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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

American Horror Story introduces “Hotel”:

Lauren Frias, co-editor-in-chief
November 6, 2015

Horror can be defined in a variety of ways. Whether it be detailed by jump scares, psychological immorality or graphic gore, the previous can be found alone or in a wide variety of combinations. However,...

Assumption of failure proves unjust in decision to drop classes

Assumption of failure proves unjust in decision to drop classes

Dana Sim, columnist
November 6, 2015

There is a girl who takes six AP classes, leads three clubs, participates in two sports and works from 6 to 9 every night. She comes home, skips dinner and does homework for the next five hours. Then she...

Hamilton soundtrack serenades with history

‘Hamilton’ soundtrack serenades with history

Evan Sawires, co-opinions editor
November 6, 2015

Rap and musical theatre naturally parallel each other as narratives, but it took until this year’s Hamilton for a rap musical to make a real impact. Written by Lin Manuel Miranda, In the Heights composer/lyricist/genius,...

‘Free the Nipple’ sparks debate, abolishes prejudice

Elaine Sine, co-opinions editor
November 6, 2015

The less clothing I wear, the more comfortable I am. In fact, when I was a toddler, every time my family wrestled me into sweaters and jeans during the winter, I squirmed out of them in exchange for a...

High school relationships build positive experiences

High school relationships build positive experiences

Lilly Ludwig, asst. opinions editor
November 6, 2015

I’ve been dating my boyfriend, Alex, for almost three years. There’s no getting around it; that’s a pretty long time to do anything. However, we’ve managed to grow up together while maintaining...

Vulnerability leads to increased trust, stronger friendships

Vulnerability leads to increased trust, stronger friendships

Charlie You, columnist
November 6, 2015

Regardless of the topic, my closest friends know that I have a natural tendency to passionately and blatantly speak of all the things that displease me. For example, I hate when I get kicked out of the...

Pursuing dreams allows for realistic career path

Jonathan Lee, asst. opinions editor
November 6, 2015

At a young age, I wanted to be many things. I had career dreams ranging from a professional soccer player to an ice-cream truck driver. As I’ve grown older, those ideas now are merely dreams. Although...

Efforts to alleviate student stress require unified action

Efforts to alleviate student stress require unified action

November 6, 2015

It is commonly believed that many students associate a negative mindset with school. While school remains our primary source of knowledge and benefits us in the long run, it has come to the attention of...

Seniors Lauren Frias, Stephen Sholty, George Tantchev, Colin Quill, Alex Sirakides and the rest of the drumline all participate in the color wars event during band camp. Band is one of many things Frias hopes to cherish throughout her last year at South.

Senior reflects on past times at South, prepares for final year

Lauren Frias, co-editor-in-chief
November 5, 2015

It's over a month into senior year, and I still have yet to believe that I have come this far. I distinctly remember sitting in the auditorium during freshman assemblies, choosing my sophomore history...

Introversion necessitates perspective, understanding

Dana Sim, columnist
October 29, 2015

Sometimes, I get a text on Friday nights. I’m home alone watching a movie or reading a book, and this text would be my only link to the outside world. It would say something like, “Hey, come on out...

Illustration by Jini John

Netflix n’ Chill’s inappropriate nature calls for reflection

Jonathan Lee, asst. opinions editor
October 20, 2015

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, Netflix is a great phenomenon that is probably known by everyone in the United States. Netflix provides you “Friends” when you don’t have any on a Saturday night...

Israel’s underfunding of Christian schools defies youth potential

Grace O'Malley, staff reporter
October 13, 2015

Thirty-thousand Palestinian students were dismissed from their Christian schools in Israel, according to BBC News. These outraged students turned out into the streets, where they are holding rallies and...

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