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Skiers from left to right (top) Erika Peterson 8, Eliana Storkamp 9, Izzy Bergman 10, Ella Hock Robinson 8, Josie Ferguson 10, Izzy Willette 12 and Anna Mulhern 12 made it to state as a team. Photo courtesy; Izzy Willette.

Women’s Nordic team defy own expectations, make it to State

Gabe Chang-Deutsch, Staff Writer • February 15, 2018

For the first time in many years the Women’s Nordic Team made it state in Nordic Skiing. While many years they have gotten close, this year “they had four strong skiers coming into sections, while...

This infographic shows the types of immersion schools across the state of Minnesota. There are 52 Spanish immersion schools, 8 French, 5 Mandarin, 4 Dakota/Ojibwe, 4 Hmong, 1 German, and 1 Korean. There are a total of 75 immersion schools in Minnesota. Infographic: Eli Shimanski

Immersion schools give students “a step up”

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer • February 9, 2018

Immersion schools seem to give students a step up with both language classes and in the broader world: both professionally and socially. Although it’s sometimes hard for immersion students students to...

Year Long School Debate

Year Long School Debate

February 7, 2018

Pictured above is an illustration of a locked gender neutral bathroom door and open male and female bathroom doors. The locking of the gender neutral bathroom is especially impactful to some trans and nonbinary students because for some of them its the only bathroom they feel comfortable using. Sophomore M. Malo said access to the bathroom is so necessary, “because there are a lot of people who are questioning their gender, and it’s nice for them to have this space where they’re not going to be judged for going into there because anyone can go in there.”

If any bathroom is going to be locked, it shouldn’t be the one for all genders

Izzy Willette, Features Editor • February 6, 2018

Many of the bathrooms here at South get locked, but one bathroom above others needs to always remain open: the all-gender bathroom. This second-floor bathroom, which was transformed from female-only to...

The protest, a march from Peavey Park to US Bank Stadium brought together many organizations and activists. Different groups represented a multitude of issues that were raised in chants that could be heard from streets away.

Protest against Super Bowl tackles police brutality, corporate interests

Livia Lund, Henry Holcomb, and Soline Van de Moortele • February 5, 2018

Though some crowds gathered to watch famous football players on Super Bowl Sunday, other crowds made up of protesters gathered to march. On February 4th, with Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” playing in...

Just over a year ago millions of people joined the Women’s March to protest Trump’s presidency and his comments about women. Although it was wonderful to see so many people turning out to protest President Trump, much of the feminism at the march wasn’t intersectional. Intersectionality is a crucial part of understanding the experiences women go through. “Its important for people to feel like they have a place in a movement regardless of sexual orientation, gender, class, race [etc.],” said junior Natashia Otiso.

Intersectionality is essential for the feminist movement

Madeline Mahoney and Sophia Manolis • February 2, 2018

The day after Trump’s inauguration, millions of people filled the streets to protest his presidency at Women’s Marches held around the country. It seems that because of Trump’s demeaning behavior...

This drawing shows me as a child holding up the weight of patriarchy. As I’ve grown up, the limitations I faced as my grandfather taught me to be a “man” made me feel weighed me down all the time. The pressures of patriarchy are harmful to both men and women in many ways.

Learning (and unlearning) to be a man

Spencer Kimball, Staff Writer • February 2, 2018

I was the son my grandfather always wanted. As I was growing up, he groomed me to become just like him. I was told by him how I should basically walk and talk, so I could become a stereotypical male. I...

Freshman and member of South’s B-Squad Basketball team Rahma Farah lines up for a shot at practice. With South getting sport hijabs for the first time this year, it’s easier for her and some of her teammates to practice and play in games. Farah explained, “Without the sport hijabs it would be so difficult to play [in practices and games].” Photo: Cece Kaufmann

Athletic Hijabs Bring More Confidence to Girls Basketball Players

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer • February 1, 2018

For the first time, South High School has gotten athletic hijabs. Jamila Bihi, a sophomore and B-squad player for South’s Women’s Basketball Term said this is important because, “For me, normal...

Pictured above is senior Stephanie Krause skating during a practice at Parade Ice Garden. The team hasn’t had many practices, but once the group gains a few more members they hope to have them more often. Photo courtesy of Maren Stone.

Skating team glides into South as a club sport

Tannen Holt, Staff Writer • February 1, 2018

Despite South having a variety of sports for people with different skills and interests, there remains a margin of sports that are not recognized by the school. In some cases, there are athletes who do...

The above graph with data from a study by Brooklyn College called Women in Intercollegiate Sport A Longitudinal, National Study Thirty-Seven Year Update shows the percentage of female coaches coaching female sports since 1978. Shortly after the passing of Title IX, the percentage of coaches has been steadily falling.

Where did all the female coaches go?

James Warren, Staff Writer • February 1, 2018

When you play a sport, you normally want to feel comfortable and safe in that environment, and having a coach that is the same gender of you could help with this. “Having a female coach makes it easier...

Junior Sydney Miller’s collection of postcards. “Collect stuff youre interested in, if you dont collect anything whatsoever, honestly youll regret it... it’s cool to collect things because then you have something unique about yourself,” said Miller Photo courtesy: Sydney Miller

Dead wasps to Yu-Gi-Oh: Student collections offer new views on an old trade.

Zoë Chinander-McFaul, Staff Writer • January 17, 2018

At some point in your life you have most likely come across a collection. Whether you’re flipping through a world record book or visiting your grandma’s house; you’ll probably find a trove of beloved...

Living Waste dressed up for the Halloween show at The Garage music venue on October 27th to play their hardcore punk songs. “Its the best place we’ve ever played at.” said Billy Andrusko (shown on the far right) Photo Credit: Kiara Thomsen

The Garage sets the stage for young bands

Mia Swanson, Staff Writer • January 17, 2018

The Garage is a music venue located in Burnsville Minnesota and has been around since 1999. This music venue is more than just your ordinary live music setting. Its a non-profit, alcohol-free, open to...

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