Opinions – The Oracle

Oracle After Hours: The 2020s will be the decade of graduating from college and starting a family. So live while you’re young.

December 12, 2019

Last weekend, I was doing nothing. In fact, this has turned into an all too familiar of activity for me. I can’t quite explain why I like doing nothing so much. Maybe it’s a subconscious way to ignore responsibility or may...

Oracle After Hours: ‘Thank you for your service’ falls short

Gwyn Skiles, co-editor-in-chief

December 6, 2019

I rarely ever feel short. While standing in front of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. recently, an umbrella of emotion surrounded me. When I ran my hands across the marble, slick with water droplets, the creas...

Spotlight on South: Marianela Luna-Torrado

Marianela Luna-Torrado, guest columnist

November 15, 2019

Over the past four years, I have lived in two different states: Arizona and Illinois. I grew up in Glenview, but I lived in Arizona for two-and-a- half-years before moving back home. Arizona was a surprising state to begin high...

First generation students work to make parents proud

November 15, 2019

CPS strike provokes reflection of GBS privilege

November 15, 2019

Stress over applications prompts re-evaluation of college discussions

November 15, 2019

Lizzo promotes self-love in most recent album

November 15, 2019

Self awareness proves essential for discovery of happiness

November 15, 2019

Racism at South prompts the need for discussions on sensitivity

November 15, 2019

Kanye’s God-centered music disappoints

Tommy Marquardt, asst. sports editor

November 15, 2019

Kanye West has been, still is, and always will be one of pop culture’s most polarizing figures. Some say he’s a genius, others call him a buffoon. At 42 years old, society is still struggling to make up its mind on Kanye. Wit...

Respect still possible despite political differences

October 4, 2019

Amazon rainforest burns; solution found in veganism

October 4, 2019