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The Southerner
The South High School student news site

The Southerner
The South High School student news site

The Southerner
Katherine Lundquist

Katherine Lundquist , Editor-in-Chief

Katherine Lundquist is the Editor in Chief of our student run newspaper, and has been on the team since freshman year. Lundquist is invested in nature, and enjoys going on nice bike rides after school. She owns a purple mountain-bike and loves biking along the trails running up and down Minnehaha. She also has had a chicken coop in her backyard since she was in 4th grade, and says she’s glad she could have the chance to take care of them. She says it has taught her to be passionate, caring, and more responsible. Lundquist is unsure of what she wants to do in her future, but is willing to go wherever the wind takes her. She plans to attend college, and major in business management. Overall Lundquist is a caring, intelligent, positive, extroverted, and confident individual, and we’re glad to have her as Editor in Chief!

All content by Katherine Lundquist
For students who rely on school for healthy and nutritious meals, there are about 20 schools throughout the city functioning as food stations where meals can be picked up. Starting Tuesday March 16 through March 27 these schools will be open from 10am to 2pm for students who are in need.

COVID-19; What cancellations mean for South students

Katherine Lundquist, Editor-In-Chief
March 16, 2020
Straight from Colorado, Brett Stringer is ready to start the 2019-20 school year and immerse himself as much as possible within the culture of south and learn from both staff and students. “I think there was a lot of culture work that has been done in the last 4 or 5 years with principal Aponte, and he lead some amazing work and that legacy is really important, that that continues,” said Mr Stringer.

Introducing South’s new principal: Brett Stringer

Katherine Lundquist, Editor-In-Chief
August 31, 2019
All Nations sophomore Ogi Moose receives a shell containing burning sage from Ojibwe teacher Bezh Butler. Students can take part in smudging every school-day morning during first hour.

[Photo] Smudging grounds students as they begin their day

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
There will be several new changes to this year’s Race 2 Justice day. Above are just some of the new additions that will be made. Race 2 Justice's day tentative date is May 29th. “We want it to surround your identity, who you are as a person, your race, your culture, class, your preferences,” said South staff Alex Endeshaw on what Race 2 Justice day is striving for this year.

[Photo] Race 2 Justice day planning team races to tie up loose ends before May deadline

Caleb Stipkovits, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Moving as a child increases chances of many dangers you can face in life. Above are just some of the outcomes.

[Photo] Moving as a child has impacts in later life

Hazel McKinney, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
Statistics about the sales popularity of different types of video games in 2017. Shooter games were a large majority, with action at a close second. Sophomore Milo Miles prefers to play shooter games to other genres. “There’s always something you can do to improve,” he said.

[Photo] Violence in video games; a culture of desensitization?

Kinsley Wilcox-McBride, Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
Meet Kena DeRose, South’s very own drag queen

Meet Kena DeRose, South’s very own drag queen

Katherine Lundquist, Graphics Editor
February 6, 2019
Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook are the three most popular social media sites among today’s teens. “Most people have mains and finstas, and on mains, people try to portray themselves differently, but on spams, people are honest, and post trashy pictures of themselves or long paragraphs about they feel,” says Kaiya Woller.

[Photo] Almost Social Media Famous

Elliott Askari-Rabe, Staff Writer
January 11, 2019
Above is a picture of a microphone commonly used in the creation of podcasts. Many student competitors will be entering their work to the NPR podcast competition to win the grand prize of their work aired on NPR. “I would freak out if my students got to be on National Public Radio for something that we taught them in this class,” said South english teacher Delainia Haug

[Photo] Soundwaves of South High: new podcast competition has students excited to share their voice

Caleb Stipkovits, Staff Writer
January 8, 2019
This graphic shows the true statistics behind the proportion of millennials (ages 19-31) and Gen Xers (ages 31-50) that are eligible to vote and that actually voted in the 2016 election. Voting is extremely important, especially for younger generations, because many of the issues our votes depend on have significant effects on our futures.

[Photo] Voting: an important way to have a voice in the political process

Kinsley Wilcox-McBride, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
In 2009, drug related crimes accounted for the highest percentage of prison admissions. Criminalizing drugs is responsible for giving the United States the highest incarceration rate in the world. This largely began with the war on drugs, which was designed not to help those dependant on drugs, but to punish them.

[Photo] Criminalizing drug offenses perpetuates systemic oppression

Elliott Askari-Rabe, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
Many students at South decide to follow different opportunities after high school The infographic above shows the pros and cons of going to college since college is societally seen as the norm for students right after high school.

We need to stop supporting sexist music

Katherine Lundquist, Staff writer
June 6, 2018
Why a 7-hour day is necessary at South

Why a 7-hour day is necessary at South

Katherine Lundquist and Gabe Chang-Deutsch
April 26, 2018
Above shows Warehouse District Station, a light rail station downtown. "On a day to day basis students who go to South often take public transportation. When they are getting to school a lot of women will experience catcalling and street harassment," said senior Eleanore Hunt.

“Damn, that a**!”: Sexual harassment resides both in and out of South

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer
March 29, 2018
Above, Sophomore Marlena Shoemaker is in the middle of a weight lifting routine. “Exercise releases endorphins which makes you happier. Also I feel like when you are working on your body it just makes you feel better about yourself,” said Shoemaker. Photo Courtesy of Marlena Shoemaker

When is comes to sports, the ball is in your court for self esteem

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer
March 26, 2018
Above is Josh Fishers Fish tattoo which is a memorial of his late father, he also has a pheasant feather on his arm to honor him. Fisher and his father spent “most of the time we spent together ,especially in my adult life, was fishing,” said Fisher.

Tattooed teachers leave their mark on students

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer
March 2, 2018
Pictured above is junior Finn Niesewand holding a self portrait painting that encapsulates his identity. “Everything about being a teenage is a process and everything about being a trans teenager is even more, because you are discovering yourself twice as much as everyone else is,” said Niesewand. Photo: Katherine Lundquist

“A name that very much does not belong to me”

Katherine Lundquist, Staff writer
November 14, 2017
One program in the new building is Transition plus for students with disabilities get ready for life after high school. “It's a good idea and I don’t know how many places like [Transition Plus] exist but i'm sure having more is better. I feel like disabilities are often overlooked,” said freshman Josh Baumgart.

“This is really good for students after high school”: New building near South offers disabilities help, adult education

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Many students was to leave the Minnesota or even the United States after high school, but only 16% actually leave according to a statistic from the Star Tribune. “I wanted to get away from Minnesota,” said Senior Lindsey Morris, who plans to go to Nicholls State University “I feel like if I went to school in Minnesota I would only know what it's like to live in Minnesota.”

From Minnesota to Japan, seniors plan for after high school

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer
June 7, 2017
Teams: Volleyballs Deep, and Seward Rats face off against each other. The Volleyballs Deep did make to to the finals but sadly did not win. “It was fun playing, it wasn't too intense” said Emma Schulz member of “Love at First Spike.” Photo: Katherine Lundquist

Winter Olympics: win or lose you’ll have fun

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
The mental health area of the clinic can help students deal with many issues including the ones above. “School is very stressful and it's good for me to talk about it. It gets all the stress and pressure off my chest.” said an anonymous source "Joel Barrett". Graphic: Katherine Lundquist

Full Brain, Full Clinic; mental health services within the school clinic

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
Senior Lily Mooney sports one of her Christmas sweaters, as she does everyday during the month of December. “I started wearing them in 8th grade,” Mooney remembered. “I only owned three and every year since then I’ve started getting more sweaters, vests, shirts and earrings all that kind of stuff.” Photo: Katherine Lundquist

Lily Mooney and her month of Christmas sweaters

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer
December 16, 2016
Students work quietly under the blue cloths Darin Doty put up to dim the harsh light.

More teachers should take action against fluorescent lighting

Katherine Lundquist, Staff writer
October 17, 2016
(From left to right )Mateo Perez , Sami Kusa, Seif Elfatairy and Christopher Rounds chasing after the ball at Super Soccer Saturday.

With wins and losses, October Super Soccer Saturday was a kick this year

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
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