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There is a very small difference between 2014 and 2015, however once 2016 hit the hate-crimes soared. More than 200 of the crimes happened after Donald Trump’s election, and most of those were done in his name. Trump has said ‘Sometimes it’s the reverse, to make people — or to make others — look bad,’ in response to the rise in Anti-Semitism. He thinks that the bomb threats were made by Jewish people, or those who support them, to make him and his supporters look bad.

Why Holocaust Jokes aren’t Funny

Oliver Piotrowski, Staff Writer • May 10, 2017

Most people know the horrors that happened during the Holocaust, and know that six million people were murdered for being Jewish. Why people think making jokes about the suffering of humans is acceptable...

This is a primary example of a sign that can be used instead of one that states my uterus my choice. In theory, if a Day Without Women was executed properly. 47% of the workforce would be missing, an action that could severely impact peoples everyday lives.

We need to take diversity in activism seriously

Noura Abukhadra, Opinions Editor • April 24, 2017

In the past few months there have been endless efforts to recognize women’s importance in society, but how many of those protests have had women of color at the forefront of their movements? Trans-women?...

Two students wander the halls together instead of sitting in class. These students are just two of the many students that skip class.

We can’t forget about the students who aren’t in class

Mia Swanson, Staff Writer • April 20, 2017

First bell has rung, so has the second, and the third. At this time all students are supposed to be sitting in class to take in their education and listen to the teacher and do as they’re told. Students...

Protesters march for immigrant rights in response to the first travel ban instated by President Trump. Demand an end to anti- muslim bigotry, the sign pictured reads.

Being an immigrant means being human

Mia Swanson, Staff Writer • March 13, 2017

As of late the media seems to be immigrants this and immigrants that. Although immigration has always been a popular topic in the United States, there appears to be yet another uproar due to recent controversial...

The results from a study by the Journal of Adolescent Health on student nationwide sleep. The minimum recommended amount of sleep for teens is 8 hours yet the majority of teens get significantly less than is healthy. This is heavily influenced by school’s disregard for teen sleep patterns.

Sleepy students: the problem with school start times

Henry Holcomb, Staff Writer • March 10, 2017

The average teen needs around 8-10 hours of sleep but the majority of students find a hard time achieving this.  Why is this?  Well the average teen brain is programmed to start feeling drowsy around...

It doesnt matter if someone is a month away from being 18 (the age of a legal adult in most states) or if someone just turned twelve cases of sexual assault need to be taken seriously and assaulters must be held accountable. Other wise we are teaching the newer generations that sexual assault it acceptable. Statistics from Center for Disease Control and National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 2010.

No one should suffer in silence from sexual assault

Lil Crawford, Staff Writer • March 7, 2017

South high says it’s a safe environment, and for the most part it is, but some things still go unnoticed. Freshman year I experienced two different cases of sexual assault, with two different guys. My...

Seniors Iqlas Ibrahim (left), and (right) Anas Farah, the president of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) help along with other MSA students to create a poster for the African Culture night event held at South High. The African Culture night will be on Thursday, March 30th from 5-8 PM. There will be music, food and a sharing of culture at this event. MSA is the only group we currently have at South that is faith based. The opportunities provided by MSA for their members to work together on projects such as the poster provide further time to bond.

Religious communities bring people together

Samara Adam, Staff Writer • March 7, 2017

As inclusive as South may be, I’ve noticed it is lacking in certain communities. South students would greatly benefit from more religious based groups. Faith is a large part of many people’s lives,...

Trump can’t stop us: 2017 Winter Editorial

February 14, 2017

Being a part of a community can be a powerful advantage to have in these difficult times, especially in light of recent political events. We all heard the promises of building walls, banning refuges, and...

17 to 23 million animals are used in the United States for biomedical research each year, and that number is on the decline. The vast majority of these animals are mice, rats, fish, or birds. Animals used in biomedical research should be the least of our animal welfare concerns. Nearly ten billion animals are killed for food in the U.S. each year making the number of animals used in research appear rather insignificant. Statistics used in the graphic are from the Hastings Center in 2010. Graphic: Madeline Mahoney

Biomedical animal research should be the least of our animal welfare concerns

Madeline Mahoney, Staff Writer • January 3, 2017

On Allison Gurney’s last day as our AP Biology student teacher, we learned about the use of animals in biomedical research. After Gurney’s presentation on her experience with animal research, we participated...

The diversity at South is in fact very large, however, the diversity among students doesnt reflect the diversity of teachers. Roughly 56,000/58,000 teachers are white in the state of Minnesota as of 2014. We have to do better to show our students of color that its possible to be a teacher, otherwise the cycle will continue. Data from Minneapolis Public School report of the annual racial and ethnic count of students.

Why it’s important to have diversity among history teachers

Shadia Nurien, Staff Writer • January 3, 2017

  In a district as diverse as Minneapolis Public Schools and a school as diverse as South , one would think that the teachers would reflect in diversity, but they don't. Students of color already have...

A painting of Silver Olympian Feyisa Lelisa crossing the finish line at Rio Olympics showing the symbol with crossed arms.It’s symbolizes the oppression of the Oromo people showing how their hands are tied without the need of handcuffs. This courageous act done by Lelisa has brought attention to the protest that is going on in Ethiopia by the Oromo and Amhara people. This painting was by the Oromo Student Union at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Washington Avenue Bridge. Photo: Asanti Bekele

Over a year of grief, but no one hears us

Asanti Bekele, Staff Writer • December 7, 2016

Oromo and Ethiopian Oromo South students are in grief and sadness over the government corruption that is going on back home. Some have migrated here only a few years ago and some have been born here, but...

Many South students feelings are heightened after the recent election, and have been reacting in various ways, such as writing on the walls, and protesting. One things for sure, violence and harassment in this time after the election are not acceptable solutions and we have to do better and be more welcoming of everyone at our school. Otherwise, we have to stop pretending that our diversity means anything.

The elephant in the room: South’s problem with Republicans

Tannen Holt, Staff Writer • December 5, 2016

Walking through South’s halls, you may notice seeing almost as much writing on colored paper as you do the cream colored paint students have grown accustomed to. What is written on these posters are...

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