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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Military Parents: South students share experiences with their parents who have served

Military Parents: South students share experiences with their parents who have served

Hannah Rauh, asst. features editor
March 13, 2015

Being a part of the military is something that runs deep in many American families. Generation after generation has been involved with the armed forces, and this has lead to the stereotype of “military...

Buzz shares past, continues to build relationships

Buzz shares past, continues to build relationships

Ivy Zhou, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2015

Delbert “Buzz” Mette -- soldier, postal worker and South instructional assistant. It may not be obvious at first glance, but the man freshmen and sophomores see every day sitting at the front of their...

Olympian speed skater Brian Hansen reminisces about time at South

Tori Brown & Anushka Kalra, staff reporters
February 28, 2015

Olympian. Professional athlete. Hard worker. Titan. These words sum up a member of GBS alumnus Brian Hansen.  After graduating in 2009, Hansen went on to compete in the 2010 Vancouver and 2014 Sochi Winter...

Muslim Student Association seeks to educate, celebrate Islamic faith

Muslim Student Association seeks to educate, celebrate Islamic faith

Nick Panagakis, staff reporter
February 9, 2015

South's Muslim Student Association (MSA) co-President Saarah Bhaiji has heard many questions about the Islamic faith. Some were thoughtful, and others were as follows: “Do you wear that headscarf in...

Adventerous South students participate in unique sports, activities

Adventerous South students participate in unique sports, activities

Sinead Heneghan, staff reporter
February 6, 2015

Heart pumping and adrenaline flowing, three adventurous South students experience a thrill that is unknown to most through participating in unique, daring sports. From surfing in Nicaragua to mountain...

Equestrians effuse love for horseback riding

Equestrians effuse love for horseback riding

Madeline Ruos, staff reporter
February 6, 2015

Whether it be through Barbie dolls, cowboys or fairy tales, the “horse craze” has characterized many kids’ childhoods. However, for some South students and faculty members, this hobby has gone past...

Our Mental Status

Our Mental Status

Alexandra Sharp, Anne Marie Yurik and Calli Haramaras, Asst. features editors and co-features editor
February 6, 2015

In the age of selfies, Snapchats and Skyping, recent correlational studies have revealed a connection between social media usage and mental health among today's youth Depression and Anxiety - As...

NSSRA benefits  participants, volunteers

NSSRA benefits participants, volunteers

Lily Sands and Nick Panagakis, Staff Reporters
February 6, 2015

Many children and adults with special needs do not have the same opportunities as people without disabilities. Many a time they find it hard to be able to participate in recreational services, sports or...

South talks resolutions to start the new year with personal goals

Hannah Buchband, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2015

Bringing in the New Year, for some, comes with a classic tradition: making New Year’s resolutions. Many view the New Year as a time for change, personal betterment and an opportunity to be the person...

Kennedy fosters passions, embraces opportunities

Kennedy fosters passions, embraces opportunities

Lily Sands, staff reporter
February 4, 2015

Whether it’s her Italian roots, generous personality, love for travel or her love for guiding students in the right path, librarian Joanne Kennedy has been fortunate to have the opportunity to pursue...

South students examine piracy, question the purpose

Ivy Zhou, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2015

Fast, easy, and cheap. In the internet age, virtually anything is available online. With media increasingly going digital, concern about online piracy is also on the rise. It only takes a few clicks and...

South students balance cultures living in bilingual families

South students balance cultures living in bilingual families

Anushka Kalra, staff reporter
January 26, 2015

As soon as the passing period bell rings, students flood out of their classrooms, pouring into the hallways. Immediately a rush of chattering voices fill the air.  Some are leaving their language classes,...

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