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  • April 13There will be no school Friday, April 17.
  • April 13Thursday, April 17 is Color Wars. Students can wear themed dress according to their grade color.
  • April 13The 6th Grade Bowling Social takes place Wednesday, April 16.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
NEWS
Faculty and students play in the Color Clash rematch March 20. Danilka Foranda-Zanipatin ('25) plays for the senior team. “Just to have some time deticated to just being supported by [a] large community… it’s just nice to have a little distraction.”
Color Clash rematch: ‘Entertaining,’ ‘spirited’ game brings ‘fun’ to Archer community
By Elisabetta Silveri, Staff Reporter • April 9, 2025

The annual Color Clash, a senior versus faculty kickball game, took place Oct. 11, 2024. The faculty won 12-2 against the seniors, so the seniors...

Seniors sit with alumni in Archer’s library. “In the panel, they talked about how to give a one minute pitch to yourself, which was really important,” Isabella Veckerelli said. “I think that in life, you have to learn to be yourself, be present and advertise for yourself, and have self confidence in what you do.”
Navigating the future: Seniors discuss career pathways with alumni
By Georgia Lebowitz, Staff Reporter • March 21, 2025

Surrounded by colorful posters and rows of books, Archer alumni spoke to seniors about their post-Archer experiences. Learning about the multiple...

Students gather around a table of French treats to sample madeleines, chocolate mousse and custard during the third annual French Around the World festival. According to French teachers Travis Nesbitt and Laurence Clerfeuille, the festival serves to enlighten students about the diversity of French-speaking cultures worldwide.
Third annual French Around the World festival ‘expands student worldviews,’ despite rainstorm
By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor • March 21, 2025

Walking up the steps of Archer’s front veranda March 14, students were greeted by rows of balloons and enthusiastic French teachers handing...

FEATURES
A computer screen showing multiple apps like, the calendar and Common App, are positioned next to a college guidebook and a phone that displays an Instagram video titled “A Key to Success.” Social media can influence students' mental health during the college application process.
The wing of a Southwest plane is shown outside of an airplane window on a flight from Austin, Texas, to Los Angeles, California. Despite fearmongering on social media surrounding recent aviation accidents, many passengers still see flying as a safe method of transportation.
Ava Lucas (’29) and Lila Berg (’29) design possible logos for Iris’ Insight, the eighth grade news magazine. Journalism adviser Kristin Taylor started a news magazine elective for eighth graders interested in journalism. In the semester-long course, they explore aspects of print design and the basic of journalism.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance meet in the Oval Office Feb. 28. While the meeting began peacefully, it descended into chaos. (Graphic illustration by Emily Paschall).
Junior KJ McPherson holds a trophy and wears a medal around her neck. The medal and trophy are from the state qualifiers March 8.
Senior Lily Grouf presents a slideshow for the Neurodiverse Club. Grouf is a leader of the club along with eighth grader Lucy Dinerstein.
CULTURE
Assistant stage manager Gaia Bhavsar ('27) flips through costumes for the upper school musical. Bhavsar has been a production tech since eighth grade and said she enjoys helping out and managing productions behind the scenes.
Behind the curtain: Q&A with assistant stage manager of upper school play
By Phoebe Casparian, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2025

Behind the curtain of every Archer production, students scramble to bring a script to life. With props, set design and lighting, a production...

Characters from season 3 of “The White Lotus” appear on a promotional poster. The season finale aired April 6 on HBO Max. (Photo Credit: Image courtesy of HBO).
Review: Season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ is a compelling, addictive character study
April 11, 2025
The sign outside of my local Trader Joes shows their "trading hours" to be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Review: Trader Joe’s meals almost always hit their marks
April 11, 2025
A Ninja Creami blends strawberry ice cream with a prepared chocolate concoction. The Creami came out in 2021 and has gained significant popularity across social media platforms, particularly TikTok. (Promotional image courtesy of Ninja.)
Review: I’m cone-fident the viral Ninja Creami is worth the hype
April 9, 2025
The senior show "Homesick" exhibition is displayed in the Eastern Star Gallery. From Wednesday, March 16 to Friday, March 21, seniors Grace Ryan, Ivy Woolenberg and Lilli Franks displayed artwork related to objects in their respective homes.
Senior show ‘Homesick’ is an ode to Los Angeles post-wildfires
April 9, 2025
SPORTS
The women's NCAA Division 1 college basketball tournament bracket displays games between the Elite Eight teams, down to the final. Juniors Layla Negrin and Selah Johnson created a bracket competition for Archer students to enter and compete in, with the prize of a Starbucks drink. (Graphic illustration by Laila Boodell)
Student-run March Madness brackets foster friendly competition, connection
By Laila Boodell, Staff Reporter • 21 hours ago

College basketball fans across the country tune into the craze of March Madness, NCAA Division 1 college basketball championship, each year....

Freshman Sasha Gutrecht serves against Pacifica Christian High School Feb. 24. Gutrecht's partner, sophomore Nicole Svendsen, said Gutrecht was an encouraging partner throughout their game. "I think if you have a supportive partner, the game goes a lot smoother," Svendsen said.
Photo Gallery: Upper school beach volleyball team perseveres through season, values outdoor after-school activity
By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter • April 11, 2025

The upper school beach volleyball team played their first preseason game Feb. 20, and their first in-season game March 5. The team has played...

COLUMNISTS
The pink section of my color categorized bookshelf is displaued. This column is an overdue ode to a over-hated genre: romance.
Column: Ode to an over-hated genre — romance
By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist • March 19, 2025

Love is in the air, and so are terrible romance books. Obviously, that statement is subjective and dramatic, but for the sake of this column,...

The NYT guidelines for AI usage in the newsroom are outlined above, with key emphasis on concepts such as transparency and human review. It is imperative that as AI continues to gain prominence in the humanities, human thought remains at the forefront of all written work. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)
Column: Take a second look at AI in the humanities
By Allie Yang, Columnist • March 16, 2025

From the tentative start to the hard-earned finish, writing undoubtedly takes time, which is one of our most precious resources that society...

OPINION
An employee poses as he views examples of Benin bronzes which, together with collections such as the Parthenon sculptures, are the subject of talks of their return to countries of origin, displayed at the British Museum in London, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Op-Ed: Why looted artifacts must be returned
By Julia Ong, Staff Reporter • 8 hours ago

Who truly owns culture — the nations where it exists or the global institutions that house and display its artifacts? This question is deeply...

A silhouette of Luigie Mangione and Wade Wilson is pictured. Wilson was convicted of murder and Mangione is currently awaiting trial for murder yet both have received immense support from fans. (Graphic illustration: Sydney Tilles)
Op-ed: Pretty privilege invades all aspects of life, including the justice system
April 11, 2025
An open laptop and recording camera sit in front of innocent, playing children. The laptop is open to the statistics of a rapidly growing statistics showing how the exploitation of children leads to more profit. Although there is profit, this usually also leads to abuse. (Graphic illustration by Izzie Erickson)
Op-Ed: The truth behind family channels — child exploitation and abuse
April 11, 2025
Parent pointing and scolding a child, who is holding a test paper with a "B+" on it. Authoritarian parenting pressures children to maintain unrealistically high grades, and authoritarian parents tend to punish their children if they do not meet these expectations. (Graphic illustration by: Elisabetta Silveri)
Op-Ed: Psychological dangers of authoritarian parenting
March 21, 2025
Neurodiverse conditions such as, ADHD, autism, dyslexia and OCD intersect with conventional academic assessment methods. While common, methods like these can disadvantage neurodiverse students. If the curriculum favors one method over the other, students lose the ability to showcase their other cognitive strengths. (Graphic illustration by Lucine Stephan)
Op-Ed: The inadequacy of one-size-fits-all assessments
March 20, 2025
WHIMSIES
Spring break is the classic two-week respite from the rigors of academic and social high school life, often spent on long family trips or hours of cartoons on the couch. This spring break, try your hand at new, interesting activities to dive into forgotten passions, from joyful workout routines to gourmet picnics to beach days. (Graphic Illustration by Lucy Williams).
Whimsy: Your guide to Spring Break, 2025
By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor • March 11, 2025

As you click the button submitting your final English essay in March, colorful Canvas confetti pops across the computer screen. The clock strikes...

A graphic illustration shows using a phone in your free time as being "less than" analog activities. (Graphic illustration by Phoebe Measer)
Digital Detox: 5 ways to relax, destress without screens
By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter • February 28, 2025

When your day feels like a whirlwind of activity with no downtime, most of us turn to our devices for a moment of peace and quiet away from the...

PODCAST
S2E5 - The Oscars: Women are more than their stereotypes
S2E5 – The Oscars: Women are more than their stereotypes
By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster • 21 hours ago

On this episode of The Feminist Focus, host Olivia Hallinan-Gan (‘26) explores 2025 Oscars and illustrates how Hollywood is going in the correct...

S1E5 - Causing a racket: Understanding the history of tennis, March sports recap
S1E5 – Causing a racket: Understanding the history of tennis, March sports recap
By Parker Keston, Podcaster • 21 hours ago

On this episode of Sport-Tea, host Parker Keston (‘25) discusses the history of tennis and the professional ATP and WTA tours. Additionally,...