Sophia Manolis, Opinions Editor
As she begins her second year as Opinions editor and 3rd year on the newspaper staff, Sophia Manolis is more dedicated than ever to make sure new and returning students feel welcome and supported at South, especially when it comes to The Southerner. Beyond the Newspaper she pursues a strong passion for environmental justice, working closely with various groups to plan movements and lobby for change both in school and on a larger scale, dealing with issues like Line 3 and the Green New Deal. Part of what draws her to newspaper is her drive to make the world a better place for everyone in it through journalism. Outside of academics, Sophia enjoys competitive swimming. With 9 years of experience she represents South as a swimmer for the Varsity team. She also enjoys writing/reading poetry and spending time outside. She doesn’t quite know what the future holds but is hopeful that it will involve activism and lobbying for the issues she cares about.
![South Dean Terrance Roberts frequently sits students down who have had conflict and uses mediation practices to resolve the issue. “We try to sit students down and get their sides of the story by [having them] write a statement .... we hear one side and the other side and we come to a consensus with some agreements.” Roberts is one of the few staff at South who has been trained in restorative justice practices. However, restorative justice needs to be implemented throughout the district more fully and intentionally.](https://www.shsoutherner.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/RestorativeJustice4-900x600.jpg)
![Just over a year ago millions of people joined the Women’s March to protest Trump’s presidency and his comments about women. Although it was wonderful to see so many people turning out to protest President Trump, much of the feminism at the march wasn’t intersectional. Intersectionality is a crucial part of understanding the experiences women go through. “It's important for people to feel like they have a place in a movement regardless of sexual orientation, gender, class, race [etc.],” said junior Natashia Otiso.](https://www.shsoutherner.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Womens-March-1-900x600.jpg)
