karina benson – The Oracle

Students recognize cultural beauty standards

April 22, 2019

Homeschooling provides appreciation for learning

March 15, 2019

Harmony facilitated through Latino Heat

Karina Benson, a&e editor

March 14, 2019

They might not have the catch phrase of De La Cru or the sparkly uniforms of Bhangra Beatz, but they still have passion and skill. For the past eight years, South’s dance group Latino Heat has created numerous dances rangin...

Bohemian Rhapsody captures the hearts of music lovers

December 13, 2018

To support corporations like Amazon, or individual businesses

Karina Benson, co a&e editor

November 11, 2018

This past May, my older brother, Kevin, graduated from college with a degree in computer science. In July, I flew out to Seattle with him to assist in his search for a new home away from home. If one is moving to Seattle with a...

Anatomy of Gray strays from traditional tactics

Karina Benson, a&e editor

September 28, 2018

The lights begin to flicker and people file back into the auditorium. Muffled conversations die down as people find their seats. The lights slowly dim all the way and the stage suddenly becomes illuminated. However, upon the stag...

My Next Guest inspires, leaves new insights

May 25, 2018

Food for thought: South’s foodies share their stories

Karina Benson, asst. a&e editor

April 20, 2018

Grab a few napkins and take a seat. In 2017, Chicago was rated the number-one food city in the United States by several magazines and organizations like Bon Appétit and Conde Nast Traveler. Many Chicagoans have been taking a...