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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

ACH IN THE AIR: Practicing before a dual meet during his senior year at GBS, Aaron Ach, current Princeton sophomore completes a pike dive. Ach now dives at Princeton.

South grad continues diving career at Princeton

Henry Schleizer, staff reporter
January 27, 2017

Aaron Ach looks to build on his high school success during his second year at Princeton. Ach now aims to set himself apart from his diving teammates at Princeton, according to Ach. Aaron Ach set himself...

Student progress added to teacher evals

Student progress added to teacher evals

Aaron Ach, co-editor-in-chief
April 24, 2015

In February 2014, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) formally mandated that public schools in Illinois incorporate a “student growth component” as part of teachers’ evaluations by Sept....

Men’s swim & dive places third at state

Men’s swim & dive places third at state

Cassidy Jackson, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2015

The men’s swimming and diving team wrapped up their season by tying for third at the IHSA State meet alongside Naperville Central, topping last year’s fifth place finish. According to senior Paul...

Not found by gender, yoga provides needed stress relief

Not found by gender, yoga provides needed stress relief

Aaron Ach, co-editor-in-chief
March 13, 2015

It was the Monday night before first semester finals started, and needless to say I was running a touch behind on the two papers I had due that morning and the two exams I had to sit for that afternoon....

Sunset Village of Glenview shows changes on horizon

Aaron Ach, co editor-in-chief
November 7, 2014

Glenview’s most affordable area of residence, the Sunset Village, took a hit a couple of years ago; as of May, the numbers released in a report done by the Glenview Announcements indicates that the mobile...

Homophobic slurs harm school environment

Aaron Ach, Co-editor-in-chief
November 7, 2014

There are few students inside the walls of South who haven’t overheard a conversation along the lines of, “Dude, I know! He’s such a faggot!” or one that went along the lines of, “Her mile time...

Family ties to ALS has South student talking

Family ties to ALS has South student talking

October 3, 2014

by Lily Sands Aamyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord causing the motor neurons in the muscles to eventually die, which results in...

Board evaluates outlook of Chromebooks

Board evaluates outlook of Chromebooks

Aaron Ach, asst. news editor
April 22, 2014

This year, South began the “1:1” technology initiative when non-seniors received a Samsung Google Chromebook. The Board of Education, with the help of technology specialists, is currently deciding...

Hooking up: the truth behind the culture

Hooking up: the truth behind the culture

Aaron Ach, Madison O'Brien, asst. news editor, co-features editor
April 22, 2014

Not exactly sure where she is, junior Alison Brook* hops out of her friend’s car and tugs her black purse behind her. Brook’s long blonde hair falls smoothly down her back as she and her friends make...

First gun licenses mailed after concealed carry approval

Aaron Ach, asst. news editor
March 14, 2014

House Bill no. 0148, also known as Concealed Carry, permits qualified Illinois citizens ages 21 and over to carry any approved firearm on their person. The first permits were mailed at the beginning...

Residents suffering from serious illnesses can now be prescribed medical marijuana

Residents suffering from serious illnesses can now be prescribed medical marijuana

Aaron Ach, asst. news editor
February 7, 2014

House Bill no. 0001, which legalizes medical marijuana use in Illinois, went into effect Jan. 1. Illinois was the twentieth state to legalized medical marijuana, and it is implementing strict regulations...

Opposing views on chivalry: outdated or important?

Opposing views on chivalry: outdated or important?

Aaron Ach, Kali Croke, asst. news editor, co-a&e editor
February 7, 2014

He Said - Important-simply politeness, by Aaron Ach With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, some are considering what they can do to give their better half especially romantic treatment, which usually means...

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