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The Oracle

The 10th grade gift drive bin overflows with presents for foster youth. Ninth and 10th graders were encouraged to shop for gifts catered towards 8 to 11-year-old foster youth. The youth will be able to choose from donated gifts, which will be displayed at the “toy store” at the Coco’s Angels holiday event.
Fueling Futures: Coco’s Angels holiday gift drive allows foster youth to envision goals for future
By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter • December 9, 2024

Almost 56,000 children in California are foster youth, and approximately 184,000 households in the U.S. have a foster child, according to Alternative...

Tattered Tales Founder Natalie London ('26) runs a book fair to provide free books children living in underserved communities. London donates her own books and also collects books from her local communities, such as Archer. 
Photo provided by Natalie London.
Tattered Tales nonprofit hosts free book fairs, collects donations from Archer
By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief • December 8, 2024

Books in the home are the number one determinant of early academic success, according to the U.S. Department of Education. However, 61% of America's...

After the ceremony, Natalie Huang ('25), Lily Poon ('25) and Addie Meyers ('25) pose to take a picture. Many seniors took pictures with their family and friends after the ceremony to capture moments during Founders Day. "A moment that I enjoyed is right after Founders Day, when a lot of seniors were taking pictures," Curry said. "They were kind of doing things [to] soak up those last Founders Day memories. Because even if we forget what was said during the speeches, and even if we forget everyone who was in our class, who will forever have those pictures, and those will be cemented memories."
Photo Essay: Founders Day celebrates seniors, honors accomplishments of alumni, founders
By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor • December 6, 2024

  In 1995, the Archer School for Girls was founded by Megan Callaway, Victoria Shorr, and Diana Meehan. To celebrate the founding...

A promotional poster depicts Glinda, the Good Witch (Ariana Grande), and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) reaching towards each other. "Wicked" follows the relationship between Glinda and Elphaba as they navigate adversity and face discrimination. (Photo Credit: Universal Pictures.)
Review: ‘Wicked’ defies gravity, explores societal issues
By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter • December 6, 2024

When I walked into the movie theater Dec. 1 to watch "Wicked," I wasn't prepared for how spectacular it would be. "Wicked" was released Nov....

Senior Dylan Evans-Robinson jumps to hit the ball at Varsity Volleyball Senior Night. The team faced many new challenges this year, which led them to bond more than usual, junior Sara Salehi said. "I think volleyball is very mental in general, and so you really have to lean on your teammates," Salehi said. "You can't go through a season without becoming really close." (Photo by Archer Athletics)
‘Underdogs’: Varsity volleyball finishes inaugural season in Gold Coast League, adjusts to new team dynamic
By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter • December 4, 2024

Starting July 28 and ending Oct. 11, varsity volleyball's season lasts longer than many other Archer sports seasons. This season was filled with...

The middle school cross country team competes in a meet at Mar Vista Park. "The season was great," Avital Eisenberg ('29) said. "I beat my PR by a full minute, which is a long time in cross country." Photo by Archer Athletics.
Sisters, friends, running buddies: A look into middle school cross country
By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor • December 4, 2024

Running side-by-side at Mar Vista Park, sisters Avital Eisenberg ('29) and Noa Eisenberg ('30) crossed the finish line together at their cross...

This collage depicts all of my favorite attachments that comes with this book. This column has been a long time coming, as the book easily ranks high on my mental bookshelf for its stylistic uniqueness and for the pure creativity in it's delivery. Honestly, as much as I try to explain, the magic of this book really is an experience you have to try for yourself.
Ship happens: The literary puzzle of “S”
By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist • December 10, 2024

Typically, my columns focus on a listed roundup of books, but this story is so unique that I knew it deserved its own shoutout (and 600 words...

A laptop displaying a study playlist sits next to a binder full of classwork. Music has been shown to improve focus and productivity when completing tasks, such as school assignments.
Column: The focus frequency
By Lena Sakhnini, Columnist • December 3, 2024

How often is music your go-to tool when you need to focus? While studying for tests, working on school projects or even writing these columns,...

Trump's impending term as the 47th president of the United States is raising questions for all parties surrounding the state of the nation. His plans will affect all aspects of student life, from loan forgiveness to healthcare access to climate reform. (Photo credit: Nicole Williams)
Editorial: What Trump’s presidency means for the next four years of student life
By 24-25 Oracle Editorial Board and Lucy Williams November 22, 2024

Editor's Note: Although most of The Oracle’s editorials take a specific stance on an issue, this month’s will serve to educate the Archer...

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
Two bagels and a container of cream cheese sit on a table. Bagels are one of the best ways to start the day, and three of my favorite spots to grab a bite to eat from are Belle's Bagels, Courage Bagels and Calic Bagel.
Doughy deliciousness: These 3 LA bagel spots are EVERYTHING to me
By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter • December 9, 2024

The bagel: a perfect combination of crispy and chewy, flaky and fluffy. No matter how you prefer to eat them — toasted with velvety soft butter,...

The Macy’s Day Parade plays on the TV right as the Smokey the Bear float goes by. The 3 hour parade starts at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones.
Carve out time for these 5 classic Thanksgiving activities
By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter • November 26, 2024

Ever since I was a little kid, I've loved Thanksgiving. Part of my love stems from the holiday being an excuse to enjoy a delicious feast or...

S1E2 - Hoops, I did it again: History of basketball, monthly sports recap
S1E2 – Hoops, I did it again: History of basketball, monthly sports recap
By Parker Keston, Podcaster • October 28, 2024

On this episode of Sport-Tea, host Parker Keston (‘25) discusses the history of basketball, highlighting its background and some of the game’s...

Sexplained S2E2 - Intersection between environmentalism, menstruation
Sexplained S2E2 – Intersection between environmentalism, menstruation
By Ella Dorfman, Podcaster • October 27, 2024

Sexplained is an educational podcast intended to support teenagers’ comprehensive health by providing information and advice regarding sexual...