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Senior Derartu Ansha warms up with a few shots at badminton practice. Ansha has been playing badminton for four years, and is open to the idea of the sport not being exclusively for women, “I think it would be fun to play badminton with all genders because its just a fun sport so why not bring them all in?” Photo: Izzy Willette

Badminton’s ‘Girls Only’ sign prompts question: Who is Title IX for?

Izzy Willette, Features Editor • March 28, 2018

While Tile IX protects female athletes by stating, “no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under education...

Ian Zibble is a sophomore who has ADD. He’s not medicated for it and has had a lot of difficulty dealing with the current education system. The school is not doing enough for students with ADHD/ADHD and it is negatively impacting our academic careers.

How to accommodate for ADHD/ADD students in classrooms

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer • March 26, 2018

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are a common yet difficult mental illnesses. ADHD makes it difficult to focus and to sit still. ADD makes it hard to...

Above Abby Gaul teaches a 9th grade AVID class. “Teachers are already asked to carry the weight of every social problem, and now we’re supposed to be fighting violently against gun violence?” said Gaul on the new bill proposed in Minnesota. This bill would set aside money for training and arming staff members within Minnesota schools as well as strengthening the school’s defenses.

Training teachers to carry guns won’t prevent school shootings

Zoë Chinander-McFaul, Staff Writer • March 26, 2018

There have been at least 17 school shootings already in 2018, and at least 34 mass shootings in total. As a result, the fight for gun control is gaining momentum and protests have been ramping up. One...

Above, Sophomore Marlena Shoemaker is in the middle of a weight lifting routine. “Exercise releases endorphins which makes you happier. Also I feel like when you are working on your body it just makes you feel better about yourself,” said Shoemaker. Photo Courtesy of Marlena Shoemaker

When is comes to sports, the ball is in your court for self esteem

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer • March 26, 2018

It’s well established that being active and exercising releases endorphins that make students feel better, but being active can also help students feel more comfortable with their bodies. “When...

South Dean Terrance Roberts frequently sits students down who have had conflict and uses mediation practices to resolve the issue. “We try to sit students down and get their sides of the story by [having them] write a statement .... we hear one side and the other side and we come to a consensus with some agreements.” Roberts is one of the few staff at South who has been trained in restorative justice practices. However, restorative justice needs to be implemented throughout the district more fully and intentionally.

Restorative Justice: conversations and mediations that make schools safer

Sophia Manolis, Opinions Editor • March 26, 2018

In light of recent school shootings, many are talking about how to prevent gun violence in schools. In this context, it’s also important to consider the best approaches for schools to prevent common...

As of January 9th, 43 South seniors applied to all-women’s colleges out of the 59% that applied to any college. While all-women’s colleges were initially the only option for women, they now serve a different purpose in the time of co-educational college. Graphic: Oliver Hall

The pressure to protect Native women in the US continues to grow

Mia Swanson, Staff Writer • March 26, 2018

Native women and girls are going missing all over the United States, but disappearances are particularly concentrated in the North. Some of these women are found and brought back to their families, while...

Souths budget has been cut by 1.4 million dollars for the 2018-19 school year. Over 19 staff positions have been cut, and we will change back to a six period days. These changes will result in serious consequences for students and staff. Graphic: Eli Shimanski

Budget cuts lead to 21.5 position losses

Madeline Mahoney and Kinsley Wilcox-McBride • March 22, 2018

The Minneapolis Public School district has projected a $33,000,000 deficit for the 2018-19 school year. The district has made many changes to save money, and they plan on saving a little over ten million...

Infographic based on survey done of 249 South students. School Resource Officers are police officers stationed in schools. They’re contracted with the Minneapolis Public Schools district, and there are 14 SROs stationed throughout MPS high schools. Graphic: Eli Shimanski

School Resource Officers – for better or for worse?

Soline Van de Moortele, News and Web Editor • March 21, 2018
“It’s to provide safety to the building, staff, students, and parents that come into the building,” said Terrence Roberts, South’s student dean, about our school’s SRO. SROs - or School Resource Officer - are police officers stationed in schools. They’re contracted with the Minneapolis Public Schools district, and there are 14 SROs stationed throughout MPS high schools.
The field trip was for a program called ‘Trout In The Classroom,’” said Mick Hamilton, who is raising Rainbow Trout in his Earth Science classes. The summit was organized into sessions, each having something to do with nature and ecology. As senior Esteban Gutama said, “[The field trip] is about learning more about the fish and how to take care of them.” Photo: Oliver Hall

DNR ‘Trout In The Classroom’ workshop get students fishing for more

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer • March 14, 2018

On March, 9th Mick Hamilton’s Earth Science class went on a field trip to a student summit organized by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), at the DNR's offices. "The field trip was for a program...

Wenck Associates taking standard penetration tests to determine soil condition on the field. These tests help determine the potential costs of the proposed field improvements. Students like Sophomore Claire Jensen are excited for the changes: “I’m looking forward to being able to play sections games on our field. Being able to play home games on our field and not having to worry about tripping or anything.” Photo: Henry Holcomb

Les Barnard Field warms up for renovation

Henry Holcomb, Sports Editor • March 14, 2018

It's no secret that South’s field is in need of repair. It's needed improvements for years, and now it may finally be getting some. You’ve heard the rumor, ‘We might get a new field next year,’...

After the loss to Hopkins, senior guard Morgan Hill was thankful for support from the South teachers, students and band that came to game. “Weve never come this far, so it was good that everybody came to support us and it didn’t end well but I’m glad everybody came.” Photo: Eli Shimanski

After strong season, women’s basketball misses slam dunk in section finals

Livia Lund, Editor-in-Chief • March 9, 2018

After playing hard, South Tigers lost to the Hopkins Royals during the women’s basketball section championship this Thursday, ending with a score of 95-62. With a crowd packed with family, friends,...

Actor Mohamed Ahmed portrays Ahmed Yusuf as a struggling college student. On either side of him (from left to right) are actors Tracey Maloney and Mikell Sapp playing Camel and Owl, characters that represent Ahmed’s conscience and help him through difficult times

From Somalia to the stage: South teacher brings immigrant story to life

Siobhan Sullivan, Staff Writer • March 7, 2018

“It’s a Somali proverb that says ‘If people come together, we can mend a crack in the sky,” said actor Mohamed Ahmed. That is exactly what South teacher and playwright Ahmed Yusuf has portrayed...

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