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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

SeaWorld animal mistreatment requires action

SeaWorld animal mistreatment requires action

Lilly Ludwig, columnist
July 17, 2015

To be honest, I was thoroughly unimpressed when I saw Shamu live. I recall telling my parents that Clifford the Big Red Dog was bigger and then suggesting that we get snow cones instead of watching. However,...

Legitimate effort necessary in PARCC test

Dana Sim, columnist
June 21, 2015

A student settles in to take the PARCC test, but instead of carefully reading the passages and typing up a well thought-out essay, he checks in random answers and writes absolute gibberish for the essay....

Letter to self: Senior Claire Fisher reflects on her high school career with guidance, wisdom to her freshman self

Letter to self: Senior Claire Fisher reflects on her high school career with guidance, wisdom to her freshman self

Claire Fisher, senior editor
May 29, 2015

Dear freshman Claire,   Put simply, these four years of high school are going to fly by, just like everyone said they would.  You will look up one day and be stunned that you are already facing...

Sounds of the Summer: Country Thunder preview

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
May 29, 2015

This year Country Thunder will be taking place from July 23-26 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Compared to other festivals, Country Thunder has a more relaxed and chill vibe. While there is a stage and sitting...

Sounds of the Summer: Warped Tour preview

Lauren Frias, co-editor-in-chief
May 29, 2015

For all enthusiastic alternative rock, indie, metal rock and even hip-hop fans, the Vans Warped Tour is a musical festival that can bring together a variety of music genres to a singular venue. This year,...

Media distorts causes behind Baltimore rioting

Nish Asokan, senior columnist
May 29, 2015

For the past month or so, the nation has witnessed the ongoing events in Baltimore, Maryland.  Although most protests have been peaceful, when violence did occur in Baltimore, it became the main focus...

Filtering of social media encourages productivity

Filtering of social media encourages productivity

Danny Fookson, senior columnist
May 29, 2015

It’s 8:00 p.m. The Instagram posts have slowed down. I found the perfect Prom picture, and I’ll get the most likes if I post now. Okay. I posted it. Scroll scroll scroll. Who liked my picture? Scroll...

Sexual education curriculum requires continuation of current efforts toward LGBT+ inclusion

Sexual education curriculum requires continuation of current efforts toward LGBT+ inclusion

May 29, 2015

One of the most practical classes students at South will take in their four years is Health Education. While the Health curriculum covers many kinds of safety, among the most pivotal sets of topics students...

Sounds of the Summer: Lollapalooza preview

Kali Croke, senior editor
May 29, 2015

The annual three-day music festival Lollapalooza will consume all of Chicago once more with music, food and out-of-state travellers July 31-Aug. 2 at its usual territory: Grant Park. While the lineup this...

Gym exemptions necessary for balancing student schedules

Dana Sim, columnist
May 12, 2015

Physical education waivers have always been a topic of discussion. To a junior varsity athlete or a travel soccer player, they seem unfair. Though they might perform as well as varsity players or exercise...

Piercings receive unjust stigma

Piercings receive unjust stigma

Kali Croke, Co-news editor
April 24, 2015

I have ten piercings: nine in my ears, one in my nose and who knows how many more (if any) will be added in the future. No, I’m not trying to give a middle finger to the “system”. And no, I’m not...

Kendrick Lamar merges personal narrative, denunciations of society

Nish Asokan, columnist
April 24, 2015

To those who compared Kendrick Lamar’s sophomore effort, good kid, m.A.A.d city, to a movie I would say that Lamar’s latest album, To Pimp a Butterfly, is more of a hip-hopera. The album runs for 79...

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