The Oracle

Whipple emphasizes global citizenship in teaching passion

Jane Rathod and Youjin Shon
April 22, 2016

Just over 30 years ago, Matthew Whipple, Social Studies teacher, walked across the stage to receive his South diploma. After graduating from Northwestern University in 1987, Whipple later returned to South...

Jake Biales reflects on theater involvement at South

Corinne Shaw and Kathy Yoo
April 22, 2016

Every student at South has some sort of talent that makes them stand out, according to senior Jake Biales. He realizes these unique attributes in his peers while having some of his own. Biales has found...

STAND pursues global peace throughout South

Abby Grant & Gina Kim, staff reporters
December 5, 2015

Students Taking Action Now in Darfur, (STAND) members can often be seen throughout South fundraising and raising awareness for various global charities and organizations promoting world peace. This was...

Men’s lacrosse loses in first round of playoffs

Sophie Hensley and Cassidy Jackson, Staff Reporters
May 29, 2015

Despite the 2015 men’s lacrosse team having an overall record of 8-8, head coach Dan Leipert attests that the team’s overall record does not take into account the close proximity of matchups this...

Elizabeth Chong paints passion for art

Aakash Bhojwani and Alex Ladan, staff reporters
May 15, 2015

During her time at South, senior Elizabeth Chong said she pursued her passion for art and has used her life experiences to inspire her work. Despite her busy academic schedule and athletics, Chong has...

South students paint new perspectives through graffiti

Hwa Oh and John Park, staff reporters
April 24, 2015

As a way to make their mark on a town, some students at South artistically express themselves through an outlet that incorporates components of culture, color and creativity, yet is clouded behind illegality:...

South staff, students respond to vaccination controversy

Hope Carrane & Sasha Vassilyeva, staff reporters
March 21, 2015

The recent measles outbreak in California, along with several confirmed cases in Illinois, led to controversy among the public about whether or not children should be vaccinated. According to the Illinois...

Student writers illustrate creativity through literary media

Hannah Buchband & Nick Moran, staff reporters
March 13, 2015

Students at South are constantly writing. Whether it be for a last minute essay at midnight, copying notes during a presentation or scratching a reminder on their hand, words are always being scribbled...

Jack Jantsankhorol breaks into passion for dance

Nick Moran and Hwa Oh, staff reporters
December 28, 2014

The music turns up, the lights dim, and he hits the ground spinning. A self-taught breakdancer and the only current member of De La Cru who brings this unique dancing style, junior Jack Jantsankhorol...

Kosmidis pursues success in and out of the classroom

Sinead Heneghan and Maddie Ruos, staff reporters
December 8, 2014

Many students have had that night, the all-nighter, the night in which they have a test in every subject, two papers due by midnight, and a mountain of history notes; they feel as if their heads are about...

Swimming hopeful for success at State meet

JOE LEE & SOPHIE HENSLEY, staff reporters
November 7, 2014

With five returning state qualifiers in the pool, the 2014 women’s swim team is expected to finish their season off strong for conference and sectionals in the next few weeks, according to head coach...

Students learn to appreciate two different religions in one Family School

Tori Brown & Anushka Kalra, staff reporters
November 7, 2014

Convey. Explore. Instill. These are the principles that the Family School, a Glenview based religious education program, have upheld for the past 20 years, according to their website. Operating since 1993,...