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Amy Cardarelle started as Athletic Director in February to replace Mark Sanders. Sanders resigned from the position to be with family in Florida. Cardarelle hopes to increase participation and improve facilities during her time at South.

New athletic director hopes to improve sports programs

Ellen Gantenbein, Sports Editor March 16, 2015

“She’s really encouraging and open to communication with students,” reflected senior Ava Skrade when asked about South’s newest addition - Athletic Director Amy Cardarelle. Cardarelle was hired...

Morgan Hill dribbles the ball towards the basket. Hill plays the majority of the time, in most games, and scores an average of 20 points a game.

Up-and-coming freshmen athletes play valuable roles on teams

Frances Matejcek, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 16, 2015

Morgan Hill - Basketball Despite being a freshman, this is Morgan Hill’s third year playing basketball for South, and her second year on the varsity team. Hill has been playing for as long as she...

Boys basketball team ends season with a sections game loss

Boys basketball team ends season with a sections game loss

Maggie Fisher, Features Editor March 1, 2015

One fan section filled with students shouting in blue and white. Another section filled with the Hopkins Royals prep band, complete with a mascot and cheerleaders. At first glance it seemed as if the Eden...

Mark Sanders hugs Mary Jonhigan, a South sports ticket seller, at a goodbye reception held at him for South.

South bids farewell to long time athletic director

Genoa Scott, Staff Writer February 6, 2015

Sanders will be moving to Tarpon Springs, Florida where, for the past year, Sanders family has been caring for his father- in- law in his declining health. While in Florida, Sanders will be taking a job...

Athletic scholarships challenge students to thrive in academics as well as in sports

Athletic scholarships challenge students to thrive in academics as well as in sports

Eveline Murphy-Wilson, Staff Writer February 6, 2015

“First of all, only 4% of high school football players play college ball. I think when you look at Minnesota, the numbers for football scholarships are good,” explained Leonard Sedlock, South High’s...

This is the proposed design for the Phillips pool rennovation that would inlcude a full eight lane competetive lap pool. This plan could be possible if the Minneapolis Public Schools board matches the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Boards $2.5 million investment.

Racial disparities in swimming ability prompt community action

Eva Shellabarger, Staff Writer February 6, 2015

For some, swimming is a fun way to cool off in the summer, or exercise, but for others it instills fear and is inaccessible. The drowning rates in America show that the ability to swim is a privilege that...

Girls’ basketball team’s last minute win means a possible City Champ title

Eva Shellabarger, Staff Writer January 30, 2015

After a last-minute shot on Monday’s game by Morgan Hill, the South girls varsity basketball team came to victory by one point, the final score being 57-56. South’s win broke Washburn’s 32 game winning...

Graphic: Eveline Murphy-Wilson

Disorganization in busing causes problems for South sports

Eveline Murphy-Wilson, Staff Writer January 6, 2015

There’s an old joke, “you’re a bus driver, at the first stop, four people get on. At the second stop two people get off. At the third stop, seven people get off. At the fourth stop, everyone gets...

Junior Lily Eusebio participated in a junior roller derby league from 2010 to 2012. Pictured she checks an opponent during a bout.

Roller Derby attracts a variety of spectators and participants

Genoa Scott, Staff Writer January 6, 2015

Junior Lily Eusebio began participating in roller derby in 2010 and had to stop in 2012. While in roller derby her roller name was Cookie CutHer. She got involved in roller derby after a friend of her...

Source: NCAVA.org Graphic: Ellen Gantenbein

Convicted athletes deserve more punishment for their crimes

Xaviera Wilson, Staff Writer January 6, 2015

“I feel like it's terrible because I see a [convicted] athlete on sports center like every single day," said junior Tanzil Sallahudiin when reflecting on the convictions of prominent athletes. "It's...

Policy for transgender athletes passed

Ruby Dennis, Staff Writer December 4, 2014

Today, after much discussion and argument, the Minnesota State High School League voted to pass a new policy outlining the permission of transgender students to play on the gendered sports team of their...

To the left of the room are four heavy duty treadmills, and if you’re wondering why there are so few of these popular machines, keep in mind that Sanders chose greater quality equipment over a greater number. Also pictured are stationary bikes, which for junior Addie Welch is more beneficial than for others. “Since I tore my ACL and meniscus it would be cool to use the weight room for part of my physical therapy. So if there was a leg press or a stationary bike that’s what I would be using most,” said Welch.

Revamped weight room opens for more than just athletes

Rhiana Stark, Opinions Editor November 17, 2014

A brand new workout room has arrived at South and is stirring up excitement for not only athletes but the many other students that have access. The refurbishment of the room has been a long process....

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