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In Other News

In Other News

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
April 25, 2025

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died of a stroke on April 21 after 12 years as pope. Viewing of the body began on April 23 at St. Peter’s Basilica, with the date of his official funeral still...

In Other News

In Other News

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
April 25, 2025

The Illinois State Department of Education rejected a Trump Administration’s policy to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, The Chicago Sun-Times reported. State Superintendent Tony...

Kumm chosen as Director

Kumm chosen as Director

Sydney Doffin, staff writer
April 25, 2025

Dr. Skip Kumm will replace Dr. Jennifer Pearson as the Director of Special Education starting July 1. The process for hiring a new director took four months, consisting of three rounds of interviews and...

In memory of beloved Coach Chuck Acasili

In memory of beloved Coach Chuck Acasili

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
April 25, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Acasili, Boys’ Cross-Country Coach and South alum, passed away on April 16, an email to South staff said. Acasili graduated from South in 2003 and returned in 2006 as a volunteer...

General Election fills school board

General Election fills school board

Glenview and Northbrook voters have chosen John “Jack” Downing, Peter Glowacki, Beth Hope, and Matthew O’Hara to serve as members of the District 225 (D225) school board.  These four members will...

Local judges meet with student

Local judges meet with student

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
April 25, 2025

Seniors Sarina Harjani and Iris Do organized an after-school event for South students on April 24 to meet and network with Cook County judges and officials, Harjani said. The event was created by Harjani’s...

Students launch HOSA Chapter

Students launch HOSA Chapter

Jonnie Devine, Asst. Editor
April 25, 2025

What once was an idea became a club for junior Reese Dahlberg and sophomore Neyasa Jindal when they founded the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapter at South this year. HOSA is a club...

PRESS CONFERENCE: On Feb. 28, Congressman Mike Quigley visited The Oracle Editorial Board, Etruscan staff, and Civic students. He discussed the importance of political activism, especially
for students.

Congressman Quigley advocates for change

The Editorial Board
March 14, 2025

Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL 5th) visited South to talk to and answer questions from the Oracle Edboard, Etruscan staff, and Civic students. Throughout, he consistently urged students to take politics...

Student fees rise in 2025-2026

Student fees rise in 2025-2026

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
March 14, 2025

Student registration fees will increase by $10 and individual user fees will increase by $65 for all students for the 2025-2026 school year to offset the removal of credit card transaction fees and rising...

READY FOR THE FUTURE: South purchases new building for the Glenbrook Transition Services Program. Planning to open in August, the new facility located in Northbrook will provide students with more access to public transportation and stores. Photo courtesy of District 225

Transition service relocated

Kate Rogula, Assistant Editor
March 14, 2025

District 225 has announced plans to relocate its Glenbrook Transition Services Program, which supports students with disabilities as they move from high school into adult life, to a newer and larger facility...

DOMINATING DEBATE: Social Studies  teacher Tara Tate returns to her former position as the Debate Director. Tate brings focus and  inspiration to the team. Photo courtesy of the Etruscan

Tate returns as full-time debate coach

Sarah Park, co-editor-in-chief
March 14, 2025

After a nine year break from coaching, Tara Tate, Social Studies teacher, returned to the position of Debate Director last month. Tate had previously stepped down from the role in 2014 following her pregnancy,...

O'Malley receives high honor

O’Malley receives high honor

Evelyn Junia, staff writer
March 14, 2025

Math Teacher John O’Malley received the 2023 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) from the administration of former President Joe Biden. The award winners were...

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