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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Administrators: consider combatting hate speech by revising policy

Administrators: consider combatting hate speech by revising policy

October 6, 2017

The Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia saw an unprecedented gathering of various far-right groups, including white nationalists and neo-Nazis. Attendees, who originally came to protest...

Illustration by Raya Shoilekova

Student surveys would improve class environment

May 26, 2017

Helpless. In the collaborative, experimental classroom, communication is crucial, but without it, a student is helpless. Whether it be because of fear or stress, there are some students who simply cannot...

Self Defense curriculum’s success opens doors for further improvement

Self Defense curriculum’s success opens doors for further improvement

April 21, 2017

Every 60 seconds, 20 people in America alone have been physically abused by a partner. According to ncadv.org, it only takes this short amount of time for someone to have a terrifying, life-altering experience. The...

Illustration by Rachel Nwia

The Oracle addresses “fake news” development, encourages facts, validity

March 17, 2017

Words can be destructive; no one knows that better than journalists. A single inaccuracy or biased statement can be the line between complete trust and total loss of credibility. Reporters struggle with...

Students should overcome gender norms for passions

Students should overcome gender norms for passions

March 17, 2017

For some students at South, class selection is a breeze. They usually follow their core classes’ track to their comfort level and lock in an elective. To others, the process is a difficult one, having...

Missing class calls for student, teacher action

Oracle Editorial Board
February 10, 2017

Your alarm rings on Thursday morning and you sigh with dread. Another day of tests and quizzes that you know you should have studied for, but didn’t. It was an off week, and you just didn’t have the...

Uneven quarter grading system calls for student support

December 16, 2016

Don’t you just love it when you get one test in a quarter and you fail it? Well, 40 percent of your grade isn’t that much anyways, right? *cries* I mean, if you’re not crying every week about stress...

Illustration by Sarah Warner

Parents raise unwarranted concern; South promotes drug free culture

September 30, 2016

For parents watching their kids grow through middle school and approach high school, a discussion about drugs becomes inevitable. Most can only hope that their kids will never have to deal with such an...

“Unacceptable” post-graduation plans lead to unfair judgement

“Unacceptable” post-graduation plans lead to unfair judgement

May 27, 2016

After nearly four years of high school, seniors are given the opportunity to sculpt their future through the college selection process. Most South seniors choose to attend a university while others decide...

Creation of gender neutral restrooms necessitated in efforts towards greater inclusivity

Creation of gender neutral restrooms necessitated in efforts towards greater inclusivity

April 22, 2016

The GBS faculty has been addressing gender related problems of students by forming the Gender In Schools Committee, a committee that brings together teacher volunteers who discuss how to aid safety regarding...

Presidential election requires thoughtful discourse

March 11, 2016

With the presidential election season in full-swing and the Illinois primary on March 15, it is extremely common to see political commentaries on your newsfeeds and candidate signs posted in your neighbor’s...

Illustration by Alex Solecki

Academic dishonesty demands teacher, student consideration

February 5, 2016

s“Didn’t understand it.” “Stress.” “Forgetfulness.” “Too much to do in one night.” “Laziness.” In an unscientific Oracle-conducted survey of 225 students investigating their...

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