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  • November 17There will be a bus emergency drill Thursday, Nov. 21, and there is no late bus.
  • November 17The Amphitheater will be closed Monday, Nov. 18 for the removal of the US Musical set.
  • November 17School will be closed Friday, Nov. 22 for virtual parent-teacher conferences.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
Students draw in the courtyard to unwind following the announcement of President Donald J. Trump's reelection Wednesday, Nov. 6. Illustrations included drawings in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and an array of colorful doodles.

‘Everybody is just trying to process it’: Community reacts to Trump’s presidential election victory

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2024
A student debates between taking the PSAT and practice ACT, both of which are optional at Archer. Juniors had the opportunity to take a practice ACT Oct. 19 and a PSAT Oct. 23, which could qualify them for a National Merit scholarship. Sophomores took the PSAT Oct. 23., which could not qualify them for National Merit. (Graphic Illustration by Melinda Wang)

Juniors, sophomores take PSAT, practice ACT, reflect on value of standardized testing 

By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor
November 17, 2024

Broadcast: Middle schoolers share opinions, predictions about 2024 presidential election

By Lucy Williams and Sydney Tilles
November 4, 2024
Math teacher Lucas Hoffman jumps onto home plate. scoring another home run for the faculty team. Hoffman showed off for the crowd, running to each base and occasionally doing a front flip to land on first base.

Color clash unites grades, sparks rivalry between seniors and faculty

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
November 3, 2024
Sophomores Beatrice Washburn and Shanthi Seth stand in front of their poster for the Alexandria House, a women's shelter in Los Angeles. Students from grades 10-12 showcased the service and activism projects at the Archer in Action fair Oct. 17.

Archer in Action Fair displays student service work, inspires community

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
October 28, 2024
The graphic illustration depicts the vice presidential candidates debating. The purple represents the two opponent's civility and their political common ground, despite being from two different political parties. Students said the vice presidential debate was calm, in contrast to other political debates. (Graphic Illustration by Shae Killam)

Archer community reflects on vice presidential debate, observes a new side of political civility

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
October 21, 2024
English Department Chair Wendy Deming and Ninth Grade Dean of Culture, Community and Belonging Stephanie Ferri hug Pavliscak as they celebrate her promotion to Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning in 2019. Photo courtesy by Stephanie Ferri.

Associate Head for Teaching and Learning departs from Archer during 25th year, community reflects on legacy

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2024
Wearing traditional clothing, Janeth Guanulema of the Indigenous group in the Amazon rainforest, called the Cofán, smiles for the camera. Sophomore Katia Thomas volunteers with the Cofán and said they are a resilient community that is working on land restoration. Thomas, along with other students and faculty, emphasized the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and sharing the stories of Indigenous communities. Photo provided by Kumiko Hayashi.

‘Healing wounds’: Importance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
October 18, 2024
A student analyzes the most recent edition of the national polling average, provided by the "New York Times," which depicts Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's individual likelihood of winning the presidency. Many students have voiced their concerns and frustration over the closeness of the polls, given the polar oppositeness of each presidential candidate.

‘Its very upsetting to look at’: Students voice concerns over closeness of presidential election polls

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
A laptop is open to the opening slide of the Jewish Student Union's Oct. 7 commemoration, as two students embrace in the background. The presentation was one example of how communities in Archer and in Los Angeles came together to recognize the anniversary of the war in Israel and Palestine.

Students, faculty find community amidst anniversary of Oct. 7, start of deadly Israel-Hamas war

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
October 16, 2024
Autumn Walker ('27) poses with her mango smoothie from Belwood Bakery during lunch Tuesday, Sept. 24. "Belwood has fantastic smoothies, if I need a sweet treat halfway through the day," Walker said.

First week of freedom: Students, faculty reflect on ‘across the street’ privileges, budgeting

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
October 16, 2024
Broadcast: Community members share Rosh Hashanah traditions, celebrations

Broadcast: Community members share Rosh Hashanah traditions, celebrations

By Phoebe Measer and Gabby Kaplan
October 14, 2024
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