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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Winter play creates new experiences

Megan Sheqiladze and Kiersten Teresi, staff reporters
February 18, 2015

Searching for a new identity, dealing with undesired situations, and dealing with a crazy family are but a few of the themes that make up this year’s winter plays: Identity Crisis and Actor’s...

Chicago

Kiersten Teresi, staff writer
April 21, 2014

It was upon driving to Lincoln Park with my sister that I realized there was a problem. “Where are we?” she asked, as we were snaking through traffic on North Clark Street, searching for a parking...

License rules for teens in first year of driving

License rules for teens in first year of driving

Kiersten Teresi, staff writer
February 24, 2014

I remember it like it was yesterday. I nervously crane my neck to try and see what the driving instructor is scribbling on a clipboard. After an agonizing two minutes, I hear what I’ve been waiting to...

Piercings offer individuals a chance for self expression

Kiersten Teresi, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2014

Upon walking into Claire’s, one can be overwhelmed by the amount of pre-teen fads stuffed into a storefront with extremely little square footage. This is what I was thinking while walking into Claire’s...

Homework useful in reasonable amounts

Homework useful in reasonable amounts

Kiersten Teresi, columnist
November 8, 2013

The 3:15 bell every Friday marks the start of the weekend, and the last thing on anyone’s mind is homework. Sunday night is the prime time to cram in all homework and essays. I don’t know about...

Libraries keep pace with progressive technology

Kiersten Teresi, Staff Writer
October 14, 2013

Imagine this: a sleepy, suburban town with tumbleweeds barreling down the empty streets. It is desolate because it lacks a mark of civilization and a prospering community—a library. Okay, maybe that...

Students reflect on most memorable camp experiences

Kiersten Teresi, staff reporter
June 19, 2013

For many South students, summer is the time to relax; however, for a few South campers, summer means connecting with nature. Sophomore Christina Coleman reflected on her years as an attendant of Camp Jorn. “I’ve...

South students celebrate Persian/Muslim holiday: Norouz

Kiersten Teresi, staff writer
May 22, 2013

Jumping over fire. Attending festivals and parades. Coloring eggs. Celebrating for days on end. These are just some of the things that characterize Norouz. Norouz is a Shia-Muslim/Persian holiday that...

Books Brighten the Lives of Austin Elementary Students

Kiersten Teresi and Dana Sim, staff reporters
May 16, 2013

Most students cringe when they think of spending mass amounts of time with reading material. However, for the students of John Hay Community Academy in Chicago, a visit from Zack Saltzman, who started...

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