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  • November 13The upper school musical, Legally Blonde, will take place Thursday, Nov. 13, to Saturday, Nov. 15.
  • November 13No school Friday, Nov. 15, for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
  • November 13No school Monday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veteran's Day.
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The Oracle

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The Oracle

Students fold vibrant tissue paper into flowers to add to Archer’s community ofrenda. Making an ofrenda is a traditional practice during Día de los Muertos, where families will lay photos and momentos on a decorated table to remember and honor the lives of deceased loved ones. Hermanas Unidas executive board member Alondra Alcala said the celebration is "a way for people to honor loved ones, especially when healing from a loss."
Honoring life and death: Día de los Muertos celebration remembers lives of passed loved ones
By Phoebe Casparian, Multimedia Reporter • November 9, 2025

Under the hazy November sun, students delicately folded colorful tissue into paper flowers to display on Archer’s community ofrenda. In belated...

An upper school student works on her calculus homework in the Ruth Bader-Ginsburg courtyard during her free period. Math Lab is a student support space where mathematicians can work with Science Teaching Apprentice L Retterer to complete homework or prepare for tests.
Beyond equations: Math Lab redefines learning, provides extra support
By Oona Seppala, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2025

Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m not a math person?” How about, "I've never been good at math?"  While students often say this...

Protesters wave signs at the No Kings demonstration in Santa Monica. This particular protest took place in Palisades Park and roughly 1,000 people were in attendance. As a part of the event, there was a DJ, guest speakers and a voter registration booth.
‘Protests don’t have to be violent, they can be joyful’: Students find voice, solidarity at No Kings protests
By Maia Kim, Senior Reporter • November 2, 2025

Across Los Angeles and thousands of other cities worldwide, crowds gathered for the No Kings protests Saturday, Oct. 18. Although demonstrations...

Olivia Dean poses for the official "The Art of Loving" album cover. "The Art of Loving" is Dean's second studio album, and discusses the contradictions throughout relationships. 
(Photo courtesy of Capitol Records UK)
Review: Olivia Dean’s “The Art of Loving” is a musical rom-com for the soul
By Lola Thomas, Features Editor • November 11, 2025

Olivia Dean’s "The Art of Loving," released Sept. 26, feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy Sunday evening: cozy and timeless. Dean brings...

A blue tennis racket rests on a tennis ball. Singles tennis requires individual strength and mental focus. In contrast, doubles tennis depends on teamwork, communication and shared strategy.
Two paths, one court: Singles, doubles matches shape varsity tennis players’ mentality
By Nissara Shah, Multimedia Reporter • November 6, 2025

In tennis, whether players step onto the court alone or with a partner, how they approach the game mentally, physically and strategically can...

Runners from Brentwood School, Campbell Hall, Crossroads School, Viewpoint School and Windward School rush off the starting line on Sept 30 at Brentwood School, beginning the race. Smith said the team has to put in the work to be successful in a new league. “This is our second season in the Gold Coast League,” Smith said. “It’s more challenging because the competition is better.”
Photo Gallery: The challenges and benefits of cross country
By Maia Kim, Senior Reporter • October 20, 2025

Archer’s varsity cross country season is in full swing. The pre-season began on Aug. 4, and since then, the team has been working hard,...

Smoothies from Erewhon sit on the counter in the market. Erewhon is known for its colorful shakes made with health foods like sea moss, collagen and even blue spirulina.
Column: Beyond the Hailey Bieber smoothie: How Erewhon incorporates sustainability into their products
By Sabrina Rifkin, Columnist • October 31, 2025

From Hailey Bieber’s Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie to multicolored sea moss, Erewhon seems to capture our imaginations with their luxurious...

Four dinner plates lie on a dining table; three are home to a pizza slice, but the fourth is empty and holds only a script, representing an actor intent on losing weight to play their next character. Performers changing their weight for roles can reinforce both diet and workaholic culture, which should prompt us to reexamine the commitments that interfere with our own health and nourishment.
Column: Method acting or toxic depravation?
By Clara Lieberstein, Columnist • October 31, 2025

It’s November 2023. “Wicked” has yet to grace the big screen, “brat” still means rude and we’re fresh off of Barbenheimer summer....

An immigration officer reviews visa documents in front of a cutout of the United States. As Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to unjustly arrest people based on appearance, employment and the language they speak, we must take a stand and support anyone and everyone impacted by immigration policies. (Graphic illustration by Melinda Wang)
Editorial: Enforcement at the expense of rights
By 25-26 Oracle Editorial Board October 31, 2025

Promises of targeting more than 10 million immigrants lacking proper documentation — the largest deportation in United States history. Declaring...

Senior Sara Salehi poses with a faded leather jacket that she found at the thrift store while shopping for new fall pieces. Fall Fashion in 2025 return to seasonal staples like brown leather and suede, paired with rich tones such as deep red, pink and earthy brown.
Whimsy: Fashion Trends taking us from Summer to Fall
By Julia Ong, Senior Reporter • October 13, 2025

How do you know it’s fall? Is it the crunch of leaves under your sneakers? The scent of cinnamon in your coffee? For me, the real sign of fall...

The ingredient list for celebrity chef Sherry Yard's "Quintessential Chocolate Chip Cookie." The cookies proved to be my favorite after trying a series of New York Times recipes. (Graphic illustration by Maya Hernández.)
The ultimate chocolate chip cookie
By Maya Hernández, Voices Editor • September 4, 2025

I consider myself a cookie connoisseur after growing up with a baker for a mom; she even had her own cookie subscription box for customers that...

S1E2- Lucille Ball: Queen of comedy, cameras, sci-fi
S1E2- Lucille Ball: Queen of comedy, cameras, sci-fi
By Lucy Kaplan, Podcaster • November 3, 2025

Best known for her role as Lucy Ricardo in "I Love Lucy," Lucille Ball was a brilliant businesswoman, feminist and comedian extraordinaire....

S6E2 - The Scoop on Halloween expectation for teenage girls
S6E2 – The Scoop on Halloween expectation for teenage girls
By Izzie Erickson and Ally O'Boyle October 31, 2025

In this episode of The Scoop, Multimedia reporters Izzie Erickson (‘28) and Ally O’Boyle (‘28) dissect the pressure teenage girls feel...