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Fantasy football flourishes throughout South

Fantasy football flourishes throughout South

Ruby Dennis, Staff Writer November 17, 2014

Magical unicorn quarterbacks. Wizards coaching teams of panting dwarves. Dragons throwing flags onto a field of sparkling turf. While these fantastical concepts would certainly add flavor to your average...

The Minnesota Vikings support the South football program

The Minnesota Vikings support the South football program

Elvis Tores, Staff Writer November 17, 2014

The beginning of the season started off with a tragedy for South High’s football team, with the loss of Sophomore player Sha’kym Adams. “The loss was tough. Everyone was affected in different ways....

Souths Adapted Soccer Team Going to State

South’s Adapted Soccer Team Going to State

Eva Shellabarger, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

  After holding a season record of 7-1, South’s adapted soccer team is headed to the state tournament on November 14th and 15th at Stillwater High School. The team will start the tournament by...

From left to right, junior Hamza Abdujalil, sophomore Abdulaziz Kadi, and senior Adam Samatar pass and dribble the opposition.

Boys’ soccer team loses to St. Louis Park in Sections Semi-Finals

Maggie Fisher, Features Editor October 13, 2014

After a close game, the South Soccer Varsity Boy’s team tragically lost to St. Louis Park in the section semifinals game on Saturday October 11th. The boys were coming off a big win (they upset Hopkins...

“I believe the warm, positive and encouraging nature of the sport and its culture is very alluring to those who have had a small taste.” Tyler Hoffart said about his experience with rock climbing.

Climbing Finds a Unique Niche in Minnesota

Oscar Cozza, Graphics Editor October 6, 2014

“I was kinda that kid who would climb on everything when he was young. I’d scare all the parents at the playground get hurt, and it was good.” Isaac Duncan, a sophomore, said. He has been climbing...

Super Soccer Saturday was once again a hit, despite loses

Eva Shellabarger, Staff Writer October 5, 2014

South’s Super Soccer Saturday showcased six women’s and men’s teams from South and Southwest. The games lasted all day Saturday, starting at 9 AM. Southwest won all six games. “Even when you...

Graphic: Ruby Dennis

MSHSL tabled transgender sports policy decision

Ruby Dennis, Staff Writer October 5, 2014

A policy decision regarding the rights of transgender students to participate in sports that match their gender identity was postponed by the MSHSL (Minnesota State High School [Sports] League) on Thursday,...

Lack of diversity is troubling for the future of girls’ soccer

Eleanor Noble, Co-editor in chief October 3, 2014

Sophomore Tosin Odumuye is one of the strongest players on the girls varsity soccer team, dominating defensively and starting nearly every game. As another member of the team, it’s refreshing to know...

Super Soccer Saturday at Southwest

Super Soccer Saturday at Southwest

Frances Matejcek, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 15, 2014

Arvold wins state badminton tournament

Laura Turner, Business Editor May 21, 2014

One would not expect someone who only played a sport for a year to win any big tournament, especially the State championships. But that is exactly the case for senior Hannah Arvold, the champion of the...

Kenley Farrow earns respect on and off the court

Anna Kleven, Staff Writer March 12, 2014

“I really liked basketball when I first started playing, and then I found out I could go to college for it,” said senior Kenley Farrow, who hopes to play at St. Olaf this fall. Farrow, captain of the...

Triathlons help South athletes crosstrain

Srija Chatterjea-Sen, Staff Writer March 12, 2014

“I love triathlons because beyond the awesome training you get, you make friends and I can’t find any cons with that!” said sophomore Katie Mae Kaelin, eager to promote triathlons at South. Triathlons...

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