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South students have to go to the attendance office if they miss school, and if they miss more than three days because of illness they are required to have a note from the doctor. This policy is unfair for students who do not have healthcare because they often can’t get the support they need to catch up from missed work and avoid the consequences that can come from unexcused absences.

Doctor’s note requirement is excessively burdensome for today’s South students

Ida Pountney, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

Have you ever missed school for an extended period of time and wanted to get excused, but you couldn’t get a note from a healthcare professional? Well, you aren’t alone. Many students at South have...

South juniors Claire Jensen and Kate Rounds work in a session of Sisters-N-Technology. “I didn’t really know a bunch about coding before this. I knew that it was important and I knew that a lot of positions look for things that you can could, especially in technological positions. So I just think its a really valuable skill,” said junior Matisse Bolstron.

Sisters-N-Tech; a women’s club for computer science and gender equity

Charlie Chinander-McFaul, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

Sisters-N-Technology is an after school club based around encouraging and cultivating young women’s interest and skill in computer science. Sisters-N-Technology provides the materials, time, and guidance...

The wall in the band room that houses the pictures of all composers of color that the bands are playing music from this year. “One of the many purposes of playing music by composers of color was to help students of non-white background feel inspired to not only stay in a music ensemble here at South, but to also consider having a future in music at the college level,” said Sayre. “Another [purpose] is certainly to help our community understand that music of all genres is written and appreciated by all kinds of people.”

South band director takes initiative to diversify music

Norah Austin, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

Band at South has become a program of considerable diversity, however, this is often not reflected in the music that is chosen to be played. In concurrence with a grant received to purchase new music,...

Voices showcased its latest work of six documentary films

‘Voices’ showcased its latest work of six documentary films

Caleb Stipkovits, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

The students from the class Voices showcased their latest work last Tuesday night. The result? Six creative films, varying from the topics of the Minneapolis homeless encampment ‘tent city’ to the...

Genesys Works program coordinator Natalie Ibarra and junior Lorenzo Ochoa at the Genesys Works application session in the College and Career Center. Genesys Works wants to “provide pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences and impactful relationships,” according to the Genesys Works website. Applications are open through March 1st, visit the CCC for information on how to apply.

Genesys Works program offers a leg up on job skills training for current juniors

Norah Austin, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

A new opportunity has opened for current juniors at South. Now through March 1st, any junior who would like is able to apply to Genesys Works, a job skills development program. This program is meant...

A smokestack releases smoke from a building. According to the non-profit CDP and the Climate Accountability Institute, 71% of global carbon emissions come from just 100 corporations. “(blaming average people for global warming) a really good way for people in power to not take responsibility.” Said Guille Bastian.

We need to hold corporations accountable for the climate crisis

Charlie Chinander-McFaul, Staff Writer February 17, 2019

Recently a United Nations report stated that the world has 12 years to drastically lower carbon emissions or else we will face irreversible damage. Rising sea levels will result in the destruction of coastal...

Henry Neufeld, an initial club member boulders at the Vertical Endeavors gym along with other club members. Members are very passionate about the sport, “I like rock climbing,” said Neufeld.

Climbing Club gains a hold at South

Ellie Barnett-Cashman, Staff Writer February 13, 2019

Henry Neufeld, an initial club member boulders at the Vertical Endeavors gym along with other club members. Members are very passionate about the sport, “I like rock climbing,” said Neufeld. Photo...

Moving as a child increases chances of many dangers you can face in life. Above are just some of the outcomes.

Moving as a child has impacts in later life

Hazel McKinney, Staff Writer February 13, 2019

Moving homes can be mentally challenging, especially at a young age. Imagine having to leave everything you’ve ever known and go live in a new place. Many youth have trouble settling in at first and...

Hockey fees at South are getting more expensive. Senior Julia Offerdal races down the ice as part of the hockey team for Minneapolis.

What the puck?! hockey fees raised since fall of 2018

Maya Edmonds, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

Would the cost of a sport affect your decision to play it? Fees to play a sport at South have gone up but the hockey fees have increased the most, going up from $90 to $240. The district determined that...

So far the skull has been decorated, the hide removed, some of the meat prepared and turned into chili, tacos, and jerky, and the teeth and bones removed for later decorative use. When spring comes, students will continue learning traditional practices and techniques such as tanning the buffalo hide.

All Nations students connect with culture in buffalo hunt

Talula Cedar-James, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

The buffalo is historically the center of life for the Lakota people. Their food, tools, clothing, homes and ways of life revolved around the animal. The buffalo or tatanka, (the Lakota word for the animal,)...

Statistics about the sales popularity of different types of video games in 2017. Shooter games were a large majority, with action at a close second. Sophomore Milo Miles prefers to play shooter games to other genres. “There’s always something you can do to improve,” he said.

Violence in video games; a culture of desensitization?

Kinsley Wilcox-McBride, Staff Writer February 10, 2019

The desensitization to violence in society can show in many ways. It can seem like society has blown off the upsetting nature of violence for a form of profitable entertainment. Violent video games, movies,...

According to a CBS News poll taken in November, 2018; the majority of Americans oppose the construction of the wall along the Mexican-US border. 21% of the Republicans, 84% of Democrats, and 66% of Independents oppose the wall. “I think it wouldnt stop anyone from getting here…  Like people could find a way to get here regardless like you can’t stop it,” said junior Maria Genis.

‘The Wall’ presents unique challenges for Mexican-Americans

Mia Swanson, Managing Editor February 10, 2019

President Donald Trump’s demand for a $5.7 million wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has brought immigration and border security to the center of public debate. The reason why the United States needs...

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