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  • April 20Class of 2025 will set up the Maypole at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 25.
  • April 20Archer Council of Artists will hold a Song Share Friday, April 25.
  • April 20Tenth grade will be holding a fundraiser Friday, April 25.
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 dragon chases a pearl through the streets of Chinatown. Performers take turns carrying the dragon high in the air so they don’t get too tired. This was the first parade for middle schooler Jodi Fong. “My experience was very fun,” Fong said, “It’s my first parade, too, so it was very long, but I think we had the team members to do it. It would not have been possible without all these team members.”

Photo Gallery: Los Angeles’s 126th Golden Dragon Parade

By Maia Kim, Staff Reporter
1 hour ago
A senior show gallery titled "Age and Decay" is displayed. The exhibit was curated and created by seniors Sophia Bromwich, Shayaan Gandhi and Madison Mims, and it encapsulated themes of nostalgia, growth, whimsy and nature. The gallery had its grand opening April 9.

Senior show ‘Age and Decay’ turns back the clock on childhood memories, touches on nostalgia

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
April 16, 2025
"For You and Only You," a novel written by Caroline Kepnes is an exciting addition to the "YOU" series. It follows Joe Goldberg, a crazed love fanatic, as he narrates his journey with love and obsession in the real world. (Promotional image courtesy of Random House Trade Paperbacks).

Review: “For you and Only You” is a trip back into the unsettling mind of Joe Goldberg

By Cyriana Bishop, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2025
Elton John and Brandi Carlile stand on a stage in front of the title of their album "Who Believes in Angels?" The album, which John described as "a new start," was released April 4. Image from Official Elton John Site.

Review: Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s ‘Who Believes in Angels?’ comforts in a way only music can

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
April 15, 2025
Assistant stage manager Gaia Bhavsar ('27) flips through costumes for the upper school musical. Bhavsar has been a production tech since eighth grade and said she enjoys helping out and managing productions behind the scenes.

Behind the curtain: Q&A with assistant stage manager of upper school play

By Phoebe Casparian, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2025
Characters from season 3 of “The White Lotus” appear on a promotional poster. The season finale aired April 6 on HBO Max. (Photo Credit: Image courtesy of HBO).

Review: Season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ is a compelling, addictive character study

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
April 11, 2025
The senior show "Homesick" exhibition is displayed in the Eastern Star Gallery. From Wednesday, March 16 to Friday, March 21, seniors Grace Ryan, Ivy Woolenberg and Lilli Franks displayed artwork related to objects in their respective homes.

Senior show ‘Homesick’ is an ode to Los Angeles post-wildfires

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
April 9, 2025
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
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