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The verdict about Mock Trial

The verdict about Mock Trial

Zoya Mirza, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024

Mock Trial season begins at South when the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) releases a real-world inspired "case" for students to explore and learn about law. According to ISBA, in the previous season,...

Panini line presents pressed perfection

Maia Weissman and Kimberly Castelino
November 22, 2024

Each sandwich at South’s panini line is a delicious canvas, inviting students to create their own culinary masterpiece. A vibrant array of fresh ingredients—crisp vegetables, savory meats, and rich...

Flannery awarded Distinguished Teacher

Flannery awarded Distinguished Teacher

Sarah Park, news editor
May 23, 2024

When Stacy Flannery, Social Studies Teacher, was informed she had won the Distinguished Teacher Award, it was the last thing she expected. Having worked at South for 29 years, Flannery was honored, but...

Students travel to see Groundhog Day event in Woodstock

Students travel to see Groundhog Day event in Woodstock

Maria Lat and Alyssa Ramirez
March 2, 2024

All eyes were on Woodstock Willy, waiting in anticipation for the grand reveal: will Willy see his shadow or not? Seniors Jerry Tubikanec, Frank Tubikanec, James Tranas, Evan Borys, and Evan Martinez made...

D225 Board’s Goals

Sofia Cole, co-features editor
February 20, 2024

The Oracle asked the District 225 Board of Education to summarize their goals for upcoming school years. Superintendent Charles John and Board of Education President Bruce Doughty collaborated on these...

Men first, women maybe?

Men first, women maybe?

Erin Walker, asst. opinions editor
October 13, 2023

‘Life isn’t fair’ is a phrase we all heard growing up, but life truly isn’t fair for female athletes. When I was younger, my dream was always to become a professional athlete, like many other...

Help! I'm literally dying

Help! I’m literally dying

Maia Weissman, asst. opinions editor
October 13, 2023

“omg kys... ily ttyl” Break that down into real words. Oh my God, kill yourself! Okay, I love you. Talk to you later. Break it down even further. First, we can look at the way the speaker casually...

Mourning the death of the field trip

Mourning the death of the field trip

Meredith Bill, opinions editor
October 13, 2023

Imagine this: it is a random Tuesday in spring. You’re in fifth grade. You wake up, and your outfit is laid out perfectly on the floor. The usual foreboding dread of math class doesn’t sink in today....

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Finding beauty in change: giving up what is familiar

Olivia Perkins, Opinions Editor
May 19, 2023

6,530 days.  I have lived in the same house for 6,530 days. This is the steadiness in my life. I wake up, brush my teeth, walk down our 16 stairs, and step onto our bare wood floors where my feet...

Student lifeguards make a splash

Jame Sewell
May 19, 2023

With the summer pool season right around the corner, many students are training to become lifeguards, senior Ben Wolf, Lifeguard at Flick Pool and Splash Landings Pool said. Lifeguards can change the course...

South remembers Zidan Raab

Mia Carr and Sarah Park
May 19, 2023

On Monday, May 9, junior Zidan Raab passed away, according to an email from South’s administration to Glenbrook students. Raab was a part of South’s Advanced TV (ATV) and Film program and was a member...

Co-curricular excellence

Sarah Park, asst. news editor
May 19, 2023

Members of South’s media co-curricular clubs, including The Oracle, The Etruscan, and Advanced TV and Film won awards at both the state and national levels at journalism competitions and a film festival. At...

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