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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
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
Altemus hangs up a photographed cut-out of a pink dog stuffed animal. Among the cut-out's are hand-crocheted stars which Altemus made to go along with the theme of moons. Altemus learned how to crochet over five years ago, and wanted to include this craft into the show.

With wonder and whimsy: Seniors create gallery show centered on childhood memories

By Francie Wallack, Features Editor
March 19, 2025
Orchestra Director Hannah Murray opens a door to the Winter Concert stage for Harper Cox ('29) during tech week. The concert took place Feb. 12-13 and included musical performances from middle and upper school students.

Winter Concert cultivates joy despite being rescheduled due to SoCal Fires

By Kate Rheinheimer, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2025
Ismarcis Ponce-Cruz ('28) practices her dance at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica during a tech week rehearsal. Ponce-Cruz said that she thinks tech week enhances the production value of the show and she is excited to continue participating in future Night of Dances.

Annual Night of Dance performance is brought to life through student voices, production value

By Josephine Hatton, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2025
Gabi Martinez, a guitarist, composer and producer from Zaragoza, Spain, came to speak to students in Archer’s music programs Tuesday, March 4. Martinez’s career blends jazz, fusion, and modern music. As a musician and educator, Martinez has recorded albums and earned recognition through his music. Students asked questions and learned about his experience within the music industry.

Power of music: Guitarist, producer Gabi Martinez shares insight into music industry with students

By Julia Ong, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2025
A student flips through a magazine, an object a part of the recent Eastern Star Gallery exhibition. The "At the Doorstep of Culture: Black Spaces as Sanctuaries." exhibit was open for the duration of February, Black History Month.

‘A safe space for all’: BSU Art Gallery celebrates black spaces as sanctuaries

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
March 13, 2025
Jitlada Thai's exterior is decorated with a yellow and red sign with a turquoise awning. Jitlada Thai offers an amazing selection of delicious Thai cuisine and a cozy environment.

Review: Jitlada Thai offers a delicious journey through Thai cuisine

By Graysen Gregory, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2025
Host Conan O' Brien performs during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Students share criticisms, appreciation for 97th Oscars ceremony

By Georgia Lebowitz, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2025
On the beach, Rubens and Eunice Paiva stand with two of their five children for the film "I'm Still Here" ("Ainda Estou Aqui" in Portuguese). The film tells a story about loss and a mother fighting to keep her family together. (Image courtesy of Sony).

Review: ‘I’m Still Here’ is a gutting true story of a family severed by government

By Laila Boodell, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2025
Juniors dressed in blue pose at the end of their Spirit Week dance. Junior Olivia Hallinan-Gan said performing was a great way to connect creatively with her fellow classmates. "I got to choreograph with my peers, and it helped create a sense of community within our grade," Hallinan-Gan said.

Photo Gallery: Spirit Week dances invite student creativity, healthy competition between grades

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
March 10, 2025
Iced tea and peach pie are displayed on tables for students to try. Simonne McDavid ('25) said she brought yams because they are important to her family. "Usually for Christmas, my grandmother makes yams," McDavid said. "She makes all other types of dishes, but yams are special because spelling she doesn't make it all year round."

BSU celebrates Black History Month with Taste of Soul, celebrates traditional foods

By Uma Nambiar and Shae Killam
March 10, 2025
The cover of "The Hate U Give" is annotated, emphasizing the symbolism of the fist, which represent resistance. The bold design of the cover reflects the novel's themes of injustice, identity and activism. (Graphic illustration by Dara Alitoro)

Review: Angie Thomas’s ‘The Hate U Give’ is truth that hits hard

By Dara Alitoro, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2025
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