The Pioneer Optimist

Michiganders protested Gov. Whitmer's shutdown orders April 15 in Lansing by causing traffic gridlock.

‘Operation Gridlock’: A demonized protest

April 25, 2020

Author Lulu Zhang is a sophomore at Pioneer High School.

Coronavirus fear is no excuse for bigotry against Asians

April 13, 2020

Joker Review – The Most Compelling Film of the Year

Ava Walker, Staff Writer

December 17, 2019

Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is a beautifully executed example of the power of film as a cultural narration on our society. With the most recent portrayal of the Joker coming from 2016’s ‘Suicide Squad’...

Sports Opinion: Fans should be patient and trust Harbaugh

Ben Jakabcsin, Staff Writer

December 3, 2019

I’m going to be honest, I have been a die-hard Michigan State fan since elementary school. Nothing makes me happier than watching Michigan lose to MSU. Being an MSU fan in Ann Arbor I have noticed more than a deserved share of h...

Mario Kart Tour: A waste of time and money

Quinell Hinton, Staff Writer

November 11, 2019

Mario Kart Tour might be the laziest way a AAA game publisher has ever tried to squeeze as much money from its consumers as possible. Household name developer Nintendo has made a plethora of successful mobile games resulting in...