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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Sounds of the Summer: Country Thunder preview

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
May 29, 2015

This year Country Thunder will be taking place from July 23-26 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Compared to other festivals, Country Thunder has a more relaxed and chill vibe. While there is a stage and sitting...

South artists, photographers are chosen to feature work at CSL Student Art Exhibition

South artists, photographers are chosen to feature work at CSL Student Art Exhibition

Aakash Bhojwani, staff reporter
May 29, 2015

Through the use of visual arts, the 27th annual CSL Student Art Exhibition showcased the creativity and talent of students from schools in the Chicago Suburban League (CSL). The exhibition took place at...

CineYouth Festival showcases students’ films, provides experience

CineYouth Festival showcases students’ films, provides experience

Hwa Oh, staff reporter
May 29, 2015

The Chicago International Film Festival sponsored the 11th annual CineYouth Festival featuring three GBS students’ films in Columbia College on May 7-9.  Selecting entries from around the globe,...

Sounds of the Summer: Warped Tour preview

Lauren Frias, co-editor-in-chief
May 29, 2015

For all enthusiastic alternative rock, indie, metal rock and even hip-hop fans, the Vans Warped Tour is a musical festival that can bring together a variety of music genres to a singular venue. This year,...

Glenbrooks perform energetic, comedic musical

Glenbrooks perform energetic, comedic musical

Nick Moran and John Park, staff reporters
May 29, 2015

After countless hours of toes tapping, mouths singing and hands scribbling on scripts, the 2015 Glenbrook Musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, drew in audiences from April 29-May...

Sounds of the Summer: Lollapalooza preview

Kali Croke, senior editor
May 29, 2015

The annual three-day music festival Lollapalooza will consume all of Chicago once more with music, food and out-of-state travellers July 31-Aug. 2 at its usual territory: Grant Park. While the lineup this...

James explores passion for music

Savera Zulfiqar and Kai Erber, staff reporters
May 23, 2015

With a deeply rooted southern spirit, born on the border of Indiana and Kentucky, junior Tina James aims to become a country singer. At South, James has been a part of Variety Show for the past three...

Julia Packer packs a punch in musical theatre

Julia Packer packs a punch in musical theatre

Sharon Kim and Gabby Zabat, staff reporters
May 19, 2015

Shaky knees, stuttering and butterflies are no issue for senior Julia Packer as she dominates her second home: the stage. Packer can be seen in the Music Department at South year-round as she participates...

Elizabeth Chong paints passion for art

Elizabeth Chong paints passion for art

Aakash Bhojwani and Alex Ladan, staff reporters
May 15, 2015

During her time at South, senior Elizabeth Chong said she pursued her passion for art and has used her life experiences to inspire her work. Despite her busy academic schedule and athletics, Chong has...

GSOs last concert remembers and creates memories

GSO’s last concert remembers and creates memories

Aakash Bhojwani, staff reporter
May 13, 2015

After weeks of rehearsing, members of the Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra (GSO) took the stage for their annual spring concert on March 25. This was GSO’s final concert of the year and, according...

South alumni direct original feature film

Sharon Kim, staff reporter
May 10, 2015

Smoke in the Air, a feature film directed and produced by NYU student and former South student Connor Smith, was filmed in Glenview in August of 2013. With the help of longtime friend Dan Chmielinski,...

South alumni collaborate, complete short film

South alumni collaborate, complete short film

Sharon Kim, Staff writer
May 10, 2015

Smoke in the Air, a feature film directed and produced by NYU student and former South student Connor Smith, was filmed in Glenview in August of 2013. With the help of longtime friend Dan Chmielinski,...

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