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Williamson addresses verbal confrontation and weapon rumors

Hafsa Rahman, asst. news editor
May 11, 2022

Following a verbal confrontation between two students at lunch today, Interim Principal Dr. Rosanne Williamson emailed the South community addressing the situation and rumors of a weapon.  “During...

A step towards equity

A step towards equity

Hafsa Rahman, asst. news editor
April 22, 2022

Sophomore P.E. classes will transition from single-gendered to coed classes beginning next school year, P.E. Teacher Josh Stanton said.  The main purpose of this change is to promote inclusivity for...

Graphic by Connor Fondrevay-Bedell

Travel policy adapts to evolving pandemic

Betsy Jarosick, staff writer
April 22, 2022

South’s Etruscan Editorial Board traveled to Los Angeles in early April, representing one of the first major tests of the district’s new overnight travel policy, Mark Maranto, Assistant Principal of...

Photo by Aria Jain

Students show support for others through mental health kits

Seira Honda, staff writer
April 22, 2022

Self Appreciation for Everybody (SAFE) Club and Elpida are continuing their successful collaboration from last year to distribute mental health kits to students, David Hartman, Social Worker, and Elpida...

On the rise

On the rise

Jessie Norwood and Caroline Ohlandt
April 22, 2022

Cafeteria prices at South are rising as sanctions are placed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, Tim Almy, Quest Foods General Manager, said. Additionally, he noted ongoing supply chain issues due...

College acceptances reach record low

Caroline Ohlandt and Maya Scahill
April 22, 2022

Test-optional policies and increased numbers of college applicants have caused this year’s college admissions cycle to be especially difficult for students applying to colleges, College Counselor Annie...

Spring festivities spark excitement among students

Spring festivities spark excitement among students

Ella Vick, Staff writer
April 11, 2022

After years of canceling and reconfiguring numerous events, Mark Maranto, Assistant Principal for Student Activities, explained that this year’s Spring Fling and Spring Formal were symbols that life...

Everyone Theatre Project promotes inclusivity

Everyone Theatre Project promotes inclusivity

Jame Sewell, Staff writer
April 5, 2022

Inclusivity, collaboration, and art all describe the Everyone Theatre Project, which debuted at South on March 17. Through an entirely student-led performance, Everyone Theatre Project brought new opportunities...

Photo courtesy of Mark Bauman

Spanish exchange program returns

Caroline Ohlandt, co-news editor
March 18, 2022

South’s Foreign Language Department intends to resume the Spanish foreign exchange trip next school year after two trip-less years due to Covid-19 overseas travel limitations, Mark Bauman, Spanish Teacher...

Puentes program aids Latino students

As a resource at South, the voluntary program Puentes individually mentors Latino students, Danita Fitch, World Language Department Instructional Supervisor, said. Created five years ago by Spanish Teachers...

Illustration by Rhanda Halawah

Changes to curriculum have “chilling effect” on teachers

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, asst. news editor
March 18, 2022

Nationwide, legislation restricting how schools teach racism and the history of the United States has made teachers’ jobs more difficult while devaluing students’ education, Jeannie Logan, Social Studies...

NHS two (virtual) years later

The National Honor Society (NHS) will once again recognize accepted students during an in-person awards ceremony on March 29 after two Covid-19 altered years, Hillel Crandus, NHS Sponsor and English Teacher,...

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