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Noah Moore, who plays Joesph, sings Close Every Door.

South students perform in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” production

February 28, 2019
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Clubs show what theyre all about during Purple Carpet Day.

The death of Student Advisory Committee

February 18, 2019
South students voice their opinion on the 91st Academy Awards

South students voice their opinion on the 91st Academy Awards

February 6, 2019
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Genetically edited babies – yes, you heard that right

February 4, 2019
10 interesting college application prompts of 2018-2019

10 interesting college application prompts of 2018-2019

January 14, 2019
Song of the Week: December 10

Song of the Week: December 10

December 18, 2018
Song of the Week: December 3rd

Song of the Week: December 3rd

December 10, 2018
Good morning Bloomington High School South, its Alex Coniaris

Good morning Bloomington High School South, it’s Alex Coniaris

December 10, 2018
Distracted driving and the perils of teenage driving

Distracted driving and the perils of teenage driving

December 4, 2018
Song of the Week: November 26

Song of the Week: November 26

December 1, 2018

Season preview of local theatre in Bloomington

November 28, 2018
Song of the Week- November 12th

Song of the Week- November 12th

November 16, 2018
Editor-in-chief Stan Lee

Editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee, dies at 95

November 16, 2018
Senior guard Addy Blackwell (21) holds the ball as she sets up a play for the team

South girls fall in tough contest to the Bedford North Lawrence Stars

November 14, 2018
The student section hushes and raises their hands as they await a free throw from Anneke Furr (1)

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South junior Anneke Furr (1) prepares for a free throw

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South senior Addy Blackwell (21) on the ground after being fouled by the BNL Stars

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South junior Kristen Ridner (20) cuts toward the basket

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Senior Addy Blackwell (21) prepares for a free throw

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Senior Addy Blackwell (21) dribbles the ball as she prepares to make a play

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Junior Clara Voskuil (15) switches direction while dribbling the ball to juke out BNLs Madison Webb (32)

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Junior Clara Voskuil (15) holds the ball as the team sets up a play

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South juniors Clara Voskuil (15) and Hannah Miller (23) watch the team warm-up during half time

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South freshman Kendall Harmon (5) dribbles the ball during halftime

[Photo] Harmon provides a promising future for girls basketball

December 19, 2018
Junior Clara Voskuil (15) and senior Addy Blackwell (21) watch the team as Lauren Conner (24) walks toward them

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Junior Cameron Gillard (4) waits for an opportunity to engage in the play

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The whole team gathers during a timeout to discuss the game

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Junior Clara Voskuil (15) chases and guards BNL senior Jorie Allen (33)

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Grania Whelan, Liliana Wagner and Ava Vanderkolff perform a scene from Quilters

Stages Bloomington presents “Quilters”

November 9, 2018
The Juul (pictured above) is a trendy, little smoking device with a flashdrive-like design that has swept the nation over the past year.

Druuling for Juul

November 7, 2018
New motorized Bird scooters parked across the sidewalk on Kirkwood avenue.

Bird is the word

November 4, 2018

PSAT Q&A

October 11, 2018

BEAT Fall Show

September 24, 2018

A guide to college apps and scholarships

August 29, 2018
Scissor-kicks and strong serves

Scissor-kicks and strong serves

August 15, 2018
Senior Lucas Lobring

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Senior Wesley Webb

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Junior Seth Glasscock

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Junior Paul Gabhart

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Senior Creighton King

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Bloomingtons Aidan Lowinger (30) watches from the goal.

Blades drop senior night match against Central Indiana, 4-1

January 18, 2018
Bloomingtons Sam Franklin (88) shoves a Central Indiana opponent.

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Bloomingtons Ethan Baer (3) skates towards the goal.

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Bloomingtons Sam Franklin (88) glides on the ice.

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Bloomingtons Eli Prather (27) looks towards the bench.

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Bloomingtons Hayden Strieb (4) looks at the goal.

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Bloomingtons Ryan Hunt (16) falls whil fighting for the puck.

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Bloomingtons Austin Rawlins (22) prepares for a face off against Centrals John McCarthy (13).

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Bloomingtons Ethan Berkley (84) charges towards the goal.

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Bloomington Blades players huddle on the bench during a timeout.

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Bloomingtons Anthony La Bella (17) fights for possesion against Centrals Rhye Helt (42).

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Bloomingtons Sam Burris (6) wathces a face off.

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Bloomingtons Ryan Hunt (16) watches a face off.

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Bloomingtons Aidan Lowinger (30) defends the goal.

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Bloomingtons Aidan Lowinger (30) watches from the goal.

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Bloomingtons Aidan Lowinger (30) defends the goal.

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Souths Hailey Landis poses during her floor routine. Landis finished second overall on the floor, and South narrowly lost to North, 95.4-93.7.

South gymnasts battle butterflies and beams in opening loss to North

January 9, 2018
Souths Hailey Landis (left) and McKenzie Hales stand next to North winner Brittany Laffon on the poduim for the beam event.

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Souths Delaney Blubaugh prepares to do a stunt during her floor routine.

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Souths Delaney Blubaugh poses at the beginning of her floor routine

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Norths Brittany Laffon poses during her floor routine. Laffon was first in all-around, beam and floor.

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Souths Carissa Moore watches as teammate Delaney Blubaugh preforms on the beam.

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Norths Zach Herzing during his floor routine.

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Norths Sarah Bickford preforms a back hand spring during her floor routine.

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The South girls team poses together after their first meet.

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Souths Erica Huntington moments after she receives her ribbon.

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(left to right) Souths Delany Blubaugh, Hailey Landis, and McKenize Hales pose together on the podium for the vault event. (they went 1-3-5 respectively)

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Souths JV team of Carissa Moore and Brenna Batalon pose after receiving their ribbons.

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Souths Hailey Landis strikes a pose during her floor routine.

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Souths McKenzie Hales poses during her floor routine.

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Souths Erica Huntington poses during her floor routine.

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Souths Brenna Batalon poses at the start of her floor routine.

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Souths Delaney Blubaugh chalks up her hands before she begins her beam routine.

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Norths Brittany Laffoon swings up during her bar routine.

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South guard Noah Jager (15) drives to the basket against Lowell during game one of the BHSS Classic. South went 3-0 and took home the inaugural classic title.

Boys basketball dominates at BHSS Classic

December 25, 2017
Souths Chance Coyle (33) looks at an opposing player.

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Souths Wil Stockman (13) backs down a Lowell player in the post.

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Souths Adam Graham (21) hustles back to the defensive end.

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South Security guards stand after the final buzzer.

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The South cheerleader preform a routine during a timeout.

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Souths Noah Jager (15) drives to the basket in the second half.

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Souths Ryan Parker (41) defends a Lowell player.

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Souths Phillip King (10) stares at a teammate.

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South shakes hands with the Lowell team.

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Souths Anthony Leal (3) looks for a pass.

[Photo] South basketball stars pick their NCAA men’s tournament champion

March 28, 2018
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