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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

The Dim Reality of Cyberbullying
The Dim Reality of Cyberbullying
Erin Walker, asst. opinions editor • April 25, 2024

Hate. The world is full of it. It is impossible to escape. Teens are pelted with it from all sides, both online and in-person. In truth, 51...

Driving towards a cleaner future
Driving towards a cleaner future
Maia Weissman, Assistant Opinions Editor • April 25, 2024

Cars are the backbone of American society. Even living near the Glen, getting from my house to school is a 45 minute walk. This heavy reliance...

graphic by Erin Walker
South Seeks Sustainability
Editorial Board April 25, 2024

 Last year was the hottest year ever recorded.  Carbon dioxide levels are currently the highest they have been in more than four million...

Illustrations by Erika Li
No good choices for new voters
Riley Shankman, managing editor • April 25, 2024

For my entire life, I have looked forward to my 18th birthday. At 18, I will finally be an adult, go to college, and be able to vote. But...

A ban does not mean a bane
A ban does not mean a bane
Sarah Al-Jawhar, Opinions Co-Editor • April 25, 2024

In the midst of political tension and global debates surrounding data privacy and national security, the recent debate regarding a ban on TikTok...

Illustration by Anne Ladouceur
The race to the future
Maia Weissman, asst. opinions editor • March 22, 2024

Fields of evergreens, dark and glistening under a bright blue sky, sandwiched between two cliffs spread with a thick layer of bright white snow....

Charge your brain battery
Charge your brain battery
Kaitlyn Jiang, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 22, 2024

“I’m so tired.” This phrase can be heard in every corner of South, and is part of a teenage epidemic known as sleep deprivation. Sleep...

Far away but close in heart
Far away but close in heart
Sarah Park, News editor • March 22, 2024

In the five years since I have seen my relatives in Korea, I feel like I’ve missed an irrecoverable amount of birthdays, anniversaries, and...

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Awareness for mental health resources
Editorial Board

School and mental health are strongly linked together, senior Ryan Ashley said. If one area is in need of help, for example, if someone is having...

Using your voice to enact change
Using your voice to enact change
The Editorial Board

“I wish finals were after break.” “Spring Fling was lame.” “The cafeterias are too small.”  Students’ opinions float...

The Best Singles of 2023: 8th grade guest-writers break down their favorite songs this year

"Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift Review by Alina Saddal Imagine that it is summertime. it's 87 degrees outside, you're in your car with the...

Elf (2003) Review
Ellory Moran, asst. a&e editor

When I was in elementary school, the best part of Christmas was the school holiday parties. The entire class would gather on the cozy rug, settle...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023) Review
Kaitlyn Jiang, co-a&e editor

The newest cartoon installment of the Diary of the Wimpy Kid movies, adapted from the classic book series by Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid...