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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

Quicker grading standards needed

March 16, 2018

Sitting in math class, a student’s test is returned. He looks at the date written on it. The assessment was from over a month ago. His teacher goes over the questions, but he struggles to even recollect...

Illustration by Sophia Lau

Divorce unexpectedly benefits kids, nurtures independence

Aidan Graham, asst. features editor
March 16, 2018

In 2008, my parents filed for divorce. As an 8-year-old, I was confused. I thought to myself: “Why is this happening? Why is my family different? How will I manage responsibilities with my time split...

Fairy tales encourage gender roles

Gabby Zabat, columnist
March 16, 2018

Once upon a time, the knight in shining armor slayed the vengeful dragon and woke the princess from her slumber. Next, the damsel rests unconscious as she awaits true love’s kiss from her prince. As...

Twin Fantasy re-records old album, Toledo’s maturity brings new ideas

Twin Fantasy re-records old album, Toledo’s maturity brings new ideas

Ben Olson, staff reporter
March 16, 2018

At age 19, Will Toledo, under the alias of Car Seat Headrest, composed the album Twin Fantasy. Nobody knew about it besides a select group of friends and a couple of family members, so there it sat on...

WINNIN’ WOMEN: Smiling at the 2018 Pep Rally, seniors Cat Berg, Abby Grant, Gracie Hambourger and Bebe Haramaras show their spirit. The four senior girls make up South’s first all-female executive board. Photo courtesy of Abby Grant

South’s prevalent female leadership fights stereotypes, inspires

Leah Dunne, co-editor-in-chief
March 16, 2018

“The future is female.” A bold phrase, I know. But in this day and age we live in, one in which statements transcend into action and change, I could not stand behind this assertion more strongly. To...

NOTABLE NOAH:   Gazing at a portrait of her son, Trevor Noah’s mother is displayed on the cover of Noah’s memoir titled, Born a Crime. Noah’s stories center around his childhood, as he grew up in apartheid South Africa, the son of a black woman and a white man.

Born a Crime conveys power of son’s love

Sofia Snyder, co-sports editor
March 16, 2018

On Christmas Eve, my family’s exciting holiday plans were to sit on a plane for 22 hours on our way to South Africa. Don’t get me wrong— I was beyond excited to go to South Africa, but I thought...

KILLER KING: Baring  his claws, newly crowned king, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), puts on his panther suit. T’Challa’s role as the black panther is to protect his home of Wakanda.

Black Panther intrigues audience, unique celebration of black culture

Cassidy Foronda, co-editor-in-chief
March 16, 2018

Wakandan sunsets are the most beautiful in the world. At least, that’s what Erik Killmonger’s (Michael B. Jordan) father tells him. Those who watch Black Panther will attest to the country’s allure....

Differences improve relationships

Differences improve relationships

Jose Schneider, co-a&e editor
March 16, 2018

I used to say the biggest source of tension in my 15-month relationship with my boyfriend was due to his dislike of the Front Bottoms. I said it with a smile. But, it was always in the back of my mind....

Call Me By Your Name allows for self-reflection, acceptance of vulnerability

Call Me By Your Name allows for self-reflection, acceptance of vulnerability

Ava Mazzei, asst. a&e editor
February 28, 2018

I’ve seen the movie twice. I’ve read the book. To say that the film Call Me By Your Name is good would be quite the understatement. In fact, naming this film as any one thing is difficult for me. There...

Illustration by Chaeyeon Park

Youtube stars provide positivity, support and lessons for viewers

Gabby Zabat, columnist
February 22, 2018

“What up everyone it’s your girl, Superwoman!” “Hi Sisters!” Recognize these iconic voices?   Youtubers like Lily Singh or James Charles film weekly videos to entertain their audiences, however;...

Time’s Up calls for feminist support

Ava Mazzei, asst. a&e editor
February 9, 2018

The biggest lie I ever told myself was that there would be time. ‘Tomorrow,’ I decided. Tomorrow sounds good. It can wait until tomorrow. It was a humid day at my sleepaway camp when my co-counselors...

Celebrities remain unfit for politics

February 9, 2018

At the Golden Globes last month, host Seth Meyers made a joke that set off a frenzy, saying to the crowd and millions at home, “In 2011, I told some jokes about our current president at the White House...

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