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Boys Volleyball continues historic season at playoffs

Boys Volleyball continues historic season at playoffs

Danielle Joseph, sports editor
May 27, 2023

The boys’ varsity volleyball team is feeling like champions after advancing to sectionals by defeating Notre Dame in the regional finals in both sets 25-14 and 25-18 on May 25, Ann Kotsadam, Varsity...

An Exit Letter from a Graduating Senior

An Exit Letter from a Graduating Senior

Rishi Lulla , staff writer
May 24, 2023

Well, this is it. I’m about to graduate from Glenbrook South High School and it feels really surreal. Four years really do fly by (except for the COVID year, which was unbearably slow) and college is...

Bar Siena exceeds expectations

Bar Siena exceeds expectations

Clare Lanscioni, staff writer
May 19, 2023

As I stepped foot into Bar Siena, I was expecting an experience similar to the overrated Hampton Social, but I was shockingly surprised. Located at Old Orchard Mall, Bar Siena has a welcoming, open space...

Returning to Simplicity

Returning to Simplicity

Justine Liu, staff writer
May 12, 2023

I went to the movie theater for the first time in months. As the animated colors of Shazam brightened the room and laughter surrounded me, I was reminded of the carefreeness that comes with something as...

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Late designer Karl Lagerfeld honored at 2023 Met Gala

Mia Carr, news editor
May 10, 2023

Each year, the world’s most distinguished celebrities gather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) in New York City for the Met Gala. The annual affair, which happens every first Monday of May,...

The Bass Fishing Team poses at Bangs Lake during. Photo by Justin Zummo.

Bass Fishing seeks state final tournament

Molly Tomczyk , staff writer
May 9, 2023

 On Bangs Lake, in Wauconda, Illinois, South’s bass fishing team competed in a tournament against New Trier that prepared the teams for the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Sectionals. Depending...

Firetrucks surround South as firefighters head inside the building. Photo courtesy of Robert Wysocki.

Fire leads to school cancelations and closures

Hafsa Rahman, managing editor
May 5, 2023

Today, school was canceled following a fire accident that occurred in the Woods room yesterday, May. 4.  The Glenview Fire Department arrived at the scene by 3:10 p.m. yesterday and the fire was deemed...

Students work on their entires at the SkillsUSA competition. Photos Courtesy of Gabe Blumenfeld

Engineering Paradise: Engineering Club to Attend SkillsUSA

Meredith Bill, staff writer
May 1, 2023

The Engineering Club attended the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference April 27 -29 in Peoria, Illinois, Justin Zummo, Engineering Club sponsor, said. If the team is victorious in one of the...

Why everyone should watch Everything Everywhere All At Once

Why everyone should watch Everything Everywhere All At Once

Mia Rojas, staff writer
April 6, 2023

After four years, nine columns, and countless late-night writing sessions, my time at The Oracle has come to an end. I’ve written stories upon stories, ranging from embarrassing tales of my adolescence...

The importance of meaningful compliments

The importance of meaningful compliments

Ella Vick, staff writer
March 24, 2023

I often hear girls say to one another, “You are so skinny”, as a means of complimenting and reassuring one another that their appearance is acceptable. This statement equates a skinny figure with being...

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