Riley Shankman, asst. opinions editor September 30, 2022
I’ve always loved watching movie trailers that played before a movie began. I never cared how long they lasted or how they confused my young brain; the trailers astonished me, blowing me away with the...
Gaby Yap, asst. opinions editor September 30, 2022
The future is bright, but it should not be blinding.
I have never been fond of the idea of growing up. The idea actually scares me quite a bit, and for good reason.
You cannot keep your life from...
If you’ve been on social media in the past week or so, you may have noticed the recent controversy over Walt Disney's release of The Little Mermaid trailer, featuring a Black Ariel.
Predicted to premiere...
If there was one piece of advice my college friends kept telling me, it was “When it comes to your college essays, do not procrastinate.” Despite many of my friends and I agreeing to write our personal...
Four years into my high school career, I find myself focusing mostly on my regrets. The electives I never took and friendships I let fizzle out. The classes I could’ve tried harder in and the football...
Social media is a double-edged sword.
On one hand, it keeps us connected with our loved ones and is a window to see all the things around us. On the other hand, it is a toxic platform that fuels comparisons...
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...
This column is dedicated to my “writing playlist.” The compilation of approximately 30 songs that has played in the background while I’ve written nearly every essay or story throughout my South career.
The...
I only remember one thing about my first day of freshman year of high school.
I was really, really scared.
I look back and see myself stumbling through the halls, lost during the passing period,...
It is human nature to want to be around others. People feel safe within a group. They feel protected. However, sometimes our desire to be surrounded by others can hinder our ability to feel comfortable...
The biggest turn-off someone can demonstrate when eating out is tipping the server less than what they deserve for their service.
Usually, the tipper follows up their lack of appreciation or...
Writing for Opinions with The Oracle, or even sharing your opinion in general, can be intimidating. When you are sharing your own ideas, rather than writing about a specific event or person, you take a...