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The ransomware gang Medusa is threatening to release sensitive files taken from MPS unless their ransom is paid by March 17th. These files potentially put thousands of current and former students, families, and staff at risk of identity theft, fraud, or worse. This screenshot, taken from the Medusa Blog, shows an active timer counting down the time until Medusa threatens to release the stolen information.

MPS falls victim to ransomware attack; sensitive information threatened to be released unless $1 million ransom is paid

Griffin Larson and Khayaal Desai-Hunt • March 12, 2023

A $1 million ransom has been placed on the personal data recently stolen from Minneapolis Public Schools by the ransomware group Medusa. Unless MPS agrees to pay the ransom to the group, Medusa is threatening...

Senior Ingrid Noren heads to school in February. She recommends winter biking, saying that “it’s better for your health [and] better for the planet.”

Winter bicycling deserves to be taken seriously

Noelle Hendricks, Staff Writer • March 6, 2023

In the warm months, South’s bike racks are usually full. In the wintertime, however, they’re nearly empty. When it gets cold, students who regularly bike to school in warm weather often opt to drive,...

Mural outside the Trylon Cinema, a repertory theater on Minnehaha Avenue and 33rd Street, a mere 15 minute walk from South.

The Trylon Cinema and the importance of repertory theaters

Elliott Austin, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 3, 2023

When someone tells you they’re going to see a movie, you probably imagine something like a suburban AMC: a dozen screens, expensive concessions, and IMAX. Or maybe something like the Riverview Theater:...

This picture is from the Site Councils monthly meeting, which discussed resources for academic improvement and helping students of color enroll in advanced placement classes in the meeting prior.

The truth behind the racial gap in Advanced Placement courses

Asisa Museid, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023

Success within a class depends heavily on how comfortable someone is in their classroom environment. Since Advanced Placement and College-In-the-Schools courses at South are primarily white, problems frequently...

Many cosmetic products are created using animal testing. Using these methods is often very dangerous for the animals and can lead to inhumane practices or animal cruelty. However, these products are also in high demand due to US consumerism and the desire of corporations to generate more and more profit. “For companies, I think finding more natural ways and more humane ways of doing it should be something that they strive to do,” says sophomore Arabella Fracisco.

The role animal testing plays in consumerism

Lola Norvell, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

For many years America has been obsessed with beauty standards created from arbitrary societal constructs. In our current capitalist society, there are many who attempt to profit off of those desires and...

This past year saw the release of a slew of amazing movies both big and small. Image credits, clockwise: Universal Pictures (Nope), Les Films du Losange (Saint Omer), A24 (After Yang), CJ Entertainment (Decision to Leave), A24 (Aftersun), Roadside Attractions (Benediction), NEON (Crimes of the Future), Variance Films (RRR)

Best and most notable movies 2022

Elliott Austin, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 13, 2023

It’s hard not to be cynical about the current culture of art and entertainment in 2022. Everything popular starts to be treated as only having value if it’s part of a larger franchise, or tailored...

The Nordic team after skiing in a time trial on their Michigan trip. The trip, described by coach Jon Furlow as “pretty intensive… and a lot of fun,” was an opportunity for skiers to practice and build camaraderie at the start of the season.

The Nordic ski team enjoyed a Michigan trip and looks forward to the season

Noelle Hendricks, Staff Writer • February 9, 2023

Although the season is just beginning, the TnT Nordic ski team is off to a strong start. Members of the team, which includes athletes from both South and Roosevelt, enjoyed a training trip to Michigan...

SZA recreated Princess Diana sitting on a diving board on Mohamed Al Fayed’s yacht in 1997.

SZA’s new album is finally here: SOS

Hodan Ibrahim, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023

SZA's new album, "SOS," with 23 tracks, is a powerful and introspective collection of songs that explores themes of love, heartbreak, and self-empowerment. The album has resonated deeply with high school...

Jimmy the therapy dog greeting students during lunch. Debbie Orenstin, a volunteer at North Star Therapy animals and Jimmy’s mother notes, “if kids are looking for a fun and bonding experience to do with their own pets they should look into therapy dog training and volunteer work with other animals… its fun for the animals, its fun for the kids, and youre doing something great for the community.”

Therapy dog brought to South raises students’ spirits

Lola Norvell, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

South High’s recent most notable visitor comes in the form of four fluffy paws and two floppy ears– Jimmy the therapy dog. Jimmy was requested to visit South for a day to help ease the tensions of...

One of the bus stops that South students use for transportation.

How South students view Metro Transit

Nyomie Ferguson, Staff Writer • February 3, 2023

Transportation has always been a big thing for schools. Even before entering high school, a lot of students rode on paid buses that took them to and from school. When freshmen first begin at South they...

Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter has caused lots of skepticism among many people. “I think it’s just like this massive ego trip,” said Molly Reehl, a senior at South. “He paid way too much and he’s trying to fix it, but he’s trying to seem cool while also fixing it and it just isn’t working.” From mistreatment of employees to endorsing hate speech, Musk’s version of Twitter isn’t looking good so far and it’s only getting worse.

Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has had problems from the beginning, and it’s only gotten worse

Griffin Larson, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023

While not as popular among Gen Z as other social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram, Twitter has still had a major presence in recent years. In 2022, Twitter had over 237 million daily active...

Audiences have always loved to see creators trying something new. ‘Kaleidoscope’ is a heist show that lets you watch its 8 episodes in any order that you’d like. It follows a trend of more and more creative and innovative film concepts being released.

Kaleidoscope, a new ‘choose your own adventure’ show; how do you make novelty work?

Alice Conry, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023

Kaleidoscope is an interactive show recently released by Netflix, meaning it's just like the ‘choose your own adventure’ books you read as a kid; you can watch the show in any order you’d like. This...

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