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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Passions Matter

Jack Rogula, asst. opinions editor
November 10, 2022

“What do you want to do?” It’s the question virtually every teenager hears, and the question most teenagers dread to fall victim to.  High school is a time for self-exploration. A time for you...

Dance in the rain

Gaby Yap, asst. opinions editor
November 10, 2022

It was 7:03 p.m. when I found myself sitting alone on the curb in the West Lot. As I sat awaiting my ride home, all I could think about was how monotonous life felt. After eight hours of school and an...

Empathy should have its boundaries

Empathy should have its boundaries

Olivia Perkins, opinions editor
November 10, 2022

One of the most significant and defining features of humanity is our capacity for empathy. We associate those we care about and their feelings with our own. We are biologically programmed to have empathy.  However,...

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...

The Best of the Bobas

The Best of the Bobas

Clare Lanscioni, food columnist
November 9, 2022

Boba has become one of my biggest drink addictions. A boba drink is essentially a refreshingly cold smoothie coupled with the contrasting chew of tapioca. Many people struggle with the texture of tapioca,...

Obsessed with trends? So last season.

Obsessed with trends? So last season.

Betsy Jarosick, staff writer
October 21, 2022

Every other week, it seems like there’s a shiny new fashion trend that everyone absolutely needs to buy - buying expensive ballet flats, a dozen new arrivals from Shein, or this one specific dress that...

I Have Mixed Feelings about the Security Changes at South

I Have Mixed Feelings about the Security Changes at South

Rishi Lulla, staff writer
October 17, 2022

When I first found out about the new rules at South, I was both surprised and confused. That was probably the typical reaction from most students when they found out about the changes South made this...

Bars of Brian Ferneyhough’s String Quartet no.2. Photo Courtesy of The Strad

Embrace the New Era of Classical Music

Justine Liu, staff writer
October 15, 2022

Before you read this, take a listen to “O Lux” by Brian Ferneyhough. You may be surprised to hear almost no distinct melody.  It may sound as if 15 different instruments are playing random notes...

Living with the chains of my gender

Olivia Perkins, Opinions Editor
September 30, 2022

Seventeen years ago, my mother received the news that her firstborn child was going to be a girl. The doctor looked at the ultrasound images, determined my sex by my genitals, and concluded that my mom...

Finding spirit in our roots

Jack Rogula, asst. opinions editor
September 30, 2022

Living in the age of a “Digital Revolution” fosters many advantages for teens; easy access to information, fast communication, and entertainment at our fingertips every second of every day are just...

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...

Living with the chains of my gender

Liv Perkins, opinions editor
September 30, 2022

Seventeen years ago, my mother received the news that her first-born child was going to be a girl. The doctor looked at the ultrasound images, and concluded that my mom would need pink cupcakes for her...

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