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The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Panini line presents pressed perfection

Maia Weissman and Kimberly Castelino
November 22, 2024

Each sandwich at South’s panini line is a delicious canvas, inviting students to create their own culinary masterpiece. A vibrant array of fresh ingredients—crisp vegetables, savory meats, and rich...

ASSISTANT IN ACTION: Sophomore Kenneth McCarthy, TA for Honors Geometry, helps teach the
students. The students attentively watch McCarthy as he explains how to solve a proof.
Photo by Andrew Collaku.

Helping hands in class

Maia Weissman, co-features editor
October 4, 2024

Not sure what to expect, junior Irmuunzaya Byambatsogt stepped into her freshman English class for the first time two years ago. As a sophomore, she had a much better idea. And this year? The class is...

Illustration by Anne Ladouceur

The race to the future

Maia Weissman, asst. opinions editor
March 22, 2024

Fields of evergreens, dark and glistening under a bright blue sky, sandwiched between two cliffs spread with a thick layer of bright white snow. Birds chirp in the background, their calls bright and clear...

Illustration by Erika Li

The kids cannot read

Maia Weissman, asst. opinions editor
February 16, 2024

Fourth grade reading scores decreased in 30 states in comparison to 2019, while zero states scores increased, according to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, Report Card. Although...

Caring about politics, caring about your future

Caring about politics, caring about your future

Maia Weissman, asst. opinions editor
December 22, 2023

“I don’t like to talk about politics.” This sentence, although most often used to avoid conflict, is damaging our democracy. There are myriad reasons why someone, especially someone our age, might...

The curse of the common name

The curse of the common name

Maia Weissman, staff writer
May 19, 2023

“Maia!” My head pops straight up, eyes searching the room for whoever just yelled my name. My head then falls back down and I refocus my gaze. They weren’t talking to me but instead, to the sea of...

Senior Pet Awareness Month

Ellory Moran and Maia Weissman
November 10, 2022

When it comes to adopting pets, the bitter truth of the matter is that older animals are usually the last to be chosen. Compared to the 60 percent adoption rate for younger dogs and puppies, senior dogs...

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