The Oracle

Faking It: South students discuss varying levels of involvement with fake IDs

Dani Tuchman & Gracie Sands, co-editor-in-cheif & asst.-features editor
April 22, 2016

It’s a Friday night, and you’re now ready to unwind and have some fun. Not only have you agreed to host your group of friends, but you’re also in charge of supplying the alcohol for the evening....

Crashing the Party: South students reflect on party culture’s reputation, debate truths and inaccuracies of the stigma

Lauren Frias, Hannah Mason & Dani Tuchman, co-editors-in-chief
February 5, 2016

Headphones in ear and snack bowl in hand, a student lies down in his bed to enjoy a night of solitude. His music stops momentarily, interrupted by a soft “ding”, signaling a new text message. The message...

The Revenant impresses with stunning imagery, acting

Dani Tuchman, co-editor-in-chief
February 5, 2016

There’s no question that director Alejandro González Iñárritu has secured his spot in the non-existent Filmmakers Hall of Fame. With his recent release of The Revenant, Iñárritu continues to solidify...

Old News: The Confederate Flag

Dani Tuchman, co-editor-in-chief
February 1, 2016

If you were alive 155 years ago today, you would have witnessed headlines that read, ìAbraham Lincoln elected 16th president of The United States.î Not only was he the first Republican candidate elected...

Old News: The first atomic clock vs. Ahmed’s clock

Dani Tuchman, co-editor-in-chief
October 2, 2015

If you were alive on this day in 1956, you would have witnessed headlines that read, “First Atomic Power Clock Exhibited in New York City.” The idea of utilizing magnetic resonance, which is the absorption...

Levi expresses individualism through nail art

Dani Tuchman, co-opinions editor
April 24, 2015

On Instagram, famous singers, actors and athletes keep their fans updated on their daily lives through pictures. But beyond the celebrity section of Instagram, many artists utilize this outlet for means...

Yoga poses reachable opportunity for reduction of stress

Dani Tuchman, Co-Opinions Editor
March 13, 2015

During a seemingly stressful afternoon three months ago, my English teacher proposed a short meditation before starting our class. I was immediately giddy at the thought of an unexpected nap-time, and...

Selma honors history in gripping portrayal

Dani Tuchman, Co-opinions editor
February 6, 2015

There have been a fair share of biopics in the last decade, but there are few that truly manage to encapsulate the crux of an individual’s life accomplishments. Selma, an Oscar nominee for Best Picture,...

Unrealistic expectations of students linked to cause of sleep deprivation; change needed

Dani Tuchman
December 19, 2014

Other than every single Monday in the school calendar, there is no day I detest more than that of my annual pediatric physical. The combination of stuffy-nosed children flinging their germs in the waiting...

Freshman Guide To Success

Dani Tuchman, co-opinions editor
October 3, 2014

If there’s one thing I was looking forward to about going back to school this year, it was the fact that I am now, after two years of apprehensively waiting, one of the upper-classmen. There are several...

Vegan experiment reveals notable mental, physical benefits

Dani Tuchman, asst. opinions editor
March 14, 2014

I was exceedingly uninformed and unprepared as to what being anything but a meat-eater entailed prior to starting my two week-long vegan experiment. Veganism, otherwise known as abstaining from the consumption...

Daily use of makeup signifies creativity, not insecurity

Shea Anthony, co-a&e editor
March 14, 2014

Every weekday morning yields the same routine for me: I shower, put on music, apply makeup and get dressed. I rarely deviate from this cycle, even if it means being a couple minutes late to first period....