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Captain America: Civil War revives classic debates

Captain America: Civil War revives classic debates

Lauren Frias and Hannah Mason
May 27, 2016

Below are two writers' takes on the latest Marvel movie, Captain America: Civil War. Captain America defends Avengers What do you think of when you hear the word “superhero”? Maybe you picture...

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

Baseball works to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 27, 2016

The men’s baseball team has a current record of  3-9. According to Senior Captain Jordan Libman, the men are hoping to place top in conference and make it to regionals or the sectional semi-finals when...

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

Baseball works to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 27, 2016

The men’s baseball team has a current record of  3-9. According to Senior Captain Jordan Libman, the men are hoping to place top in conference and make it to regionals or the sectional semi-finals when...

Chicago Cubs: Who and what to keep an eye on in 2016

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 27, 2016

As we enter the 2016 MLB regular season, it is no secret that the top contenders for the World Series Championship are the Chicago Cubs. After a 108-year drought, people all over the country thought 2015...

BLAX GIVES BACK: Packing food through the Feed My Starving Children organization, seniors Andrew Marziani, Bobby Quinn and other members of the menís lacrosse team packed 24,192 meals for starving children. This service will help feed 66 children for a year and is one of three community service events the men have participated in this year. Photo courtesy of Will Jeffery

New lacrosse coach encourages community service

Hannah Mason and Mary Grace Reynolds
April 22, 2016

Will Jeffery, the new men’s lacrosse head coach, is increasing the amount of community service the program participates in, with hope to rebuild the foundation of the team. Jeffery is the third head...

Batman v. Superman wrongly under-credited by critics

Batman v. Superman wrongly under-credited by critics

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 22, 2016

Something that most people, even my closest friends, fail to realize about me is what a huge superhero fan I am. When I’m feeling bored, I’ll read articles to try to learn more about the comic universe....

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

Baseball looks to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 22, 2016

The men’s baseball team has currently amassed a record of  3. According to senior captain Jordan Libman, the men are hoping to place top in Conference and make it to Regionals or the Sectional Semi-Finals...

Affordable fashion tips help to embody, showcase fresh spring style

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
March 14, 2016

Spring is waking up to birds chirping, breathing in that amazing scent outside that would only mean spring. While spring time is largely a time to embrace pastel colors, I also encourage the use of olive,...

Shadowhunters disappoints with cliché development

Shadowhunters disappoints with cliché development

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
March 11, 2016

As of late, it almost seems like every TV show, movie or book has followed the same formula: a random teenager is living a ‘normal’ life, then something goes wrong and they are suddenly thrown into...

HANDS UP: Looking up, Titan bases suport senior flyers Suzy Whiting and Julia Park in a pyramid. The Titans’ competition season is now over; however, they will continue to cheer at the remainder of the home basketball games.

Cheerleading places sixth at IHSA Sectionals

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
February 5, 2016

The Titan Cheerleading team placed sixth at the IHSA Sectional competition on Jan. 30. However, the girls were hoping to place in the top five and proceed to IHSA State for the first time. The 11 seniors...

Affordable fashion inspiration for the holiday, winter season

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
December 18, 2015

The time of winter has approached us — holiday music is playing, snow has fallen and the temperature has dropped. It’s a time where we are hopeful and wish each other good tidings. It’s also a time...

Unreached hype blinds Cubs fans from season’s successes

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
November 6, 2015

When the famous, time-traveling Marty McFly read a hologram newspaper that the Chicago Cubs would win the World Series in 2015 in the classic movie, Back to the Future: Part Two, I doubt people took the...


ADAMOPOLOUS IN THE AIR: Warming up for the game against Palatine, senior goalie Perry Adamopolous dives to save a shot on goal. The Titans are 7-6-2 so far this season.

Men’s socceer aims to perform well in playoffs

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
October 2, 2015

The men’s soccer team aspires to place first in the south division of conference, a goal they haven’t achieved since 1984, this season, according to head coach Seong Bong Ha. The past few years the...

Fame does not excuse fair prosecution

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
October 2, 2015

I’ll start off by saying that I love the Chicago Blackhawks. Three Stanley cups, six years, dynasty. If you live in the city of Chicago and don’t like the Blackhawks, are you really a true Chicagoan?...

Affordable fashion tips to embrace the fall spirit

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
October 2, 2015

       

Sounds of the Summer: Country Thunder preview

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
May 29, 2015

This year Country Thunder will be taking place from July 23-26 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Compared to other festivals, Country Thunder has a more relaxed and chill vibe. While there is a stage and sitting...

Baseball leads conference, mentally prepares for playoffs

Baseball leads conference, mentally prepares for playoffs

HANNAH MASON, co-editor-in-chief
May 29, 2015

The men’s baseball team is currently tied for first with Evanston Township and New Trier for the conference title. Winning conference was a season-long goal for the Titans, and they are now shifting...

Titan of the Month

Hannah Mason, co editor-in-cheif
May 29, 2015

The Oracle’s monthly Q & A with an athlete that was nominated by the Sports editors and voted on by South students.  Senior captain Jazzia Ubied finished her fourth year of varsity track on a...

Men’s lacrosse aspires for success after facing losses

Hannah Mason, co-sports editor
April 24, 2015

After ending their 2014 season with a record of 6-12, the men’s lacrosse team is determined to have a winning season in a classy and efficient way, according to junior captain EJ Reynolds. “Classy...

Titan of the Month: Maddy Eenigenburg

Titan of the Month: Maddy Eenigenburg

Hannah Mason, Sports Editor
March 13, 2015

The Oracle’s monthly Q & A with an athlete that was nominated by the Sports editors and voted on by South students.  Junior Maddy Eenigenburg received all-conference last season and also broke...

Price to Play: The Oracle investigates the relative cost of sports at South and which ones require the most financial investments.

Hannah Mason, co-sports editor
February 6, 2015

Basketball: According to junior Jimmy Martinelli, the major expense for basketball is the shoes, which can range from $100-$250. Basketballs are provided by the school as well as uniforms. According...

Titan of the Month: Hannah Hartley

Hannah Mason, Co- Sports Editor
December 19, 2014

After helping GBS win their first regional since 2001, sophomore Hannah Hartley is hoping to qualify for the State finals on Feb. 20. What are your goals for this season? [I would like] to make it...

PE expands options, equipment under new block schedule

Hannah Mason, co-sports editor
December 19, 2014

    In the 2014-2015 school year, the Physical Education (PE) Department has expanded their resources with the addition of a spin room, Total Resistance eXercise (TRX) workout bands and an ice skating...

Stryker receives recognition for performance in chemistry exam

Hannah Mason, co sports editor
October 16, 2014

While at debate camp this summer, junior Doug Stryker received a call from his parents saying that he had placed second out of 69 students in the 58th Annual Scholarship Examination in Chemistry. "I...

Soccer eyes regional championship with new coach

Hannah Mason, co-sports editor
October 3, 2014

As the Titan soccer team hits the halfway point of their season with a record of 6-6-2, head coach Seong Bong Ha believes there has been a smooth transition into this season. The team has had to adjust...

Football ready to ‘bounce back’ after Maine South loss

Football ready to ‘bounce back’ after Maine South loss

Hannah Mason, co-sports editor
October 3, 2014

Starting their season with a 4-1* record, the Titans' football team has been able to persevere through the adversity of injuries and game delays, according to head coach Mike Noll. According to Noll,...

Baseball dominates CSL conference with 13-1 record

Baseball dominates CSL conference with 13-1 record

Hannah Mason, co-sports editor
May 23, 2014

As the Titan baseball team leads the CSL conference division with a 13-1 record and an overall record of 26-4, they are continuing to push themselves to excel in the playoffs and make it to State, according...

Track and field ends indoor season, transitions to outdoor

Track and field ends indoor season, transitions to outdoor

Hannah Mason, assistant sports editor
April 22, 2014

Women’s: After placing fourth in the indoor conference meet on March 20, the women's track and field team is hoping to improve on their team spirit and chemistry to help them in the outdoor season. Senior...

Community supports South alumnus, Olympic athlete

Hannah Mason, asst. sports editor
February 7, 2014

With the Winter Olympics beginning Feb. 7 and running until Feb. 23, the Glenview community is showing support for South alumnus and speedskater Brian Hansen as he heads to Sochi, Russia to participate...

College Athlete Update: Zack Jones

College Athlete Update: Zack Jones

Hannah Mason, asst. sports editor
December 20, 2013

The Oracle's monthly Q&A with a South alumnus who participates in college athletics Zach Jones, 2012 South graduate, currently plays baseball at Northwestern University. Last season, Jones was...

Wrestling capitalizes on individual success for conference victories

Wrestling capitalizes on individual success for conference victories

Hannah Mason, asst. sports editor
December 20, 2013

South's wrestling needs to win two conference meets in order to place in the upper level of their conference, according to head coach Thomas Mietus. On Nov. 26, the team competed in their first meet at...

Titans fall to Warren in first round of playoffs

Titans fall to Warren in first round of playoffs

Hannah Mason, asst. sports editor
November 8, 2013

The GBS football team had high hopes for success in their playoff season, according to junior quarterback Fitz Stadler, but their season ended on Nov. 2 with a loss in the first round of playoffs. The...

Questions and Answers with Cody Carroll

Questions and Answers with Cody Carroll

Hannah Mason, asst. sports editor
November 8, 2013

Senior receiver Cody Carroll broke his collarbone on Oct. 4 when the football team lost to Evanston Township 17-14. Carroll underwent surgery and is doing therapy to recover. Carroll is focused on keeping...

Mens Soccer finishes season strong

Men’s Soccer finishes season strong

Hannah Mason, asst. sports editor
November 8, 2013

The men’s soccer team ended their season with a record of 14-6-4 and second overall in conference. The team finished their season on Oct. 25 with a 2-1 loss to Maine South in the second round of playoffs....

Returning players serve as foundation of team success

Returning players serve as foundation of team success

Hannah Mason, asst. sports editor
October 4, 2013

After placing 4th in state last year, the women’s tennis team is aiming to place in the topthree in the state this season, according to Head Coach Kathryn Nicolotti. Nicolotti believes that having returning...

Mens soccer aims to score conference title

Men’s soccer aims to score conference title

Hannah Mason, asst. sports editor
October 4, 2013

The men’s soccer team is aiming to win conference this season after amassing a record of 8-2-5, according to senior captains Luke Pilliod and Peter Campbell. South started their season with a 3-2...

Titan track succeeds early with depth in sprinters, youth

Titan track succeeds early with depth in sprinters, youth

Hannah Mason, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2013

After a successful indoor season that saw the varsity men’s track and field team winning the Fenton Invite for the seventh straight year and finishing second in Conference, head coach Kurt Hasenstein...

Three-sport athletes, seniors impress year round

Three-sport athletes, seniors impress year round

Hannah Mason, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2013

Each fall for the past four years, seniors Katie Dwyer and Teigan Flaws have taken the volleyball court together. During the winter, they transition to the basketball court. Come spring, Dwyer moves on...

Basketball looks to compete following fresh start

Basketball looks to compete following fresh start

Hannah Mason, Staff Reporters
December 21, 2012

Over the last six seasons the men’s varsity basketball team amassed a record of 63-98. As they begin their new season, the men are adjusting to new coach Benjamin Widner while aiming to place top in...

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