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Pictured above are University of Wisconsin Madison students on April 21st, 2016 protesting the arrest of fellow student Denzel McDonald. With the passing of the Wisconsin Senate’s 229 Bill student protest rights have been under question.

“Freedom of speech” does not mean limiting students’ right to protest

Izzy Willette, Features Editor • November 6, 2017

The University of Wisconsin Madison has been at the top of my list for colleges to apply to this fall for a long time. I love that it’s close to home, but not too close, and that it has a complete research...

Hiawatha provides a great place for new golfers to learn and is the only golf course in South Minneapolis. “It’s where you can teach,” says golf coach Carol Allery. Since it is so accessible, golfers from South, Washburn, Southwest, Minnehaha Academy, Roosevelt and two other schools practice there. But, the use of the Golf Course is being debated. Photo: Eli Shimanski

Increased flooding threatens Hiawatha golf course’s purpose

Gabe Chang-Deutsch, Staff Writer • November 6, 2017

Hiawatha Golf Course is an integral part of South sports. Recently, its use has been under debate. “We practice at Hiawatha in the spring.. when it’s not flooded,” said golf coach and gym teacher...

One of the ways many teachers strive to create safe spaces is by asking students to share their pronouns at the beginning of the year. It is important to use proper pronouns to ensure that each student’s gender identity can be acknowledged and respected. However, more needs to be done at South to create spaces that students truly feel comfortable and safe in.

To create true safe spaces, it takes more than you might think

Kinsley Wilcox-McBride, Staff Writer • November 3, 2017

When it comes to classroom settings, the importance of establishing safe spaces for students is huge. In a safe space, people should never feel like they will be judged or harassed by their peers while...

This infographic with information from Health Research Funding organization shows statistics of eating disorders in teens. “They [athletes] don’t mean for [eating disorders] to be, that’s not their goal but they just happen to come across it because they’re thinking, ‘I’m trying to make weight...’ and then all of a sudden they develop this pattern of eating, or not eating, or dysmorphic eating where they actually may have an eating disorder,” said Jennifer Lucke.

An unspoken issue hovers over high school athletics

Siobhan Sullivan, Staff Writer • October 29, 2017

“I think it’s something that you don’t hear about enough. You just don’t hear about it enough because it’s not in the news like drug overdoses, or other issues that are more common among teenagers,”...

“Definitely snapchat is the keystone element,” said senior Ernie Groves on the many social media platforms used for sharing explicit photos. Minors should be wary of the many consequences of having and sharing nude images such as legal charges, no control over where your photos end up and the longevity of virtual pictures.

From birthday suit to lawsuit: minors should not be sharing nudes

Zoë Chinander-McFaul, Staff Writer • October 27, 2017

It’s your boyfriend —the light of your life and the fire of your loins— and he wants nudes. This may seem like a fun and risqué thing to do, so you send him a quick pic. but what you may not  realize...

Pictured above: Katie Kelbrants, South’s only diver at the Columbia Heights competition diving. This meet happened last year on September 28th. TMT won both the swimming and diving competitions. After winning the meet Katie said, “I felt really good because diving is such a competitive and precise sport, it’s really difficult to win a meet.” Photo courtesy of Emma Bursinger

Did you know: South has one diving team member

James Warren, Staff Writer • October 23, 2017

Katie Kelbrants is the only diver that South High has in “Tiger Millers Teddies,” or as the team calls it, TMT. She has at times thought about wanting another member in the diving team but really appreciates...

On October 10, sixteen MPS middle and high school students entered the Junior Iron Chef competition. The winning team included local South High freshman Frances Levy, chef Jorge Guzman, NFL player Greg Coleman, and Miguel Lopez Zurita from Anwatin school. I didn’t know what to do going in there but first we just mingled and met the other teams and then we all ate dinner and they served us last years winning meal so that was fun,” Levi said.

South freshman serves up a win at Junior Iron Chef competition

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer • October 14, 2017

On October 10, sixteen MPS middle and high school students entered the Junior Iron Chef competition. The winning team included local South High freshman Frances Levy, chef Jorge Guzman, NFL player...

South High’s Treble Choir warming up for the day. Treble Choir is an auditioned level group that is made up of Soprano and Alto voices that meets every morning during first hour.

Hope is high for the South music program

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer • October 12, 2017

South High’s Music Program has been everywhere from Missouri to the Mall of America, spreading messages of hope and strength throughout the country! But what are some of the effects of music closer to...

Above is a screenshot of 12th grader Lisa Marie-Williams’ self ran meme page she has been active on since last May. Marie-Williams deals with topics like body image, self consciousness and school, as well as other teenager related topics.

Student gives internet jokes new “memeing”

Tannen Holt, Staff Writer • October 12, 2017

The most memorable memes are the ones that connect to you. Whether it’s political, humorous, intriguing, or shocking. If it is relatable, it is likely you will enjoy and remember it. The literal definition...

One program in the new building is Transition plus for students with disabilities get ready for life after high school. “Its a good idea and I don’t know how many places like [Transition Plus] exist but im sure having more is better. I feel like disabilities are often overlooked,” said freshman Josh Baumgart.

“This is really good for students after high school”: New building near South offers disabilities help, adult education

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer • October 11, 2017

  “I’ve noticed the construction, because it blocks off the sidewalk,” said sophomore Luca Raffo-Simones, on the new building just a block north of South currently in construction.   The...

Thomas Willicombe enjoys teaching his art class, but its hard for him not to worry about money. “I think that anything that helps the teachers not have to worry [about money] as much either thats going to translate to the students.”

Many teachers are underpaid, and this needs to change

Mia Swanson, Staff Writer • October 11, 2017

The topic of teacher pay is something that is very controversial in the United States. In my opinion, increasing teachers’ salaries is an issue that needs to be acknowledged more. Thomas Willicombe,...

Pictured above Amuchin Dann is cleaning the third floor womens bathroom about an hour and a half after school. He is a night shift custodian who has worked at South for a few months. He has been treated well by students and staff and enjoys it here. Photo: Oliver Hall

Custodians receive mixed treatment from students and district

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer • October 11, 2017

It’s common knowledge that custodians don’t have the easiest lives but not everyone seems to understand what makes their lives so difficult. Some custodians have reported receiving mistreatment from...

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