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Chicago Explorers: Spanish Exchange students take on the windy city and learned about Chicago architecture on a boat tour. Photo courtesy of Annamarie Diaz- Lugo

Foreign exchange programs return to South

Sydney O'Hara, staff writer
October 19, 2022

In a race back to normal after many Covid-19 affected school years, German and Spanish foreign exchange programs have returned this year, Mark Bauman, Spanish Teacher and Exchange Supervisor, said. The...

I Have Mixed Feelings about the Security Changes at South

I Have Mixed Feelings about the Security Changes at South

Rishi Lulla, staff writer
October 17, 2022

When I first found out about the new rules at South, I was both surprised and confused. That was probably the typical reaction from most students when they found out about the changes South made this...

Bars of Brian Ferneyhough’s String Quartet no.2. Photo Courtesy of The Strad

Embrace the New Era of Classical Music

Justine Liu, staff writer
October 15, 2022

Before you read this, take a listen to “O Lux” by Brian Ferneyhough. You may be surprised to hear almost no distinct melody.  It may sound as if 15 different instruments are playing random notes...

Cars are easily directed out of Souths parking lot in the improved traffic system. Photo courtesy of Sofia Oyarzun.

South Traffic Improvements

Bailey Baker, Olivia Richards, and Kate Rogula
October 14, 2022

Over the summer, South changed its traffic system by adding another exit through the district District 225  lot near the front office, and an additional lane inside the parking lot based on a recommendation...

The Oracle editorial board poses with Marissa Perlman, South Alum and former Co-Editor-in-Chief.

CBS broadcast journalist visits Oracle staff

Jessie Norwood, Emily Pavlik, Caroline Ohlandt, co-editors-in-chief
October 11, 2022

Focusing on her time at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications and her journey toward becoming a broadcast journalist at CBS, Marissa Perlman, South Alum and former Oracle Co-Editor-in-Chief,...

South Cracks Down with New Security Changes

South Cracks Down with New Security Changes

Upon returning to school, South students faced rule changes regarding hallway passes, SRT time, and where to eat during lunch. All students can be supervised and accounted for, Casey Wright, Assistant...

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In defense of Black Ariel in Disney’s new The Little Mermaid

Mia Rojas, staff writer
September 29, 2022

If you’ve been on social media in the past week or so, you may have noticed the recent controversy over Walt Disney's release of The Little Mermaid trailer, featuring a Black Ariel. Predicted to premiere...

Duffy holds up his designed flag for Cook County. Photo courtesy of The Daily Herald.

Drew Duffy Designs New Cook County Flag

Andrew Collaku, Mia Hermann, and Anna Ivanov
September 26, 2022

People stand to face the American flag everyday, but rarely consider what it means. As well as cities and states, flags also symbolize cultures and communities. When the opportunity opened to design Cook...

Koopersmith flashes a big smile on the soccer field. Photo courtesy of Rachel Koopersmith.

My Last 50 Days as a GBS Athlete

Rachel Koopersmith, staff writer
September 23, 2022

When talking to my parents about my first AYSO soccer game, they mentioned that three things instantly came to mind. One, that I cartwheeled on the field more than touched the ball. Two, that the bright...

Photo courtesy of Bucknell University.

Biden’s Debt Relief Plan Sheds Light on Greater Divide in Education

Ella Vick, staff writer
September 16, 2022

For many students at South, the college process begins junior year. Hours of research into different majors and visits to campuses across the country prelude completed applications and hopefully, acceptances.  In...

Illustration courtesy of Southern New Hampshire University

Seniors, don’t let college stress overshadow your senior year

Justine Liu, staff writer
September 9, 2022

If there was one piece of advice my college friends kept telling me, it was “When it comes to your college essays, do not procrastinate.” Despite many of my friends and I agreeing to write our personal...

Sports: more than just winning

Sports: more than just winning

Sydney O'Hara, staff writer
September 2, 2022

Four years into my high school career, I find myself focusing mostly on my regrets. The electives I never took and friendships I let fizzle out. The classes I could’ve tried harder in and the football...

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