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Trigger warnings are an important tool for learning

WEBWhen it comes to societal behavior norms, our society has become more open to accepting other people’s differences and experiences. An obvious example of this is with trigger …

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The School Based Clinic is an incredible resource for students

WEBThe South High School Based Clinic is one of the most important and necessary resources provided to students at school. Services available throughout the school day include: …

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Full Brain, Full Clinic; mental health services within the school

WEBSouth’s clinic has more services than what meet the eye. Yes, everyone knows that you can get STI tests, birth control, physicals etc., but for students struggling with mental health …

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Saying that mental illnesses are invalid contributes to worsening

WEB*Trigger warning: Suicidal ideation and self harm are mentioned in this article. If you believe this will trigger you, please don’t read! I want the best for your health and I certainly …

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Social media: helpful or harmful

WEBSocial media has seen exponential increases in popular usage since the early 2000s, affecting the lives of many, especially teenagers, who seem to spend much of their days …

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Increasing mental health needs spill onto teachers

WEBTanya Hodge is one of many teachers who has noticed the mental health of their students worsen over the past few years. Her students have reached out to her in emails, …

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All Nations Program Celebrates New School Year – The Southerner

WEBThe All Nations program had their annual Welcome ceremony on the football field Thursday, September 6th, during 2nd hour, to celebrate the start of the school year. All Nations …

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Outdoor education supports students’ mental health and offers …

WEBOutdoor education can be a contentious issue at schools like South. Bringing students outside of the classroom can open up a host of new learning opportunities, but can also …

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COVID-19 is no longer considered a national emergency. Is this a …

WEBOn May 5th, 2023, WHO (The World Health Organization) declared that COVID-19 was no longer a national emergency, coming almost three and a half years after it was first …

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Food justice is a movement centered in equality and intersectionality

WEBFood justice is a movement which seeks to address the disparity in food accessibility through different communities. The movement is largely a response to the economic …

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Sports participation causes students to do better in school

WEBWake up, go to school, go to practice or a game, do your homework, repeat. Student-athletes have a lot on their plates; they have to find a balance between academic …

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Did you know that counselors do more than just manage schedules

WEBIf a student talks to their counselor they most likely don’t consider their counselor as anymore than their schedule manager. What some students and some parents don’t …

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The complexities of teenage drinking culture – The Southerner

WEBDrinking, especially as a teen, can worsen symptoms of depression and other mental disorders. As of 2018, about one in five young adults ages 12 to 18 are suffering from at …

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A fine line to walk with mental health: should you keep your …

WEBAny relationship comes with hard conversations; everyone knows that. But sometimes those conversations are about someone’s mental health, which can be especially hard and …

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Corn is bad for you, bad for farmers, but it’s everywhere

WEBCorn has a lot to do with pop. In the 1970’s the government encouraged farmers to expand. Due to an excess amount of corn and high sugar prices, scientist’s developed High …

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Teachers should give out less homework – The Southerner

WEBTeachers should give out less homework because many students have other responsibilities outside of school and by reducing homework, students have proven to …

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An unspoken issue hovers over high school athletics

WEBThis infographic with information from Health Research Funding organization shows statistics of eating disorders in teens. “They [athletes] don’t mean for [eating disorders] …

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Reading between the redlines: Minneapolis’ hidden history of …

WEBIn 1947 the law was changed that prohibited racial covenants from being used in neighborhood developments in Minneapolis. This meant that legally, no limitations could …

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Cindy Sherman’s influential work shown at Walker Art Center

WEBCindy Sherman is an artist, an actress, and a critic, whose inspiring work is being showcased at the Walker Art Museum through February. I left her exhibit at the Walker …

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