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

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The race to the future

Maia Weissman, asst. opinions editor
March 22, 2024

Fields of evergreens, dark and glistening under a bright blue sky, sandwiched between two cliffs spread with a thick layer of bright white snow. Birds chirp in the background, their calls bright and clear...

Charge your brain battery

Charge your brain battery

Kaitlyn Jiang, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 22, 2024

“I’m so tired.” This phrase can be heard in every corner of South, and is part of a teenage epidemic known as sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is a condition characterized by inadequate or...

Far away but close in heart

Far away but close in heart

Sarah Park, News editor
March 22, 2024

In the five years since I have seen my relatives in Korea, I feel like I’ve missed an irrecoverable amount of birthdays, anniversaries, and gatherings shared with them: key moments that make a family...

Illustration by Daryna Brodyk

The danger of digital footprints

Sarah Al-Jawhar, opinions editor
March 22, 2024

In an era dominated by technology, almost everything in our lives is intricately woven into the fabric of the digital realm. Every click, like, share, and comment leaves behind a trace—a digital footprint...

TEMU and the trouble with online shopping

TEMU and the trouble with online shopping

Meredith Bill, Opinions Co-Editor
March 22, 2024

I recently overheard a discussion in one of my classes about a shopping app called Temu where everything was incredibly cheap. My classmates were speaking about the app half mockingly and half in-awe of...

March Madness: on smaller courts

Erin Walker
March 22, 2024

Every March, as I anxiously watch the annual March Madness selection show along with many other basketball fans across the country, I can’t help but notice the repetition of the same teams being placed...

The fight between bad and worse

The fight between bad and worse

Olivia Richards, Asst. news editor
March 22, 2024

With the 2024 presidential election approaching fast the presidential campaign trail is beginning to heat up, but one thing is still missing: a traditional presidential campaign. I have noticed a decline...

Critique creates new avenues for self-growth

Critique creates new avenues for self-growth

Sarah Al-Jawhar, Opinions Editor
February 20, 2024

In a world that champions individuality and self-expression, the idea of caring about what others think may seem counterintuitive.  However, understanding and caring about others’ opinions can actually...

Redefining Leadership

Sara Rahman, Web Editor
February 20, 2024

We live in an era of stark political division, but there's at least one aspect of politics many can agree on: a maximum age limit for the elected president. A strong majority of Americans - 73% - support...

Illustration by Erika Li

The kids cannot read

Maia Weissman, asst. opinions editor
February 16, 2024

Fourth grade reading scores decreased in 30 states in comparison to 2019, while zero states scores increased, according to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, Report Card. Although...

Graphic by Erin Walker

Standardized tests: helper or stressor?

Erin Walker, asst. opinions editor
February 16, 2024

At some point in our high school careers, each and every one of us will sit down to take a standardized test. But, why do we need them? Why are they so important? Though standardized tests serve as a...

More than just a movie

Ariel Bukhalo, Guest Columnist
February 16, 2024

My favorite part of  movies is  each person has unique interpretations of a film. The takeaways, inspiration, ideas, and tone movies create can all be understood differently by each person. But, the...

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