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Esther Lim

Esther Lim, co-a&e editor

Hey folks! My name’s Esther, and I’m a co-A&E editor for this year! I’ve been writing for The Oracle since freshman year, but this is my second year on edboard and I’m facing a bittersweet feeling as I start off my last year as a senior here at South and on our paper. Outside The Oracle, I spend a lot of time in the Fine Arts Department, whether it be playing the mellophone for marching band, or the french horn for the Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra, or jamming out in the pit under the stage during V-Show season. Thanks for reading, and I look forward to another great year of working with The Oracle!

All content by Esther Lim
Chilling with Choumiatsky: Creating music on her DJ controller, Choumiatsky was first interested in DJing in seventh grade. She has plans to produce music as a hobby in the future. Photo courtesy of Svetlana Choumiatsky

Seniors pursue careers in the musical field

Esther Lim , co-a&e editor
May 21, 2021
Illustration by Aubrey Palaganas

An ode to the Fine Arts Department

Esther Lim, co-a&e editor
May 21, 2021

Twitch provides community-building tools

Esther Lim, Makena Pocklington, and Yasna Qureshi
April 22, 2021

Minari reveals a true American story

Esther Lim, a&e editor
March 19, 2021
Voice of V-Show: Singing out her soul, Grace Nourbash performs Somebody to Love with her band.

[Photo] Rise: Variety Show thrives despite pandemic

March 19, 2021
Jovial Jannabi: Posing for their band portrait, the band derived their name from the pure Korean word meaning “monkey,” the Chinese Zodiac animal that the bandmates share in common with each other. Bassist Kyung-joon Jang, guitarist Do-hyung Kim, vocalist Jung-Hoon Choi and drummer Kyul Yoon (from left to right) have been bandmates since 2013.

Jannabi’s new EP offers sweetness of nostalgia

Esther Lim, co-a&e editor
December 18, 2020
South’s choirs belt through pandemic with album release

South’s choirs belt through pandemic with album release

Esther Lim, co-a&e editor
November 13, 2020

Russell pursues musical education passion at South

Esther Lim, co-a&e editor
October 2, 2020

South students use time in quarantine to explore new, old hobbies

Lexi Babich and Esther Lim
June 12, 2020

Living with two cultural names leads to balance in life

Esther Lim, assistant features editor
March 16, 2020
Toys AND Tots: Playing with LEGOs, two Titan Tots participate in their class time playing with toys. South students have discovered passions for childhood education through through their experiences with Titan Tots.

Titan Tots Provides enriching learning environment

Esther Lim, asst. features editor
February 14, 2020
Junior Dakota Betts stands strong as they hear microaggresions about transgender students that are ignorant of the identity struggles they face on a day-to-day basis.

“You don’t belong here.” Transgender students reveal stigmas pertaining to gender non-conformity, find pride in identity

Mia Merchant and Esther Lim
December 20, 2019
Natural disasters teach value of charity

Natural disasters teach value of charity

Esther Lim, asst. features editor
November 15, 2019
Sensei Smith: English Teacher Austin Smith diversifies his passions by teaching karate to his students. Photo courtesy of Austin Smith

South teachers gain new perspectives through second jobs

Esther Lim , Asst. Features Editor
October 4, 2019

South students take part in Amigos service trip in Latin America

Maia Schwallie and Esther Lim
May 24, 2019
Students experience effects of school-related anxiety

Students experience effects of school-related anxiety

Esther Lim and Sloane Shabelman
April 22, 2019
Braving the cold, Stankowicz directs school traffic. The West lot is full of students and cars after school, and Stankowicz works to keep students safe no matter the weather.

Paraprofessional creates welcoming environment at South

Esther Lim, staff reporter
March 15, 2019
Beautifully built : Beaming with smiles, (left to right) freshmen Nermeen Abdelgaward, Mya Wagner, sophomore Alina Bergquist, junior Jazmin Montesinos and senior Jenny Vargas advocate for South students to participate in their campaign during lunch blocks. The ‘You Are Beautiful’ campaign was brought to South by the club Images with the help of SAFE.

‘You Are Beautiful’ campaign promotes positive self-image

Esther Lim, staff reporter
February 8, 2019
illustration by Margo Kazak

South celebrates the holidays in different ways

Violet Guzman-Robles, You-Jin Shon, Shannon Mathew, Esther Lim, Mia Merchant, Annie Rogula, and Taylor Everson
December 14, 2018
Childhood cartoons shape students lives into adulthood

Childhood cartoons shape students’ lives into adulthood

Esther Lim, staff reporter
November 12, 2018
Fresh Faces: Presenting to her sophomore English class, new teacher Jen Jun teaches a lesson on fables. Glenbrook South hired 11 new staff members this school year.

South welcomes new teachers with fresh perspectives

Esther Lim and Julia Mariott
September 28, 2018
SIGNS THAT SHINE: Demonstrating a new sign, Rosemarie Carsello, American Sign Language teacher shows sophmore Kendall Grenolds a new phrase in sign language. The American Sign Language class participates in events like Silent Weekend in order to immerse students in Deaf culture.

ASL course promotes inclusion

Esther Lim, staff reporter
May 25, 2018
Strumming the guitar and singing into the microphone, sophomores Clare Dunne Murphy and Taylor Rudolph-Woitesek perform at Jamnesty on April 13. Several student bands at South perform at Jamnesty for peace and human rights.

Student bands form connections, fulfill love for music

Esther Lim and Sarah Jones
April 20, 2018
EXCITED EXECS: Beaming with happiness, Stephanie Ornduff (left), newly elected executive secretary, and Kate Gregory (right), elected student body president, celebrate their wins. The Executive Board elections occurred on Tuesday, March 13, with a new policy that candidates could run for more than one position.

Student Council ballot change implemented despite controversy

Maryjane Glynn , Violet Guzman-Robles , Esther Lim , and Dea Sulejmani
March 16, 2018
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