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Working as a sequel to Bin Reaper 3: Old Testament, BabyTrons latest release is another quality collection of songs.

Bin Reaper 3: New Testament review: BabyTron’s latest album

Raza Diop, Sports Editor • January 28, 2023

James Johnson III, commonly known as ‘BabyTron’, has gained the attention and appraisal of the rap community at large in the past year. At the ripe age of twenty two BabyTron has successfully released...

Fashion club members customizing their pieces of clothing. After being revitalized this year, the club has seen high attendance and interest.

Fashion club: a place of self expression & creativity

Peter Dang, Staff Writer • January 26, 2023

South’s Fashion Club recently had its first meeting of the school year on December 13th, 2022. Fashion club was first established in 2018 by Sonya Maier with the intention of getting students to feel...

“Game tensions were high and school rivalry went too far.” - Official Statement from the South High Cheer Team, in response to the fights that broke out after the South-North game.

Fights break out at South-North basketball game

Andrew Godes, Staff Writer • January 24, 2023

When basketball becomes a combat sport, the safety of fans and players can be compromised. After North High School won the January 9th basketball game with a 73-71 buzzer beater shot, disputes erupted...

A student prays in the hallways during class (image taken with permission). An ongoing issue between students and teachers is students leaving for prayer, but not returning to class on time or at all. There should be more structured rules set for when students need to be back in class.

Returning to class after prayer: an ongoing issue

Ikram Mohamed, Staff Writer • January 19, 2023

Do teachers have a problem with students having to leave for prayer? Some teachers don't like the disruption students create when walking into class 10-15 minutes late every day. Many students take advantage...

Graph showing the percentage of votes received in each round by Kevin McCarthy, Hakeem Jeffries, and other candidates. As House members who voted for other candidates were persuaded to change their votes to “present,” McCarthy received a greater percentage of the total votes.

The lengthy Speaker of the House election is an example of perseverance

Noelle Hendricks, Staff Writer • January 18, 2023

California representative Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives on January 7, after 15 rounds of voting. McCarthy, a Republican, defeated Democratic nominee Hakeem Jeffries...

A photo of the St. Anthony Main Theatre, where students watched the Spanish short film on a school field trip.

Project Success Field Trip

Nyomie Ferguson, Staff Writer • January 13, 2023

This year on October 14th, students who take Spanish classes went on a field trip to see Latinx stories from around the world with the mosques did Lupe and asks for help fixing his mom’s car. This film...

Real picture of the barn dance! The barn dance had an attendance of only around 30 -- a steep decrease from last year.

The annual barn dance had an extremely low turnout. Here’s why.

Peter Dang, Staff Writer • January 11, 2023

South’s annual barn dance has been a tradition for a very long time. Normally, the barn dance is hosted at an actual barn with activities like hay rides, costume contests, and more, but recently, the...

During late October/early November, Minneapolis had a major flu outbreak that has continued to infect many. Zora Bael-Cyr, a sophomore at South said “Ive noticed less people being at school for sure”. Becky Murphy, a school nurse at South said “If we get to 5% of our school population being absent with influenza, we have to report that to the state. That’s something were monitoring closer in in the health office right now.”

Recent flu outbreak reminds us the importance of containing viral illnesses

Alice Conry, Staff Writer • January 11, 2023

Flu outbreaks have been a regular occurrence in winter seasons for centuries, however during quarantine there was a major halt in flu cases. This year, as we transition towards life post pandemic, the...

Teachers should give out less homework because many students have other responsibilities outside of school and by reducing homework, students have proven to get more sleep which leads to better physical and mental health. So instead of benefiting students learning, it can actually be detrimental to it.

Teachers should give out less homework

Faisa Mohamed, Staff Writer • January 9, 2023

First and foremost, excessive amounts of homework can be detrimental to students' mental and physical health. It can lead to increased stress and anxiety, as well as sleep deprivation and other health...

Taylor Swifts recent album, Midnights broke countless records for top music. The album is a culmination of many of her previous albums and follows an upbeat tune with undercurrents of darkness.

Taylor Swift’s Midnights Delivers Her Signature Pop Sound

Grace Bischoff, Managing Editor • January 3, 2023

Taylor Swift’s recent 10th studio album, “Midnights” is a quintessential pop album that underlays a deeper message of nuance over an upbeat soundtrack. The album follows the narrative of Swift's...

Counseling-based resources at South, such as the Career & College Center, work to support students in whichever post-secondary pathway they choose. Minneapolis coordinator Katherine Hauschild says that in the CCC, “there’s all these different pennants, whether it’s cosmetology schools or Ivy League schools, but it’s really the individual and what they want that will lead to their happiness and success.”

South’s counseling department strives to support every student’s future

Noelle Hendricks, Staff Writer • January 3, 2023

One of the biggest challenges facing high school students – especially those nearing the end of their time at South – is planning what to do next. A lot of the work done to support students in those...

While getting your drivers license is a teen rite of passage, it has become harder than ever. Financial and time dependent barriers often make it more difficult for some students to get their licenses. Student licensed and driver Avery Somdahl shared, “I found the most difficult process to be scheduling my test for my permit and drivers license because the wait times are so long that its just hard to plan ahead that far.”

Why getting a driver’s license should be easier

Will Newell, Staff Writer • December 21, 2022

It’s a rite of passage, turning 16 and getting your driver’s license, but for this generation it’s harder than ever. When our parents learned to drive, they didn’t have to track hours, or spend...

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