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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
Kendrick Lamar leans against a GNX car for the official "GNX" album cover. Lamar released his sixth studio album Nov. 22 to basically everybody's surprise. (Image from Sony Music Entertainment.)

Review: Kendrick Lamar pays homage to his West Coast roots in ‘GNX’

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2024
"Bog Myrtle," Sid Sharp's second book, sits in the library. The children's picture book has a cozy feel, which heightens its comedy when fairytale-like imagery is contrasted with more "modern" concepts.

Review: Children’s book ‘Bog Myrtle’ is an enchanting new cautionary tale for all ages

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
December 15, 2024
Senior Maya Acutt looks at her top songs from 2024. Spotify Wrapped includes different features, which allow listeners to see their top artists and songs as well as view personalized videos from artists.

Wrapping up 2024: Spotify Wrapped release brings mixed emotions

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
December 12, 2024
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
A poster depicts Ani (Mikey Madison) smiling and gazing down while being illuminated by purple florescent lights. "Anora" follows Ani, a young sex worker, through her life-altering relationship with wealthy Russian oligarch, Ivan (Mark Eidelstein). "Anora" promotional poster courtesy of We Live Entertainment.

Review: Cinderella in the city, film ‘Anora’ explores love, sexuality, rebellion

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
December 6, 2024
Tyler, The Creator extends his hands, with a mask obscuring his face for the official "Chromakopia" album cover. "Chromakopia," released Oct. 28, is Tyler's 8th studio album, following his 2022 album, "Call Me if You Get Lost." (Image from Sony Music Entertainment.)

Review: Tyler the Creator’s “Chromakopia” is an introspective, radical masterpiece 

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
December 5, 2024
Mamma Mia's music group, Donna and the Dynamos, starts to sing 'Dancing Queen.' The group featured Bryce Collin ('25), Olivia Broock ('27) and Hayden Seid ('25). Hayden talked about her relationship with her costars and how she feels she that they have bonded over the experience. "I got to work with Olivia and Bryce and it felt kind of similar in real life to when you're with your old friends," Seid said. "It just felt so real. It was really beautiful."

‘Thank You for the Music’: Upper school performers dazzle in ‘Mamma Mia!’

By Charlotte Burnap and Shae Killam
December 3, 2024
Illuminated by bright yellow lights, a 'Bayou County' sign stands in front of Disney's new ride called Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Due to Splash Mountain’s racist and outdated theming, Disney transformed it into Tiana's ride.

‘A historical event’: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opens at Disneyland Park

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
December 3, 2024
Founder of Song Share Gemma Wyles ('25) performs an original song. Song Share is an event that happens monthly to bi-monthly. The first song share of the year occurred on Nov. 8 in the courtyard.

Students bond, showcase original pieces through Song Share performance

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
November 27, 2024
A cake is topped with gulab jamun, a popular Indian treat that consists of fried dough soaked in a sweet, sticky syrup that is typically rose flavored. This cake was made for Diwali in 2020.

Archer students explore Diwali through food, connect with family

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
November 15, 2024

Slideshow: New ceramics teacher on teaching strategies, hopes for year ahead

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
November 13, 2024
Members of the seventh grade Improv Team Sofia Micelli, Ellie Epstein, Delainy Lloyd and Elle Brutocao improvise a scene during their lunchtime performance Monday, Oct. 27. Their scenes were randomly selected by audience participants, and were all Halloween-themed.

Spooky scenes: Seventh grade improv team hosts Halloween-themed performance

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2024
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