskins" might say. Team owner Dan Snyder has refused to change the name, stating that he takes pride in...

High school athletic programs send students the wrong message

Maggie Fisher, Staff Writer December 11, 2013

Recently, I saw a twitter petition protesting homework being required of student athletes. It stated, “athletes should receive less to no homework, compared to classmates that do not participate in sports.”...

Conscientious consumers should reconsider Black Friday

Grace Palmer, Opinions Editor December 4, 2013

Black Friday may have the best deals, but it also seems to bring out the worst in people. From a fatal shootout in a Toys-R-Us in 2006 to a Walmart stock boy being trampled to death by a crowd of shoppers...

Online gym isn’t worthwhile for student athletes

November 20, 2013

I only exaggerate a little bit when I claim online gym to be the bane of my existence. I drag myself home after practice for cross country or skiing. Instead of confronting the pile of legitimately challenging...

I was like language is evolving.

I was like “language is evolving.”

Grace Palmer, Opinions Editor November 13, 2013

"I was like 'yeah,' and then he was like 'no,' but then I was all 'uh, yeah.'" Phrases like these are referred to as if they are the epitaph on the grave of the English language itself. As teenagers, we...

“No Pass Days” are Unnecessary and Interfere with Learning

Rhiana Stark, Staff Writer November 6, 2013

At the end of each quarter students are not allowed to use any kind of hall pass. Even using the bathroom is banned, because the administration doesn’t want any disturbances in the hallway while student...

Broad Historical Education Contributes to Cultural Tolerance

Grace Palmer, Opinions Editor October 23, 2013

Everyone knows about the power and prestige of the Roman empire, but people may not be so familiar with the Mongols. While the Romans were undoubtedly influential, many of their accomplishments were met...

Students Should Re-examine Preoccupation With Social Media

Students Should Re-examine Preoccupation With Social Media

Maeve Handley, Staff Writer October 16, 2013

Using social media is fun. You can connect to your old classmates, friends you made at summer camp, and stay in touch with family members from other states or even countries. However, it isn’t fun enough...

Buying produce from farmer’s market, like this one in downtown Minneapolis, allows consumers to talk to the local farmers who produce their food.

Food Labels May Not Be What They Seem

Grace Palmer, Opinions Editor October 9, 2013

Many companies use buzzwords to cash in on trends and increase profit margins. This can seem harmless, even inevitable, but manipulating certain trends hurts both consumers and international food producers. Phrases...

Businessman James Towley and Fred Osanna,head of the Twin Cities Rapid Transit Company, shake hands and exchange money as the last of the Minneapolis streetcars burns behind them, in 1954.

Public Transportation Needs to Take A Step Backward

Sophia Downey, Features Editor October 1, 2013

By now, South students are familiar with city buses, as they have replaced school buses as students’ transportation. While the effectiveness and environmental benefits of buses cannot be denied, there...

New Security Policies Could Reduce Tension Between Students and Staff

New Security Policies Could Reduce Tension Between Students and Staff

Grace Palmer, Opinions Editor September 24, 2013

 I have been happy to see that this year the security staff at South seems to be focusing more on safety concerns, over trivial concerns such as dress code violations. Although our security staff  has...

The 2 mile Walking Zone centered around South definig what students get GoTo cards from where they live.

Student GoTo Passes Fall Short

Grace Palmer, Opinions Editor September 17, 2013

South’s new transportation system, while well intentioned, has extensive design flaws that unjustly disadvantage many students. Transportation to and from school is something that every student has to...

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