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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...

South High’s ASA Puts on Very Successful First Lunar New Years Festival

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief February 4, 2025

South High's ASA had a very successful first Lunar New Year Festival last Thursday! Here is a statement from Dalton Le, President of the ASA: South High ASA had its first ever Lunar New Years Festival...

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...

Club Showcase: LGBTQ Club with Mx. K

Club Showcase: LGBTQ Club with Mx. K

Vasiana Mancolli, Contributer February 4, 2025

The LGBTQ club at South has been active for at least 13 years and is growing strong. The LGBTQ+ club is run by Mx. K. They meet after school at 3:00 PM on Tuesdays. Ultimately, their main goal is to have...

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...

New Kids at Vampire High: Drama Club Spotlight

Lucy Reidy, News Editor January 28, 2025

At drama club this year, we are delving into the world of iconic YA films of the 2000s, romantic revenge heroes, and of course, Twilight. This year’s play, New Kids at Vampire High, follows the story...

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...

Meet Fiona!

Meet Fiona!

Nehemiah Zoller, Arts/Entertainment Editor January 27, 2025

I’m sure everybody has heard Mr O’Leary’s name brought up often in the halls and thought, “Geez, it’s just Mr. O’Leary, there’s no reason to bring him up that much”, however, O’Leary’s...

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