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On June 7th, South alum and recent Columbia graduate Elsa Hoover spoke to students about her journey to college. Photo: Lisa Ramirez

South alum speaks about activism and path to Columbia

Shadia Nurein and Tatiana Burch June 13, 2017

Elsa Hoover,  a 2013 South graduate came to South this past week to speak to students about her experiences moving to a new city and how she got there. Hoover recently received her bachelor's degree in...

 South freshman Ayla Farrow and Fleur Vass host a movie screening to raise awareness of rising sea levels. This screening was part of their Ripple Effect project, a final project for Liberal Arts freshman.

From veganism to the concussion protocol, Ripple Effect projects create positive change

Madeline Mahoney, Staff Writer June 12, 2017

For the past several years the 9th grade Liberal Arts students have participated in a final project at the end of the school year. It is called the Ripple Effect project. Students are instructed to create...

Pictured above the softball team poses at Highland. The softball team is not only amazing on the field, but it is a tight knit community as well. “You can just hang out with your friends everyday and do something you love,” Sophomore and softball player Claire Bentfield said. Photo courtesy: Jessica Dynneson

All Cities softball team hits it out of the park

Samara Adam, Staff Writer June 12, 2017

South High’s varsity softball team hit it out of the ballpark this season. Their exceptional performance got them the title of the best in the city. “It feels pretty good because the girls have worked...

Many students was to leave the Minnesota or even the United States after high school, but only 16% actually leave according to a statistic from the Star Tribune.  “I wanted to get away from Minnesota,” said Senior Lindsey Morris, who plans to go to Nicholls State University  “I feel like if I went to school in Minnesota I would only know what its like to live in Minnesota.”

From Minnesota to Japan, seniors plan for after high school

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer June 7, 2017

Many seniors right now are finalizing their college choices and their plans for next year. From Japan to cooking school, there are a lot of fun and different things seniors have planned for next year. Living...

13 Reasons Why has been a controversial show among teens because of its portrayal of mental illness. It makes it seem like its something thats just so instantaneous like suicide just happens...theres nothing you can do about it, and its  just a decision thats made. When in reality I think its one of the most difficult decisions a person could make, and the show...I dont think it portrayed that at all, said Senior Nadia Ravensborg. Photo courtesy: Netflix

Reasons why “13 Reasons Why” is controversial

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer June 6, 2017

It’s not easy to fundamentally capture and accurately portray high school life at its core. Many believe 13 Reasons Why (a new Netflix original and novel by Jay Asher) has accomplished this and many...

According to an article posted by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2015. Graphic: Eli Shimanski

Why an animal free diet is unrealistic for some people

Samara Adam, Staff Writer June 6, 2017

While there are pros and cons to both eating or not eating animal products, a lifestyle with healthy amounts of animal products could be beneficial for people. A huge controversy amongst people is...

Pictured above students participate in making a mural in the hallway near the All Nations classrooms. Photo: Henry Holcomb

Racial Justice Day 2017: A step towards equity

Mia Swanson, Henry Holcomb, and Sophia Manolis June 5, 2017

South held its’ second annual Racial Justice Day on May 17th, 2017. There were many diverse workshops, immersive cultural activities, and opportunities for students to expand their knowledge of social...

In the graphic above, people who consume meat and other animal products leave a larger carbon footprint than those who don’t. Many people don’t know that on a global scale the livestock industry produces more greenhouse gas emissions than all forms of transportation combined. We need to include the animal industries in our discussions of climate change. Graphic: Eli Shimanski

Discussions of climate change must include the meat and dairy industries

Madeline Mahoney, Staff Writer June 5, 2017

For the past sixteen years I have grown up in a vegetarian household with an electric car and geothermal heating. I have always been acutely aware of climate change and how individual consumer actions...

According to the NEDA, the date displayed represents the mortality rates in the study done by the NEDA. Graphic: Eli Shimanski

Casual discussion of eating disorders tendencies can be harmful

Paulina Poehlman, Arts and Entertainment Editor June 5, 2017

Trigger warning: In this article, eating disorders and common eating disorder tendencies are mentioned. *All statistics and facts are according to ANAD, the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa...

46% of hate crimes committed on college campuses according to an 2009-2012 study done by the National Center for Education Statistics. Graphic: Eli Shimanski

Racist incidents at colleges spark backlash

Luca Raffo-Simoes, Staff Writer June 1, 2017

In the United States, we often hear about awful racist hate crimes happening around the country. Many of these crimes or threats happen in an environment that all of us are very used to, a school. The...

Hanna Bolstrom is in mid swing to bat for her softball team.This game was between the South Adapted Softball team and the South Suburban Flyers. This game ended with a tie 0-0. Bolstrom is a senior this year and has won the Athena awards for South high school. She is the happiest girl I know. [Shes] always smiling, always happy, always supportive of her members, [and] just upbeat, said Athletic office manager Lynn Heldt. Photo: Asanti Bekele

This multi-sport Athena winner puts smiles on people’s faces

Asanti Bekele, Staff Writer June 1, 2017

Hanna Bolstrom is a bright smiley girl with short hair and glasses who passes by people everyday in the halls. After school she plays four adapted sports throughout the school year. What makes this girl...

Pictured above the JV Frisbee team huddles before playing a game against Southwest. Huddling is one  way coaches motivate their players, and offer criticism and tips. Freshman and Ultimate Frisbee player, Christian-Seth Nguyen, often prepares for his games by, listen[ing] to music, to help him, get in the zone. Photo: Oliver Hall

Black students embrace natural hair

Tatiana Burch, Staff Writer May 14, 2017

Throughout history, black people's hair has often been a symbol of oppression. Black hair has been looked down upon in different aspects of life, like when black people can't get a job with their natural...

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