A horde of underclassmen poured into the Student Activities Center (SAC) on a Wednesday afternoon. Tables covered in flyers, t-shirts, and poster boards surrounded the room, staffed by students from clubs....
It’s time for us to talk about politics.
The day after the 2024 election, impassioned discussions filled South’s halls; some students experienced immense joy while others experienced great disappointment.
Gen...
Democracy cannot function without a free press.
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Walter Cronkite, and many others throughout history have shared this sentiment. Yet, President Donald Trump has referred...
As the bell rings, the sounds of books being jammed into backpacks, shuffling feet, and a chorus of “thank you” follows. However, there is an underlying emptiness to the “thank you’s” as they...
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...
Breaking the stigma around the word “disability” is a goal that senior Joey Hitzeman hopes South can accomplish. Hitzeman has cerebral palsy, and at times it is all people see him for, Hitzeman noted.
“Even...
10:14 a.m. Independence Day, 2022.
The day began with excitement and anticipation for the annual Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. That was until, 14 minutes into the parade, 83 gunshots...
The shift from last school year to now has not been an easy one, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges acknowledged. The behavior of students in the halls, concerns for safety, and the overall cleanliness of the...
The holiday season is a time of gifts and gift giving, but as people begin their holiday shopping, it should also be a time to consider the materialistic consequences behind the holidays.
In modern society,...
From European history to Latin American history, South’s Social Studies Department offers many options for classes that immerse students in different cultures and narratives. However, African American...
To ensure students stay in appropriate areas while outside of the classroom, South’s administration met to discuss new policies for this school year, Dr. Lara Cummings, Assistant Principal for Student...
Language has the power to unite society.
Conversely, words can prove divisive and alienating when not used carefully. It is vital that in the classroom, we are considerate of the language we use as refusing...
