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Instagram Confession Accounts Causing Discourse

Gabri Trujillo, Podcast Editor March 10, 2025

In recent South High News, an anonymous Instagram account has taken a percentage of the student population by surprise by posting over 200 Google Form responses over the span of 5 days. Though the concept...

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Springfest 2025

Rylee Luginbill, Writer/Podcastor March 5, 2025

It's that time of year...SPRINGFEST! South High welcomes you to join our yearly Springfest! Springfest is March 31st, 2025, from 2:00-3:10 PM. Some activities you can except to see are Class competitions,...

Social Media’s ‘Free Speech’: How TikTok’s Uncertain Future Could Fuel Bigotry

Social Media’s ‘Free Speech’: How TikTok’s Uncertain Future Could Fuel Bigotry

Saige Russell, Editor March 1, 2025

Imagine getting onto social media and instantly being bombarded with hateful content and propaganda. Sadly, this isn't far from reality. This makes you wonder: can we trust these platforms? With each...

The Impact of Technology on Education

The Impact of Technology on Education

Elizabeth Martinez March 1, 2025

We are constantly surrounded by technology at school from the moment the morning bell rings. We rely on computers for tasks like assignments, studying, virtual field trips, and meetings. However, is our...

Senior Night For Our Basketball Players

Senior Night For Our Basketball Players

Matilda Riemer, Staff Member February 25, 2025

Friday was the last home game of the basketball season and therefore the last game on their own court for our senior players and cheerleaders. It was two very exciting games of two and both teams always...

Pham is dancing with her partner Spiridonvo (not in the picture) and spreads an authentic atmosphere throughout the arena

The US Championships in Figure Skating

Matilda Riemer, Staff Member February 25, 2025

The Championships took place from January 20th to 26th in the Intrust bank arena here in Wichita. In various categories, the athletes showed great skills and top sporting performances. The event...

Our Romantic Is Dead – And The Valentine’s Day Is The Proof

Our Romantic Is Dead – And The Valentine’s Day Is The Proof

Matilda Riemer, Staff Member February 25, 2025

Anyone who has been on social media or in the grocery store in the last few weeks will have noticed that it was valentine's day. Whether it's preparations, gift shopping or unrealistic couple goal reels...

Braum's Is Broken

Braum’s Is Broken

Gabrielle Washington February 25, 2025

Braum's, the ice cream based food chain established in 1968 in Emporia, Kansas is facing some troubles with their system. Many find Braum's to be a versatile way to purchase multiple items in one trip....

What Did Trump and Obama Talk About At Jimmy Carter's Memorial?

What Did Trump and Obama Talk About At Jimmy Carter’s Memorial?

Matilda Riemer February 6, 2025

  A ceremony full of emotions The funeral united many different guests from numerous political and social camps showed the past deeds and successes of Jimmy Carter. It also showed how rare it...

Winter Homecoming and Spirit Week

Winter Homecoming and Spirit Week

Rylee Luginbill, Writer/Podcaster January 29, 2025

Homecoming is coming up, so you know what that means. SPIRIT WEEK! Spirit week will be all week from February 3rd to February 7th and Homecoming is February 8th. The first day of spirit week is students...

How the TikTok Ban is Sparking Conversations About American Censorship

How the TikTok Ban is Sparking Conversations About American Censorship

Zoe Washington January 27, 2025

  The weeks leading up to January 18th, many American users on the popular and beloved app, TikTok, were in disarray over the upcoming ban that would be placed on the app due to concerns over national...

California Battles LA Wildfires

California Battles LA Wildfires

Mia Morin, Staff member January 23, 2025

The California fires began on January 7, 2025, in both the palisades and Eaton California. The fires quickly spread due to the high dangerous winds. The fires have caused at least 27 deaths in southern...

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