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Cars are easily directed out of Souths parking lot in the improved traffic system. Photo courtesy of Sofia Oyarzun.

South Traffic Improvements

Bailey Baker, Olivia Richards, and Kate Rogula
October 14, 2022

Over the summer, South changed its traffic system by adding another exit through the district District 225  lot near the front office, and an additional lane inside the parking lot based on a recommendation...

The Oracle editorial board poses with Marissa Perlman, South Alum and former Co-Editor-in-Chief.

CBS broadcast journalist visits Oracle staff

Jessie Norwood, Emily Pavlik, Caroline Ohlandt, co-editors-in-chief
October 11, 2022

Focusing on her time at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications and her journey toward becoming a broadcast journalist at CBS, Marissa Perlman, South Alum and former Oracle Co-Editor-in-Chief,...

South Cracks Down with New Security Changes

South Cracks Down with New Security Changes

Upon returning to school, South students faced rule changes regarding hallway passes, SRT time, and where to eat during lunch. All students can be supervised and accounted for, Casey Wright, Assistant...

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In defense of Black Ariel in Disney’s new The Little Mermaid

Mia Rojas, staff writer
September 29, 2022

If you’ve been on social media in the past week or so, you may have noticed the recent controversy over Walt Disney's release of The Little Mermaid trailer, featuring a Black Ariel. Predicted to premiere...

Duffy holds up his designed flag for Cook County. Photo courtesy of The Daily Herald.

Drew Duffy Designs New Cook County Flag

Andrew Collaku, Mia Hermann, and Anna Ivanov
September 26, 2022

People stand to face the American flag everyday, but rarely consider what it means. As well as cities and states, flags also symbolize cultures and communities. When the opportunity opened to design Cook...

Koopersmith flashes a big smile on the soccer field. Photo courtesy of Rachel Koopersmith.

My Last 50 Days as a GBS Athlete

Rachel Koopersmith, staff writer
September 23, 2022

When talking to my parents about my first AYSO soccer game, they mentioned that three things instantly came to mind. One, that I cartwheeled on the field more than touched the ball. Two, that the bright...

Photo courtesy of Bucknell University.

Biden’s Debt Relief Plan Sheds Light on Greater Divide in Education

Ella Vick, staff writer
September 16, 2022

For many students at South, the college process begins junior year. Hours of research into different majors and visits to campuses across the country prelude completed applications and hopefully, acceptances.  In...

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Seniors, don’t let college stress overshadow your senior year

Justine Liu, staff writer
September 9, 2022

If there was one piece of advice my college friends kept telling me, it was “When it comes to your college essays, do not procrastinate.” Despite many of my friends and I agreeing to write our personal...

Sports: more than just winning

Sports: more than just winning

Sydney O'Hara, staff writer
September 2, 2022

Four years into my high school career, I find myself focusing mostly on my regrets. The electives I never took and friendships I let fizzle out. The classes I could’ve tried harder in and the football...

Social media detox allow mental clarity

Hafsa Rahman, asst. news editor
May 25, 2022

Social media is a double-edged sword.  On one hand, it keeps us connected with our loved ones and is a window to see all the things around us. On the other hand, it is a toxic platform that fuels comparisons...

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It’s time to rethink the inconsistency of testing at South

Rishi Lulla, staff writer
May 23, 2022

Testing.  It’s a word that often makes me rethink what classes I’m taking and reconsider what kind of college I am “qualified” for. There is a problem with testing at South: the inconsistency...

Dazzling Dancers: Juniors Julie Antonoglu and Melissa Mellos perform Kalamatiano, a Greek dance traditionally performed in Greek social gatherings around the world, in the west cafeteria. Photo courtesy of Sofia Oyarzun

Cultural Night: Around the world in the Autos Courtyard

Seira Honda, staff writer
May 19, 2022

Cultural music filled the air while people ate, danced, and played traditional games in the Autos Courtyard during Cultural Night on May 17, Emily Ekstrand, Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR) Sponsor...

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