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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

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Lacrosse looks to parlay leadership, talent into championship

Lacrosse looks to parlay leadership, talent into championship

Ethan Spalding, co-Sports Editor
April 19, 2013

After weather has slowed the start of the South men’s lacrosse season, the team is off to a 2-1 start. The team has so far defeated both Deerfield and Evanston but fallen to Glenbrook North, the number...

South Swimmers rock record books at State meet

Ethan Spalding, co-Sports Editor
December 21, 2012

Heading into the IHSA State meet, the varsity women’s swim team’s goal was to take home a trophy by placing in the top three in state, according to senior Olivia Smoliga. Despite higher expectations,...

Smoliga smokes competition on way to title

Ethan Spalding, co-Sports Editor
December 21, 2012

As of Nov. 15, senior swimmer Olivia Smoliga owned three state records. She had won four individual state championships and had come in fourth in the 100 meter backstroke at Olympic Trials. Since then,...

Concussion severity poses major threat to athletes

Concussion severity poses major threat to athletes

Ethan Spalding, co-Sports editor
November 9, 2012

Without the brain, the human body would be a collection of tissue with no function. The digestive system would be a cesspool of corrosive chemicals, the respiratory system a collection of empty passageways....

Swimmers succeed despite missing star

Swimmers succeed despite missing star

Ethan Spalding, co-sports editor
October 5, 2012

At last year’s state meet, the South women’s swim team took fifth place and claimed two individual titles, both IHSA records. The Titans are undefeated so far in dual meets and have placed in third...

Stadler, Jones look to lead South deep into playoffs

Ethan Spalding, co-sports editor
May 25, 2012

The GBS baseball team is in the midst of a playoff run after finishing the regular season in second place with a record of 24-11. Despite its regular season success, however, head coach Bob Rosinski believes...

Water Polo starts strong, fails to beat big teams

Ethan Spalding, staff reporter
May 5, 2012

At 17-8 and 6-2 in conference, the South varsity men’s water polo team currently sits at fourth in the Central Suburban League South. But according to Coach Dave Lieberman, the team is just now hitting...

Improving hockey team heads into playoffs

Ethan Spalding, staff reporter
February 3, 2012

Lead by senior captains, left wing Jimmy Philbin and Billy Savino, a returning all-state center, the Glenbrook South men’s varsity hockey team has battled its way to a 17-13-3 record this year. According...

Lady Titans 3-0 in touch CSL South

Ethan Spalding, staff reporter
December 16, 2011

Midway into the 2011-2012 women’s varsity basketball season, the Lady Titans have amassed a record of 9-1. According to head coach Steve Weissenstein, the team’s early success is largely due to...

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