Newly proposed legislation by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White aims to improve the Illinois Driver Licensing Program that governs drivers up to the age of 21. White proposed the legislation because traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers.

This spring, three of Glenbrook South’s very own teachers won the Outstanding Teacher Award from the National Honor Society. The teachers were Matt Whipple and Benedict Hussmann from the Social Studies Department, and Brenda Field from the English Department.
Field explained that students made the nominations for the award. She had received a letter saying [...]

On March 15, a smoking ban in all public places in Cook County will go into effect. This includes bars, restaurants, arcades, bowling alleys, movie theaters, health facilities, grocery stores, and schools. Glenview, however, has the right to nullify the ban, allowing residents and visitors to smoke.
Many students’ opinions vary on whether or not the [...]

Last summer, students at Glenbrook South went on a Habitat for Humanity-sponsored trip to Meridian, Mississippi, and this year students who go on the trip may earn credit for the semester following board approval.
Last year was the first time this volunteer program was offered at South, but certainly will not be the [...]

Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined. And he gets a bathroom break to boot.
The sound of E.T. walking was made by someone squishing her hands in jelly. I once trick-or-treated at a house where I put my hands in jelly that was supposed [...]

The co-editors-in-chief and the adviser of The Oracle distributed the letter of apology found in this issue to the student body on Friday, February 9. The first two of the four letters published below were written before the distribution of that letter. The latter two of the four letters were written following the distribution of [...]

At Glenbrook South there is a double standard regarding conflicts between adults and students. While there are minimal consequences established for teachers in these situations of interpersonal conflict, students are often subject to punishment. The morale for teaching and learning decreases, and therefore good relationships between students and teachers become jeopradized. We at The Oracle [...]

Here at Glenbrook South, one of the main foci of the school is promotion of diversity and the unique cultures that exist at GBS. Through performances such as the Variety Show, Hip-Hop Coffee House, or clubs such as Asian American Club or Desi Club, GBS exhibits the great variety of its student life. [...]

Teachers. What are their hopes? Their aspirations? What are they afraid of? WHO are they afraid of? Santa Claus? The plague? Do I care? Not really unless it’s some cool fear, like a phobia of mustard or American currency or something. That would be fun.
This issue’s editorial discusses some very serious matters pertaining to teacher-student [...]

Junior year is one of the most hectic years a student will face. Juniors are surrounded by uncertainty and confusion. I am no exception. Recently, to help ease the turmoil, I spoke with a college adviser to help ease me through this difficult time. To help make the college admissions process easier, she thought it [...]