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
Student athletes Autumn Walker and Shaelyn Killam walk through the Zeller Student Center wearing their new game day polos. The Nike branded polos are made from a polyester "DRI-FIT" material.

New game day polos aim to ‘unify’ student-athletes

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
October 6, 2024
The star fountain flows in the middle of the courtyard, surrounded by poster boards and students. Ninth grader Makenzie Hilton said she loved the energy that filled the courtyard throughout the lunch period. “[My favorite part of the day] was the vibe of Archer, I just love how it's so open and welcoming. There's always music playing,” Hilton said. “I just think it’s super fun.”

Photo Essay: Club Fair sparks ‘creativity’, ‘passion’

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
October 2, 2024
Juniors Caroline Collis, Cleo Wilson, Julia Ong and Dakota Tooley play spike ball during the first Final Friday of the year. The Final Friday celebration was summer-themed and occurred Friday, Sept. 27.

Final Friday Festivities: Ninth grade representatives plan first Final Friday of school year

By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor
September 30, 2024
Palisades High School and Archer students gather at the Palisades Village Green Park for the "Fridays for Future" climate strike Sept. 20. Freshman Katia Thomas said the strike was an opportunity to take action and spread awareness about the changing climate. 

Archer Council for Sustainability, Palisades High School students organize climate strike

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
September 29, 2024
At a Power Hour session, tutor Allie Yang ('25) laughs with Lily Poon ('25) and Danilka Foronda-Zanipatin ('25). Yang said a goal of Power Hour is to help students feel capable. "I really want to develop that individualistic confidence in my tutorees," Yang said.

Power up: Power Hour study space fosters independence, self-confidence

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
September 23, 2024
Juniors Vivianne Arnold and Lucy Kaplan recite their chosen poems in the library Tuesday, Sept. 17. In the 11th grade Advanced Study English classes, students were tasked with picking a poem that was meaningful to them. (Photo credit: Kathleen Keelty).

Poetry presentations: Juniors recite literature, poetry in English classes

By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
September 23, 2024
The Class of 2025 sits around a campfire on the last night of their senior trip in Big Bear. Students roasted s'mores and performed skits with their trail group, reflecting on their time spent together as a grade.

‘No college talk’: Senior Trip allows students to reset, bond in midst of college application process

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
September 14, 2024
Students talk, make sand castles and swim in the ocean during Fall Outing. The Class of 2027 went to Will Rogers State Beach for Fall Outing on Friday, Sept. 6.

Sand, sun, socializing: Sophomores take on Fall Outing in heatwave

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
September 13, 2024
Upper School Director Maggie Cenan works at her new desk in the administrative hallway. She accepted the role this summer after serving as the math and computer science department chair.

Former department chair becomes new upper school director, strives to implement new ideals

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
September 11, 2024
Archer moms Priya Nambiar (left) and Shilpa Mysoor (right) wear their LOTUS to POTUS t-shirts in support of Kamala Harris presidential campaign. Inspired by Harris's female and Indian identity, the two created a small business which has reached Harris supporters nationwide. (Photo by Priya Nambiar)

Lotus to POTUS: Archer parents create national t-shirt fundraiser for Harris-Walz campaign

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
September 11, 2024
Seniors Eden Sinclair, Charlie Clayton, Phoebe Ramirez and Alina Williams smile for a picture at the beach. Senior Sunrise took place this past Saturday at Will Rogers Beach from 6-7:30 a.m. 

Dawn of a new school year: Class of 2025 gathers at Senior Sunrise

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
September 3, 2024
On a dirt road, children run alongside a bus while waving goodbye to Archer students. This past June, upper school students visited Kenya for 11 days through the Archer Abroad program.

Archer Abroad immerses students in sustainability-focused Kenya trip

By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor
September 2, 2024
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