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Pictured above junior Morgan Hill, along with senior Rose Lutz, participate in a free throw against Minneapolis North Community school. The south womens basketball team won the game 68-58.
Photo: Oliver Hall

A great season for Morgan Hill, and the women’s basketball team

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer February 7, 2017

It’s been a great season for basketball captain Morgan Hill, and the rest of the South Women’s basketball community. The team as a whole have been doing amazing, and Hill, who just recently won NorthStar...

The new mural located in the northeastern hall by the gym depicts a litany of South athletes including Kendra Roedel, Isabel Strebe and Tayler Hill who is currently a member of the WNBA.

New Mural is First Step in Honoring South Athletics

Eli Shimanski, Photo and Graphics Editor January 31, 2017

While walking down the halls recently you might have noticed a new addition to the walls on the northeastern hall leading from the girls locker room to the main door. A photographic mural showing the history...

Mens basketball manager Shovanna Raydeen helps hand out water to players during Souths game against FAIR school. Hydrating the players is just one of her many duties as team manager.

Photo: Izzy Willette

Managing the inequality for female athletes

Tannen Holt, Staff Writer January 18, 2017

The issue of sexism is one that many here at South do daily work to fight against. The fighting of an oppressive patriarchy is a duty that countless students pride themselves in contributing towards. As...

Senior Sam Maret has been fortunate enough to be involved in both South Highs nordic ski team, but also LNR (Loppet Nordic racing): a Minneapolis ski club known for its fast racing. Hopefully these groups have provided Maret with the talent it takes to make it at a professional level.

Photo courtesy of Sam Maret

South athletics pave the way for professional athletes

Diana Caminelli, Staff Writer January 16, 2017

South has many athletic teams and offers a variety of sports for students. Most people do sports for fun, because it keeps them fit, or because it’s a great way to socialize. However, sports involvement...

Look familiar? You may have noticed Mckinley, South High security guard, around the halls. He might have even asked you for a pass, or told you to get to class. Little did you know you were in the presence of a former NFL defensive lineman.

NFL star: Cedric Mckinley walks these very halls

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer January 10, 2017

A security guard at a high school isn’t always someone many of us notice. Many of us pass them by in the halls without a second thought and never stop to think about them. However, ignoring people around...

Student Athlete Rose Lutz is getting ready to defend whatever the other team brings in this Volleyball game against Edison. She has done a really good job with academics and sports. She has learned many skills that helps her with time management from participating in sports.  
Photo: Eli Shimanski

GPA requirement for sports helps students shine

Asanti Bekele, Staff Writer December 26, 2016

It is often portrayed in famous high school movies that jocks only care about their sport and popularity, but the reality is far from it. According to an article in the Star Tribune, 99% of the senior...

Nordic skiers relax and get ready for an hour long practice at Theodore Wirth Park. The Nordic team practices everyday after school until a little past five, depending on weather the team is doing strength workouts, waxing their skis, or getting out to the park to ski.
Photo: Luciana Rian-Senna

New coaches continue to slide through Nordic team

Luciana Rian-Senna, Staff Writer December 16, 2016

Every year around the beginning of November, South students come from the swim team, cross country running, ultimate Frisbee, mountain biking, soccer and volleyball to get together for Nordic skiing. Some...

Its always hard to embrace Minnestas cold weather, but winters harsh temps are no match for junior Sage Hagans. This diehard winter biker warns potentail bikers, It’s gonna be really windy and it’s dangerous, so wear a helmet! Photo: Diana Caminelli

South bikers won’t let a little cold stop them

Diana Caminelli, Staff Writer December 15, 2016

Winter has arrived. The roads are covered with snow, the wind picked up and it is always colder. The number of people who walk has decreased while the drivers has increased. Everyone would probably rather...

Souths Varsity Girls basketball team started off the 2016 on a highnote. The game against Minneapolis Southwest marked the teams third win this season, and 10th grader Soloana Cushing thought the game went well.

Girls basketball starts the season off on the right foot

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer December 9, 2016

There was a girls varsity basketball game last Tuesday on the 6th. The game went very well for South. Only seven minutes into the first half South had a heavy lead with a score of 18-2. For the first...

South High Varsity Volleyball taking a knee at their game against Edison in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. They first took a knee at their game against Washburn on September 15 and have done it at every game since.

Kneeling for a cause: South High volleyball team

Luciana Rian-Senna, Staff Writer October 14, 2016

At their game against Washburn last month, the South volleyball team took a knee during the national anthem, taking part in what is becoming a national protest, to raise awareness towards the American...

JV Team after winning race in Duluth (10/9)

Mountain bike team backpedals due to conflict with league rules

Tannen Holt, Staff Writer October 12, 2016

In their first year of competing as an individual team, the South Mountain Bike Team has come off to a strong start. In the majority of their races, the JV team has placed highly, coming in at least 1st...

Maisy Johnson (freshaman) and Grace Larson (senior) playing in a game against Washburn.

With different bodies, come different injuries

Luca Raffo-Simoes, Staff Writer October 11, 2016

Female bodied athletes are more prone to getting injured in sports, it’s simply anatomy. The way their hips are placed and the greater extent of flexibilities that comes along with getting less body...

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