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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Twenty-Four Carrots:   Working with a fellow trip participant, sophomore Emma Noffke hands off a bag of carrots to feed the animals she cares for on her trip.  This summer she traveled to Guatemala through the organization The Road Less Traveled.  Photo courtesy of Emma Noffke

South students embark on international service trips

Maddy Ruos
September 30, 2016

Spending a summer break putting in time at the beach, sipping lemonade and tanning may be some South students’ idea of a great vacation, but a number of South students have used their time off school...

Students relieve stress through meditation

Victoria Manousselis, staff reporter
August 4, 2016

School does not only come with learning, it also comes with stress. While students choose to relieve their stress is many different ways such as through music, or art, many students some students cope...

South students pursue political interests

Taylor Everson, staff reporter
July 27, 2016

According to an unscientific Oracle conducted survey, 33 percent of students surveyed are interested in politics. With the upcoming election season in full swing, students at South are exploring their...

South student develops clothing line ‘Nice as Heck’

Yassmin Khatib, staff reporter
July 20, 2016

Christopher Daus is not a typical high school student; Daus not only manages to be a teenager in high school with homework and tests, but he also manages to have his own clothing line, ‘Nice as Heck.’ “Last...

FAITHFUL FRIENDS: Celebrating after being awarded with the North Shore Interfaith Leadership Award, junior Saarah Bhaiji (second from right) smiles with her fellow award winners. She looks to combat religious intolerance from within Souths community.

South student combats religious intolerance, granted interfaith award

Spencer Colbeck, staff reporter
July 6, 2016

It’s 2016, and the fear of terrorism is growing every day. While the fear of the violence associated with terrorist acts causes mass paranoia, one group of citizens must fear not only attacks, but racial...

South faculty pursue higher education, passion for learning

Augie Mikell, staff reporter
June 23, 2016

After students graduate from college, they reach a stoplight on their educational highway. While some may choose to stop at the red light and not continue their education, others decide to go at the green...

Illinois law requires colleges to accept AP scores of three

Chaerim Park, staff reporter
June 9, 2016

The first two weeks of May might feel like final exams week for some students because of Advanced Placement (AP) exams—late night studying, last minute cramming and excessive stress. According to College...

South students embark on gap year journeys, pursue alternate plans

Olivia Sotirchos, asst. features editor
May 27, 2016

LISA GEBIEN: What are you planning on doing next year during your gap year? I am a creating a bucket list of things I want to do during my gap year. So far, some of the items on my list include becoming...

Students formulate unique identities with different faiths

Leah Dunne, co-a&e editor
May 27, 2016

Some individuals go to church, synagogue or a mosque with their families to worship in accordance with their faith. Others may choose not to align themselves with the same beliefs as their families or...

Illustration by Alex Solecki

Community college students confront stigmas, struggle with false judgements

Hannah Buchband and Eliza Schloss
May 27, 2016

‘Poor grades,’ ‘low quality education,’ ‘stupid,’ ‘dumb,’ ‘not prestigious,’ ‘easy to get into,’ ‘not an actual college.’ These are all words and phrases written by South students...

BELMONT BOY: Jammin’ out with his pop punk band Belmont, senior Joey Legittino pursues creating excellent music. He discovered his passion for the guitar as an underclassman at South. Photo courtesy of Joey Legittino

South students unearth hidden passions within school environment

Augie Mikell, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

Remember the first day of school as a freshman? Upon walking through the school doors, you have the opportunity to participate in all of the different activities that South has to offer. According to some...

GRINNING GRAD: Beaming proudly with her parents, senior Bryanna Hernandez graduates from South early on April 14. She did so in order to ensure that her father, who was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer earlier this year, could witness her graduation ceremony during his last days.

Senior Bryanna Hernandez graduates early, fulfills father’s last request

Sharon Kim, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

Many students at South are eager to graduate, counting down the days until they can throw their graduation caps in the air and step into adulthood. For senior Bryanna Hernandez, the long-awaited graduation...

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