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

Awareness for mental health resources

Editorial Board
February 16, 2024

School and mental health are strongly linked together, senior Ryan Ashley said. If one area is in need of help, for example, if someone is having difficulties with their mental health, that may impact...

Using your voice to enact change

Using your voice to enact change

The Editorial Board
December 22, 2023

“I wish finals were after break.” “Spring Fling was lame.” “The cafeterias are too small.”  Students’ opinions float around South’s halls, but nobody ever seems to take action.  Students...

Illustration by Cez Kruzhkova

Pick your pressure

Meredith Bill, Opinions Co-Editor
November 17, 2023

Clean girl. Tomato girl. Cinnamon girl. Goth girl. Coquette girl.  These tags are everywhere online, invading your Pinterest feed or your TikTok. Teenage girls around the country are expressing themselves...

Trying to beat the clock

Trying to beat the clock

Editorial Board
November 17, 2023

Students looking for a quiet place to do their homework will be pleased to know that South’s library is equipped with comfortable chairs, quiet areas for independent work, and communal areas that encourage...

The Crush of Competition

The Crush of Competition

The Editorial Board
October 13, 2023

“What did I do wrong?” “Was I not good enough?” “Why didn't I prepare enough?” After getting cut from the volleyball team, these questions swirled through sophomore Haniah Mohammed’s mind...

A new age of journalism

A new age of journalism

The Editorial Board
April 21, 2023

Each day, thousands of television stations broadcast current events for people to watch on the hour, organizations post articles and updates through social media sites such as Twitter, and podcasts are...

Illustration by Renee Choe

LOOK BEYOND DISABILITY

The Editorial Board
March 19, 2023

Breaking the stigma around the word “disability” is a goal that senior Joey Hitzeman hopes South can accomplish. Hitzeman has cerebral palsy, and at times it is all people see him for, Hitzeman noted. “Even...

This map reflects the 8,294 lives lost to gun violence in 2023 (according to gunviolencearchive.org)

ENOUGH: It is time to take a stand against gun violence

The Editorial Board
March 17, 2023

10:14 a.m. Independence Day, 2022.  The day began with excitement and anticipation for the annual Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. That was until, 14 minutes into the parade, 83 gunshots...

Winter Waste

The Editorial Board
December 16, 2022

The holiday season is a time of gifts and gift giving, but as people begin their holiday shopping, it should also be a time to consider the materialistic consequences behind the holidays. In modern society,...

African American history still has no voice at South

The Editorial Board
November 10, 2022

From European history to Latin American history, South’s Social Studies Department offers many options for classes that immerse students in different cultures and narratives.  However, African American...

In order comes chaos: student body struggles to adapt

The Editorial Board
September 30, 2022

To ensure students stay in appropriate areas while outside of the classroom, South’s administration met to discuss new policies for this school year, Dr. Lara Cummings, Assistant Principal for Student...

Its time to reevaluate our language

It’s time to reevaluate our language

The Editorial Board
May 20, 2022

Language has the power to unite society. Conversely, words can prove divisive and alienating when not used carefully. It is vital that in the classroom, we are considerate of the language we use as refusing...

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