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The Optimist

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Bloomington South defeats Castle 28-21, moves on to Semi State

Tree Planting at Bloomington High School South

November 15, 2024

Environmental Science and biology teacher at Bloomington High School South Amanda Figolah and Ava Hartman, the executive...

The musical production of Legally Blonde is coming to Theater South

November 11, 2024

Attention all blondes and those who love the law: Bloomington South is producing the Broadway adaptation of Legally Blonde.  Co-director...

South students react to 2024 general election results

South students react to 2024 general election results

November 11, 2024

The 2024 presidential election has officially wrapped up, and students at South have a lot to say about it. Many seniors...

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Crikey! South welcomes Australian student Sammy Mendel

Habitat for Humanity Bake Sale Photo Gallery

November 11, 2024

Scholarship guide for college bound students

November 8, 2024

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Kamala vs. Harris: Is the media usage of her first name reflective of the struggles of women in power?
Siena Johnson, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

As the long ride known as the 2024 election comes to an end, I noticed a pattern throughout: most people tend to refer to Kamala Harris as Kamala rather than Harris. And so...

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October 1, 2024
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