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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Ishmael Khandokar

Fans marvel at Swift’s writing, talent, as connections bloom

Molly Tomczyk, co a&e editor
November 17, 2023

Throughout seven-year-old Lulu Bouchard’s house, a single album played on repeat ever since she received it on Christmas. She was infatuated with Taylor Swift’s 1989 album, Bouchard said. The music...

Remarkable Rehearsal: During an Improvaganza! rehearsal, (left to right) freshman William Hanneman, junior Alek Troncoso, sophomore Bekah Vogt, and senior Antonio Torres act out an impromptu scene of James and the Giant Peach, courtesy of an audience suggestion.

Improvaganza!

Reese Foxman, staff writer
November 17, 2023

During junior Alek Troncoso’s freshman year, Troncoso and his fellow castmates in “Improvaganza!” were instructed to act out the suggestion of “curly fries”. Troncoso and his castmates struggled...

Tapestry of Talent: (top to bottom) sophomore Peter Loughran plays xylophone at Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra (GSO) rehearsal, and sophomore Madeline Preston and junior Mia Hermann pose next to the mirrors backstage of the fall play.

Expression, Connection

Emily Browne and Ava Meder
November 17, 2023

At South, the Fine Arts Department is a home for many students, including junior Mia Hermann, sophomore Peter Loghran, and sophomore Madeline Preston. The sense of community in the Fine Arts Department...

Erika Li

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

Veronica Kolesnikov, staff writer
November 17, 2023

The lights began to dim, and instead of the usual dead silence of movie theaters, there was a roar of screams and applause as Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour appeared on the screen. Taylor Swift: The Eras...

Nosebleed View: Enhypen performs at their concert on November 3, 2023, at the United Center. Taken from junior Esther Kims seat, she paid over $100 for her view of the stage.

Spotlight on spending

Kaitlyn Jiang, co-a&e editor
November 17, 2023

English Teacher Dayna Cottrell has been involved in performing arts since her childhood. Coming from a background of singing, dancing, and theater and wanting her daughter to experience the same, Cottrell...

Many Mediums: Photo by Amberlyn Hwang, ceramic by Grace Tekip, painting by Michelle Enkhbat, sculpture by Mark Begonia, and drawing by Anu Albegbayer.

Visual Art Electives

Ellory Moran, asst. a&e editor
November 17, 2023

Photography Click. One snap of a camera is all it takes to capture a photo. However, it takes skill to express the desired artistry and emotion within that photo, Art Teacher Amie Elliot said. Photography...

Vera at the Eras: Vera Vassilyeva enjoying Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour at Soldier Field. Vassilyeva attended the concert on June 4.

Who Taylor is to me

Vera Vassilyeva, staff writer
November 17, 2023

I was seven years old, lying in my best friend’s room, watching Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” music video on repeat. This was my introduction to Swift. At first, the singer did not stick...

Satellite Radio shoots for the stars

Satellite Radio shoots for the stars

Ellory Moran, Asst. A&E Editor
October 13, 2023

For most students, the Dunkin’ across the street from the Glenview Public Library is a place to grab coffee before studying. However, for upcoming indie band Satellite Radio, Dunkin’ is where junior...

Students reeling after Hollywood strikes

Students reeling after Hollywood strikes

Kaitlyn Jiang, co-A&E Editor
October 13, 2023

As the summer movie surge ends and the fall television season begins, many students find themselves streaming their favorite movies. What may be unbeknownst to them are the fierce struggles taking place...

Marching Band Data Breach

Marching Band Data Breach

Molly Tomczyk, co-A&E Editor
October 13, 2023

Data Breach, this year’s Marching Band show, provides a techno-centric routine that tells the story of an unwanted guest — a glitch — in the harmonious workings of data code, Band Director Brian...

Corrao prepares for a killer performance, Clue

Corrao prepares for a killer performance, “Clue”

Jame Sewell, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023

As Drama Teacher Mandy Corrao prepares for her debut as director of the fall play, she feels excited to take South’s theater program to the next level with this year’s play, “Clue”. While it...

Barbie Breaks Barriers

Barbie Breaks Barriers

Molly Tomczyk, co-A&E Editor
October 6, 2023

On a late summer day, I found myself scouring my house for pink clothes. Standing in the bathroom with my friends, we braided our hair, perfected our bubblegum lipstick, and painted our eyelids with glitter,...

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