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The Oracle

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The Oracle

The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle

The star fountain flows in the middle of the courtyard, surrounded by poster boards and students. Ninth grader Makenzie Hilton said she loved the energy that filled the courtyard throughout the lunch period. “[My favorite part of the day] was the vibe of Archer, I just love how it's so open and welcoming. There's always music playing,” Hilton said. “I just think it’s super fun.”
Photo Essay: Club Fair sparks 'creativity', 'passion'
By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter • 10 hours ago

From Trader Joe's club to Abortion Rights club, there were over 50 clubs presented to the community at Archer’s annual Club Fair Thursday,...

Juniors Caroline Collis, Cleo Wilson, Julia Ong and Dakota Tooley play spike ball during the first Final Friday of the year. The Final Friday celebration was summer-themed and occurred Friday, Sept. 27.
Final Friday Festivities: Ninth grade representatives plan first Final Friday of school year
By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor • September 30, 2024

Even though the fall season has begun, summer returned to the Archer campus Friday, Sept. 27, as the theme of the first Final Friday of the 2024-2025...

Palisades High School and Archer students gather at the Palisades Village Green Park for the "Fridays for Future" climate strike Sept. 20. Freshman Katia Thomas said the strike was an opportunity to take action and spread awareness about the changing climate. 
Archer Council for Sustainability, Palisades High School students organize climate strike
By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor • September 29, 2024

The changing climate is influencing teens' decisions on where they go to college, their political choices and their daily actions. According...

The restaurant Tartine sits surrounded by a green garden. Tartine is a brunch spot, located in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA. This location is one of the many locations Tartine owns across Los Angeles.
Old historic landmark becomes breakfast location: Tartine offers peaceful dining experience
By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter • September 30, 2024

Archer is now an all-girls school, however, the land initially served as an old woman's home after its construction in 1931.  In 1999, it was...

The Paris 2024 Olympic swimming pool is filled with bright lights and spectators. The Olympic games were held from July 26 to Aug. 11. While the event is meant to symbolize global unity, athletes from non-Western countries were met with accusations and scrutiny.  [Paris 2024 Olympic Games] by [Roman Koksarov] is licensed under [CC BY 4.0.].
Op-Ed: A call for second chances in international athlete community
By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor • September 24, 2024

In a world where the Olympic Games are meant to unite all countries through the universal language of sport, why are some athletes met with suspicion...

Archer varsity volleyball players run laps at a warm-up during practice Sept. 4. The team practices for two hours after school at Vertical Sports Performance. Several sports practice off campus, such as tennis and cross country.
Autumn athletics: Fall sports kick off school year with new league, teams
By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor • September 10, 2024

With a number of new changes and teams, Archer has kicked off the fall sports season. This year, Archer moved to the Gold Coast League, a high...

Displayed is the forgotten corner of my bookshelf. This column dives into the books that fit into this corner, outlining the don'ts a novel should follow to avoid being cliché or missing the relatability mark.
Column: Book Turn-Offs
By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist • September 24, 2024

Though I'm a back-to-school supplies enthusiast, that's pretty much the extent of my excitement to jump back into projects and homework. As you...

My friend and I enjoy a Celcius before school. Teenagers at Archer and across  America have become reliant on morning coffees and energy drinks to get them through the day, causing potential detriment to their health.
Column: Wired and tired
By Lena Sakhnini, Columnist • September 24, 2024

As my schedule becomes fuller and the school year gradually starts to ramp up, I've found myself with one solution to my never-ending to-do list:...

The Paris 2024 Olympic swimming pool is filled with bright lights and spectators. The Olympic games were held from July 26 to Aug. 11. While the event is meant to symbolize global unity, athletes from non-Western countries were met with accusations and scrutiny.  [Paris 2024 Olympic Games] by [Roman Koksarov] is licensed under [CC BY 4.0.].
Op-Ed: A call for second chances in international athlete community
By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor • September 24, 2024

In a world where the Olympic Games are meant to unite all countries through the universal language of sport, why are some athletes met with suspicion...

A streetlamp illuminates a car on the roof of a parking structure at night. This situation could be dangerous and would likely scare high school students, which is why we believe schools should teach self-defense.
Editorial: A safer walk home
September 20, 2024
Pink clouds surround three of Archer's palm trees at sunset. Most days as I walk to the bus, I am busy thinking about upcoming assignments. On the few days I choose to look up and admire the world around me, I am reminded of its beauty. This picture was the unexpected product of one such day.
Op-Ed: Do more nothing
September 13, 2024
A bag of matcha powder and a glass of ice-cold matcha are shown side-by-side. My favorite cafes that sell the best matcha drinks in L.A. are Cha Cha Matcha, La La Land Kind Cafe, Clark Street and Alfred Coffee. Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar.
Matcha, Matcha, Matcha!: 4 Los Angeles sipping spots
By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter • September 29, 2024

On a hot summer day, sometimes all you need is matcha. Or, when you’re feeling down and blasting your go-to sad playlist, matcha will cheer...

Cucumber craze: The fruit that has taken over the internet
Cucumber craze: The fruit that has taken over the internet
By Francie Wallack, Features Editor • September 29, 2024

"Sometimes you just need to eat an entire cucumber." These words have been playing on repeat ever since an unknown influencer first went viral...

Sport-Tea S1E1 - Going for gold: Recapping Olympic games, summer sporting events
Sport-Tea S1E1 - Going for gold: Recapping Olympic games, summer sporting events
By Parker Keston, Podcaster • September 24, 2024

On this episode of Sport-Tea, host Parker Keston (‘25) discusses the history of the Olympic games, recaps her top 10 favorite moments and covers...

The Scoop on Multimedia
The Scoop on Multimedia
By Oona Seppala and Francie Wallack May 21, 2024

In this episode of The Scoop, rising Multimedia Editor Oona Seppala (‘26) discusses the Multimedia section with current Multimedia Editor Francie...