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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

South’s Chess Club fosters unique experiences, intellectual growth

Hannah Buchband and Savera Zulfiqar
March 1, 2016

For some South students, learning to play chess can be a new and challenging experience. South’s Chess Club is filled with those that are passionate about fostering this unique experience for all students...

South students explain dietary choices

Brigid Murphy, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2016

When one hears the word “diet,” weight loss regimens often come to mind.  However, around South many students practice diets, and they vary from the typical expectation.   According to senior...

Trumpeteering during a morning Jazz Ensemble practice, junior Jack Kelly performs his piece alongside senior Matt Grinde. Kelly made ensemble his Sophomore year, and has avidly remained a part of the entire music department.

Kelly performs, leads with trumpet

Emma Morris, staff reporter
February 25, 2016

Whether he’s playing trumpet in band, GSO (Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra), or on Sunday mornings at church, junior Jack Kelly does it all. Even throughout his countless hours of practicing and performing,...

Romantic relationships garner necessities for success: what you can do to make love work

Charlie You, columnist
February 18, 2016

Be flexible. In volleyball, no matter how tall or strong the hitter, the perfect set will mean nothing if one major variable of the equation is out of balance: the timing. If the hitter jumps too early...

Putting her hips and arms into a body roll, Alana Swarigen practices with the other members of De La Cru for their routine.

De La Cru exhibits members’ hip hop styles

Megan Sheqiladze & Gabby Zabat, staff reporters
February 18, 2016

South’s hip hop dance crew De la Cru allows members to express themselves throughout school by performing for pep rallies, school assemblies and many more events. According to senior Julia Walker, one...

Wysocki modernizes new Shakespeare Club

Joey Sewall, staff reporter
February 16, 2016

To be or not to be in Shakespeare Club? That is the question.  English teacher Robert Wysocki has decided to take the new position of sponsor of Shakespeare Club. Wysocki aims to reboot the club and...

The Best Singles of 2015: Now that a full month has passed to let the music of the past year marinate, we asked some 8th-grader guest-writers to break down their favorite songs of 2015. Check them out:

February 10, 2016

For each review below, click on the title of the song to go to its youtube video. “The Beach” by The Neighbourhood by Iandivi Peralta When I first heard this song, I instantly fell in love...

Women’s gymnastics looks to tighten up their team techniques

Susie You, staff reporter
February 8, 2016

The varsity women's gymnastics team looks to improve their skills for upcoming competitions, according to senior Ella Voss. Although starting the season with some injured members, the team was able...

Star Wars films inspire many, unite generations

Lauren Frias and Nick Moran
February 8, 2016

The room is dimly lit, and silence falls upon the audience in the theater. The quiet ambiance is quickly disrupted by a blaring trumpet fanfare, and an all too familiar yellow font fills the blank theater...

Men’s track and field strive to meet personal goals

Matthew Peterson, staff reporter
February 5, 2016

The men’s track and field team is already competing in indoor events as they wait to hit the outdoor track when winter arrives. Entering his 15th season as the head coach, Kurt Hassenstein has goals...

Passing Maine South defenders, Senior Captain Sarah McDonagh jumps for a lay-up (left). Carie Weinman, junior shooting gaurd looks for an opening to pass while defending the ball

Women’s basketball holds winning record, 18-3

Sophie Hensley, asst. sports editor
February 4, 2016

Only losing three games so far this season to New Trier, Evanston and Maine South, the women’s basketball team leads with a record of 18-3, according to Head Coach Steve Weissenstein. “Our toughest...

Titled Masked by a Bully, senior Grace OMalley expresses herself through paintings. This particular painting is part of a series called a concentration. Masked by a Bully along with others will be on display at the AP art show.

Photo courtesy of Grace OMalley

O’Malley’s high school years shaped by artistic passion

Julia Bellair, staff reporter
February 3, 2016

A piece of finished art may be looked at in wonder of how it came to seem so real. Each stroke on the canvas or shadow on the paper having been placed with precise intent by the artist. In the AP Art Show...

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