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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Price to Play: The Oracle investigates the relative cost of sports at South and which ones require the most financial investments.

Hannah Mason, co-sports editor
February 6, 2015

Basketball: According to junior Jimmy Martinelli, the major expense for basketball is the shoes, which can range from $100-$250. Basketballs are provided by the school as well as uniforms. According...

Grinde inspired by family talent

Grinde inspired by family talent

Carolyn Kuhn, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2015

 Entering his second season as the starting goalkeeper on the South’s men’s hockey team, junior Matt Grinde says he has been involved in hockey for most of his life. According to Grinde, he started...

Gymnastics named conference, regional champions

Gymnastics named conference, regional champions

JONATHAN LEE, staff reporter
February 6, 2015

After losing four seniors from last year’s women’s gymnastics team, the Titans are currently ninth in state and are hoping to be successful at conference and regionals, according to head coach Steve...

Men’s basketball looks to improve on defense for playoffs

Men’s basketball looks to improve on defense for playoffs

CASSIDY JACKSON, staff reporter
February 6, 2015

Halfway through the season, the men’s basketball team has gone from a record of 7-2 to a record of 8-10, and the men are hoping to get back to their strong play, according to senior captain Sean McDonagh. “We...

Men’s swimming & diving expect to place third at state meet

Men’s swimming & diving expect to place third at state meet

SOPHIE HENSLEY, staff reporter
February 6, 2015

In spite of losing three state qualifiers and key sprinters on the 2014 men’s swimming and diving team, head coach Keith MacDonald acknowledges the depth and power the 2015 team possesses this year. According...

Titan of the Month: Hannah Hartley

Hannah Mason, Co- Sports Editor
December 19, 2014

After helping GBS win their first regional since 2001, sophomore Hannah Hartley is hoping to qualify for the State finals on Feb. 20. What are your goals for this season? [I would like] to make it...

PE expands options, equipment under new block schedule

Hannah Mason, co-sports editor
December 19, 2014

    In the 2014-2015 school year, the Physical Education (PE) Department has expanded their resources with the addition of a spin room, Total Resistance eXercise (TRX) workout bands and an ice skating...

Fantasy sports: a game for everyone

Tyler Aki, Asst. Sports Editor
December 19, 2014

Before every football season, Quinn Kilgore and his group of college friends meet up in Omaha, Nebraska to do their annual fantasy draft. Except each year, there is new addition to the league: an embarrassing...

McDonaghs actively participate in basketball, other GBS athletics

Sophie Hensley, Staff Writer
December 19, 2014

      With their shoes tied, warm-ups finished and focus strong, senior Sean McDonagh and junior Sarah McDonagh are prepared every season to compete against the top high schools...

Gymnastics looks to build on last year’s strong finish

Gabbi Cozzone, Staff Writer
December 19, 2014

Last season, the GBS Girls Gymnastics team appeared in their first sectional since 2004. Despite graduating key members, the team is now confident they can be better and hopefully advance farther than...

Women’s Basketball remains undefeated

Jonathan Lee, Staff Writer
December 19, 2014

After going 13-15 last season, including an 0-5 showing in their Thanksgiving tournament, South’s Women’s Varsity basketball team has shown much more determination for success this year, according...

Swim and dive predicted to continue last year’s successful streak

Swim and dive predicted to continue last year’s successful streak

Sam Casey, Asst. Sports Editor
December 19, 2014

The men’s swimming and diving team has experienced early success by winning both of their first dual meets and coming in first in both of their invites. The team beat GBN in a dual meet, 115-68. Head...

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