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  • November 17No school for students Friday, Nov. 20, for parent-teacher conferences.
  • November 17An earthquake drill will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.
  • November 17Love Your Body Week activities will happen in the courtyard during lunch Tuesday, Nov. 18.
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 sits at her desk taking a practice PSAT. This was the current sophomore's first time taking the PSAT. Sophomore Sophie Herbert said she had many preconceptions about the standardized test before taking it, but it didn't feel like it was as difficult as she expected it to be. "I think when you actually sit down to take the test, it's not as bad," Herbert said.

Sophomores reflect on preconceived expectations ahead of taking PSAT

By Elisabetta Silveri, Multimedia Reporter
2 hours ago
Lola Thomas ('26) discusses press freedom for private schools at a workshop. In the United States, 18 states have laws protecting student press freedom, in addition to the First Amendment, which applies nationwide. The law covers students in private and public schools, however private schools are independent from the government, putting them at risk for prior restraint. Thomas, along with three other editors from The Oracle, presented to inform private school journalists of their rights.

A weekend of workshops: Archer student journalists attend National High School Journalism Convention in Nashville

By Izzie Erickson, Multimedia Reporter
November 16, 2025
Halloween courtyard celebration, haunted house bring spooky spirit, teamwork

Halloween courtyard celebration, haunted house bring spooky spirit, teamwork

By Phoebe Measer and Leani Al-Midani
November 16, 2025
Alumna and founders Diana Meehan and Megan Callaway pose for a picture together. Dominique Greene ('01), pictured second from the right, said she was happy to see that the school culture hadn't changed since she graduated. "It's wonderful just to see that the spirit lives on," Greene said. "You can tell when the seniors are cheering for each other."

‘Our dream became our address’: Annual Founders Day celebration honors Archer’s 30th anniversary, celebrates community

By Charlotte Burnap and Elisabetta Silveri
November 14, 2025
Students fold vibrant tissue paper into flowers to add to Archer’s community ofrenda. Making an ofrenda is a traditional practice during Día de los Muertos, where families will lay photos and momentos on a decorated table to remember and honor the lives of deceased loved ones. Hermanas Unidas executive board member Alondra Alcala said the celebration is "a way for people to honor loved ones, especially when healing from a loss."

Honoring life and death: Día de los Muertos celebration remembers lives of passed loved ones

By Phoebe Casparian, Multimedia Reporter
November 9, 2025
An upper school student works on her calculus homework in the Ruth Bader-Ginsburg courtyard during her free period. Math Lab is a student support space where mathematicians can work with Science Teaching Apprentice L Retterer to complete homework or prepare for tests.

Beyond equations: Math Lab redefines learning, provides extra support

By Oona Seppala, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2025
Protesters wave signs at the No Kings demonstration in Santa Monica. This particular protest took place in Palisades Park and roughly 1,000 people were in attendance. As a part of the event, there was a DJ, guest speakers and a voter registration booth.

‘Protests don’t have to be violent, they can be joyful’: Students find voice, solidarity at No Kings protests

By Maia Kim, Senior Reporter
November 2, 2025
A “Starbucks Coffee” sign illuminates the storefront of the Lincoln Marine location. This Starbucks location remains open even after the recent wave of closures.

Sudden Starbucks closures leave workers scrambling after 450 locations shut down

By Ally O’Boyle, Multimedia Reporter
October 24, 2025
Sophomore Savvy Acutt shares her service project to students focused on combating food waste. Her mission, she says, is to “reduce food insecurity” and “educate people about sustainable food practices.”

Building a better world: Service Squad organizes annual Archer in Action Fair

By Julia Ong, Senior Reporter
October 24, 2025
Archer students celebrate International Day of the Girl Child by writing words of affirmation on a poster. This day recognized the successes and pride of women everywhere. "Feminism is an intersectional movement that includes people of all walks of life, and is a fight to make sure that women have equal rights, not just in the United States, but across the globe," Katia Thomas ('27) said. "I encourage everyone to hold some space for this day."

Celebrating Womanhood: Community gathers to celebrate International Day of the Girl Child

By Georgia Lebowitz, Multimedia Reporter
October 22, 2025
Director of Upper School Maggie Cenan hands Serena Ho ('29) a celebratory sweatshirt for Archer's 30th anniversary. "I want Archer to be known as the school in the United States that is graduating the highest number of change makers of women who ascend to leadership," Head of School Elizabeth English said of her hopes for Archer's next 30 years.

Archer commemorates 30th anniversary with courtyard celebration, new sweatshirts

By Vivianne Arnold, Science Editor
October 20, 2025
A flag blows in the wind as students decorate a banner in the Courtyard for National Coming Out Day. Flags were set up along the pathway to represent different sexualities. Junior Juliet Lukas said she thought that the flags were a nice touch to the festivities. “Flags being all lined around the courtyard, definitely signifies a more welcoming space," Lukas said, "because anyone can come to us."

GSA hosts National Coming Out Day celebration, brings awareness to LGBTQ+ community

By Shae Killam, Outreach Editor
October 19, 2025
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