What happens when reality doesn’t match up with our expectations? Does this disconnect equate to failure? Failure is a mindset. Disappointment stems from unmet expectations. Sometimes, we set standards...

In my humble opinion there is a difference between being selfish and having self love. With this sometimes when people hear the word “self-love” they associate it with the being selfish. Self love...

At this time in our lives, many of us teenagers value others’ opinions more than our own.  The harsh reality is that our own opinions don’t come into play in most situations due to our obedience to...

Gender roles is an issue that has once again taken the spotlight in our society recently. For those who may not know what gender roles are, they are the role or behavior learned by a person as appropriate...

Greetings, and welcome to the online edition of The Oracle! We're glad you're here, and we look forward to hearing from you. We recently published a staff editorial written by our Voices Section...

Everyone knows rules are there for a reason.  And yes, sometimes they can be annoying.  But what about at lunch?  Are there rules? Do teachers enforce them? What can students get away with?  The answers...

Part 2 of Point Counter Point: "My Feminism" We crave entertainment, hell, I tried to figure out how to make an article written by two neutral-standing seniors ‘arguing’ about feminism, at least,...

Feminism is no longer a fight for equality. Instead, it has grown into a treacherous trap that feeds on the banishment of the testosterone-fueled male.   Disclaimer: this will not include feminism within...

So you want to be one of the smart kids of the school?  One of the elite masterminds with their heads buried in Calc books and AP Literature?  Well, here you go, the four stages of becoming a differentiated...

Smartphones are crucial to our daily lives. Most people can’t go a day without tapping on a screen. Social media and texting have opened new doors for contacting people far and wide. Skype and Facetime...