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
Katia Thomas ('27) holds the International Green Apple Ambassador award for her work with the Green Organization, where she advocates for sustainability and environmental activism. Thomas’s commitment to protecting the natural environment drives her efforts to inspire others to take action.

Passion and purpose: Young Green Ambassador leads the way with environmental advocacy

By Nissara Shah, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2024
History teacher and Innovative Learning Coordinator Malia McClurg teaches the Gender Studies senior seminar students about the importance of intersectional feminism. "I hope that students walk away with a curiosity about themselves and the world around them," McClurg said.

Teaching and tech: Innovative learning coordinator’s diverse interests contribute to curriculum

By Lucine Stephan, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2024
A library goer at the Beverly Hills Public Library sits at a desk doing work. Many seniors among the class of 2025 have begun attending their local public libraries, embracing these spaces to complete work.

Within the book stacks: Seniors embrace working at local public libraries

By Francie Wallack, Features Editor
December 14, 2024
Three women question themselves and others around them. "Women have been socialized to aspire to perfection and are overly cautious," Reshma Saujani said. "Even when we’re ambitious and we lean in, that socialization of perfection has caused us to take fewer risks in our careers."

‘This might be wrong’: Exploring female fear of failure in the classroom, workplace

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
December 10, 2024
A plywood sign states “we are free take us home” in front of a used mattress sitting on the sidewalk. Unwanted furniture is often abandoned outside for free.

From Trash to Treasure: What was once furniture waste can have a second life

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
December 8, 2024
The graphic displays a list of popular clothing brands categorized as sustainable and unsustainable. Executive board members of the Archer Council for Sustainability said when buying holiday gifts for others, people often do not consider the environmental footprint of producing, shipping and wrapping their presents, which can have a detrimental impact on the climate as each holiday season passes. Graphic illustration by Lucy Williams.

Q&A with Archer Council for Sustainability about holiday environmentalism

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
December 3, 2024
A girl leans against the wall with her head in her hands. The emotional and mental toll of sexual assault paired with victim blaming can be incredibly damaging to survivors. “When it comes to domestic violence or sexual assault, you didn't have a voice in it,” Morales said. “Something happened to you that you didn't want. So then to continue to experience that after, is continuing the harm.”

‘She was asking for it’: The dangers of victim blaming

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
November 17, 2024
The starting line for City of Hope's Walk for Hope is framed with a rainbow sign. Breast Cancer Awareness Month officially concluded Thursday, Oct. 31. There are many ways to spread breast cancer awareness.

Breast cancer survivors share their stories in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
November 17, 2024
To ensure balanced coverage on The Oracle, this article provides an insight into conservative political perspectives. The goal of this piece is to educate the students on viewpoints that are not as common at Archer. (Graphic Illustration by Sydney Tilles)

A political minority: Conservative views across Los Angeles

By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
November 15, 2024
Junior Lauren Ho grasps a stress ball in her hand. With the recent popularization of fidget toys, such as the Nee-Doh cube, stress toys have begun making a comeback among students at Archer.

Fidget Toy Frenzy: Exploring usage of fidget toys among students

By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor
November 10, 2024
A student models a top Annie Altemus ('25) crocheted. "My visions for my pieces are always dynamic," Altemus said. "I love being able to adapt and switch stitches as well." Photo by Annie Altemus.

Crazy for Crocheting: Q&A with senior on her passion for crocheting

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
November 10, 2024
Archer parent Eric Borstein walks through the marine base, Camp Pendleton, on his walk from Los Angeles to San Diego. Borstein completed the walk during the first Where is EB? fundraiser, which raised awareness for patients, like himself, diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Photo Courtesy of US Marine Corps.

Where is EB? Fundraiser raises nearly 200 grand for pulmonary arterial hypertension patients

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2024
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