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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

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...

Finding home

Layla Mohamed, asst. news editor
September 30, 2022

In second grade, I came to grasp the idea of being the only student of my ethnicity in my school district. Being African, Muslim, and even being a person of color provided me with some kind of a community....

Prequels, sequels, adaptations, oh my!

Riley Shankman, asst. opinions editor
September 30, 2022

I’ve always loved watching movie trailers that played before a movie began. I never cared how long they lasted or how they confused my young brain; the trailers astonished me, blowing me away with the...

Staying young

Gaby Yap, asst. opinions editor
September 30, 2022

The future is bright, but it should not be blinding.  I have never been fond of the idea of growing up. The idea actually scares me quite a bit, and for good reason.  You cannot keep your life from...

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In defense of Black Ariel in Disney’s new The Little Mermaid

Mia Rojas, staff writer
September 29, 2022

If you’ve been on social media in the past week or so, you may have noticed the recent controversy over Walt Disney's release of The Little Mermaid trailer, featuring a Black Ariel. Predicted to premiere...

Koopersmith flashes a big smile on the soccer field. Photo courtesy of Rachel Koopersmith.

My Last 50 Days as a GBS Athlete

Rachel Koopersmith, staff writer
September 23, 2022

When talking to my parents about my first AYSO soccer game, they mentioned that three things instantly came to mind. One, that I cartwheeled on the field more than touched the ball. Two, that the bright...

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Biden’s Debt Relief Plan Sheds Light on Greater Divide in Education

Ella Vick, staff writer
September 16, 2022

For many students at South, the college process begins junior year. Hours of research into different majors and visits to campuses across the country prelude completed applications and hopefully, acceptances.  In...

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