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A thrift store in Greece, thrifting has found its way all over the world
What’s up with the trend of thrifting?
Adyra Fine, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025

The bins. Vintage. Goodwill. Secondhand. These are all places South students think of when they think of thrift stores. While thrifting seems...

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
Lola Norvell, News & Multimedia Editor • November 13, 2024
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
Mr Maxey and Maxwell Nibblett, a staff member and student both participating in the game.
South Showdown—students and staff hit the court
Emery Taylor, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

Excitement is in the air at South as students and staff prepare to take the court for the much-anticipated student vs. staff basketball game....

The Matthews Park skating rink preparing to open for the 2024/25 season.
Minneapolis parks set to open ice rinks just in time for winter break
Alex Karlen, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024

One of the most popular activities to do during the winter in Minnesota is to go ice skating outdoors. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board...

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...

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...

The second edition of the Southerner's advice column, Tiger Talk! In this segment: distancing from friends, expanding music taste, and gaslighting.
Tiger Talk: Burdened Bertha, Musical Mandy, and Manipulative Molly
The Southerner Staff March 12, 2025

Dear Tiger Talk, How do I distance myself from a person I no longer want to be friends with, without hurting feelings? Sincerely, Burdened...

South Theater rehearsing for Once on This Island. Four powerful Gods sing over the main character Ti Moune. Photo courtesy of: Crystal Spring
South High Theater presents Once on This Island
Everly Comeaux, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025

South High Theater is assembling Once on This Island, a strong musical focusing on equality between class and race. Get ready to see the second...

Eli Stottrup (third from left) and Matthew O’hara Jr (fourth from left) pictured with teammates and coaches after advancing to the state tournament. Photo courtesy of: Jennifer Fukuda
Athletes of the Month February 2025: Eli Stottrup and Matthew O’hara Jr.
Alex Karlen, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025

The Southerner’s picks for the February 2025 Athlete(s) of the Month are Matthew O’hara and Eli Stottrup, two wrestlers who, despite facing...

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

Staff Profile
Abreham Tekele
Abreham Tekele
Staff Writer

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

Staff Profile
Adyra Fine
Adyra Fine
Staff Writer

Adyra Fine is a senior starting her first year in The Southerner as a staff writer. She hopes to study...

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