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The Oracle

Why everyone should watch Everything Everywhere All At Once

Why everyone should watch Everything Everywhere All At Once

Mia Rojas, staff writer
April 6, 2023

After four years, nine columns, and countless late-night writing sessions, my time at The Oracle has come to an end. I’ve written stories upon stories, ranging from embarrassing tales of my adolescence...

The importance of meaningful compliments

The importance of meaningful compliments

Ella Vick, staff writer
March 24, 2023

I often hear girls say to one another, “You are so skinny”, as a means of complimenting and reassuring one another that their appearance is acceptable. This statement equates a skinny figure with being...

Mizdrak hired as Assistant Athletic Trainer

Mizdrak hired as Assistant Athletic Trainer

Molly Tomczyk and Zoha Suteria
March 23, 2023

Timothy Mizdrak was hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer last month, bringing his experience and passion to South’s sports program, Tom Mietus, Assistant Principal for Athletics, said. Athletic...

We need to rethink the way we perceive beauty

We need to rethink the way we perceive beauty

Mia Rojas, staff writer
March 16, 2023

I roll out of bed, drag myself to my bathroom, brush my teeth, and pull out my makeup bag. I use concealer to cover my acne, but not too much because I want to look like I have naturally clear skin. I...

Voter registration drive powers civic action

Voter registration drive powers civic action

Hafsa Rahman, managing editor
March 15, 2023

Yesterday, GBS Young Democrats partnered with the League of Women Voters to host a school-wide voter registration drive, Tara Tate, Social Studies Teacher and GBS Young Democrats sponsor said.  The...

GBS UNICEF promotes involvement in humanitarian crises

GBS UNICEF promotes involvement in humanitarian crises

High school is a busy time - it’s easy to get lost in the abundance of classes, homework, and extracurricular activities. There are many times when we have lost sight of major events impacting the world...

Stanton steps up to the plate

Stanton steps up to the plate

Hafsa Rahman, managing editor
March 7, 2023

District 225 Board of Education approved the appointment of P.E.Teacher Joshua Stanton as the new Instructional Supervisor for the Physical Education, Health and Driver’s Education Department, Principal...

Women in STEM breakfast offers career exploration

Women in STEM breakfast offers career exploration

Hafsa Rahman and Olivia Richards
February 25, 2023

When Dr. Sam Zeller, senior scientist for the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, attended the Women in STEM breakfast as a South student, little did she expect to be presenting as a guest speaker this...

Building inclusivity rep by rep

Building inclusivity rep by rep

Ella Vick, staff writer
February 24, 2023

The Washington Post cited a 2-to-1 ratio of men to women registered for powerlifting competitions globally in 2018. Josh Shargo, South’s Powerlifting Club president, is determined to equalize that ratio...

Sectionals or Bust

Sectionals or Bust

Jack Czerwionka, staff writer
February 20, 2023

For the second consecutive year, Glenbrook South’s Varsity Girls Basketball team are Regional Champions. Last February, the Titans were defeated by Loyola Academy in the sectional semifinals. This year,...

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A Message for my Fellow Second Semester Seniors

Rishi Lulla, staff writer
February 20, 2023

 I’m this close (pinches fingers) to checking out. It’s a feeling that I’m sure many of us, who are second semester seniors, have; the urge to just do whatever we want and ignore school now that...

Changing our mindsets about success

Justine Liu, staff writer
February 3, 2023

A few weeks ago, my family and I sat around the dinner table eating traditional hotpot and celebrating the Lunar New Year.  As most holiday dinners go with my family, the adults shared stories about...

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