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Emily Browne

Emily Browne, Assistant Editor

Hi, I’m Emily. I’m an Assistant Editor for the Oracle. I took J-Writing my freshman year and was a staff writer sophomore year. Outside of Oracle, I like to read, bake, and draw.

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Application reopens for new clubs

Application reopens for new clubs

Emily Browne and Olivia Martini
December 12, 2025

The new application process for clubs has unified policy at North and South to give more students a chance to create sustainable, unique clubs, Dr. Mark Maranto, Assistant Principal of Student Activities,...

Remeniuk sculpting connections, passion, masterpieces

Remeniuk sculpting connections, passion, masterpieces

Emily Browne, Assistant editor
November 11, 2025

Sitting in Peer Group his freshman year at South in 2012, Alex Remeniuk, now a South Ceramics Teacher, watched in awe as his friend displayed his ceramics project. Discovering the beauty and practicality...

Oracle After Hours: Silent dedication: sports beyond the spotlight

Oracle After Hours: Silent dedication: sports beyond the spotlight

Emily Browne, assistant editor
October 27, 2025

Each second in swimming matters, each pound lifted, each yard trained, and every breath taken. Still after every hard week in the chlorine, I wonder why it matters to me if that hard work isn’t recognized.  Swimming,...

Hoffman competed at the Mid-America Oirceachtas, All Ireland Regionals, last November to impress renowned judges. After three days of nonstop dancing, Hoffman placed 13 out of 120 girls.

Hoffman finds leadership in Irish dance

Emily Browne, asst. editor
October 10, 2025

From watching her cousins perform at a young age to practicing six days a week and competing nationally, freshman Avery Hoffman found a passion in Irish dancing. Hoffman decided to try Irish dancing at...

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION: Members of the Hairspray cast performing scenes from Act I of the musical. The show debuted on July 25 and ran through Aug. 3 2025.

Titans can’t stop the beat

Amani Saudye, Emma Winer, and Emily Browne
September 5, 2025

From an online post advertising auditions for the beloved musical Hairspray, junior Annabelle Langas decided she would dedicate her summer to an experience she would never forget. Auditions for the Uptown...

SPEAKING FROM THE HEART: During an exchange trip to Taiwan, senior Rahm Sheinfeld’s host family took him to Linjiang Night Market. He explored his language skills through new 
experiences, such as ordering and trying new foods.

Rahm Sheinfeld: fluent in the language of connection

Emily Browne, asst. editor
May 23, 2025

Learning languages began as just a fun hobby, but quickly developed into a way to connect to others, a passion of senior Rahm Sheinfeld. Sheinfeld found his love of languages during the COVID-19 pandemic...

CREW COLLAB: Senior Josh Footlik, North Stage Crew member, and sophomore Savannah Stec, South Stage Crew member, work together to build the set for Chicago. Students from both schools help out with stage construction.

Behind the curtain, Stage Crew shines

Emily Browne, Staff writer
April 25, 2025

As the curtains rise over the stage, the actors are revealed taking on characters of all ages and genres; what you do not see is behind the scenes of the Glenbrook productions. The lights that follow the...

Titan stars bring spirit

Titan stars bring spirit

Emily Browne and Audrey Reid
February 14, 2025

As the South basketball team rushes down the court, cheers are heard not only from the crowd, but from the sidelines, where the inclusive, Titan Stars, stand. Titan Stars is a dance and cheerleading...

Tapestry of Talent: (top to bottom) sophomore Peter Loughran plays xylophone at Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra (GSO) rehearsal, and sophomore Madeline Preston and junior Mia Hermann pose next to the mirrors backstage of the fall play.

Expression, Connection

Emily Browne and Ava Meder
November 17, 2023

At South, the Fine Arts Department is a home for many students, including junior Mia Hermann, sophomore Peter Loghran, and sophomore Madeline Preston. The sense of community in the Fine Arts Department...

Turning the Gavel

Turning the Gavel

Emily Browne and Ava Meder
October 27, 2023

“Order in the court!” — a phrase commonly heard in TV shows and movies, but never in Mock Trial.  Mock Trial is a team made for students who love to speak, act, and embrace their opinions, Junior...

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