Student Life

Black History Month

Black History Month is a celebration and acknowledgment of Black excellence and accomplishments, although the fight for racial equality is far from over.

Student Life

The Taming of the Shrew

The South Blackshirt Players will perform William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew from February 25-28. Here's everything you need to know!

Sports

Interview with Olympian Gwen Jorgensen

The Blackshirt asked Olympic Gold Medalist and South alumnus Gwen Jorgensen about her experiences and what lessons she has learned.

Clubs

South Mock Trial Headed to State

Last weekend, two mock trial teams from Waukesha South competed in the Mock Trial regional competition. One of South’s teams placed 1st, and will be advancing to the state competition next month.

Sports

Volleyball Seasons Cut Short Due To COVID-19

COVID-19 has not spared school sports seasons. Let's delve into how it has disturbed volleyball at South.

Editorials

A Study in Humility

“Freedom from pride or arrogance; the quality or state of being humble”: the definition of ‘humility’ according to Merriam-Webster. But what is humility, really?

News

A Solution to the Pandemic?

For anyone who hasn't looked at the news in months, we're currently in the midst of a pandemic. Fortunately, there are 5 vaccines ready for the third and final stage of clinical trials.

Sports

Boys XC: Season Recap

This year's season was far from ordinary - thanks to the five characters that have defined 2020, COVID.

Entertainment

True Crime: The Ever-Popular Media Genre

Crime and whodunit mysteries are some of the more popular fiction genres of television and film, but sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.

Editorials

Opinion: Why the District Should Address the EAW's Concerns

The EAW–Education Association of Waukesha–created a petition citing concerns they felt about the district's COVID policies. Here is writer Harsha Gaddipati's analysis.

Student Life

The 4-Day In-Person Plan

As most of you know, the school district is transitioning to a 4-day in-person schedule starting Monday, October 19. This administration decision has been the source of much controversy since it was announced a week ago.

News

Celebrating LGBTQ History Month

October is the month for recognizing the history of the LGBTQ community and celebrating its members' contributions to society.

Student Life

College Application FAQs with WS Guidance

Applying to colleges can be confusing. Luckily, the Waukesha South Guidance Office has wonderful counselors who are ready to help!

Student Life

Back-to-School COVID-19 Updates

It’s that time of year again: back-to-school season! However, this year is going to be a bit different than the last. Here's what you need to know about South's COVID policies.

Student Life

What South Teacher are You Most Like?

Have you ever wondered which South teacher your personality matched? Whether you are a Barbiaux or a Mertes, a Paul or an Egner, maybe even a Kirsch or a Melk, you can find out in three simple steps. Take our Blackshirt quiz to find your teacher match.

Student Life

South Students Create Clothing Brand to Help Jamaican Orphanage

ICEY is a unique clothing brand that came out of good fortune and within our own school, and it has made over $3600! All of that money is helping an

Student Life

Waukesha South Players Present... Pippin

Waukesha South’s drama department is in full swing as they prepare for this year's musical production of Pippin, by Roger O. Hirson. Tickets are on sale at this website.

Editorials

Common Misconceptions of Recycling

Recycling is one of the most effective things you can do to help the world. But a big reason many people don’t recycle, is that they don’t know what exactly to recycle. To help ease the confusion, here are some busted common myths about recycling.

News

The Democratic Primary: What does it mean?

With the Wisconsin Democratic Primary approaching on April 7, we’d like to discuss just what the primary process is, and what it means for the candidates running for president.

Entertainment

A Decade in Review

From pop culture to politics, here is an official Blackshirt review of the 2010s.

News

Trump Impeachment Inquiries

Donald Trump’s impeachment has been all over the news lately. With all that’s happened so far, let’s go over the facts.

Student Life

Developing Your TikTok Brand

Having your own brand can really help develop your presence on TikTok. Here are some examples and tips for developing your own brand.

News

A Break from Buchner?

The famous Buchner pool will not be open the summer of 2020. Here is the reason why and what we can expect for the future.

News

JUUL's Not Cool

Vaping and e-cigarettes have made the news yet again. This time, the government is considering banning them, and maybe for good.

News

Academy Fire

Recently, the Engineering Academy has been on fire, in almost every sense of the word.