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The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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Lizette Gonzalez holds a sign as she marches alongside fellow university students in Delano, California. She attended the event to celebrate Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Day. The march also recognized the contributions of immigrant farmworkers. “It’s important to stay involved, no matter the obstacles,” Gonzalez said, reflecting her commitment to political work. (Photo credit: Jose Calderon)

Breaking barriers: How young women are shaping, engaging in politics today

By Julia Ong, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance meet in the Oval Office Feb. 28. While the meeting began peacefully, it descended into chaos. (Graphic illustration by Emily Paschall).

Oval Office chaos: Community members, Ukrainian citizen respond to Trump, Vance, Zelensky meeting

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
March 19, 2025
Leo Baeck Temple's Conformation class of '25 smiles in front of the U.S. Capitol March 3, before presenting speeches to California state representatives and senators . Religious Action Center's L'taken Social Justice Seminars allow Jewish high school students to advocate for themselves by lobbying about important topics to their state senators and representatives. Photo Credit: Lisa Berney

Religious Action Center trip brings teenagers to Washington, D.C., teaches advocacy, civic engagement

By Phoebe Casparian, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2025
An entrance sign to Joshua Tree National Park stands surrounded by yellow wildflowers. Six employees were fired Feb. 14 by the Department of the Interior, raising concerns over the stability of the park as it heads into one of its busiest seasons of the year. (Photo courtesy of National Park Service)

Joshua Tree National Park in peril following recent layoffs

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
March 5, 2025
Bridgett Levy ('27) makes posters during lunch to help get people in her community registered to vote for the 2024 election. Through her political action, Levy aims to promote youth engagement and a drive towards a better future.

Advocating for a better future: Sophomore’s efforts to boost youth voter registration

By Cyriana Bishop, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2025

Broadcast: Upper school students, faculty share thoughts, reactions following President Trump’s inauguration

By Gabby Kaplan and Phoebe Measer
February 14, 2025
A group of black and gray silhouettes stand in front of an American flag. Many Archer students responded to the newest immigration policies proposed by President Trump with sadness and shock. (Graphic illustration by Maya Hernández)

‘America will see the consequences’: Students react to new immigration policies

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
February 13, 2025
A confused figure stands in front of the White House. In a survey sent to eighth-12th graders, many students said the recent presidential election caused them stress. Graphic illustration by Vivianne Arnold.

Election aftermath: Teenagers, professionals discuss mental health post 2024 presidential election

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
January 30, 2025
A ballot box with question marks rising above it symbolizes the lack of outreach to nearly half of Latine voters during the 2024 election. It reflects our conflicted feelings, unanswered questions and disappointment with both political parties. Graphic Illustration by Catalina Lopez-Sanchez.

Column: The blame game — Why the 2024 Election was a wake-up call for Latine community

By Catalina Lopez-Sanchez, Columnist
December 20, 2024

S2E2 – Rights, resistance, reactions: History of Black voting rights, reactions to 2024 election

By Sydney Curry and Kennedy Chow
December 17, 2024

Broadcast: Student journalists, adviser comment on 2024 presidential election

By Meredith Ho and Emily Paschall
December 5, 2024
Trump's impending term as the 47th president of the United States is raising questions for all parties surrounding the state of the nation. His plans will affect all aspects of student life, from loan forgiveness to healthcare access to climate reform. (Photo credit: Nicole Williams)

Editorial: What Trump’s presidency means for the next four years of student life

By 24-25 Oracle Editorial Board
November 22, 2024
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