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Poetry and Its Superpowers

Poetry and Its Superpowers

Leire Cuberes Barluenga, Opinions Editor February 11, 2025

For many, poetry is merely a headache that is avoided at all costs—the dreaded unit of English class. Does anyone actually know what Wordsworth meant with his field of daffodils? This uncertainty, however,...

Poetry: Rubbish, or Actually Kind of Cool?

Poetry: Rubbish, or Actually Kind of Cool?

Kavin Le, Contributor February 11, 2025

Oftentimes, poetry is viewed as overly-complex works of literary nonsense that’s been written by pretentious idiots who try too hard to make their words mean more than words, whilst also making the life...

Interviews with Aseda Podcast: Hillary's Story

Interviews with Aseda Podcast: Hillary’s Story

Aseda Nkansah, Contributor February 11, 2025

"Interviews with Aseda" is a podcast where I interview people who have migrated to the U.S,  shedding light on the challenges they face, and the pros and cons of moving to the US but focusing more importantly...

Rupi Kaur: A Modern Day Emily Dickinson?

Rupi Kaur: A Modern Day Emily Dickinson?

Alexa Benson, Contributor February 11, 2025

Emily Dickinson is one of the greatest American poets of all time because of her unique style and challenge of societal norms. However, modern poet Rupi Kaur has faced incessant backlash for her poetic...

Poetry: Why I Despise It (and why it 100% should be taught in school)

Poetry: Why I Despise It (and why it 100% should be taught in school)

Sienna Hurley, Contributor February 11, 2025

Poetry and I have had an interesting relationship throughout my life. Our first true interaction was in my 6th grade English class, where it seemed that we would never get along. Poets spoke in long, confusing...

On Humor, Connection.... and Calculus

On Humor, Connection…. and Calculus

Kaden Kiet Truong, Contributor February 4, 2025

What do puns, comedy shows, rom-coms, and adult cartoons have in common? They are funny and bring people together. A shared laugh from a joke can tell much about someone, whether they're laid-back, stuck...

Poll: Do South Students Prefer Snow Days or Two Hour Delays?

Poll: Do South Students Prefer Snow Days or Two Hour Delays?

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief January 28, 2025

The results are in! In  our latest Instagram poll, we asked if members of the South High community enjoy snow days or two-hour delays more. By a whopping 70.7 percent, snow days were the winner! Dragging...

WPS Superintendent Makes Statement on Potential ICE Visits to Worcester Schools

WPS Superintendent Makes Statement on Potential ICE Visits to Worcester Schools

Leire Cuberes Barluenga, Opinions Editor January 28, 2025

On January 21, 2025, the Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools (WPS) Rachel Monárrez issued an important message regarding their dedication to providing a safe and supportive environment for all...

Does Money Buy Happiness? Another Look at the Age-Old Question

Does Money Buy Happiness? Another Look at the Age-Old Question

Dalton Le, Contributor January 21, 2025

Many people say money can’t buy happiness, but what is happiness without the freedom that comes with having money? I believe that although a person might not be able to physically buy the emotion, they...

Christmas Movie Review: Klaus

Christmas Movie Review: Klaus

Wyatt Pesina-Espejo, Contributor December 17, 2024

On November 15, 2019, Netflix released their first original animated movie and inarguably their best - there’s not many good ones out there. Produced by the SPA studios, Klaus is a traditionally animated...

South High Students Share Their Opinions on the Elimination of the MCAS Graduation Requirement

Mozhda Rezayee, Contributor November 12, 2024

On Tuesday, November 5, Massachusetts voters made a decision that will directly affect high school students in public schools across the state. Question 2 passed with about 60% of voters approving and...

How to Create An Illustration!

How to Create An Illustration!

Isabella Marrero, Contributor November 12, 2024

You’re an artist, but you realize your body of professional work is smaller than you’d like. You need to make some full illustrations to put in your portfolio, and the time is now. First, you need...

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