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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

The Covid-19 pandemic, among other factors, have affected the interpersonal skills of students the last few years.
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Are teens today less social?
Fátima Pichardo, Junior Reporter • March 23, 2025

Between 2003 and 2022, face-to-face socializing decreased by more than 45% in teens, according to Effective School Solutions (ESS). ESS is a national mental health service that partners with districts across the country and provides multi-tiered support...

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...

South's Video Game Club offers something for everyone.
Got games?
Jordan Smith, Junior Reporter • February 27, 2025

Omaha South High’s Video Game Club offers something for everyone. Teacher Blake Sondergaard is the sponsor of the club, which is a place...

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...

Security guard Jordan Templeton began his new position at South this year.
South graduate returns in new role
Briana Galindo, Senior Reporter • February 27, 2025

Jordan Templeton began his new position as a security guard at South High earlier this year. Read on to learn more about him. Tell me about...

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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