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PRESS CONFERENCE: On Feb. 28, Congressman Mike Quigley visited The Oracle Editorial Board, Etruscan staff, and Civic students. He discussed the importance of political activism, especially
for students.

Congressman Quigley advocates for change

The Editorial Board
March 14, 2025

Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL 5th) visited South to talk to and answer questions from the Oracle Edboard, Etruscan staff, and Civic students. Throughout, he consistently urged students to take politics...

Student fees rise in 2025-2026

Student fees rise in 2025-2026

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
March 14, 2025

Student registration fees will increase by $10 and individual user fees will increase by $65 for all students for the 2025-2026 school year to offset the removal of credit card transaction fees and rising...

READY FOR THE FUTURE: South purchases new building for the Glenbrook Transition Services Program. Planning to open in August, the new facility located in Northbrook will provide students with more access to public transportation and stores. Photo courtesy of District 225

Transition service relocated

Kate Rogula, Assistant Editor
March 14, 2025

District 225 has announced plans to relocate its Glenbrook Transition Services Program, which supports students with disabilities as they move from high school into adult life, to a newer and larger facility...

DOMINATING DEBATE: Social Studies  teacher Tara Tate returns to her former position as the Debate Director. Tate brings focus and  inspiration to the team. Photo courtesy of the Etruscan

Tate returns as full-time debate coach

Sarah Park, co-editor-in-chief
March 14, 2025

After a nine year break from coaching, Tara Tate, Social Studies teacher, returned to the position of Debate Director last month. Tate had previously stepped down from the role in 2014 following her pregnancy,...

O'Malley receives high honor

O’Malley receives high honor

Evelyn Junia, staff writer
March 14, 2025

Math Teacher John O’Malley received the 2023 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) from the administration of former President Joe Biden. The award winners were...

In other news: DEI programs eliminated

In other news: DEI programs eliminated

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
March 14, 2025

Colleges and universities across the country are being forced to end their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in order to continue to receive federal funding, AP News reported. Following President...

In other news: Glenview resident founded murdered in home

In other news: Glenview resident founded murdered in home

Jonnie Devine, asst. editor
March 14, 2025

Glenview Police found 61-year-old James Solger dead in his home on Glenview Road, just west of Edens Expressway, on the evening of March 2, ABC News reported. On March 4, the police established that the...

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Moritz to lead World Languages

Mae Kuchimanchi and David Schleicher
March 14, 2025

French Teacher Amanda Moritz has been named Instructional Supervisor (IS) of World Languages starting in the 2025-2026 school year following the retirement of current IS and Spanish Teacher, Danita Fitch. The...

Graduation Change

Graduation Change

Mary Cunningham, staff writer
March 14, 2025

The District 225 (D225) Board of Education has moved the graduation ceremony for the class of 2026 to Northwestern University’s Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges said. The graduation...

Speech showdown

Speech showdown

Hana Ciric and David Schleicher
February 14, 2025

Speech Team sent 14 students to the regional matchup at North on Feburary 8, and out of those students six are set to compete at sectionals on Feburary 15, Nancy Stickels, Head Speech Team Coach and Permanent...

In other news: Trump limits trans youth

In other news: Trump limits trans youth

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
February 14, 2025

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a group of 14 other State Attorneys General to protect gender-affirming care for transgender youth in their state, The Patch reported. This move comes...

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Girls take the court

Shayna Fitzershtein and Nolan Miller
February 14, 2025

Girls’ Intramural Basketball is a new, non-competitive league of all grade levels of girls looking for a chance to play basketball at lower stakes, sophomore Maggie Browe, commissioner and founder, said....

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