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  • April 20Class of 2025 will set up the Maypole at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 25.
  • April 20Archer Council of Artists will hold a Song Share Friday, April 25.
  • April 20Tenth grade will be holding a fundraiser Friday, April 25.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle

The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle

Writer E.A. Hanks sits to the right of her novel, "The 10," while speaking to an audience of students and faculty. Brian Wogensen and Oracle editors Francie Wallack and Lucy Williams moderated the Q&A.
Alumna, author E.A. Hanks returns to campus, participates in Q&A
By Maia Kim, Staff Reporter • April 22, 2025

Writer and Archer alumna Elizabeth Ann Hanks (‘01) returned to campus Monday, April 14, to speak with students about her career and experience...

Phoebe Casperian ('27) opens the email sent to all sophomores about the practice ACT. The email sent March 13 gave details about the test, sparking feelings of anticipation among students.
Time to test: Sophomores prepare for practice ACT
By Christina Williams, Staff Reporter • April 16, 2025

During spring break, many students vacationed and relaxed, but for 10th graders like Ava Binder, there may have been another factor weighing...

Junior Selah Johnson recites her poem at the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition March 16-17. Johnson will be advancing to the national level, representing California. "This year, I was much less nervous to make friends and talk to other people," Johnson said. "Last year, I was really in my own head and trying to just practice my poem whenever I had the chance, whereas this year, because I came in a little bit more prepared, I had some time to get to know the other county champions and ask them what their schoolwide competitions were like." (Photo courtesy of David Tellyer)
Understanding the hidden language: Junior wins POL statewide competition, advances to nationals
By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor • April 15, 2025

All 49 county champions across California traveled to Sacramento to compete in the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition March 16-17. The competition...

A dragon chases a pearl through the streets of Chinatown. Performers take turns carrying the dragon high in the air so they don’t get too tired. This was the first parade for middle schooler Jodi Fong. “My experience was very fun,” Fong said, “It’s my first parade, too, so it was very long, but I think we had the team members to do it. It would not have been possible without all these team members.”
Photo Gallery: Los Angeles’s 126th Golden Dragon Parade
By Maia Kim, Staff Reporter • April 22, 2025

The 126th annual Golden Dragon Parade took place March 22 from 1-4 p.m. in Chinatown, Los Angeles. Over 100,000 spectators watched performances...

The Olympic rings symbol is displayed at the Olympic House, ahead of the Executive Board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in Lausanne, Switzerland, December 3, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
LA28 provides opportunity to address L.A. transportation, housing issues following wildfires
By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor • April 16, 2025

Every four years, thousands of athletes represent their countries in the most widespread sporting event on the planet: the Summer Olympics. Since...

Three Archer athletes wait on their blocks to begin their race. The meet took place at Brentwood School, with Archer placing first overall. Photo by Archer Athletics.
Varsity swim team competes, swimmers compare club, school team experience
By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter • April 15, 2025

Freshman Caroline Muldaur has her prerace routine down to a science. Ten minutes before her race, she eats a pack of fruit snacks to get a boost...

A script is highlighted and marked up with notes. With many lines to memorize, some actors look to AI technology for assistance.
Column: Screen partner or scene partner?
By Hayden Seid, Columnist • April 17, 2025

Today, AI is making an appearance in almost every facet of everyday life. It provides us with a wide array of endless information that can prove...

A homemade pizza sits on a table. Women face conflicting societal expectations and the "tradwife" trend on social media is a misleading representation of what their lives actually look like.
Column: The Nara Smith Effect
By Lena Sakhnini, Columnist • April 15, 2025

Scrolling through TikTok over the last year or so, you’ve probably stumbled upon a wave of videos in which women are fully embracing traditional...

National Security Language Initiative for Youth participant Belén Haro's ('26) images are placed in film strips. Given President Donald Trump's recent cuts to federal funding, it becomes all the more important to advocate for a budget dedicated to study abroad programs. (Graphic illustration by Melinda Wang)
Op-Ed: International exchange programs need proper funding
By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor • 9 minutes ago

Much attention has been drawn to United States President Donald Trump's recent actions on the international playing field. following the hostile...

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...

S5E10 - The Scoop on how Archer students observe Ramadan, incorporate fasting into daily routine
S5E10 – The Scoop on how Archer students observe Ramadan, incorporate fasting into daily routine
By Vivianne Arnold and Gabby Kaplan April 20, 2025

In this episode of The Scoop, Senior Reporters Gabby Kaplan (‘27) and Vivianne Arnold (‘26) interview Sarah Mzoughi (‘28) and Dara Alitoro...

S2E3 - Food for the soul: Cultural significance, roots of soul food
S2E3 – Food for the soul: Cultural significance, roots of soul food
By Sydney Curry and Kennedy Chow April 16, 2025

You can’t go wrong with a delicious plate of soul food– not only does it live up to its name as comfort on a plate, but it’s also a cornerstone...