The Optimist

Ranking the “Star Wars” movies

Chris Forrester, Staff Writer • December 7, 2016

It’s a little bit crazy to think about, but “Rogue One,” the second “Star Wars” film to be released since Disney acquired the rights to Lucasfilm (for a mere 4 billion dollars) back in 2012,...

Tasty treats in Bloomington

Lucy French, Staff Photographer • December 6, 2016

Are you looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Check out these places around Bloomington for some sweet treats! Baked! Of Bloomington: Baked!, located on 313 E 3rd St, offers (for pick-up and...

Panthers prepare for semi-state against Olympians

Lucy French, Staff Photographer • November 17, 2016

The Bloomington South football team plays in a semi-state game this Friday night, November 18th, against the Columbus East Olympians. This is how the football players are preparing for the game and what...

Stages to perform Brundibar

Lucia Davila, Staff Writer/Photographer • November 17, 2016

Backstage at the Warehouse on Rogers street, the cast of Brundibar, comprised of 49 local elementary, middle, and high school age performers, prepares for a tech rehearsal. The sets have been loaded in,...

South Speaks: Cubs first World Series win since 1908

Carlie Williams and Lucy French • November 7, 2016

Being born into a Chicago Cub's loving family, Marina Blackwell (senior) shares her excitement on the win. Marina said "On game days, I was always really really stressed because the stress would just...

Football players prepare for sectionals game

Carlie Williams and Lucy French • November 4, 2016

Today, November 4th, South football players prepare to take on Terre Haute North in the sectionals game. One way some panthers like to bond is by playing chess in panther plus. Make sure to stay tuned...

The best shows to check out on Netflix

Chris Forrester, Staff Writer • September 22, 2016

As fall weather sets in and sweater weather rolls in, the need becomes greater and greater for a new show to binge on Netflix (even if you’ll have to save the binging for outside of school). So grab...

Prepare your photos for online presentation

Sample Staff Member, Staff Writer • December 30, 2013

Your site automatically generates a series of scaled down images for each photo you upload for the various parts of your site that display different sizes of images. Cameras take pictures at a far higher...

Create a custom header

Author, Writer • December 30, 2013

Your header graphic should have your logo, organization name, tagline, and any other essential information about your program. Your graphic should be sized to 980px wide, and the height should be between...