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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

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The Great Gatsby impresses on the big screen

Emma Sailer, co-opinions editor
May 24, 2013

The only thing more elaborate than the life of Jay Gatsby is Baz Luhrmann’s interpretation of it on the big screen. Earlier this month, The Great Gatsby, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic...

Zero Dark Thirty reveals depth behind Bin Laden manhunt

Emma Sailer, co-opinions editor
February 1, 2013

For Kathryn Bigelow, the director of Zero Dark Thirty, the task at hand was familiar. For the leading lady Jessica Chastain, it was a whole new endeavor considering the gravity of the project. Nonetheless,...

Prince Harry’s immature antics tarnish royal family’s name

Emma Sailer, co-opinions editor
October 5, 2012

I was driving to school with my little brother a few weeks ago, and we were listening to a typical trashy radio station when the MC started talking about the debacle between Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes....

Sons of Perdition

Emma Sailer, asst. opinions editor
March 22, 2012

The term polygamy sparks discomfort from most in mainstream society. It’s hard to imagine that people who believe marriage should be shared between more than two partners have anything in common with...

New NBC crime drama ‘Awake’ns with unique twist

Emma Sailer, asst. opinions editor
March 22, 2012

Pinch me, I’m dreaming. It seems silly when you really think about it. There’s this feeling you have when you’re experiencing reality and it doesn’t require a pinch to confirm. But what if that...

PE leaders program needs athletic standard

Emma Sailer, asst. opinions editor
February 3, 2012

GBS stresses many values that students are expected to display on a daily basis, and towards the top of the list is leadership. Several programs at GBS are dedicated to these ideas of guidance and direction....

School schedule proves to favor practicality over ease

Emma Sailer, asst. opinions editor
November 4, 2011

I can speak for the entire student body when I say mornings suck. It’s at the point where my alarm is now titled, “Get the *%$! up. I know you don’t want to. Too bad.” Then comes the hectic...

Focus on teen drinking adds to temptation

Focus on teen drinking adds to temptation

Emma Sailer, asst. opinions editor
September 30, 2011

Ancient Babylonians worshiped wine goddesses, beer was an everyday necessity to the Egyptians and the pre-historic Chinese believed the use of alcohol was prescribed by heaven. Yet when I think about...

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