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
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
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
Seventh grader Harper Cox (‘30) and the Archer panther share a moment of joy, jumping up and down together. Student moderator Cleo Wilson said the courtyard is filled with cheers and laughter, as the school comes together to support its athletes and show pride in the community. “I think especially at an all girls school, it's important to recognize everybody's highlights in their season, and pay attention to the fact that girls are athletes too and that we are strong and powerful."

Photo Gallery: Archer athletes take center stage at winter pep rally

By Julia Ong, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2025
Laila Boodell ('28) gently hugs her show horse, Calvin, while on a walk around her barn. "[Calvin] is gigantic, but he's like a little puppy," Boodell said. "He's insanely obedient."

Girls’ best friends: Archer equestrians create special bonds with equine partners

By Elisabetta Silveri, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2025
Football - NFL - Super Bowl LIX - Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs - Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States - February 9, 2025 Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes is hit in the face by Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Carter as the ball is loose REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Sideline perspectives: Students, faculty share reactions to Super Bowl LIX

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2025
Seniors Dylan Evans-Robinson, Charlie Clayton and Phoebe Ramirez and sophomore Paloma Lebenzon practice shooting for their game against Viewpoint Jan. 30. Senior night took place Feb. 5 at their home gym at Park Century.

Varsity basketball seniors reflect on growth, leadership in their final season

By Nissara Shah, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2025
The middle school gold soccer team huddles together to share words of encouragement and support. Eighth-grade player Isabel Kromwyk said the season was very enjoyable. “We’ve definitely grown... and we all kind of grow with each other,” Kromwyk said. (Photo by Archer Athletics)

Focusing on the positives: Archer’s gold soccer team bonds despite shortened season

By Georgia Lebowitz, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2025
Sixth grader Sloane Adamson dribbles the basketball with intent and focus in her eyes. "You can't really play basketball if you're not having fun," she said.

Sixth grade basketball player utilizes humor to support her team

By Josie Le Blanc, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2025
Emmy Rapp (‘27) walks onto the soccer field, ready to play. Windward was the team's first opponent, with Brentwood being their second. Both games were played after winter break and the containment of the Los Angeles fires, which halted practice. “It went from us being about to start the second half of the season to just crickets. It was a challenge for sure,” Fish said. “And we’re in a new league so we're playing against teams that are better than us. It's been a season of many growth opportunities.”

Back in action: Varsity soccer unites to compete after LA fires halt practice

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
February 3, 2025
Violet Moczydlowsky (‘31) poses in her equestrian apparel, helmet in hand on Archers' back field. Moczydlowsky recently finished her first season on Archer’s new Interscholastic Equestrian League team. “That program gives you an awesome opportunity to be able to learn how to adapt quickly,” Moczydlowsky’s mother Brandi Montague said.

Horses build bridge to belonging: Sixth grader shares equestrian team experience

By Laila Boodell, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2025
A student athlete takes the concussion test with her screen displaying the word green in blue coloring. According to the National Library of Medicine, "in all sports, collegiate athletes had higher rates of concussion than high school athletes, but concussions represented a greater proportion of all injuries among high school athletes."

Heads up: Archer hosts annual concussion testing for middle, upper school athletes

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
December 16, 2024
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
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