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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

“Blonde” defies norms, reflects change

Gigi Cepeda, assistant opinions editor
September 30, 2016

“It begins to blur, we get older,” Frank Ocean sings on the track, “Skyline To,” from his newest album, Blonde. “Summer’s not as long as it used to be, every day counts like crazy.” This...

Painting a needy family’s house, Zach Cepeda, Harrison Kane and Reggie Lara take part in Habitat for Humanity. The program helps adults and kids build and refurbish houses for people in poverty. 

Photo courtesy of Zach Cepeda

Meaning of service lies in impacting others’ lives

Zach Cepeda, columnist
September 30, 2016

Despite all the different applications and celebrations revolving around the so frequently spoken word, the idea of service basically boils down to this: one person helping another person. At our school,...

Illustration by Alex Solecki

Self-fulfillment outweighs academic accomplishment

Ann Marie Yurik, co-editor-in-chief
September 30, 2016

This year, so far, I have failed a math quiz with a 41 percent, forgotten to turn in a paper online until 13 hours after it was due and struggled to churn out even two good push ups for gym class. I am...

Illustration by Alex Solecki

Online content blurs lines between free speech and bullying

Alex Solecki, columnist
September 30, 2016

We’ve all done it. Scrolled by that controversial tweet, held our tongue, maybe even wished we’d never seen the blasphemous mockery of an opinion that was forever posted online. But what about when...

Senior portraits miss meaning of senior year

Maeve Plunkett, asst. opinions editor
September 30, 2016

For seniors, there are so many demands to be met before we leave, one being driving to Deerfield for your senior portrait. This requirement has absolutely nothing to do with the spirit of senior year and...

EpiPen price hike raises concern, fear for patients

Sasha Vassilyeva, co-opinions editor
September 30, 2016

In the last couple of years, pharmaceutical companies have been rapidly increasing drug prices and a few weeks ago, Mylan, a pharmaceutical company, skyrocketed prices of the EpiPen to a whopping $600....

Pointlessness of life harbors self betterment

Erica Gelman, columnist
June 21, 2016

So, it sometimes seems like I spend the majority of my life as if I’m stuck in one of those cartoons where the characters wake up and although something different happens each day, they still all wear...

Illustration by Jini John

Letter to freshman self: Tips and tricks to live by

Evan Sawires, senior editor
May 27, 2016

Dear past me, Ok. So, over the past four years at GBS, you’ve picked up some stuff. Some of it (6%) good, most of it (94%) not good.  Here are some tips and tricks that hopefully would have balanced...

Final senior days give opportunities to form new friendships

Final senior days give opportunities to form new friendships

Jonathan Lee, co-opinions editor
May 27, 2016

When we first encountered them on our first day of high school, we immediately understood that they are the top dogs. No one is as cool as them. They run the school, they start the trends and they don’t...

“Unacceptable” post-graduation plans lead to unfair judgement

“Unacceptable” post-graduation plans lead to unfair judgement

May 27, 2016

After nearly four years of high school, seniors are given the opportunity to sculpt their future through the college selection process. Most South seniors choose to attend a university while others decide...

College tuition leads to unthinkable decisions, disheartening lifestyles

Elaine Sine, senior editor
May 27, 2016

After we leave high school, we’ll be the mature, untouchable college students getting an education. It doesn’t matter what price we have to pay for it, so long as it’s an education, even if it gives...

A Moon Shaped Pool  astounds listeners, holds up to past successes

A Moon Shaped Pool astounds listeners, holds up to past successes

Sasha Vassilyeva, co-opinions editor
May 27, 2016

For nearly five years, Radiohead has stayed on hiatus with no singles or albums released since 2011 and virtually no activity since the King of Limbs tour in 2012. However, their ninth studio album, A...

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