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Bloons Tower Defense 6 strategy guide

Jackson Moore and Tommy Beggs • September 4, 2018

First it was Clash of Clans. Then it was Clash Royale. Now, a new mobile game taking South by storm. The newest addition to the Ninja Kiwi gaming franchise, Bloons Tower Defense 6, has started to drain...

Rap albums dominate in the summer of 2018

Calvin Prenkert, Editor • August 29, 2018

Although the temperature this summer has been lower than in the recent past, the figurative heat has been at an all time high, with many high profile rap icons releasing albums throughout the summer months.

“Avengers: Infinity War” garners praise from South students

Calvin Prenkert, Staff Writer • May 3, 2018

This Thursday marked the opening of the Marvel’s newest blockbuster hit hopeful, “Avengers: Infinity War.” This highly anticipated third installment in the Avengers series has been marketed as the...

Fortnite takes over South

Ethan Baer, Staff Writer • April 16, 2018

A new video game is sweeping the nation once again. This time around, it is Epic Games’ Fortnite Battle Royale. Released in the summer of 2017, the game did not explode in popularity until the beginning...

Song of the week- April 9th

Calvin Prenkert, William Gibbons, Ethan Baer, Seth Thomas, and Joseph Ermey • April 11, 2018

Several Optimist staff writers have decided to come together and pick their favorite songs each week based on recent releases, personal feelings and general overall enjoyment. Week of April 9:...

The versatility of Snoop Dogg

Calvin Prenkert, Staff Writer • March 26, 2018

2018 has already been a big year for American icon and rap legend Snoop Dogg. In the first three months of the year, Snoop has already released two musical projects and aired a television series on Netflix....

Song of the week- March 19th

Calvin Prenkert, William Gibbons, Ethan Baer, Seth Thomas, Joseph Ermey, and Taylor Harmon • March 26, 2018

Several Optimist staff writers have decided to come together and pick their favorite songs each week based on recent releases, personal feelings and general overall enjoyment. Week of March...

Song of the week- March 6th

Calvin Prenkert, William Gibbons, Ethan Baer, Seth Thomas, Joseph Ermey, and Taylor Harmon • March 10, 2018

Several Optimist staff writers have decided to come together and pick their favorite songs each week based on recent releases, personal feelings, and general overall enjoyment. Week of March...

Knight visits South, spends an evening with fans

Calvin Prenkert, Seth Thomas, and Maddie Roberts • March 2, 2018

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, South’s purple gym was packed full of an unusual crowd of fans. Gone was the rowdy student section and overly enthusiastic parents; replacing it was a much older generation of...

Song of the week- February 26

Calvin Prenkert, Will Gibbons, Ethan Baer, Seth Thomas, Joesph Ermey, and Taylor Harmon • March 1, 2018

Several Optimist staff writers have decided to come together and pick their favorite songs each week based on recent releases, personal feelings, and general overall enjoyment. Week of February...

Oscars preview

Seth Thomas, Staff Writer • March 1, 2018

March 4 will be interesting. The 90th Academy Awards ceremony is approaching, and 2017 was one of the best years for movies in the 21st century. There have been captivating dramas, surprising thrillers,...

Song of the week- February 18th

Taylor Harmon, Will Gibbons, Joesph Ermey, Ethan Baer, Seth Thomas, and Calvin Prenkert • February 20, 2018

Several Optimist staff writers have decided to come together and pick their favorite songs each week based on recent releases, personal feelings, and general overall enjoyment. We are finally back after...