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
Phoebe Casperian ('27) opens the email sent to all sophomores about the practice ACT. The email sent March 13 gave details about the test, sparking feelings of anticipation among students.

Time to test: Sophomores prepare for practice ACT

By Christina Williams, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2025
Junior Selah Johnson recites her poem at the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition March 16-17. Johnson will be advancing to the national level, representing California. "This year, I was much less nervous to make friends and talk to other people," Johnson said. "Last year, I was really in my own head and trying to just practice my poem whenever I had the chance, whereas this year, because I came in a little bit more prepared, I had some time to get to know the other county champions and ask them what their schoolwide competitions were like." (Photo courtesy of David Tellyer)

Understanding the hidden language: Junior wins POL statewide competition, advances to nationals

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
April 15, 2025
Students wait outside the Zeller Student Center to donate blood. "A lot of times my life can get really busy," History teacher Meg Shirk said. "But, blood donation is just such a easy way to spend a half hour of your day giving back."

‘Let’s save lives!’: Students, faculty participate in blood drive, reflect on experience

By Laila Boodell, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2025
Faculty and students play in the Color Clash rematch March 20. Danilka Foranda-Zanipatin ('25) plays for the senior team. “Just to have some time deticated to just being supported by [a] large community… it’s just nice to have a little distraction.”

Color Clash rematch: ‘Entertaining,’ ‘spirited’ game brings ‘fun’ to Archer community

By Elisabetta Silveri, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2025
Seniors sit with alumni in Archer’s library. “In the panel, they talked about how to give a one minute pitch to yourself, which was really important,” Isabella Veckerelli said. “I think that in life, you have to learn to be yourself, be present and advertise for yourself, and have self confidence in what you do.”

Navigating the future: Seniors discuss career pathways with alumni

By Georgia Lebowitz, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2025
Students gather around a table of French treats to sample madeleines, chocolate mousse and custard during the third annual French Around the World festival. According to French teachers Travis Nesbitt and Laurence Clerfeuille, the festival serves to enlighten students about the diversity of French-speaking cultures worldwide.

Third annual French Around the World festival ‘expands student worldviews,’ despite rainstorm

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
March 21, 2025
One of Starbucks' new compostable cup sits on a bench. The cup is a replacement for their classic plastic cup to help eliminate plastic waste.

Starbucks’ sustainability: Starbucks implements new reusable, compostable cups

By Josie Le Blanc, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2025
Artemis Center board member Olivia Hallinan-Gan ('26) shares out during the third round of the most recent ArtemisEngage event March 12. The discussion's topic was focused on the question, "Should hate speech be censored on social media?"

Promoting healthy disagreement: ArtemisEngage fosters civil discourse, cross-generational conversation

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2025
Math teachers Lucas Hoffman and April Nishinaka stand beside a Kahoot leaderboard in room 127. March 14 was national Pi day, which, at Archer, was celebrated with sweets such as pie and cookies and a Kahoot.

Celebrating Pi: Archer celebrates Pi Day with sweet treats, themed activities

By Graysen Gregory, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2025
Students line up to purchase a bake good at a fundraiser for Children's Hospital Los Angeles March 13. Kate Rheinheimer (’28) leads the CHLA club at Archer and organized the bake sale to raise funds for the hospital’s Child Life program.

Baking for a cause: Freshmen fundraise for CHLA Child Life program

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
March 20, 2025
Mikayla Winfield ('30) engages in team-bonding activity with her grandmother. Archer's 24th annual Grandparents and Special Friends day took place Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14.

Grandparents and Special Friends day offers immersive Archer experience, fosters connection

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
March 18, 2025
People ski down the snowy mountain decorated with trees. Archer’s annual ski trip, which is hosted by the Archer dads, took place from March 7-9. (Graphic illustration by Nissara Shah)

Weekend of skiing, snowy adventures: Community reflected on preparation for annual Archer family ski trip

By Nissara Shah, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2025
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