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Minneapolis Anti-War Protest Offers Opportunity for Reflection

PROTEST PATROL -- Tons of Minneapolis-area high school and college students protested the Iraq War and military recruiting at the University of Minnesota on November 2, 2005. Dr. Vinny offers his analysis of the protest, the war, and American Politics today. Click here to read this unusual commentary! 

The UnWelcome Desk

EDITORIAL -- This introduction to one of South High's most infamous time and money wasters will explain what the UnWelcome Desk is, how it came to be, and how much money it is costing Minneapolis taxpayers. Full Story 

It's About the Public Input, Stupid!

IVORY TOWER PATROL -- SouthHighSucks.com contributor Doug Mann explains why public input is needed in any search for a big-city school superintendent. Full Story 

February 2003 Commentary

EDITORIALS -- This compilation of commentary from the month of February 2003 includes opinions on the legitimacy of proposed tax hikes for education, a link to a great Pioneer Press column by a suburban Twin Cities high school student, and a piece by our chief designer introducing the most recent redesign of South High Sucks.com. Plus, we've included a Wasteful Spending Patrol sidebar on website waste at the Minneapolis school district. Full Story 

Project "Success"

EDITORIAL -- What agency that purports to help students "achieve their dreams" actually is little more than a ticket-hawking outfit? Why, Project "Success", of course! Full Story 

South High's Hat Ban

EDITORIAL -- Why do South High administrators swipe headgear from student's heads for no apparent reason? Because it's a "gang symbol". Sound ridiculous to you? Read on... 

Pencil-Pusher Central

EDITORIAL -- Ever wondered where do tax dollars go to die? We have found the answer: an aging brick building at 807 NE Broadway St., where lots of money goes in, but nothing but spin comes out. Full Story 

What's the Deal with NHS?

EDITORIAL -- What exactly does the South High chapter of the National Honor Society do, anyway? Not much, and that's the problem. Full Story 

Suspended for a Web Poll

EDITORIAL -- SouthHighSucks.com had a rocky start--the four original creators of this website were suspended shortly after this site debuted. What occurred in the immediate aftermath of this? An awful lot of press coverage. More... 

Why We Are Cynical

EDITORIAL -- After early complaints about the "tone" of this site's articles, SouthHighSucks.com Founder Dr. Vinny responded with some very good reasons to be cynical about the state of education in Minneapolis. Read What Dr. Vinny Had to Say 

Is the MN Basic Skills Test Needed?

Only 0.15% of Minnesota students are Denied a Diploma Exclusively because they failed the Basic Skills Test

EDITORIAL -- After reading the results of the 2002 testing cycle, our staff has lots of doubts about how worthwhile these tests really are. Full Story 

Summer 2002 Court Rulings

EDITORIAL -- Our editorial board weighs in on a number of controversial court rulings that came in during the summer of 2002. Read This Compelling Commentary 

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