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The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Thanksgiving tensions
Reese Foxman, asst. editor • November 25, 2024

How often do you hear someone use the words “skinny” or “fat” to describe someones’ body? I hear them everyday. For example, I check...

Influencers taking over the music industry
Emma Winer, asst. editor • November 22, 2024

As social media prominence continues, influencers, also known as content creators, continue to gain large followings and fans. With this increased...

APPRECIATING ART: Tucked away in the front office gallery resides the National Art Honor Society (NAHS)  art show, featuring art work  by (left to right, top to bottom) Eleni Kafantaris, Briana Balan, Manuela Robles-Berthier, Lukas House, Archana Stoeterau, Caitlyn Davis, and many more. Members of the society created art based on experiences in their life essential to their individuality or influences of their personality. Come celebrate and discover the talented artists of South and learn more about their stories by visiting the gallery anytime through the end of the month.
Have heart, respect art
The Editorial Board November 22, 2024

It is late in the afternoon on the day before winter break and hundreds of students are gathered in the auditorium, waiting while they count...

Perfectionism: the “perfect” crime
Perfectionism: the “perfect” crime
Zoha Suteria, co-opinions editor • November 22, 2024

I’ve rewritten this column more times than I’d like to admit. Perfectionism has a way of drawing out indecision and hesitation, placing...

The cage of comparison
The cage of comparison
Alyssa Ramirez, asst. editor • November 22, 2024

It was a Friday night and I was sitting at my desk, biology notes scattered in front of me and a pencil in hand. Just as I was about to dive...

Informed opinions begin with investigation
Informed opinions begin with investigation
shayna Fitzershtein, asst. editor • October 4, 2024

Would you jump off a cliff if everyone else did? This is a question that most of us have heard before, perhaps in droning lectures from our parents. ...

Scrolling into darkness
Scrolling into darkness
Editorial Board October 4, 2024

Sitting in a dark room, hunched over his phone screen, junior Jack Rahija finds himself enthralled in a headache of bright colors and confusing...

LEARNING TO LISTEN: Fourth graders from Mvita Primary School in Mombasa, Kenya, build math and public speaking skills through interactive games and a debate.
Forming connections in Kenya
Zoha Suteria, co-opinions editor • October 4, 2024

In a lively classroom, where the chatter of eager fourth graders echoes off the faded yellow walls, and the scent of chalk lingers in the warm...

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APPRECIATING ART: Tucked away in the front office gallery resides the National Art Honor Society (NAHS)  art show, featuring art work  by (left to right, top to bottom) Eleni Kafantaris, Briana Balan, Manuela Robles-Berthier, Lukas House, Archana Stoeterau, Caitlyn Davis, and many more. Members of the society created art based on experiences in their life essential to their individuality or influences of their personality. Come celebrate and discover the talented artists of South and learn more about their stories by visiting the gallery anytime through the end of the month.
Have heart, respect art
The Editorial Board

It is late in the afternoon on the day before winter break and hundreds of students are gathered in the auditorium, waiting while they count...

Scrolling into darkness
Scrolling into darkness
Editorial Board

Sitting in a dark room, hunched over his phone screen, junior Jack Rahija finds himself enthralled in a headache of bright colors and confusing...

Show Time: Senior Mia Herman (left), senior Alek Troncoso (middle), and sophomore Elena Ross (right) are featured above in one of the many performances in Improvaganza! Actors are able to dress up in costume, while also performing prepared pieces in front of an audience. Photo by Leela Shah
Lights, camera, serve!
Peyton Knorr, asst. editor

Lights, camera, serve! On Nov. 8, South’s Drama Club brought the Stardust Diner all the way from New York City to the Titan cafeteria. Members...

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
Reese Foxman, asst. editor

"Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,” are the three words used to summon a unique cinematic world for movie viewers. It has been 35 years...

The Best Singles of 2023: 8th grade guest-writers break down their favorite songs this year

"Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift Review by Alina Saddal Imagine that it is summertime. it's 87 degrees outside, you're in your car with the...