Oracle Overview – Volume 5.19

Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards is another one of this year’s Rosie nominees. The story is told from the main character, Mira’s, point of view as she tries to get home for the holidays by hitching a ride with a girl she met on her lay-over flight and three of her new sidekicks. It starts off fine but as the ride progresses and the blizzard outside worsens, things become more interest...

Description of the outfit pictured: “Casually casual.” What style would you say best describes your out of school appearance?: “If you see me in school, you will see the same out of school.” Favorite brands/clothing items: I love beanies, sweaters, hoodies, flannels, and simple black t-shirts. ...

What is the best way to keep yourself entertained? Tennis ball, throw it against the wall… If ducks ruled the world, what would happen to humans? We would become slaves. What would a good catchphrase be for the final scene of a movie about a detective investigating a missing chair? “You might want to sit down for this one.” What could...

The year where Kim and Kanye got married in style, the Ice Bucket Challenge took the internet by storm, “Happy” by Pharrell Williams got everyone’s hands moving, Jimmy Fallon took to the Tonight Show, and Ellen’s selfie at the Oscars became the most popular tweet in history. Let’s take a ride back, shall we? (On second thought, remember that weird virus called “Ebola?”) In 20...

You are already deciding what courses to take next school year, so maybe it’s time to start thinking about what clubs and activities you want to try next year as well. Do you consider yourself a leader and also a creative person? The Student Council could be the club for you. Student Council is a group of students throughout all grade levels that come up with themes for homecoming week and push fo...

This little Maltese Shih tzu mix is Abigail Spitznogle’s pet, Thunder! The Spitznogles have had Thunder ever since he was born ten years ago. Abigail’s favorite thing about Thunder is how sweet and cuddly he is. He also has a sense of humor, making little growls and sounds. Abigail says that Thunder always does his little growls at the perfect time to make it appear like he is talking to the famil...