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The Optimist

The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist

The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist

Wheels v.s. Doors

Emma Kershner and Boone Law March 10, 2022

A new debate has exploded on TikTok about whether there are more wheels or doors in the world. Users are very divided and seem to keep adding new arguments to their cases. Here are a few student opinions.    “Wheels...

Four books to cozy up with in winter

Jordis Kieffer, Staff Writer January 28, 2022

    It is finally the middle of the winter and it can get boring throughout the winter but don’t worry. Reading these four books will keep you occupied during these cold times. The Hate U Give...

No time to be puzzled, PuzzleFest is coming!

Jordis Kieffer, Writer January 13, 2022

     If you are puzzled as to any fun things to do this month, International Puzzle Day is coming up soon on Jan. 29, and like every year Monroe County will be hosting its annual PuzzleFest between...

Optimist’s 25 tiny ways to improve your 2022

Celie Kreilkamp, Co-Editor January 11, 2022

The new year is a time to refresh and restart, so to celebrate 2022, Optimist wanted to compile a list of little ways to make life better. We hope all our readers have a wonderful new year and consider...

Bloons Tower Defense 6 strategy guide UPDATED, part 1

Oscar Burkson and Dante Valentino December 16, 2021

Since Optimist students are too busy creating award-winning student journalism to play mobile games, we asked star player and South senior Oscar Burkson to help update our Bloons Tower Defense Strategy...

Bloomington Jazz Fest swings back into action

Dante Valentino, Staff Writer December 9, 2021

Ya like Jazz? If so, then swing by Jazz Fest at Bloomington North on Friday, December 10, 5 p.m.-10pm, or Saturday, December 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. South’s Jazz bands will be having their first performance...

South students enjoy daily puzzling in the library

Puzzling a fun pastime for panthers

Celie Kreilkamp, Co-Editor December 8, 2021

A growing number of South students have been doing jigsaw puzzles in the library this winter. Senior Graci Lane puzzles because she likes to take some rest time from work during her study hall period. "Puzzling...

Caramel Brulee is here to slay

Boone Law, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

Starbucks has unveiled its new line of holiday-themed drinks for the 2021 holiday season. The line features a wide range of different flavors, some better than others. With many different options, it can...

What to watch on Netflix right now

Jordis Kieffer, Staff Writer December 6, 2021

     Imagine having to wake up in the middle of the night, grab your two year old daughter and run away from your abusive boyfriend, with nowhere to go and no money. That’s what Alex, the main character...

The best female-led shows and movies of 2021

Dahlia Ritter, Staff Writer December 6, 2021

2021 has been a recovery year for many of us, and television has served to be a form of comfort for lots of teens. I personally have spent quite a bit of time this year working through loads of shows and...

Previewing 2022’s upcoming video games

Lennon Mobley, Staff Writer December 2, 2021

As game releases come to a stop for 2021, let’s look forward to the first quarter of 2022 and some of the exciting new games to come.  Weird West Coming out January 11, Wild West is a top-down...

Join Optimist for a December of small celebrations

Iris Kreilkamp, Co-Editor December 2, 2021

We all know the classics -- Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Hanukkah. National holidays are a chance for the whole country to rest, celebrate, or spend some quality time with loved ones. But what...

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