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The Oracle

South uses, examines Snapchat as communication medium

South uses, examines Snapchat as communication medium

Ivy Zhou and Sinead Heneghan, Staff Reporters
May 18, 2015

With nearly 200 million users, apps like Snapchat are taking virtual communication to a whole other level, according to Business Insider. More and more people are using the app with abandon because they...

Blix utilizes past, improves education style

Nick Panagakis, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2015

In the corporate world, John Blix, South business teacher and Business Professionals of America (BPA) sponsor, has done it all. He has created resumes, been interviewed to get a job, interviewed prospective...

Students juggle dual citizenship, reap benefits

Leah Dunne, staff reporter
May 11, 2015

Throughout South, diversity is a major component that contributes to the overall culture and dynamic of the student body. Diversity brings together different experiences and ways of life from each person,...

South students born overseas adjust to new culture

South students born overseas adjust to new culture

Hannah Buchband, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2015

With a new language, culture and lifestyle, many South students have experienced and  have had to adjust to the American culture after immigrating to the United States. These students moved after they...

Mosaic Club explores new art form

Mosaic Club explores new art form

Gabrielle Zabat, staff reporter
April 24, 2015

Michele Pollina, Dean’s office employee, has created a new Mosaic Club that gives students and staff the opportunity to express themselves by designing art with broken glass. Mosaic is a different style...

Students reflect on advantages and drawbacks of life as only children

Students reflect on advantages and drawbacks of life as only children

Charlie You, staff reporter
April 24, 2015

Unconditionally loved, spoiled with attention, pampered by their parents, yet often left in solitude and boredom. This stereotype often pertains to a small minority here at South: only children. But, is...

Titan Tips: How to relieve stress

Titan Tips: How to relieve stress

Anushka Kalra, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2015

According to a study done by the American Psychological Association, over 31 percent of teens feel overwhelmed during the school year.  The study also said that America’s most recent generation –...

South students partake in job opportunities at Glenview Park District

Sinead Heneghan, staff reporter
April 9, 2015

Of the number of South students that work during the school year, some students work jobs offered through the Glenview Park District (GPD). From lifeguarding, scoring basketball games and planning birthday...

Slopes strives to make skiing and snowboarding accessible

Slopes strives to make skiing and snowboarding accessible

Nick Panagakis, staff reporter
March 25, 2015

What is not to love about the exhilaration of going skiing or snowboarding? The thrill of feeling the wind in your face while carving down the mountain or getting airborne while going off a jump draws...

Science Olympiad works toward regional competition

Science Olympiad works toward regional competition

Jonathan Cortez, staff reporter
March 24, 2015

Science Olympiad students of all grades focus on building projects and learning science material through collaboration to later showcase their work and knowledge in competitions. To prepare for competitions,...

Souths Girls Letter Club offers female athletes recognition, support system

South’s Girls Letter Club offers female athletes recognition, support system

Katie Wiberg, staff reporter
March 24, 2015

Whether it be planning events like Turnabout, or supporting each other as female athletes, Girls Letter Club (GLC) has grown immensely from what is used to be during Title IX, a rule that resulted from...

Etruscan staff conserves student memories, creates yearbook

Etruscan staff conserves student memories, creates yearbook

Madeline Ruos, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2015

For some South students, opening the yearbook, Etruscan, is a time to reminisce on the “glory years” and get the opportunity to grasp a year’s worth of memorable moments, stories and pictures in...

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