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
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
The middle school cross country team competes in a meet at Mar Vista Park. "The season was great," Avital Eisenberg ('29) said. "I beat my PR by a full minute, which is a long time in cross country." Photo by Archer Athletics.

Sisters, friends, running buddies: A look into middle school cross country

By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
December 4, 2024
A middle school swim athlete competes in her event at their most recent meet. The team won the PBL championship Sunday, Nov. 3. Photo by Archer Athletics.

From self-talk to success: Middle school swim team conquers PBL league with ‘positive attitude’

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
November 17, 2024
Sophomore Abigail Weiner serves the ball to her opponent during a match against Windward School. The varsity tennis team placed fourth in their first year in the Gold Coast League. (Photo by Archer Athletics.)

Varsity tennis team finishes 4th in Gold Coast League

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
October 27, 2024
Glow sticks illuminate the Actyve Gym Friday, Oct. 11. To celebrate the end of their season, the JV volleyball team had a glow-in-the-dark themed practice with varsity, inspired by the popular TikTok trend.

JV volleyball team lights up final practice with glow-in-the-dark celebration

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
October 24, 2024
A professional photographer takes photos of volleyball athletes for the first-ever athletic media day Oct 5. "It makes us have a larger presence on social media, which is obviously really big at the moment, especially for people our age, "Fitzgibbon said. "I think it will get more people excited for our sports events." (Photo Credit: Parker Keston)

Athletic Leadership Council triples in membership, provides community for student athletes

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
October 17, 2024
Poised and ready to play, JV tennis team captain Avery Panepinto (‘27) grips her racket. This year is the team’s first in the Gold Coast League, and they have won the majority of their matches. Photo by Archer Athletics.

‘Stronger and better’: JV tennis team grows skills, friendships during first season in Gold Coast League

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
October 8, 2024
Maya Acutt ('25), Kate Hanney ('25) and Gabriella Specchierla ('25) clap as they celebrate their teammates during last season's Senior Night. The three seniors are the only runners from The Class of 2025 on the team, forging a special bond that they will carry with them, even as the prepare to leave Archer.

‘Side by side’: Q&A with three varsity cross country seniors

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
October 6, 2024
Student athletes Autumn Walker and Shaelyn Killam walk through the Zeller Student Center wearing their new game day polos. The Nike branded polos are made from a polyester "DRI-FIT" material.

New game day polos aim to ‘unify’ student-athletes

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
October 6, 2024
Swinging her racket, junior Isley Bonney practices her tennis swings out on the back court. Bonney plays on the JV tennis team and said she has grown immensely since she started tennis in ninth grade.

A Joyful journey: Junior JV tennis player inspires teammates, shares advice

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
October 6, 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympic swimming pool is filled with bright lights and spectators. The Olympic games were held from July 26 to Aug. 11. While the event is meant to symbolize global unity, athletes from non-Western countries were met with accusations and scrutiny. [Paris 2024 Olympic Games] by [Roman Koksarov] is licensed under [CC BY 4.0.].

Op-Ed: A call for second chances in international athlete community

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
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