The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Collection Craze: Donations wait across from the bookstore, ready to be transported to the Northfield Food Pantry.

South asked to give what they “can”

Hannah Kahhat and Layla Mohamed
November 12, 2021

As the days are getting shorter, the crisp and earthy atmosphere of November has set in, and most are yearning for the holiday season to begin. In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving break, South hosts...

District 225 starts search for new principal

Hafsa Rahman, asst. news editor
November 12, 2021

A new South principal will be selected by February 2022 with the help of the newly recruited search firm Ray and Associates, Inc., District 225 Superintendent Dr. Charles Johns said. Interim Principal...

Illustration by Evelyn Oh

South finds community and collaboration in math competition

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, asst. news editor
November 12, 2021

South students will once again test their math skills next week in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC), competing against students across the country, Phillip Gartner, Math Department instructional...

With Red re-recordings, “Everything Has Changed”

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, asst. news editor
November 12, 2021

As the calendar transitioned to Nov. 12, music services updated to show 30 new songs, marking the official return of Taylor Swift’s Red era. While fans have counted down the days until Red (Taylor’s...

Changes to room numbers prompts confusion

Changes to room numbers prompts confusion

Jame Sewell, Columnist
October 27, 2021

When the new classroom numbering system was changed unexpectedly, students and teachers throughout South were confused and disorientated. The lack of an explanation for this change continues to frustrate...

“My heart cries for Texan women”

Emily Blumberg, co-editor-in-chief
October 1, 2021

On Sept. 1, senior Harmony-Keli Tomety crossed off all schools in the Lone Star State from her college list. And only one factor prompted her to do so: the recent Texas abortion legislation. The Texas...

One step closer to normalcy

One step closer to “normalcy”

Caroline Ohlandt, co-news editor
October 1, 2021

As the sun set, students in dresses and suits flooded the West Lot with unmatched adrenaline, feeling the excitement in the air. On Sept. 25, students gathered at South’s Homecoming dance for the first...

$119 million project implemented by D34

Maya Scahill, staff writer
October 1, 2021

As a result of a $119 million referendum passed by District 34’s school board last spring, numerous schools are undergoing construction to improve classrooms, renovate gymnasiums, and add full-day kindergartens,...

New school year brings new Covid-19 protocols

New school year brings new Covid-19 protocols

Hafsa Rahman, asst. news editor
October 1, 2021

On Sept. 22 the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) identified an outbreak of over two positive Covid-19 cases in one of South’s athletic teams, Superintendent Dr. Charles Johns said. The...

The show will go on after auditorium repairs

The show will go on after auditorium repairs

Betsy Jarsoick
October 1, 2021

After an obstacle filled-year from Covid-19, the theater department’s hopes for a successful new year were complicated with the news of a broken fly system, but the plan for a successful fall play was...

Boyle celebrates 28 years of success

Boyle celebrates 28 years of success

Caroline Ohlandt and Ivette Dimitrova
October 1, 2021

Amongst countless books and studying students in the library, Mike Boyle, head of the Chrome Depot—a resource for technology troubles—and World Language Lab, hunches over a student’s malfunctioning...

Scanning Success: Junior, Fiona Clements scans her phone to check in at the kiosk.

Do the check in kiosks have a purpose?

Ella Vick, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021

For many South students, SRT and lunch blocks are the best part of the day, eagerly anticipated as a time to see friends, grab a bite, and catch up on work. Unfortunately, some of the anticipation is being...

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