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
A colorful table of fresh produce is ready for customers at the Brentwood Farmers Market. If unsold by the end of the day, these vegetables will end up being donated to various charities. Numerous vendors across Los Angeles participate in similar programs in order to combat hunger and food waste.

‘Feeding people, not landfills’: How local organizations are helping fight food insecurity by repurposing food waste

By Maia Kim, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2025
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
Art supplies decorated with flower petals. Art therapy is a form of therapy that often goes overlooked because of it’s creative nature.

From pencils to paintbrushes: A look into the impacts of art therapy

By Kate Rheinheimer, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2025
A display of soaps and lotions sits on a counter inside of Square One Refills, a cosmetic refillery on Montana Ave in Santa Monica. Customers are able to bring their own bottles and fill them with a wide range of carefully selected products.

Changing the industry: How refillaries and refillable products are changing the image of sustainable beauty

By Phoebe Casparian, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2025
Many foster youth grow up in unstable or changing environments, and that carries into adulthood. According to the National Foster Youth Institute, 50% of children in foster care will finish high school. Only 4% of foster youth will obtain a four year college degree, and between 2% and 6% acquire a two-year degree. (Graphic illustration by Laila Boodell.)

‘They’re our kids’: Combatting the issues in the foster care system

By Laila Boodell, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2025
A Graphic image displays a tattered American flag with "DEI" written on the front. Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has begun rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives through executive orders.

Defunded dreams: Students notice effects of federal DEI rollbacks

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
May 26, 2025
An Encino Terrace resident smiles at the camera as she wins bingo. According to Activities director Anna Ali, activities like bingo are beneficial as they foster social connection and cognitive wellness.

Keeping minds active: Activities boost social, mental engagement in assisted living

By Izzie Erickson, Staff Reporter
May 25, 2025
The graphic above shows the usage of products such as eyeshadow and highlighter that contain mica. Most mica mined using child labor occurs in illegal mines, making them harder to track.

Shimmer and Shine: The role of child labor in mica sourcing

By Elisabetta Silveri, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2025
The Class of 2025 decorates the Archer campus in pink to celebrate their transition to senior year on Moving Up Day May 31, 2024. This tradition, among many others, showcases the child-like spirit and creative artistry of this magnificent senior class. (Photo Credit: Lucy Williams)

Commentary: An ode to the wondrous Archer Class of 2025

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
May 15, 2025
Two volunteers socialize with two of the Spice puppies. Founder and President of Pups Without Borders Eve Bañuelos said that volunteers are a very beneficial part of the rescue and help the overall problem of overpopulation. “Anyone who’s interested in helping, we are there to see how we can work together," Bañuelos said. "We do what we can together to help the problem."

Pups Without Borders: Dog rescue reduces the issue of stray dogs in Los Angeles

By Josephine Hatton, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2025

Reflection and renewal: Jewish Student Union members reflect on Passover traditions

By Phoebe Casparian and Gabby Kaplan
May 9, 2025
Georgia Lebowitz ('28), a member of The Oracle staff, re-touches her makeup in the school bathroom. Many students can be seen re-applying makeup to keep up with beauty standards.

More than skin deep: Women feel unspoken pressure of beauty

By Leani Al-Midani, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2025
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