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The Southerner
The South High School student news site

The Southerner
The South High School student news site

The Southerner
Cece Kaufmann

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer

Cece Kaufmann is enjoying her first year at the Southerner and is someone who’s always prepared to jump over any hurdles that get in her way. This sophomore is a multi-talented artist and athlete who understands how to be a team player. Her fun and creative spirit coupled with hard-working attitude makes her a welcome addition to our staff.

Kaufmann’s excited the be a member of the Southerner because of the freedom that she’ll have while writing her stories and the community of writers that she knows here. She has always had a passion for writing and is excited to see the ways that writing for the Southerner can help her improve.

In addition to being a Southerner writer Kaufmann is also a member of the cross country team and choir. She loves music and in addition to singing she can play the guitar and flute. In her free time Kaufmann also writes poetry. She sometimes tries to combine these two talents to writes songs of her own.

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South High students warming up in the classroom. Dance can be used to express and articulate issues as art and exercise. This art form can be seen all throughout South, including school dances and the May Day parade. Haakon Anderson, a sophomore and member of Dance Company I, explained, "I like being able to express myself and the community aspect especially in Company. In my group... we are all in this together and we teach each other and grow off of that." Photo courtesy of Nancy Nair.

Students express themselves through choreography

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
June 4, 2018
On March 24, students from Minneapolis Public Schools, including students from South, traveled to Washington D.C. to stand in solidarity with the others around the country and Parkland for the March of Our Lives. Sophomore Antiquita Flint was able to meet with lawmakers about preventing future shootings, as well as participate in the march.

South students participate in the March of Our Lives in Washington D.C.

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Students and staff are sometimes faced with the “Page Blocked” pop up when they are trying to complete a project or anything else while on the school wifi. Along with websites, social media apps like Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram are also blocked on phones if students are on school wifi. Graphic: Eli Shimanski

Blocked: What does MPS do to keep us safe online?

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
April 9, 2018
This infographic shows, from my experience, the different ways that you could help a friend struggling with a severe mental health issues. Although these tips have helped me in difficult situations, they might not help everyone. Always keep in mind that you should probably tell an adult you trust if a friend is really struggling.

A fine line to walk with mental health: should you keep your friends’ secrets if the consequences could be deadly?

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Southwest seniors Kat Lochen and Honi Yusuf led a culture workshop on Hookup Culture: How an Entire Generation Has Messed Each Other Up. Their workshop included a presentation of hookup culture, rape culture, and misconceptions about sex. This was just one of many workshops offered at South’s annual Race 2 Justice Day. Photo: Madeline Mahoney

Race 2 Justice Day recap

Oliver Hall, Cece Kaufmann, Madeline Mahoney, and Izzy Willette
February 25, 2018
This infographic shows the types of immersion schools across the state of Minnesota. There are 52 Spanish immersion schools, 8 French, 5 Mandarin, 4 Dakota/Ojibwe, 4 Hmong, 1 German, and 1 Korean. There are a total of 75 immersion schools in Minnesota. Infographic: Eli Shimanski

Immersion schools give students “a step up”

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
February 9, 2018

Athletic Hijabs Bring More Confidence to Girls Basketball Players

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
February 1, 2018
This is an example of the Christmas Coca Cola advertisement that was released in 1931. The slogan on the ad says “Give and and take say I,” which is a good metaphor for the consumerism and buying that goes on during the holiday season, especially in the United States.

Take back the holidays for family; don’t shop ’till you drop

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
December 21, 2017
Freshman Trevion Freeman was hit on this corner of Carroll and Cretin in St. Paul Minnesota. At night, this is both a very busy and very dark intersection, making it very hard for both driver’s and pedestrians to see. Although there is still a long road to recovery for Tre, his mother Shaquetta Kennedy is hoping he will use this incident to activate change in the Twin Cities.

Recent events mean reassessing driver and pedestrian safety

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
December 5, 2017
Pictured above: Sophomore and junior varsity player Jude Nair at Super Soccer Saturday. “We had ten games scheduled and [because of bussing] we only played six,” said freshmen Andrew Njogu. Soccer is among other South sports that are struggling with busing inconsistency. Photo: Henry Holcomb

Budget cuts leave athletic department on edge

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
November 14, 2017
South High’s Treble Choir warming up for the day. Treble Choir is an auditioned level group that is made up of Soprano and Alto voices that meets every morning during first hour.

Hope is high for the South music program

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
October 12, 2017
Sophomore Maisy Johnson trying to get the ball away from a Southwest player. (Women's Varsity)

A group of South players defending the goal after Southwest has shot the ball. (Women's Junior Varsity)

Sophomore Annika Brown kicking a goal kick for the team. (Women's Junior Varsity)

Junior Miguel Brandao tries to control the ball. (Men's Junior Varsity)

Senior Idriss Abdillihi trying to keep the ball in play after being passed the ball. (Men's Junior Varsity)

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