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The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

trapped in the glow: Like many other students, sophomore Grace Tekip falls victim to the allure of her screen. Laying in bed, she discovers the harsh realities of bedrotting.

Bedrotting decays summer days

Ellory Moran, asst. a/e editor
May 23, 2024

As the golden rays of the summer sun peak over the horizon, beaches beckon with the promise of sandy shores and crashing waves. The air is infused with saltwater and the sunbeams dance vivaciously across...

Colorblind casting brightens stage of identity

Colorblind casting brightens stage of identity

Zoha Suteria, asst. features editor
May 23, 2024

Basking in the warm glow of a television, popcorn bowls scatter around the couch as laughter and joy fill the air. On the screen, the familiar tale of The Little Mermaid unfolds in all its animated glory....

Editorials in review

Editorials in review

May 23, 2024

Crush of competition In Issue 1, The Oracle Editorial board reviewed the competition at South, discussing the crushing effects on students from a lack of inclusive activities for the student body. Of...

The Dim Reality of Cyberbullying

The Dim Reality of Cyberbullying

Erin Walker, asst. opinions editor
April 25, 2024

Hate. The world is full of it. It is impossible to escape. Teens are pelted with it from all sides, both online and in-person. In truth, 51 percent of teens in the last 12 months have experienced hate...

Driving towards a cleaner future

Driving towards a cleaner future

Maia Weissman, Assistant Opinions Editor
April 25, 2024

Cars are the backbone of American society. Even living near the Glen, getting from my house to school is a 45 minute walk. This heavy reliance on automated vehicles spans vastly throughout the U.S. with...

graphic by Erin Walker

South Seeks Sustainability

Editorial Board
April 25, 2024

 Last year was the hottest year ever recorded.  Carbon dioxide levels are currently the highest they have been in more than four million years and the sea level is predicted to rise two feet in the...

Illustrations by Erika Li

No good choices for new voters

Riley Shankman, managing editor
April 25, 2024

For my entire life, I have looked forward to my 18th birthday. At 18, I will finally be an adult, go to college, and be able to vote. But as my 18th birthday nears, I am faced with a great irony: I...

A ban does not mean a bane

A ban does not mean a bane

Sarah Al-Jawhar, Opinions Co-Editor
April 25, 2024

In the midst of political tension and global debates surrounding data privacy and national security, the recent debate regarding a ban on TikTok has sparked uproar among users and supporters. While this...

Illustration by Anne Ladouceur

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...

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