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The Optimist

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Panthers focus on sectional title, eyes set on another deep tournament run
Panthers seek redemption against struggling Columbus East after tough loss to Center Grove
IU Football…is good?

IU Football…is good?

September 27, 2024

Bloomington North vs. Bloomington South – Friday, September 13th

Bloomington North vs. Bloomington South – Friday, September 13th

September 13, 2024

Controversy Erupts Over South Football Team’s Decision Not to Kneel for Injured Opponent

Controversy Erupts Over South Football Team’s Decision Not to Kneel for Injured Opponent

September 10, 2024

Exciting season ahead: South sports teams are ready to shine

August 23, 2024

South Speaks: March Madness

April 4, 2024

Bloomington South gymnastics team headed to State for the first time in seven years

March 8, 2024

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Driving towards our future

Driving towards our future

October 14, 2024

Last week, students interested in building automobiles as a potential career, got the chance to take a trip to Allison Transmission...

New Panthers on the block: a family affair

September 25, 2024

From the boardroom to the classroom: Alana Wilson, Business & Practical Arts Department Growing up in Hanover,...

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Smells Like Teen Spirit

September 20, 2024

This week was Spirit Week, and I asked South students why or why not they chose to participate. Freshman Tessa Wu said she...

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Battle of the bottles

You win some, you lose some: South students respond to upcoming Instagram policies

September 27, 2024

Rohnan Steele, future ASL interpreter

Rohnan Steele, future ASL interpreter

September 17, 2024

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I hate fall.
Lily Mikolaitis October 1, 2024

As the months fade from August to September to October, more and more fall fanatics emerge out of their vegetable filled cornucopias to post photos of their pumpkin spice...

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