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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 Public School himself, Amin has been a part of the MPS...

The Dead End Hayride in Wyoming, MN is a staple attraction for many during the Halloween season.

A casual thrill-seeker’s visit to the Dead End Hayride

Griffin Larson, Features, A&E, and Visuals Editor November 12, 2024

The Dead End Hayride has long been a popular attraction among many Minneapolitan thrill-seekers during the spooky season. “Thrill-seeking,” however, is not generally a group I would identify with,...

TNT swimmers excited to showcase their talents in the pool at the annual Maroon & Gold meet

Making waves: TNT swimmers power through the season

Emery Taylor, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, the TNT girls swimming team recently competed at the annual Maroon and Gold swim meet held at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. Every year, TNT hosts this...

"brat summer" is over, now we're wondering, what actually made brat so loveable? Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records

Charli XCX’s brat is an exceptional exploration in honesty

Alice Conry, Editor-In-Chief November 2, 2024

Charli XCX’s (also known as Charlotte Aitchison) 6th studio album brat shook the music world with its ultra-distinct chartreuse cover, and incredibly recognizable sound when it was released in early...

Ms. Gaul's room shows the importance of classroom decorations.  Students describe her classroom as welcoming and a safe space to work and feel seen, helping students focus.

How decorations in classrooms benefit students

Everly Comeaux, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Decorations inside classrooms can make a huge difference in how students perceive a class; being able to focus more on work and less on the room helps productivity. Having a classroom for students to feel...

CLUE is a comedic murder mystery play that takes place inside of a mansion. It is being performed December 12, 13, and 14 2024. This performance and theater is important to the South community as a whole, with the amount of effort and passion behind the performance being something that all students should see.

The upcoming CLUE performance highlights the importance of the South Theater

Tahj Flores, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

A new performance is being put on at South through the South High theater program. The performance is the comedic murder mystery CLUE. South can expect to see this performance on December 12th, 13th, and...

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

At first glance, South looks environmentally friendly. We have bins in the lunchroom that color coordinate to trash, recycling, and compost, along with numerous water bottle fillers throughout the hallways,...

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, or even the bathroom. The five pass rule confines students...

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 tiger spirit into the new school year. This year was...

Liam Johnson in goal for the soccer team. Photo courtesy of: Avery Larson

Athlete of the month October 2024: Liam Johnson

Alex Karlen, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

The Southerner’s pick for the October 2024 Athlete of the Month is Liam Johnson, the goalkeeper and senior captain for the South Men’s Soccer team and the kicker for the South Men’s Football team,...

Last fall, workers at May Day Cafe, an adored institution of the Powderhorn neighborhood, decided they would buy the cafe from long time owner Andy Lunning and operate the cafe as a worker cooperative. Both the Powderhorn community and May Day worker-owners hope this new business structure will keep May Day flourishing as an affordable and community driven cafe for many years to come.

Loving May Day—a new era arises for Powderhorn’s beloved counterculture cafe

Oliver Stricherz, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

When given the opportunity this previous fall, workers at the fan-favorite South Minneapolis May Day Cafe took the initiative to purchase the cafe from longtime owner Andy Lunning and operate the space...

All Nations students standing in front of murals, which are now erased. The removal of the murals erased the symbolism and sense of community that All Nations students look toward in the future.

All Nations murals painted over by administration. What now?

Arabella Fracisco, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

In July of 2024, seven murals on the walls of the All Nations hallway were painted over white. The murals carried deep meaning, traditions, and memories, representing over 25 years of student participation...

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