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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

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...

Mizdrak hired as Assistant Athletic Trainer

Mizdrak hired as Assistant Athletic Trainer

Molly Tomczyk and Zoha Suteria
March 23, 2023

Timothy Mizdrak was hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer last month, bringing his experience and passion to South’s sports program, Tom Mietus, Assistant Principal for Athletics, said. Athletic...

We need to rethink the way we perceive beauty

We need to rethink the way we perceive beauty

Mia Rojas, staff writer
March 16, 2023

I roll out of bed, drag myself to my bathroom, brush my teeth, and pull out my makeup bag. I use concealer to cover my acne, but not too much because I want to look like I have naturally clear skin. I...

Voter registration drive powers civic action

Voter registration drive powers civic action

Hafsa Rahman, managing editor
March 15, 2023

Yesterday, GBS Young Democrats partnered with the League of Women Voters to host a school-wide voter registration drive, Tara Tate, Social Studies Teacher and GBS Young Democrats sponsor said.  The...

GBS UNICEF promotes involvement in humanitarian crises

GBS UNICEF promotes involvement in humanitarian crises

High school is a busy time - it’s easy to get lost in the abundance of classes, homework, and extracurricular activities. There are many times when we have lost sight of major events impacting the world...

Stanton steps up to the plate

Stanton steps up to the plate

Hafsa Rahman, managing editor
March 7, 2023

District 225 Board of Education approved the appointment of P.E.Teacher Joshua Stanton as the new Instructional Supervisor for the Physical Education, Health and Driver’s Education Department, Principal...

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