By Mia Messer Every high school has its stereotype. Sketchy, cliquey, preppy, competitive- no matter the adjective, we can all name a school that fits the word perfectly. After rolling…

By Danny Mejia It all started with an idea. Around October last year, Dan Black had heard word that there were people trying to start a Ping Pong club.  When…

The Southwest Girls Swim team season is about half way through, but they had attended easily over a dozen meets so far. Most of their meets have been held in…

Minnesota Professional Sports: Time to Rebuild By Holden Platt 2011-2012 has been a forgetable year for Minnesota sports. Baseball: The Twins had a ninety loss season in 2011 and are…

By Andi Mackin and Ella Willford The 2012 school has begun and with it, the Fall Sports season. The fall sports are soccer (both boys and girls), football (boys), volleyball…

By Sam K. In past years, as many of us Timberwolves fans know, there hasn’t been a lot to cheer about. This year is different. With the much needed addition…

3 gun blasts, 3 minutes until the start of the first race. 76 boats meander back and forth along the starting line with barely enough space to fit them all….

For many sports fans, March is considered to be the best month of the year. It isn’t for the end of winter or the fact that baseball season starts, no,…

  I have a confession that very well may jeopardize my status as a loyal Southwest student. During finals week, I stayed at school all day every day to make…

On Tuesday, October 18, the Southwest boys soccer team faced South for the third time this season in the Section championship game. The Lakers came into the game seeded third…