As the bell rings, the sounds of books being jammed into backpacks, shuffling feet, and a chorus of “thank you” follows. However, there is an underlying emptiness to the “thank you’s” as they...
Crush of competition
In Issue 1, The Oracle Editorial board reviewed the competition at South, discussing the crushing effects on students from a lack of inclusive activities for the student body. Of...
Breaking the stigma around the word “disability” is a goal that senior Joey Hitzeman hopes South can accomplish. Hitzeman has cerebral palsy, and at times it is all people see him for, Hitzeman noted.
“Even...
10:14 a.m. Independence Day, 2022.
The day began with excitement and anticipation for the annual Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. That was until, 14 minutes into the parade, 83 gunshots...
The shift from last school year to now has not been an easy one, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges acknowledged. The behavior of students in the halls, concerns for safety, and the overall cleanliness of the...
The holiday season is a time of gifts and gift giving, but as people begin their holiday shopping, it should also be a time to consider the materialistic consequences behind the holidays.
In modern society,...
From European history to Latin American history, South’s Social Studies Department offers many options for classes that immerse students in different cultures and narratives. However, African American...
To ensure students stay in appropriate areas while outside of the classroom, South’s administration met to discuss new policies for this school year, Dr. Lara Cummings, Assistant Principal for Student...
Language has the power to unite society.
Conversely, words can prove divisive and alienating when not used carefully. It is vital that in the classroom, we are considerate of the language we use as refusing...
Being a proud Titan and having school spirit is not just wearing blue and gold, but finding your place in the South community, Tomoki Imura, Student Body President, explained.
For Imura, joining a...
As early as primary school, students are introduced to the idea of the “gifted” class. These students are deemed smarter, more talented, and more likely to succeed. In elementary school, the “gifted”...
“It’s about learning, not the grade.”
It is a line repeated in almost every class and on many syllabi. Yet, with the weight that grades and academic achievement hold, it is often difficult...
