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The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Scanning Success: Junior, Fiona Clements scans her phone to check in at the kiosk.

Do the check in kiosks have a purpose?

Ella Vick, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021

For many South students, SRT and lunch blocks are the best part of the day, eagerly anticipated as a time to see friends, grab a bite, and catch up on work. Unfortunately, some of the anticipation is being...

Graphic by Grace Clark

“[Turning Point USA’s poster] and the administration’s subsequent inaction have only left students hurt, vulnerable and unsatisfied” 

Sarah Kim and Minjae Lee
June 7, 2021

I’ve lived in two different parts of the U.S. in my life, with a short stay in Korea separating the two. When I grew up in Queens, New York, the lack of racism was supported by regular efforts of anti-racism....

Promoting prevention: The logo for Ericks Lighthouse, which is a mental health focused charity. Photo courtesy of Erikas Lighthouse.

The advocacy for mental health awareness needs to extend beyond May, and continue throughout the year

Rachel Koopersmith, Columnist
June 7, 2021

Every twelve minutes, someone commits suicide in the United States. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-24 year olds. Why aren’t we talking about this more? As many of you know, May...

College corruption: Operation Varsity Blues: College Admissions Scandals release poster. 
      Photo credit: Netflix

The pressure to attend top tier colleges helps fuel corruption in college admissions

Sophia Pinc, Staff Writer
June 6, 2021

It is the end of the school year, and summer is right around the corner. Underclassmen are looking forward to the next three months of freedom, and all the seniors are graduating and preparing to leave...

Many Magazines: An array of magazines are displayed.

Society needs to work towards “a fluid and diverse beauty standard”

Aria Jain, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021

Tall. Thin. Long, straight hair.  For so long, we have accepted these standards as the pinnacles of beauty. However, in an incredibly diverse world, I think such a rigid beauty standard is the root...

Avid Adventurer: Bryan Scheffler hikes through the Porcupine Mountains.

“We are abandoning the noble pursuit of seeking out genuine, natural experience”

Bryan Scheffler, Guest Columnist
June 3, 2021

It had been several days since we started trekking into the Porcupine Mountains. The unrelenting rain and crashing thunder made us weary. Every tired step in our water-logged boots, our heavy packs exacerbating...

Club Collaboration: Planet Green and Elpida members work together to plant a pollinator garden.

Planet Green leads various environmental projects in the community

Betsy Jarosick, Staff Writer
June 2, 2021

Planet Green is a club with a goal: helping the Earth. Now in its second year, the club members work to make a difference, according to sponsor Lisa Pavic, who is also a biology and environmental science...

Countless Cookies: The many flavors offered at Crumbl are displayed in a box.

Crumbl Crumbles Expectations

Clare Lanscioni, Food Columnist
May 27, 2021

Crumbl, a new chain bakery that just opened in Schaumburg has taken over everyone’s Tik Tok for you page. The bakery’s unique and ever-changing cookie flavors, in addition to their ice cream, definitely...

Charitable concert: Seniors, Jeremy Bernstein, Sam Collett, Danny McNeela and Lev Sheinfeld perform at Jamnesty.

Charitable concert: Jamnesty combines activism and music

Music has the ability to unify people across different cultures, ethnic groups and regions. This globally-shared experience is what makes it so powerful, said senior Lev Sheinfeld, a member of the band...

Illustration by Mia Carr

Summer internships survive the pandemic

Jame Sewell and Riley Shankman
May 25, 2021

New skills, job offers, and work experience are just some of the opportunities that internships provide. However, Covid-19 has affected internships in all fields of study, changing the traditional internship...

Graphic by Grace Clark

South supports students with a mental health kit

Kris Blumberg and Gabrielle Yap
May 23, 2021

When one gets injured, they have a first aid kit to fall back on. This same concept went into creating a mental health kit, a kit to support students in reminding them of their mental wellness, according...

South students fuel passion for cars

South students fuel passion for cars

Justine Liu, Staff Writer
May 17, 2021

Having a car means having the independence of going wherever you want, whenever you want. However, for some South students, their love of cars goes beyond just the independence that comes with them. For...

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