The lights dim in the Lyceum as music begins and models strut down the illuminated stage, wearing a variety of one-of-a-kind garments designed by South’s Fashion Design program, Melissa Pfister, Fashion...
For the longest time, I was told high school was about change. New friends, new classes, and new interests—essentially becoming an entirely new person.
But if I’m being honest, I haven’t changed...
Pink and dolls for girls, blue and trucks for boys’: Gender stereotypes that were planted from a young age persist through one’s life. However, these stereotypes go beyond just colors and toys; they...
Due to a fire in the Woodshop and a simultaneous burst pipe in the ceiling near the Student Activities Center (SAC), school was cancelled after Block 1 on Dec. 2, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges said.
Responding...
Ben Hussmann, beloved Social Studies Teacher for 33 years and recently retired in 2023, passed away on Oct. 30. He leaves behind his wife Kristen and daughter Katie.
Hussmann’s loss still resonates...
Two striking faces, immersed in glitter from cheek to cheek, filled my screen as pop songs bounced from ear to ear. One jump split later, a dancer stood alone on the stage, as the other sashayed away....
When senior Nicholas DeRosa was seven years old, he stumbled upon a drawer with unfamiliar objects at his grandparents house. As he looked at the needles, thread, and buttons in the drawer, his curiosity...
On a crisp, late-arrival morning, senior Violet Frick embarked on the familiar drive to school. The sun began peaking out of clouds as she drove down East Lake Avenue, the road winded through the sun’s...
The Oracle asked the District 225 Board of Education to summarize their goals for upcoming school years. Superintendent Charles John and Board of Education President Bruce Doughty collaborated on these...
At Oberweis Dairy, the air is filled with the scent of freshly made waffle cones, a comforting aroma that wraps around you like a warm embrace. Yet, as I’ve learned during countless shifts, indulging...
As water fills her hands, sophomore Audrey Kim gently splashes her face, granting her a clean slate for the day ahead of her. She repeats this process at night with a cleanser, toner, serum, and moisturizer...
Nestled within the humming halls of South lies a compelling habit that awakens the minds of young students: caffeine. Coursing through their veins, it charges their ambitions and sharpens their focus....
Every Friday night, as the South football team prepares for their game, stands of parents and students alike crowd into the stadium. At first glance, it seems that they are all gathering to only watch...
From Lady Gaga to David Bowie, celebrities have been experimenting with extreme makeup looks for decades. At South, extravagant makeup as such is stigmatized, senior Joselle David said.
David pointed...
An endless grass field rested untouched by civilization. A multitude of species thrived on open grasslands, only the sounds of wind, birds, and small animals were heard throughout the field....
Vaping has become something that more teens are turning to, as 14.1 percent of high school students said they recently used an e-cigarette or other vape product, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
For a night of cultural exploration of South’s diversity, various culture clubs will display unique food, music, and games, senior Sara Khan, Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR) Co-President, said....
From warm wooly sweaters to gemstone adorned crowns, many students channel their creativity into creating gifts and crafts, Kimiko Garbe, Japanese Teacher and Knitting Club Sponsor, said.
Garbe has involved...
Late nights with family, enough food to feed hundreds, and a month spent with time to reflect and better yourself spiritually is what the holy month of Ramadan means to most Muslims, junior Ishmael Khandokar...
"I could quit if I wanted to."
I have heard this phrase from countless friends, family, and co-workers alike, and it hurts to hear each time. This is one of many lies that addicts tell, choosing to overlook...
It is July 19, 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York, where women and men have gathered for the first time to fight for women’s suffrage, the right to vote. Abolitionists like Frederick Douglass and suffragettes...
Every Thursday after school, History Club shares their unique interest in history through quirky presentations, senior Angelo Karadimas, Co-President of History Club, said.
History Club offers an opportunity...
Whether it is a family meal with traditional food or a visit to a place of worship, holidays hold a special place in many people’s hearts. In cultures around the world, winter holidays such as Hannukah,...
Inspecting the spread of colorful tarot cards laid meticulously in front of her, junior Sarah Carr begins to analyze the position, meaning, and surroundings of each card, giving her the guidance to understand...
Whether it’s chicken noodle soup, lobster bisque, or clam chowder, the Social Studies Department has likely prepared it for one of their Soup Mondays. Once a week, Soup Club tries a different type of...
Sitting amongst a panel of Student Council (StuCo) members, senior Drew Duffy, Student Body President, experiences the new student-driven process of approving clubs at South. Each time an idea for a club...
As opening night draws near for the 2022 Glenbrook Musical Shrek The Musical, South and North students work to perfect each and every scene in the wacky, iconic show. Rehearsing daily after school, the...
For the past 40 years, WGBK, South and North’s combined radio station, has been the voice of the community, offering radio shows, sports commentary, student-selected music, and commercial programming....
Social media gives students the ability to see a variety of styles, whether that is formal, basic, or street wear. Any style imaginable, there is content for it- all accessible at a few clicks of a button.
Senior...
As the school empties for the evening, juniors Sydney Kim and Jamie Hong, co-presidents of their newly founded club Meraki, gather members to transform perfectly average classrooms into something magical....
Clad in beaded jewelry and vibrant makeup, junior Fiona Clements sat in an on-set hair and makeup trailer, staring her transformed self in the mirror as she waited anxiously behind the scenes of her first...
