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It may have been below zero, but these South High students, coaches, parents, staff, and alumni braved the cold to show not only their want, but need for a new athletic field. Bundling up, Hot Chocolate, and a sense of school pride kept everyone on the field nice and toasty. Photo: Izzy Willette

Banard Field occupation in cold temps shows community dedication

Izzy Willette, Sports Editor • January 7, 2017

Friday, January 6th -- A large amount of people crowded South High’s Barnard field after school to raise attention to the school's new for a new athletic field and track. The site, in possession of the...

Gracie Davitt, a new full-time licensed nurse, working at her desk at South. “Now I feel like we’re in a really good place, we have a really good team and I think we’re gonna have a really successful year,” Davitt said.

South to “Achoo!” less with new full-time licensed nurse

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer • January 4, 2017

Nurses in school are undeniably important. Many students go home sick every day, and many others have to see the nurses daily. There are two new nurses here at South High: Jim Johnston and Gracie Davitt....

17 to 23 million animals are used in the United States for biomedical research each year, and that number is on the decline. The vast majority of these animals are mice, rats, fish, or birds. Animals used in biomedical research should be the least of our animal welfare concerns. Nearly ten billion animals are killed for food in the U.S. each year making the number of animals used in research appear rather insignificant. Statistics used in the graphic are from the Hastings Center in 2010. Graphic: Madeline Mahoney

Biomedical animal research should be the least of our animal welfare concerns

Madeline Mahoney, Staff Writer • January 3, 2017

On Allison Gurney’s last day as our AP Biology student teacher, we learned about the use of animals in biomedical research. After Gurney’s presentation on her experience with animal research, we participated...

Student Athlete Rose Lutz is getting ready to defend whatever the other team brings in this Volleyball game against Edison. She has done a really good job with academics and sports. She has learned many skills that helps her with time management from participating in sports. Photo: Eli Shimanski

GPA requirement for sports helps students shine

Asanti Bekele, Staff Writer • December 26, 2016

It is often portrayed in famous high school movies that jocks only care about their sport and popularity, but the reality is far from it. According to an article in the Star Tribune, 99% of the senior...

South students walking out of school in protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline. On December 4th the Army Corps. of Engineers denied easement of the pipeline, and is exploring other possible routes. Photo: Lil Crawford

DAPL easement denied, students contribute to fight

Tannen Holt, Staff Writer, with some reporting by Lil Crawford • December 22, 2016

Running from North Dakota to Illinois, the Dakota Access Pipeline (or DAPL for short) is a feat of engineering and a major profit for the Energy Transfers Company, a main owner of the pipeline, and a benefit...

Junior Alysha Davis is one of the many South students who volunteer at the Math Center. “[ I would recommend this] to people who like math, and helping people,” said Davis.

Volunteer opportunites abundant for South students

Leticia Ramirez Estrada, Staff Writer • December 17, 2016

Volunteering is a common activity for the students of South high. Although many students do it from the goodness of their heart, many student groups also require it. The Liberal program requires 30 hours...

Senior Lily Mooney sports one of her Christmas sweaters, as she does everyday during the month of December. “I started wearing them in 8th grade,” Mooney remembered. “I only owned three and every year since then I’ve started getting more sweaters, vests, shirts and earrings all that kind of stuff.” Photo: Katherine Lundquist

Lily Mooney and her month of Christmas sweaters

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer • December 16, 2016

Many students at South wear holiday inspired sweaters on the last day of school in December before winter break. But senior Lily Mooney makes it special. She wears a Christmas themed sweater everyday of...

Its always hard to embrace Minnestas cold weather, but winters harsh temps are no match for junior Sage Hagans. This diehard winter biker warns potentail bikers, It’s gonna be really windy and it’s dangerous, so wear a helmet! Photo: Diana Caminelli

South bikers won’t let a little cold stop them

Diana Caminelli, Staff Writer • December 15, 2016

Winter has arrived. The roads are covered with snow, the wind picked up and it is always colder. The number of people who walk has decreased while the drivers has increased. Everyone would probably rather...

Many people struggle with staying cheerful during the winter months. “I think you can get really sad during winter cause it’s kinda dark out, the skies are dark, it’s cold, there’s snow, you can’t really go out to see your friends as easily as you can in other seasons” sophomore Ell Schneider said. However not all hope for staying positive is lost. South students shared some tips and advice they use to stay happy during winter.

Students give winter sadness the cold shoulder

Samara Adam, Staff Writer • December 14, 2016

“Everyone seems more reserved in the winter,” said sophomore Griffin Tuthill, and many South students agree. During the long cold winters, it can be really hard for people to stay positive. Not...

Gretchen (Astrid Berger), smoking a cigarette while Robert (Nathanial Hasse) flirts with her. Boeing Boeing was directed by senior Aaron Vanek, and was an adaptation of the french 1960 play written by Marc Camoletti. Photo: Soline Van de Moortele

Funny with a hint of spice: ‘Boeing Boeing’ flies beyond best expectations

Soline Van de Moortele, News Editor • December 9, 2016

Fast paced, snappy, with just the right amount of ‘risqué’ humor, senior Aaron Vanek’s adaptation of the 1960 french play “Boeing Boeing” kept the crowd roaring with laughter last night....

A painting of Silver Olympian Feyisa Lelisa crossing the finish line at Rio Olympics showing the symbol with crossed arms.It’s symbolizes the oppression of the Oromo people showing how their hands are tied without the need of handcuffs. This courageous act done by Lelisa has brought attention to the protest that is going on in Ethiopia by the Oromo and Amhara people. This painting was by the Oromo Student Union at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Washington Avenue Bridge. Photo: Asanti Bekele

Over a year of grief, but no one hears us

Asanti Bekele, Staff Writer • December 7, 2016

Oromo and Ethiopian Oromo South students are in grief and sadness over the government corruption that is going on back home. Some have migrated here only a few years ago and some have been born here, but...

Ilhan Omars plans as the newly elected state representative. Omar is the first Muslim woman to be elected as state representative, and this has excited many in the Muslim community. Graphic: Shadia Nurein

Ilhan Omar breaks barriers for women and Muslim students

Shadia Nurein, Staff Writer • December 7, 2016

Breaking barriers, Ilhan Omar made a historic win becoming the United States’ first Somali-American legislator. With a large Somali as well as non-Somali support, Omar paved a way for women, Muslims...

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