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The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist

New music out now!

New music out now!

Lizzie Allen, Staff Writer April 29, 2020

Need some new music to listen to? Head over to Spotify and check out South junior Teddy Gonyea’s new album, TeddySounds.  Gonyea released his debut album April 11, 2020, after about three years of...

What happened in France?

What happened in France?

Lizzie Allen, Staff Writer March 26, 2020

It’s astonishing how fast you can go from eating a delicious Parisian dinner to sitting on the floor of your chaperones’ hotel room at 3:30 a.m., worried that you won’t be able to get out of the...

Five ways to stay busy in quarantine

Five ways to stay busy in quarantine

Hailey Allgood, Staff writer, Ad manager March 26, 2020

It’s the third day of your quarantine adventure, maybe your 10th depending on your spring break plans. You have played Barbies with your little sister more than should be allowed, and you now know the...

The African American Dance Company at Indiana University.

Friday’s Schedule

Celie Kreilkamp, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

Tomorrow, February 28th, South will have an adjusted schedule due to the final day of ISTEP testing as well as the performance of the African American Dance Company in fifth period. The AADC, directed...

South freshman, Steven Miller, with his buddies.

Special needs individuals ‘Shine’ at community event Feb. 7

Melissa Thomas, Editor February 13, 2020

On Feb. 7, Special Ed students from Bloomington South were able to experience an unforgettable night of dance and glamour at Bloomington's annual Night to Shine. Centered around giving special needs individuals...

Panther Profile: Alex Straube & Photography

Panther Profile: Alex Straube & Photography

Fahad Aloufi, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

For those of you who don’t know him, Alex Straube is a senior at Bloomington South. You might have seen him walking through the hallways with the usual one earbud plugged in and rocking his unique style...

PYT performed at The Talent Show

Braydyn Lentz, Staff Photographer/Writer February 7, 2020

Courtesy of Lil Bubs Instagram.

Rest in peace, Lil Bub

Fahad Aloufi, Staff Writer December 11, 2019

Internet cat celebrity, Lil Bub, recently died on December 1st at 8 years old. Her death sent waves across social media with millions of fans wishing her condolences and recounting her short-lived life.  Her...

Photo by Joel McKay.

Down the ‘Rabbit Hole’

Melissa Thomas, Editor November 17, 2019

This year, Theatre South presents a production tackling the complex issue of losing a child. ‘Rabbit Hole’ is a 2007 play written by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, who was inspired by his Juilliard...

Ivy Witch by Senior Julia Victor

Inktober among student body

Hanh Tam Bui, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

With every new October, there is a new Inktober. For all thirty one days of the month, there is a different prompt for artists to follow and create an ink illustration. Inktober began ten years ago by...

Calling all creatives: life and career lecture

Hanh Tam Bui, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

Broadway and Beyond, a lecture meant for parents and students interested in the performing arts, is coming to Bloomington. It is intended to provide advice within the field and outside to youth from insiders...

Get the Look: Teacher Edition

Get the Look: Teacher Edition

Melissa Thomas and Iris Kreilkamp October 28, 2019

The teachers at Bloomington South are talented, hardworking, passionate ... and also stylish! Have you ever wondered why Ramon Garcia sports a full brown look every day, or where to find Bogdan Rakic’s...

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