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The Oracle

Students examine role of internet in social life

Lauren Frias, staff writer
June 6, 2013

Settling down to begin a collection of homework assignments, freshman Hwa Oh opens her laptop and commences a flurry of mathematical equations and quotes from literary classics. As the mouse pointer darts...

Students discuss struggles: ADD and ADHD

Donald Savaiano, staff writer
June 6, 2013

It’s a daily event: teachers find themselves frustrated with their students for not paying attention. However, some of these students cannot help themselves. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) affects...

Students recall imaginary friends, investigate reasons behind psychological phenomenon

Caroline Berg, staff writer
June 5, 2013

Friends serve as a big role in peoples’ lives, but for some people, a friend is just a figment of their imagination. Psychology teacher Peter Masciopinto believes people have imaginary friends for...

South dancers express passion through diverse styles of dance

South dancers express passion through diverse styles of dance

Lauren Benson, staff writer
May 24, 2013

Whether to relieve stress, compete, let go, or hold on, many South students find dance to be the outlet. “I like the release of emotion that you get through dance, especially contemporary and modern,...

Students decide to travel abroad, make a difference before attending college

Students decide to travel abroad, make a difference before attending college

Calli Haramaras, staff writer
May 24, 2013

While the majority of the graduating seniors are preparing for college by finding roommates, buying school supplies and furnishing their dorms, seniors Molly Markshtien and Erika Grad are preparing for...

Students and teachers recall unique weddings of friends and family

Victoria Sunkel, staff writer
May 24, 2013

The clack of the white horse’s hooves on pavement is impossible to hear over the cheers from the crowd in front of the museum. The man atop the horse, dressed in traditional Indian formal wear, maneuvers...

South commemorates retiring teachers, faculty

South commemorates retiring teachers, faculty

The Oracle would like to honor South teachers and faculty members who are retiring at the end of this year after long years of service for South and the community. The Oracle highlights nine staff members...

Past homeschooling experiences affect students’ view of high school

Past homeschooling experiences affect students’ view of high school

Victoria Sunkel, staff writer
May 24, 2013

The traffic of boisterous school hallways filled with fellow students and administrators is something many South students find completely normal; however, for several students, this was not always their...

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...

Senior uses project to bring students together to help others

Mollie Cramer, staff writer
May 20, 2013

At Gabby Gottfried’s senior project event, Music for Murals, on May 23, students will be able to “make their mark” both physically and economically. Whether it’s outlining your hand on a student...

Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra: conductor describes student ‘community’

Jess Melchor, staff writer
May 18, 2013

Quick, nimble fingers slide a bow over a set of strings, creating a beautiful sound. It’s not a guitar but rather junior Mariya Yoshovska playing her violin. Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra is an orchestra...

“Sphinx” band expands musical career, describes experiences

Evan Sawires, Jess Melchor, staff writer
May 13, 2013

A short, blaring F#,  played by juniors Symeon Solecki and Nick Edelman, sets the stage for senior Jeremy Vollen’s jazzy vocal entrance in the opening lines of The Strokes’s song “You Only Live...

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