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Panthers seek redemption against struggling Columbus East after tough loss to Center Grove
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Bloomington North vs. Bloomington South – Friday, September 13th

Bloomington North vs. Bloomington South – Friday, September 13th

September 13, 2024

Controversy Erupts Over South Football Team’s Decision Not to Kneel for Injured Opponent

Controversy Erupts Over South Football Team’s Decision Not to Kneel for Injured Opponent

September 10, 2024

Exciting season ahead: South sports teams are ready to shine

August 23, 2024

South Speaks: March Madness

April 4, 2024

Bloomington South gymnastics team headed to State for the first time in seven years

March 8, 2024

Iowa at Indiana women’s basketball game preview

February 21, 2024

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Smells Like Teen Spirit

Smells Like Teen Spirit

September 20, 2024

This week was Spirit Week, and I asked South students why or why not they chose to participate. Freshman Tessa Wu said she...

Picture Day is coming up soon

September 17, 2024

Say ‘cheese’ because South’s picture day is coming up quick!  Underclassman photos are October 10, 2024 and senior...

South students take a trip to Eastern Europe in July 2025

September 13, 2024

South English teacher Sheila McDermott-Sipe is planning to take students on a trip around Europe next summer through the...

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Rohnan Steele, future ASL interpreter

Rohnan Steele, future ASL interpreter

September 17, 2024

New Panthers on the block: passion, switcheroo, and perspective

September 12, 2024

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Lily Mikolaitis October 1, 2024

As the months fade from August to September to October, more and more fall fanatics emerge out of their vegetable filled cornucopias to post photos of their pumpkin spice...

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