Crush of competition

In Issue 1, The Oracle Editorial board reviewed the competition at South, discussing the crushing effects on students from a lack of inclusive activities for the student body. Of 373 students surveyed, 39 percent have been cut from an activity at South, in other words, 39 percent of students who are passionate about an activity were not allowed to participate in the extracurriculars
they wanted to at our school. If South wants to promote inclusivity as a pillar of our school’s values, we need to extend that inclusivity to extracurriculars; it cannot exist only in the classroom. There has been no major changes to the availability of extracurriculars. South provides clubs open to everyone, however, every theater production and the majority of sports run rampant with cuts, with few options for less competitive students who want to try something new.

Using your voice

In Issue 3, The Oracle Editorial board stressed the importance of sharing student opinions and using the available resources at South to assert them. There are many resources for students to assert their viewpoints, such as the Principal Advisory Council, a diverse group of students, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges, and Student Council. The value in using one’s voice can be recognized in the change that has been brought because of student feedback. In response to student body feedback, the district made calendar changes to move finals before winter break in the 2025-2026 school year, Dr. Ninja Idrizi, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, said. Since students advocated for themselves, they will finally be able to enjoy their winter break without the looming stress of finals wrecking their plans.

Promoting Sustainability

In Issue 6, The Oracle Editorial board urged the extreme communal changes that need to be made in order to maintain sustainability. South must adjust to climate change by making more administrative policy and taking more sustainable measures. 2022 was the hottest recorded temperature year to date; the time to start enacting sustainable policies is now. The district has made changes since this editorial was published last month. In 2025, South will build 352 solar panels upon the pool building’s roof, Deputy Superintendent Dr. R.J. Gravel said. Additionally, the district will implement energy storage systems in the fieldhouse, limiting the environmental impact of the South. The Oracle Editorial board applauds the district for their new sustainable policies which will assist the Glenbrook community in facing the challenge of climate change.