February 2020 – The Optimist

Joey McRoberts rehearses a number in Stages' production of

Several South students involved in “Matilda: The Musical”

February 29, 2020

Six of the seven members of South's Model U.N. team. Photo courtesy of Celie Kreilkamp.

South’s Model U.N. team mends the political divide

February 28, 2020

Friday’s Schedule

The African American Dance Company at Indiana University.

Celie Kreilkamp, Staff Writer

February 27, 2020

Boys volleyball finally finds its way to South

John Law, Editor

February 26, 2020

Because Bloomington South doesn’t have unlimited money to sponsor any and every sport, there are some sports at South that are forced to be clubs. Lacrosse is probably the most well known club sport at South, but now it will...

Students flocking to France

Vika Terrill, Staff writer

February 24, 2020

Bryce giving blood at the Red Cross blood drive this Thursday.

Blood Drive Thursday was successful

February 23, 2020

Hudson Hoops: Official Week 13 High School Basketball Rankings

Ryan Hudson, Sports Writer

February 19, 2020

After a few exciting weeks of corn country hoops, I bring you the Week 13 power rankings you’ve all been waiting for. Some of the top teams have stumbled and some have continued their dominance over the past couple weeks. ...

Dedicated to teaching and learning: spotlight on English teacher Dr. Rakic

Melissa Thomas, Editor

February 19, 2020

A Solution for the Strange ISTEP Schedule

Elizabeth Allen, Staff Writer

February 14, 2020

Anyone who has attended an Indiana school from 1987 to 2019 may be familiar with the state-mandated test, ISTEP. ISTEP tests children and teenagers over english, math, science, and history (some depending on grade level or cla...