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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

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South supports students with a mental health kit

Kris Blumberg and Gabrielle Yap
May 23, 2021

When one gets injured, they have a first aid kit to fall back on. This same concept went into creating a mental health kit, a kit to support students in reminding them of their mental wellness, according...

STEM sensations: students present at seventh maker faire

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, Staff Writer
May 21, 2021

After weeks of planning and building, South students presented their innovative science projects at South’s seventh STEM Maker Faire on May 19, Michael Sinde, career and technology education teacher...

South readies for reopening

South readies for reopening

Carter Johnson, Staff Writer
May 21, 2021

After a year of hybrid and e-learning, South is beginning to plan ahead for the 2021-2022 school year regardless of many unknowns, Cameron Muir, associate principal for curriculum and instruction, said. Although...

WiseAcre farm provides fresh produce to Glenview residents

WiseAcre farm provides fresh produce to Glenview residents

Hayden Hunter and Yasna Qureshi
May 21, 2021

Fresh, organic produce, with no pesticides and herbicides used, are all grown locally in Glenview on WiseAcre farm. Founder Aviad Sheinfeld runs this hydroponic farm with his immediate family, including...

South community gets vaccinated

Tori Appel and Daniel Park
May 21, 2021

Through partnerships with Passport Health and Holy Family Pharmacy, South students and families received free doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, Principal Dr. Lauren Fagel said. The first dose of...

The story of Black history, soon to be told?

The story of Black history, soon to be told?

Ella Vick, staff writer
May 21, 2021

The proposal for a Black history class at South, an elective course which would highlight Black heritage, would be a great step to encourage racial unification within the South community, Jeannie Logan,...

Pollinator garden unites clubs at South

Pollinator garden unites clubs at South

Daniel Park and Hailey Punnoose
April 23, 2021

The blue from the azure asters, the yellow from the western sunflowers and the purple from the milkweeds will surround South’s prairie with bees and butterflies, trying to pollinate every flower in the...

Prevention Week destigmatizes mental health struggles

Ella Naugle, co-news editor
April 23, 2021

Prevention Week is aimed towards breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and substance issues and will take place May 7 through May 14. English Teacher Afrodite Skaouris, member of the Student Assistance...

The Queen’s Gambit series brings on new inspiration for chess team

Hayden Hunter and Gabrielle Yap
April 23, 2021

The Queen’s Gambit, a Netflix series, has brought attention to the chess community, including South’s chess team. Despite the challenges of being online, the influence of entertainment, along with...

Illustration by Patsy Carolan

Equity committee created to combat hate at South

Jessie Norwood and Olivia Perkins
April 23, 2021

After instances involving the use of the n-word and f-slur last year, Mark Maranto, assistant principal for student activities, and Matthew Bertke, sponsor of Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), formed...

Mask up, South! This year’s “Masquerade” themed homecoming is set to look different than years past

Hafsa Rahman, staff writer
April 6, 2021

This week, South will be celebrating a “Masquerade” themed homecoming, although Covid-19 restrictions will cause the occasion to take a more non-traditional form, Mark Maranto, assistant principal...

Up To Date: March 11, 2021

“Happy” Anniversary, Covid-19

A year has passed since students and staff left the walls of South, unsure of when they would return. Former seniors missed out on a normal graduation, current seniors have gone without senior traditions...

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