Opinions – The Oracle

Oracle After Hours: Stressed out for finals? Here are some things that might help.

January 10, 2020

With finals looming, stress levels for South students are at an all-time high with the pressure of studying for every class and balancing their busy schedules. However, many South students overlook the readily available resources...

Last Christmas makes you wish this Christmas would be the last

Maia Schwallie, co-opinions editor

December 20, 2019

As I sat down to watch the holiday romantic comedy Last Christmas, I was expecting a generic, feel-good, Hallmark- type of film. I was ready to watch an annoyingly peppy male protagonist spread Christmas spirit to his female counte...

Let us go “Into the Unknown” of Frozen 2

Mia Merchant, co-opinions editor

December 20, 2019

I had low expectations when I first walked into the theater. I’ve always loved Disney, but their sequels? Not the greatest. I thought this would be another classic attempt at milking the success of the first movie and a waste...

Luke Combs’ second album wins over even country haters

Madaket Chiarieri, co-editor-in-chief

December 20, 2019

Counting down the days until your favorite artist releases new music is like waiting through the last few days until Christmas morning. When I heard country singer Luke Combs would be releasing his second album, I set an alar...

“Carry On” into 2020; leave your past behind

December 20, 2019

Moving leads to maturity, positive change

December 20, 2019

Conservatism proves misrepresented in our society

December 20, 2019

“Okay, Boomer” becomes rallying cry of youth

December 20, 2019

Hidden benefits found in failure

December 20, 2019

Media perception of body dysmorphia proves distorted

Nicole Surcel, asst. opinions editor

December 20, 2019

When she was 7, her mom’s friends said she was a bit more “on the heavier side,” but the extra layer of fat looked good, maybe even natural, on her big-boned body. When she reached 10, the fat that seemingly melted away f...

Conservative voices essential in class discussions

December 20, 2019

Oracle After Hours: The 2020s will be the decade of graduating from college and starting a family. So live while you’re young.

Tommy Marquardt, asst. sports editor

December 12, 2019

Last weekend, I was doing nothing. In fact, this has turned into an all too familiar of activity for me. I can’t quite explain why I like doing nothing so much. Maybe it’s a subconscious way to ignore responsibility or may...