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  • March 17Holi celebration will take place Friday, March 21.
  • March 176th grade has their Service Day Friday, March 21.
  • March 17The Color Clash rematch takes place Thursday, March 20.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle

The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle

Artemis Center board member Olivia Hallinan-Gan ('26) shares out during the third round of the most recent ArtemisEngage event March 12. The discussion's topic was focused on the question, "Should hate speech be censored on social media?"
Promoting healthy disagreement: ArtemisEngage fosters civil discourse, cross-generational conversation
By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • 2 hours ago

While the concept of disagreement tends to have a negative connotation, the Harvard Kennedy School argues disagreement is not only important,...

Math teachers Lucas Hoffman and April Nishinaka stand beside a Kahoot leaderboard in room 127. March 14 was national Pi day, which, at Archer, was celebrated with sweets such as pie and cookies and a Kahoot.
Celebrating Pi: Archer celebrates Pi Day with sweet treats, themed activities
By Graysen Gregory, Staff Reporter • 7 hours ago

Shouts of, "It's red!" and "Click on blue!" echoed from room 127 Friday, March 14, as Archer celebrated Pi Day. Pi Day is celebrated all around...

Students line up to purchase a bake good at a fundraiser for Children's Hospital Los Angeles March 13. Kate Rheinheimer (’28) leads the CHLA club at Archer and organized the bake sale to raise funds for the hospital’s Child Life program.
Baking for a cause: Freshmen fundraise for CHLA Child Life program
By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor • 7 hours ago

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the number one children's hospital in California, conducts more than 723,000 patient visits and performs nearly...

Altemus hangs up a photographed cut-out of a pink dog stuffed animal. Among the cut-out's are hand-crocheted stars which Altemus made to go along with the theme of moons. Altemus learned how to crochet over five years ago, and wanted to include this craft into the show.
With wonder and whimsy: Seniors create gallery show centered on childhood memories
By Francie Wallack, Features Editor • March 19, 2025

Second semester senior year is markedly a transitional period: With childhood in the rearview mirror, and life beyond high school just one...

Andrea Fuentes('28) practices her swings on the backfield. The team is preparing for their upcoming game, where their skills will be put to the test.
Better together: Varsity softball unites for preseason
By Leani Al-Midani, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025

The varsity softball team had their first practice on Jan. 30 in preparation for their first game against Environmental Charter High School on...

Seventh grader Harper Cox (‘30) and the Archer panther share a moment of joy, jumping up and down together. Student moderator Cleo Wilson said the courtyard is filled with cheers and laughter, as the school comes together to support its athletes and show pride in the community. “I think especially at an all girls school, it's important to recognize everybody's highlights in their season, and pay attention to the fact that girls are athletes too and that we are strong and powerful."
Photo Gallery: Archer athletes take center stage at winter pep rally
By Julia Ong, Staff Reporter • March 18, 2025

Archer’s winter athletes arrived at school Feb. 21 in their team uniforms and their spirit, ready to celebrate their wins, losses and their...

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...

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
By Lucine Stephan, Staff Reporter • 2 hours ago

As a high school student studies for a test, she sits at her desk, shoulders hunched, for hours. Her pencil scratches against the surface of...

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...

S1E4 - All throws lead to Rome: History of football, recapping the biggest sporting events of January, February
S1E4 – All throws lead to Rome: History of football, recapping the biggest sporting events of January, February
By Parker Keston, Podcaster • March 18, 2025

On this episode of Sport-Tea, host Parker Keston (‘25) discusses the history of football and the NFL, including how the teams operate in the...

S2E4 - Porn Wars: What divided feminists is still pertinent now
S2E4 – Porn Wars: What divided feminists is still pertinent now
By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster • March 17, 2025

Content warning: this podcast episode contains discussions about pornography and may not be suitable for all listeners. If it doesn’t feel...