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Setting Long Term Goals for the New Year

Setting Long Term Goals for the New Year

Brynn Taylor, Reporter December 24, 2017

Setting goals is one of the main things that come to mind when you think of the new year. According to the Huffington Post, “Only 8 percent of people actually keep their New Year’s resolutions.”...

Justice League featuring DC Comics Superheroes is Mediocre at Best

Justice League featuring DC Comics Superheroes is Mediocre at Best

Avery Woods, Sports Editor December 20, 2017

The newest installment in the DC Comics movies is "Justice League," featuring Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), the Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and...

Taking a Break from Social Media

Taking a Break from Social Media

Ansley Chambers, Ads Editor December 6, 2017

We live in a world that runs on technology. Our generation is dependent upon a notification or a twitter post to maintain our sanity, or so we think. Is it possible that the constant updates and vibrations...

Rapper Lil Peep Reaps the Consequences of the American Opioid Crisis

Rapper Lil Peep Reaps the Consequences of the American Opioid Crisis

Miah Clark, A&E Editor November 29, 2017

On Wednesday Night, Gustav Ahr, better known by his rapper name, Lil Peep, died in his tour bus in Tucson at age 21. In following days, America has mourned the loss of the emerging talent, fellow rappers...

Drivers ed costs so much money it could keep you from driving.

Drivers ed should be more affordable

Katie Hiebl, 21st Century Journalism November 21, 2017

Today, most people drive their own car as their main way of transportation. So why in today’s world is drivers ed so expensive. I think that drivers ed should be cheaper so that everyone can do it....

How Much Do We Need Math?

How Much Do We Need Math?

Hayden Zeller November 19, 2017

What if I said most Americans never use complex math during their job. You might say that is crazy and there is no way that is true, but for most Americans it is. According to Livescience.com about 86...

A students cello is being stored in the instrument room in the Orchestra class. During most other hours this instrument would have been out and playing beautiful music.

Pep Rallies for the Arts

November 17, 2017

Pep rallies are meant to inspire enthusiasm. But sports are not the only groups that deserve pep rallies. An all arts pep rally would be an exciting and fun new thing to try here at South. Before and after...

Parrish Mock, Daniella Campos and Brynn Taylor, enjoy a funny video on Campos computer. With easy access to games, online television, and social media there are many options for students to distract themselves with.

Computers a Distraction?

Daniella Campos, Reporter November 14, 2017

Computers are definitely a huge help when it comes to school work. During the day, I use my computer in almost every single class. If I don’t have my computer, I definitely miss out on schoolwork and...

Making Your Voice Heard In High School

Lily Wagner, News Editor October 30, 2017

  Sometimes, as a high school student, I feel voiceless. Not being taken seriously because of my age. Not having the right to vote on issues that will affect my future. Not having an accessible...

SMS Recognizes 9/11

SMS Recognizes 9/11

Ali Harrison, Guest Writer September 13, 2017

September 11, 2001 was one of the most tragic days in United States history. Now, 16 years later, we, as a country, take the day to recognize its significance and remember all who were affected by it....

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