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The Student News Site of Omaha South High School

The Tooter

The Student News Site of Omaha South High School

The Tooter

Gabriel Hernandez and Eve Holody walk into school to start their days.
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A cultural comparison
Hugo Hernandez Lara, Senior Reporter • March 30, 2025

High school is a key stage in a student’s life no matter where in the world they live and serves as a bridge between the student’s childhood and adulthood. It plays a crucial role in shaping the student into the person they will eventually become....

The self-serve clothing rack is located outside of Room 131B.
Promoting sustainability, accessibility
Makenzie Wolf, Junior Reporter • March 30, 2025

One of South High’s very own teachers, Shannon Christensen, has started a completely free and accessible clothing rack for all students and...

A spicy chicken sandwich is just one of the many foods students can sample during the lunch hour.
What’s for lunch?
Kristopher Plascencia-Loza, Senior Reporter • March 23, 2025

Eating lunch is many students’ favorite time of the day because it keeps them energized and happy. Students have many options from which to...

Snow and cold days off have been plentiful second semester in OPS. (Photo illustration)
Snow days are more than a day off
Aundrea Banales, Senior Reporter • March 6, 2025

With the severe weather the Omaha area has experienced in recent weeks, schools have been canceling classes and giving students remote learning...

Which do you think students prefer for taking notes in class?
Paper and pen or iPad?
Ian Wilton Rodriguez, Senior Reporter • March 6, 2025

Everyone has different learning styles, one of which is the preference between taking notes by hand or typing them on an iPad. Junior Elizabeth...

Kellie Mihovk took a roundabout path to her current position as a South librarian.
A safe space in which to grow
Gladys Solorzano, Junior Reporter • March 30, 2025
Mihovk connects students with stories.
South High counselor Maureen Gregor has always loved helping people.
Making a difference
Jocelyn Jimenez, Junior Reporter • March 23, 2025

Omaha South is lucky to have Maureen Gregor as head of the Guidance Office. After 12 years of work, Gregor has made a big difference in many...

Senior Mariamne Miranda-Becerra pushes her limits to hit her squat personal record. 
Lifting beyond limits
October Kochen, Senior Reporter • March 6, 2025

At Omaha South High School, the Powerlifting Club is about more than just lifting weights. It’s about getting stronger, making friends, and...

While some would like to see a girls' team, others say it wouldn't generate much interest. (Photo illustration)
Girls football? Maybe!
Gladys Solorzano, Junior Reporter • February 7, 2025

Most OPS schools do not have a girls’ football team. The game, according to many, is competitive, rough, requires strong players and a lot...

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