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The Oracle

Editorials in review

Editorials in review

The Editorial Board
May 18, 2026

This year, The Oracle published eight editorials which reflect serious topics occuring within the Glenbrook community. This page will summarize and add context to four of those editorials, expanding...

Senior Chloe Beach’s painting, “Reflections” explores the similari-
ties between animals and nature through the window of their eyes.

The painting, a part of her AP Art portfolio, alters between human
and animal eyes but is connected through green and blue irises.
The overall aim is to uncover the emotional connections between
humans and animals’ coexistence in nature, Beach said.

Trust students, stop surveillance

The Editorial Board
April 17, 2026

South’s Mission Statement claims that its goal is to empower “individuals to grow, develop their voice, and contribute meaningfully to society”, according to Board Policy 1:30. But, how are students...

Test makeups prove challenging

Test makeups prove challenging

The Editorial Board
November 14, 2025

District 225 earned Niche’s title of “Number One School District in America”  because its students constantly strive for excellence. It is a wonderful honor that sometimes has its downside.  Just...

Silent Crisis, voices unheard

Silent Crisis, voices unheard

The Editorial Board
October 10, 2025

Journalism is being silenced. In the past year alone, six newspapers in the state of Illinois have been shut down, placing Illinois sixth highest for newspaper closures in the country. We have lost 86...

Get involved, find your place

Get involved, find your place

Editorial Board
September 5, 2025

A horde of underclassmen poured into the Student Activities Center (SAC) on a Wednesday afternoon. Tables covered in flyers, t-shirts, and poster boards surrounded the room, staffed by students from clubs....

2025 Editorials in review

The Editorial Board
May 23, 2025

Finding fine arts In Issue 1, The Oracle Editorial Board discussed student body indifference towards South’s exceptional Fine Arts programs. Almost half of the students involved in Fine Arts reported...

Diversity unites

Diversity unites

The Editorial Board
April 25, 2025

Controversies surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies have become one of the most disputed issues in higher-level education today, which could result in major implications on our school’s...

AI: earth killer

AI: earth killer

The Editorial Board
March 14, 2025

ChatGPT uses roughly 16 ounces of water for every 100-word email it generates. That same email uses enough electricity to power 14 light bulbs for one hour, according to a study conducted by The Washington...

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