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Ahmed Amin is South’s brand new principal. Versed in the arts of photography, powerlifting, and intellectual discourse, Amin has lived many dreams and is ready for what’s next. “One of the things I stress is structure… I feel like education is so critical to everybody, and we just gotta make sure people have opportunities to go wherever they want to go.” Photo courtesy of: Lifetouch
Meet Ahmed Amin, South’s new principal
Lo Norvell, News & Multimedia Editor • November 13, 2024

After years of tumultuous principal turnover, South has found its newest leader, Ahmed Amin, stepping up to the role. Having attended a Minneapolis...

The unsorted waste in the trash, recycling, and compost bins visually display the neglect of sustainable initiatives at South. As students, we have power over our own school environment and the ability to make it more environmentally friendly.
Is South environmentally friendly?
Adyra Fine, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024
Have a problem? Request advice from Tiger Talk, the Southerner's new advice column
Have a problem? Request advice from Tiger Talk, the Southerner’s new advice column
The Southerner Staff December 10, 2024

Fill out the form here! Is your friend bugging you? Is your teacher assigning too much busy work? Are you climbing the stairs of academia...

These are the 5 passes per quarter given to students. As you can see this student has already finished some of their passes in certain class hours and the quarter has not ended.
South’s new pass rules and the effect they have on using the bathroom
Abreham Tekele, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024

Five passes per quarter for each class, that's how many times you are allowed to leave the classroom to either go to a different class, the library,...

This year’s homecoming dance, held in the gym, was decorated with a large jellyfish and other sea creatures to portray the theme of “Under the Sea.” Macy Gearheart led the creation of many of these decorations, working hard with Student Council to create a good environment for the dance. 
Photo courtesy of: Frances Pickar
Homecoming Dance 2024: Bop or flop?
Annika Lara Walen, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

On the evening of September 21st, South held the annual homecoming dance in the gym. Every year, homecoming is a highly anticipated event, bringing...

We shouldn’t have any excuses to not want to be in school when we get back
We shouldn’t have any excuses to not want to be in school when we get back
Shanell Gordon, Staff Writer • May 27, 2020

This Stay at Home Order has been very frustrating because I had to stay in the house for the most part. Plus I had a lot of plans that I had to cancel because of...

Kindness and compassion have never been so valuable
Kindness and compassion have never been so valuable
Eamonn Briem, Multimedia Editor • May 27, 2020

Kindness is key.  The willingness to supersede frustration, impatience and negativity in the pursuit of kindness is something that everyone especially people our...

School closure has helped grant me the freedom that I needed
School closure has helped grant me the freedom that I needed
Quentin Wolf, Staff Writer • May 27, 2020

This "vacation" that we have received from this virus has had pros and cons. While it is very unfortunate that many are dying, and will continue to die, school closure...

Have a problem? Request advice from Tiger Talk, the Southerner's new advice column
Have a problem? Request advice from Tiger Talk, the Southerner’s new advice column
The Southerner Staff December 10, 2024

Fill out the form here! Is your friend bugging you? Is your teacher assigning too much busy work? Are you climbing the stairs of academia...

“I hope you find yourself, and I hope you take your mask off.” Photo courtesy of: Columbia Records
CHROMAKOPIA is a gorgeous, wowing album that encapsulates the time we live in
Arabella Fracisco, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Tyler, The Creator’s (also known as Tyler Gregory Okonma) newest album CHROMAKOPIA, composed of 14 tracks dropped October 28th, 2024. It was...

Liv Mueller, a South High sophomore, ran a 5K time of 20 minutes and 13 seconds, qualifying her for state. She now has the third fastest girls 5K time in South history but was also the first girl South has sent to state for cross country in over a decade. Photo Courtesy of South High Cross Country team.
Athlete of the month November 2024: Liv Mueller
Annika Lara Walen, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

The Southerner’s pick for Athlete of the Month for November 2024 is Liv Mueller. Mueller, a South High sophomore, recently ran in the state...

Photo courtesy of: drsonnet on Tumblr
Aaron Bushnell: The Consequences of American Complacency
Andrew Godes, Opinions Editor • May 15, 2024

It’s been almost three months since Aaron Bushnell shocked the world in an unprecedented act of self-immolation outside the Israeli embassy...

Phones in schools: a hard cell
Eamonn Briem and Madeline Mahoney April 17, 2019

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Arabella Fracisco
Arabella Fracisco
Staff Writer

Arabella Fracisco is a senior entering her first year...

Abreham Tekele
Abreham Tekele
Staff Writer

Abreham Tekele is “on a roll,” starting his senior...

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Alice Conry
Alice Conry
Editor-In-Chief, Opinions & Sports Editor

Alice Conry is happy to be back as she embarks on her third and final year writing for The Southerner....

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