The Optimist

Tough puff: recent vaping deaths spark controversy

September 27, 2019

Lotus on a budget

Hanh Tam Bui, Staff Writer

September 27, 2019

The 26th Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival is planned to run from Sept. 26 until Sept. 29, as the downtown Bloomington area will be alive with music and people in the streets. While paying for passes may be a concern for...

A Guide to South Bathrooms

John Law, Editor

September 27, 2019

For most students, the decision over which bathroom to take care of your business in is one of the most important choices they’ll make all day. There are few bathrooms that have a perfect combination of sinks, stalls, urinals, isol...

UAW strikers in Bedford, Ind. turn back a semi Friday evening

Local GM workers join nationwide strike

September 27, 2019

Members of the Panther Regiment perform during the halftime of the South football team's win over Terre Haute North.

Panther Regiment’s own magic

September 26, 2019

BHSS vs Southport preview

September 25, 2019

Learning to drive: how to get rid of driving jitters

September 19, 2019

Which smacks harder? (Chick-fil-A vs. Joella’s)

John Lyles and Thomas Like, The Dream Team

September 19, 2019

A clash of the titans is taking place in the United States: Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A. Unfortunately, there are no Popeyes locations in Bloomington; however, we found another rival chicken joint to compare: Joella's. The newcomer...