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 student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
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
Seniors Bryce Collis and Amelia Lewinson perform in last year's upper school play “Le Gallienne and Friebus’ Alice In Wonderland.” In early October of this year, Collis was selected as a finalist for the "The Show Must Go On" Teen Monologue Festival.

Senior selected as finalist in ‘The Show Must Go On’ Teen Monologue Festival, performs in finalists show

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
Pura Vita sign lights up the restaurant above the bar. Pura Vita's locations are in West Hollywood and Redondo Beach. (Photo Credit: Lily Kaplan)

Pasta without parmesan: Pura Vita vegan restaurant review from a non-vegan

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
October 27, 2024
Liam Payne is illustrated with a halo above his head, following the news of his death Wednesday, Oct. 16. He rose to fame at age 14 upon joining One Direction, a prominent boyband of the 2010's. (Graphic illustration by Emma Winkler)

Former One Direction member Liam Payne dead at 31: Community grieves, honors his musical legacy

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
Archer's orchestra director Hannah Murray plays her violin with the middle school advanced ensemble, the Metro-Gnomes. This is Murray’s first year at Archer, following the retirement of Susan Smith, who served as orchestra director for 23 years.

Striking a chord: Archer’s new orchestra director intertwines movement and music

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
October 12, 2024
Journalist Michael Pollan's 2006 book, "The Omnivore's Dilemma," exposes the realities of four American food chains: industrial, organic, local and foraged. Pollan went on a nationwide journey through farms and factories of these systems to expose surprising truths hidden by large food corporations.

Review: “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” uncovers America’s foodie reality

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
October 8, 2024
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

From Barbies to embroidery: Eastern Star Gallery exhibit promotes connection among students, faculty

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
Choir and a cappella Director Bri Holland practices a song at the piano in the choir room. "I'm excited to be in a space where I can see students for up to seven years at a time," Holland said. "I'm excited to cultivate that relationship."

New year, new music: Bri Holland becomes new choir and a cappella director

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
September 20, 2024
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