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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos

November 17, 2023

Vases filled with bouquets of vibrant orange and yellow marigolds lie on the Ofrenda, an altar typically displaying colorful objects, placed adjacent to framed photos of loved ones who have died. Deceased...

Serving our country: From soldiers to Titans

Serving our country: From soldiers to Titans

Alex Hudgins, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023

Veterans’ importance exceeds the battlefield: they bring a variety of experience, skills, and resilience to their communities and workforce, social studies teacher Daniel Hicks said.Because of their...

Turning the Gavel

Turning the Gavel

Emily Browne and Ava Meder
October 27, 2023

“Order in the court!” — a phrase commonly heard in TV shows and movies, but never in Mock Trial.  Mock Trial is a team made for students who love to speak, act, and embrace their opinions, Junior...

Spirit ignited by cheer, band

Spirit ignited by cheer, band

Sofia Cole, co-features editor
October 17, 2023

Every Friday night, as the South football team prepares for their game, stands of parents and students alike crowd into the stadium. At first glance, it seems that they are all gathering to only watch...

Construction; collaboration built with camaraderie

Construction; collaboration built with camaraderie

Bailey Baker, asst. features editor
October 13, 2023

Dating back to South’s very first years, the flourishing tradition of float construction has returned again in a striking new way. Typical September scents of pumpkin spice, crisp leaves, and raw wood...

South’s evolution over the years

Asma Ghomrawi and Zoha Suteria
October 13, 2023

The vivid memory of sitting in the late history teacher Steve Eich’s South classroom still fills the mind of David Schoenwetter, Social Studies teacher and 1994 South graduate. Schoenwetter sat amazed...

Excitement Packs the Stands

Excitement Packs the Stands

Maya Scahill, Co Features Editor
October 13, 2023

The spirit of the crowd at South’s home games is unmatched, from the loud cheering to the crazy blue and gold outfits and face paint. Not only are the games fun to attend, but they also set an example...

Navigating the homecoming hustle

Navigating the homecoming hustle

Zoha Suteria, asst. features editor
October 7, 2023

Homecoming day, an exhilarating experience for many is filled with anticipation and excitement. It’s a night of vibrant colors, joyful laughter, and not-so-graceful dancing. A magical space is formed,...

Self expression through makeup

Self expression through makeup

Sofia Cole, co-features editor
May 19, 2023

From Lady Gaga to David Bowie, celebrities have been experimenting with extreme makeup looks for decades. At South, extravagant makeup as such is stigmatized, senior Joselle David said.  David pointed...

Outstanding Okilko

Outstanding Okilko

Max Beitzel, asst. features editor
April 21, 2023

In 2021, sophomore Lidiia Okilko was uprooted from her native country, Ukraine, and traveled alone to Glenview, Illinois in search of safety away from the war-ravaged place that she once called home. Okilko...

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