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Following plane crash, Meyer continues to recover

Rachel Chmielinski, co-editor-in-chief
April 24, 2015

A two-person recreational plane is flying around Monee, IL on Sept. 7, 2014 with a pilot and Kristin Meyer, orchestra director for the Glenbrooks, in the passenger seat. As an activity at a family get...

Embracing boredom stimulates creativity

Rachel Chmielinski, co-editor-in-chief
March 13, 2015

Waiting in line? Answer your texts. Arrive at the restaurant before your friend? Scroll through some old emails. Many of us often reach for our phones at the first sight of boredom, and our smartphones...

Music appreciation enhances listening experience

Rachel Chmielinski, Co-editor-in-chief
March 12, 2015

When was the last time you saw a live music show? If I happened to ask this question at exactly the right time and you went to a show yesterday, how many times a year do you typically go see live music? Through...

Happiness resides in present moment

Happiness resides in present moment

Rachel Chmielinski, co-editor-in-chief
December 19, 2014

High school is a series of milestones and achievements. If we’re not focusing on studying for the next test, we’re looking towards the end of the quarter, the semester, the year or even graduation....

2014 Sochi Olympics: what happens next?

2014 Sochi Olympics: what happens next?

Rachel Chmielinski, co-sports editor
March 14, 2014

The immediate association with “Sochi” is unfortunately not the Olympic Games, but instead Russia’s human-rights-crushing anti-gay law; that’s exactly what the Olympic Games shouldn’t be about....

Young the Giant sticks closely to old sounds on new album

Rachel Chmielinski, co-sports editor
February 7, 2014

Three years after their self-titled debut album, Young the Giant takes on a new sound. No longer do their songs have the same radio appeal as the songs “Cough Syrup” or “My Body” from their previous...

Tradition of Christmas decorations lights up memories for South alumni

Tradition of Christmas decorations lights up memories for South alumni

Rachel Chmielinski, co-sports editor
December 20, 2013

Colorful lights brighten the streets in December. They’re intertwined in bushes and cover trees, each house looking different than the one before it. Some houses stand out though, either because they...

Community must support all South athletics

Rachel Chmielinski, co-sports editor
December 20, 2013

The first Friday I walked into Springman Middle School, the girl in my Language Arts class asked, “Are you going to the game?” “What game?” I replied. She stared at me for a second and then...

College athlete update: Jen Zucker

College athlete update: Jen Zucker

Rachel Chmielinski, co-sports editor
October 4, 2013

The Oracle’s monthly Q & A with South alums who particpate in college athletics Jennifer Zucker, South graduate of 2012, played starting pitcher for the GBS softball team. Currently, Zucker is...

Olympic Committee enforces Russian anti-gay law

Olympic Committee enforces Russian anti-gay law

Rachel Chmielinski, co-sports editor
October 4, 2013

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia will soon be upon us. An event that brings the world together for two weeks, or at least, that is the intent. “The Games themselves should be open to all,...

Team chemistry leads baseball to success

Team chemistry leads baseball to success

Rachel Chmielinski, asst. Sports Editor
May 24, 2013

Standing first place in conference, the South baseball team heads into sectionals next week. The Oracle went to print before the team competed in regionals, on May 23. Head coach David Lindley believes...

Gender inequality displayed through safety measures

Gender inequality displayed through safety measures

Rachel Chmielinski, asst. Sports Editor
April 19, 2013

Long gone are the days when women were exclusively relegated to the sidelines or stands to cheer.  Since Congress passed Title IX in 1972, women and girls’ youth sports programs have grown at an impressive...

MacDonald takes over as women’s head swim coach

MacDonald takes over as women’s head swim coach

Rachel Chmielinski, asst. sports
March 11, 2013

For the 2013 season, Keith MacDonald, the head men’s swim coach, will take over as the head women’s swim coach as Kelly Timson is stepping down. While this will be a significant additional commitment,...

Women’s basketball ends season in Regional finals

Women’s basketball ends season in Regional finals

Rachel Chmielinski, asst. sports
March 11, 2013

With a final regular season record of 22-6 and having placed third in conference, the women’s basketball team ended its season with a loss to Resurrection in the Regional finals on Feb. 15. According...

Wrestling looks to build off season in regionals

Wrestling looks to build off season in regionals

Rachel Chmielinski, Asst. Sports Editor
February 1, 2013

Moving into Regionals, the Titans wrapped up their regular season with the Central Suburban League (CSL) tournament Jan. 18 and 19. Head coach Tom Mietus said he is happy with the season overall, but...

Fans don’t get a kick out of field goals

Rachel Chmielinski, Asst. Sports Editor
December 21, 2012

Football has been evolving since the 1960s when kickers were merely good athletes who volunteered to be kickers. Now, the modern day kickers are highly trained specialists. This is due to a combination...

Ladies looking to build off of shaky start

Ladies looking to build off of shaky start

Rachel Chmielinski, asst. sports
October 5, 2012

Starting off the year with a 1-2 conference record, the South women’s volleyball team is looking to build on successful moments in the early stages of its season. “Our team has tremendous chemistry,”...

Strong underclassmen assist in team’s success

Rachel Chmielinski, staff reporter
May 5, 2012

Men's To kick off the men’s varsity track and field outdoor season, the team competed at the Schaumburg invite on April 7. However, they were not at full strength at the meet. According to head...

Individual talent creates team success

Rachel Chmielinski, staff reporter
February 3, 2012

Looking to make a splash in the second half of the season, the men’s swim team uses their strong base of individual swimmers as leaders. Currently the team is 3-1 in conference and 5-2 overall. According...

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