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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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Mending the divide, South faces an academic rift

The Editorial Board
February 11, 2022

As early as primary school, students are introduced to the idea of the “gifted” class. These students are deemed smarter, more talented, and more likely to succeed. In elementary school, the “gifted”...

What happened to civility?

November 12, 2021

“We need some assistance, there has been an altercation,” blasts from the walk- ie talkie on Dean Damien Braude’s desk. He sprints into the hallway packed body to body, and pushes his way...

The importance of being an ally: to survivors of sexual violence

The Editorial Board
May 21, 2021

As Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman stood in court to testify against Larry Nassar, a former team doctor who pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual violence, her hands trembled and her eyes became fixed...

Black history: more than one month

Black history: more than one month

The Editorial Board
February 25, 2021

Acceptance for everyone at South is an expectation for all students and faculty. This appreciation of one another is exemplified during Black History Month, when the U.S. celebrates the role Black citizens...

Illustration by Patsy Carolan

Recycling at South proves unrealistic

April 22, 2019

You open up the fridge in the cafeteria and look at all the possibilities Quest has in store for you today: Starbucks, Pure Leaf, Pepsi. . . the options are endless! But one bottle in particular catches...

Illustration by Patsy Carolan

Student environment requires conversation about diversity

March 15, 2019

As your eyes scan over the repetitive rows of your history textbook, you read something that should stop you in your tracks. 10.7 million enslaved people arrived in America between 1526 and 1867, according...

Illustration by Alex Solecki

Academic dishonesty demands teacher, student consideration

February 5, 2016

s“Didn’t understand it.” “Stress.” “Forgetfulness.” “Too much to do in one night.” “Laziness.” In an unscientific Oracle-conducted survey of 225 students investigating their...

Students, teachers hold key to balanced lifestyle

Students, teachers hold key to balanced lifestyle

Oracle Editorial Board
November 7, 2014

With 80 clubs and organizations, 30 sports teams, the variety show, the musical and honorary societies, Glenbrook South offers a wealth of opportunities to explore interests and talents.  Students have...

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