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  • May 11Archer Athletics Awards Night will happen Tuesday, May 13
  • May 11The Advanced Study Humanities Symposium will be held Friday, May 16
  • May 11The senior fountain jump will happen Friday, May 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

Maia Kim ('26) serves steamed and pan fried jiaozi to students with an optional drizzle of spicy chili oil. The Asian Pacific Student Union Good Luck Potluck celebrated the beginning of Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month, featuring cuisines from AAPI countries and cultures.
APSU hosts Good Luck Potluck to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with traditional cuisines
By Phoebe Casparian, Staff Reporter • May 6, 2025

With aromas rising from steaming pots and pans, students and faculty eagerly waited to fill their plates with Asian food in the courtyard. The...

The freshman class faces off against the junior class in a round of tug-of-war during Color Wars April 17. Farah Sandoval (’28) said that her favorite activity of the event was the tug-of-war, even though it her grade lost the game.
Color Wars brings colors of the rainbow, community to campus
By Josephine Hatton, Staff Reporter • May 6, 2025

Excited screams and joyous laughter erupted throughout the courtyard as grades competed in games of tug-of-war, potato sack relay and mural painting...

A collection of USC SpeakYourMIND Ice Bucket Challenge Instagram stories are displayed on an iPhone. A University of South Carolina club called USC MIND recently took to social media platforms to raise money for Active Minds and mental health awareness with its "SpeakYourMIND" challenge. (Graphic Illustration by Emily Paschall).
‘Interconnected’: USC SpeakYourMind challenge takes Instagram, TikTok by storm
By Emily Paschall, News Editor • May 5, 2025

"My name is ... and thank you to ... for nominating me for the USC SpeakYourMIND challenge. I'd like to nominate... " If you have been swiping...

Van Leeuwen’s Santa Monica location is decorated with their logo and bright pink walls. Van Leeuwen has few amazing flavors such as Chocolate Hazelnut, but many need work.
Review: Van Leeuwen is not for everyone
By Leani Al-Midani, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2025

Montana Road, a busy street that stretches from Santa Monica to Brentwood, is lined with ice cream shops, restaurants and various services. Its...

The middle school purple tennis team poses for a group photo on the backfield. The team played five matches and has one more to go before playoffs. (Photo by Archer Athletics.)
Taking the lead: MS purple tennis team grows together on and off the court
By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor • 3 hours ago

With four eighth graders, four seventh graders and two sixth graders, Archer’s purple middle school tennis team has a total of 10 students....

'In it together': Middle school green tennis players begin their tennis journeys side by side
‘In it together’: Middle school green tennis players begin their tennis journeys side by side
By Charlotte Burnap and Shae Killam May 1, 2025

At the Beitou Incineration Plant, in Taipei, a claw lifts tightly sorted waste for conversion. It is one of 25 waste-to-energy facilities across Taiwan that burn trash to generate power.
Column: Taiwan taught me what real sustainability looks like
By Catalina López-Sánchez, Columnist • May 1, 2025

Before I went on the Taiwan Archer Abroad trip, I thought I had a decent understanding of what sustainability meant. Recycle more. Bring your...

A sprawl of different annotated books of my time at Archer. For my final column, I’ve ranked and dissected the quality and relevance of 10 required school readings.
Column: Book breakdown — Ranking Archer’s required reading
By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist • April 29, 2025

As a finale to my column, I'm here writing an ode to Archer's English curriculum and its formidable markers of each school year: the assigned...

My grandmother is shown on the right along with all of her grandkids. Every year, my dad's family spend Christmas together at our house, sharing stories and creating memories. (Photo by Rajita Patil.)
Commentary: Storytelling through stargazing — How I connect the dots
By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief • May 9, 2025

When I look up at the night sky, I see nothing. The bright lights of Los Angeles block the beauty of starry nights. Camping, however, provides...

Three of my Sonny Angels — two hippers and one figure — lay on my desk in a row. For me, Sonny Angels, which have recently been popularized from social media trends, evoke a nostalgia for childhood.
Childhood in a cherub: An ode to Sonny Angel
By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor • May 2, 2025

Have you ever seen a small, cherubic figure attached to the edge of someone's phone or laptop case? Does it have small wings? Is it wearing a...

With summer coming up soon, wardrobe essentials are vital. Some examples include shorts and tote bags. (Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar)
Staples of summer: What to wear to elevate your summer wardrobe
By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter • April 30, 2025

It's that time of year again. Warmer weather and bluer skies signify the school year is almost over, and there are smiles all around. Summer...

S2E6 - Self-care is feminist
S2E6 – Self-care is feminist
By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster • May 8, 2025

On this episode of The Feminist Focus, host Olivia Hallinan-Gan (’26) explores how she plans to manage her mental health during her senior...

S1E6 - Kickin’ it into gear: the history of soccer and recapping the biggest sporting events in April
S1E6 – Kickin’ it into gear: the history of soccer and recapping the biggest sporting events in April
By Parker Keston, Podcaster • May 5, 2025

In the final episode of Sport-Tea, host Parker Keston (‘25) discusses the history of soccer. Additionally, she recaps the biggest sporting...