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The Oracle

The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle

The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle

Seniors sit with alumni in Archer’s library. “In the panel, they talked about how to give a one minute pitch to yourself, which was really important,” Isabella Veckerelli said. “I think that in life, you have to learn to be yourself, be present and advertise for yourself, and have self confidence in what you do.”
Navigating the future: Seniors discuss career pathways with alumni
By Georgia Lebowitz, Staff Reporter • March 21, 2025

Surrounded by colorful posters and rows of books, Archer alumni spoke to seniors about their post-Archer experiences. Learning about the multiple...

Students gather around a table of French treats to sample madeleines, chocolate mousse and custard during the third annual French Around the World festival. According to French teachers Travis Nesbitt and Laurence Clerfeuille, the festival serves to enlighten students about the diversity of French-speaking cultures worldwide.
Third annual French Around the World festival ‘expands student worldviews,’ despite rainstorm
By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor • March 21, 2025

Walking up the steps of Archer’s front veranda March 14, students were greeted by rows of balloons and enthusiastic French teachers handing...

One of Starbucks' new compostable cup sits on a bench. The cup is a replacement for their classic plastic cup to help eliminate plastic waste.
Starbucks’ sustainability: Starbucks implements new reusable, compostable cups
By Josie Le Blanc, Staff Reporter • March 21, 2025

In 2024, the Starbucks Innovation Hub in Seattle, Washington, found they could successfully produce one plastic Starbucks cup with 10-20% less...

The three ghosts wave at the middle schoolers after they reveal they are ghosts. Lewinson said she found a newfound enjoyment in her role as a ghost because it was different from what she was used to playing. “Being a ghost is a different experience because I am not old. I am, in fact, young,” Lewinson said. “And so as a ghost, I feel like I am really able to explore a different side of myself that I am not able to see at any other time.”
‘Fall into the Stars’: Archer’s own ghost story
By Maia Kim and Vivianne Arnold March 21, 2025

  Archer's upper school theater program debuted an original production, "Fall into the Stars," written and directed by teacher Tracy...

PNP Paribas Open Champion Meera Andreeva plays against Danish player Clara Tauson in the Round of 32. Seniors Parker Keston and Presley Forster attended the tournament and said they loved watched their favorite players in-person. (Photo provided by Parker Keston.)
‘Age is just a number’: Indian Wells’ young champions inspire Archer tennis players, new generation
By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief • March 21, 2025

At 17 years old, Mirra Andreeva claimed the BNP Paribas Open title in Indian Wells, California, becoming the tournament's third-youngest female...

Andrea Fuentes('28) practices her swings on the backfield. The team is preparing for their upcoming game, where their skills will be put to the test.
Better together: Varsity softball unites for preseason
By Leani Al-Midani, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025

The varsity softball team had their first practice on Jan. 30 in preparation for their first game against Environmental Charter High School on...

The pink section of my color categorized bookshelf is displaued. This column is an overdue ode to a over-hated genre: romance.
Column: Ode to an over-hated genre — romance
By Madeleine Beaubaire, Columnist • March 19, 2025

Love is in the air, and so are terrible romance books. Obviously, that statement is subjective and dramatic, but for the sake of this column,...

The NYT guidelines for AI usage in the newsroom are outlined above, with key emphasis on concepts such as transparency and human review. It is imperative that as AI continues to gain prominence in the humanities, human thought remains at the forefront of all written work. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)
Column: Take a second look at AI in the humanities
By Allie Yang, Columnist • March 16, 2025

From the tentative start to the hard-earned finish, writing undoubtedly takes time, which is one of our most precious resources that society...

Neurodiverse conditions such as, ADHD, autism, dyslexia and OCD intersect with conventional academic assessment methods. While common, methods like these can disadvantage neurodiverse students. If the curriculum favors one method over the other, students lose the ability to showcase their other cognitive strengths. (Graphic illustration by Lucine Stephan)
Op-Ed: The inadequacy of one-size-fits-all assessments
By Lucine Stephan, Staff Reporter • March 20, 2025

As a high school student studies for a test, she sits at her desk, shoulders hunched, for hours. Her pencil scratches against the surface of...

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...

S1E4 - All throws lead to Rome: History of football, recapping the biggest sporting events of January, February
S1E4 – All throws lead to Rome: History of football, recapping the biggest sporting events of January, February
By Parker Keston, Podcaster • March 18, 2025

On this episode of Sport-Tea, host Parker Keston (‘25) discusses the history of football and the NFL, including how the teams operate in the...

S2E4 - Porn Wars: What divided feminists is still pertinent now
S2E4 – Porn Wars: What divided feminists is still pertinent now
By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster • March 17, 2025

Content warning: this podcast episode contains discussions about pornography and may not be suitable for all listeners. If it doesn’t feel...