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It's almost spring break, so try to create a new experience

It’s almost spring break, so try to create a new experience

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
March 4, 2020

Although it may seem like we’re stuck in the spiral of cold and dreary winter, spring break is only 15 days away. You may have plans of traveling to exotic places or having a rejuvenating staycation....

Life 360: to protect or possess?

Life 360: to protect or possess?

Sophia Pinc, columnist
March 3, 2020

If you are a teenager living in today's world, you have most likely heard of the app called Life360. Teens hate it, adults applaud it, and this difference of opinion has grown to be a barrier for many...

Oracle After Hours: How to Get Rid of Those Winter Blues

Oracle After Hours: How to Get Rid of Those Winter Blues

Sophia Pinc, columnist
February 6, 2020

Winter has come back to Chicago, and it seems to be here longer than we all wanted. It is that time of year where the days are shorter, the weather is colder, and all those fresh tans from winter break...

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Oracle After Hours: Cats, a movie so bad that it might just be good

Noah Walch, columnist
January 23, 2020

I got rear-ended on the way to see Cats. It’s pretty fitting, because both the accident and the movie never should have happened. But mistakes are made when one goes too fast or doesn’t pay enough...

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

Aria Jain, columnist
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...

Illustration by Esther Yun

Late arrivals prompt discussions of benefits and drawbacks

Jiwoo Hwang and Jack Latreille
December 20, 2019

Unlike past years where the number of late arrivals was between 8 to 10, South has implemented 14 late arrivals for this school year—eight for the first semester and six for the second, said Principal...

Bringing in Baskets: Jumping to the basket, senior Dominic Martinelli goes for the shot following senior Joe Shapiro’s injury on Dec. 13. South won 66 - 35 against Niles West. Photo by Nicole Surcel

And I hoop: boys basketball jumps into season

Eva Zitlow and Danielle Aravanitis
December 20, 2019

The boys’ basketball team started with strong wins against Uplift, Zion-Benton and Grayslake Central in their Buffalo Grove tournament in late November, head coach Phil Ralston said. The team has been...

Illustration by Margo Kazak

Conservative voices essential in class discussions

The Editorial Board
December 20, 2019

While most students initially focus on the structure of their essays and the amount of times they participate in discussions, others focus on concealing  their political identity. Students suppressing...

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...

Oracle After Hours: ‘Thank you for your service’ falls short

Gwyn Skiles, co-editor-in-chief
December 6, 2019

I rarely ever feel short.  While standing in front of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. recently, an umbrella of emotion surrounded me. When I ran my hands across the marble, slick with water...

Oracle After Hours: Respect in the workplace requires self-advocacy

Oracle After Hours: Respect in the workplace requires self-advocacy

Marcel Hoang, guest columnist
November 20, 2019

When I first applied to work at Dairy Queen, I thought that everything was going to be a breeze. All I had to do was make ice-cream, right? Wrong. I soon learned that the only thing that would be easy...

Illustration by Ella Prillaman,
Photo courtesy of Stuart Rodgers

Homecoming theme changed due to concerns about negative connotations

Maggie Baumstark, Ella Naugle, and Dea Sulejmani
November 15, 2019

This year, the original homecoming theme “Into the Jungle” was changed to “Rainforest” due to concerns raised about the negative historical connotations related to the word “jungle.” Concerns...

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