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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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Spring Sports Preview:  A glance at upcoming Titan Athletics

Spring Sports Preview: A glance at upcoming Titan Athletics

GEORGIA ARVANITIS, SOPHIE HENSLEY, HENRY SCHLIEZER, SUSIE YOU, co-sports editor, asst. sports editor & staff reporters
March 11, 2016

Badminton: Key Players: Tina James, Jane Oh Under the Radar: Nina Tojo 2015 Record and Finish: 5-3, fourth in Conference Head Coach Terri Kimura has high hopes for the upcoming season as many key players...

DON’T MESS WITH MORRISON: Running past two Trinity defenders, Senior Captain Caitlin Morrison shoots a left-handed layup, scoring two points for the Titans on Feb.  20. The women lost with a total score of 39-23, but overall had a memorable season, according to Head Coach Steve Weissenstein.

Women’s basketball defeats New Trier, Loyola

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
March 11, 2016

Having played many memorable games, the varsity women’s basketball team finished their season with a record of 25-6, according to Head Coach Steve Weissenstein. “We just wanted to be as good as we...

HOSS THE BOSS: posing  next to three time Stanley Cup champion Marian Hossa, Matt Grinde smiles for a picture. photo courtesy of Matt Grinde

Grinde selected for Blackhawks all-star line-up

Georgia Arvanitis, coo-sports editor
March 11, 2016

Senior goalie Matt Grinde was selected to be a part of the Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association (CBBA) all-star team on March 7. The CBBA allows players to receive $7,500 annually over the course of four...

Titan Top Three

Titan Top Three

Samantha Casey & Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports-editors
February 5, 2016

These are the top three moments in Titan sports from the past month, picked by the Oracle sports editors. 1)Sam Iida Junior Sam Iida, state champion in the 500-yard freestyle, beat the GBS record for...

FANCY FREE-THROWS: Preparing to shoot, Senior Captain Jimmy Martinelli (#33) aims to make his free-throw. The men are mid-conference with a record of 8-10, hoping to finish in the top three.

Men’s basketball hopes to finish top three in conference

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
February 4, 2016

The men’s basketball team has played several close games this season and look to improve their record of 8-10, according to head coach Benjamin Widner. According to senior captain Jimmy Martinelli,...

Titan of the Month

Titan of the Month

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
December 18, 2015

During her fourth year on the varsity cheerleading team, Emily Weiss, senior captain and all conference athlete, hopes the team will advance to state for the first time. What is your favorite part of...

Ice, Ice Baby:  Focusing on the puck, junior Luke Pagano keeps an eye on the puck in order to score against GBN on Nov. 25. Pagano hopes to finish the season with a conference win.

Men’s Hockey fights to overcome team inexperience

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
December 18, 2015

The men’s varsity hockey team took a fall to Glenbrook North on Nov. 25, making their record 14-9. According to Matt Grinde, Senior Captain and goalie, it’s been a struggle for the team to transition...

MOHAWK MEN: Striding towards the ball, senior captain Javier Ayala (left) looks to make a pass to a teammate down the field. Looking for an open player, senior captain Iñaki Bascaran winds up for a throw-in (right). The Titans shaved and styled their hair into mohawks in preperation for the playoffs, but eventually lost to GBN in double overtime in a penalty kick shootout. Photos by Jacqueline DeWitt

Men’s soccer loses to GBN in shootout

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
November 6, 2015

Finishing the season with a record of 13-9-2, the men’s soccer team finished the postseason with a loss to Glenbrook North in the Regional Championship Final. According to senior defenseman Henry Tarbox,...

Titan of the month: Jack Healy

Titan of the month: Jack Healy

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
November 6, 2015

Finishing his last football season of high school, senior Jack Healy reflects on his time as a South athlete. What is your favorite part of football? “Being a part of a family. I love all the guys...

BUMP, SET, SPIKE: Jumping into mid-air, junior Zimmie Frerichs sets up to spike a ball against Waukegan on Sept. 16. The Titans won with a final score of 25-6 and 25-12.

Women’s volleyball looks to strengthen unity

Georgia Arvanitis, Co-sports editor
October 2, 2015

With a current record of 6-11, the women’s volleyball team looks to improve their overall record and compete well in conference, according to head coach Katie Hoover. A few changes have been made to...

PARCC exam replaces PSAE, gauges growth among students

PARCC exam replaces PSAE, gauges growth among students

Georgia Arvanitis, asst. news editor
April 24, 2015

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) was a required test taken by all junior English classes and students that are enrolled in Algebra 2 on March 11-23. The PARCC...

New club ‘LiNK’ seeks donations for refugees fleeing North Korea

New club ‘LiNK’ seeks donations for refugees fleeing North Korea

Georgia Arvanitis, co-news editor
April 24, 2015

South’s new club Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) has started a fundraiser to assist refugees attempting to flee North Korea. The purpose of the club is to raise awareness about the oppressive nature...

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