Column: On ancient armor, quarantine and certain victory
By Lena Jones, Columnist
May 31, 2020
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the...
Op-Ed: One should have been enough
By Nyah Fernandez, Staff Writer
May 31, 2020
How many black people need to be beaten for the system to change for black lives to matter in the world? How many innocent lives need to be lost for this to stop happening? I find myself asking these questions as I see one after another black person's life be taken like it was nothing. History has continuously...
Op-Ed: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month matters
By Rio Hundley, Sports Editor
May 21, 2020
Recently, I was scrolling through Hulu in a bout of quarantine boredom when a stumbled across a promotion for "Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month." I was immediately confused. Even as a Filipina American, I had never once heard of or even thought about having a designated time to celebrate my herita...
Column: My complex relationship with Archer
By Celeste Ramirez, Multimedia Editor
May 21, 2020
Before I sat down to write this final column, the last addition to my three years on the Oracle, I went all the way back to read my first ever piece, “Latina Girl in an Archer World.” In the column, I reflected on my first year at Archer, specifically my transition to Archer and the culture shock I experience...
Letter from the Editor: A final thank you
By Anna Brodsky, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020
When I joined the Oracle in ninth grade, I knew I was in for the long haul. I always pictured what it would be like to write my final piece. I would compose it in the short stretch of time between prom dress shopping and the fountain jump, and I would express how surreal it was to finally be experiencing...
Column: Dear seniors
By Grace Wilson, Columnist
May 12, 2020
Dear Seniors, Like many of you, I’ve spent the better part of high school fantasizing about the second semester of senior year. And as if my own personal expectations of alleviated stress and culminating traditions haven’t been enough, the ravishing rumors and retellings I’ve heard from senior...
Your ultimate guide to navigating news during Covid-19
By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 7, 2020
Since the spread of COVID-19 began, it seems as if headlines are filled with an overload of bad news, which can be quite overwhelming. Digesting the news is an important part of being an informed citizen, but how do we strike a healthy balance between being informed and not inundating ourselves with co...
Take a walk: Archer community during social distancing
By Celeste Ramirez and Allie Worchell
April 27, 2020
Since the implementation of mandatory stay-at-home orders through May 15 and Archer's shift to remote learning, many community members are spending more time at home than ever before. Walking outside, which is permitted by city orders, has become one of the main ways that students, faculty and staff ge...
Editorial: There’s a reason for social distancing
By Oracle Editorial Board and Molly Goldberg
April 12, 2020
Instead of beaches, skiing and relaxing with friends, this year’s spring break has been full of sleeping, hand sanitizer and most importantly, social distancing. Because of the COVID-19 outbreak causing people to remain quarantined and distanced from others, there will be lost time with friends and p...
Column: On science, religion and a faith-filled physician
By Lena Jones, Columnist
April 8, 2020
Let’s go back to another time, before social distancing and online learning. On a breezy January morning, the Archer School for Girls launched its 13th annual Diversity Conference. Through the Archer Interfaith Association (AIA), I presented Faith vs. Fact: The Unfortunate War Between Science and Religion, a Diversity Conference workshop meant to bust the myth that sci...
Mental Health Club: 8 Ways to stay occupied & healthy during social distancing
By Jessica Tuchin and Maggie O'Leary
April 4, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the world has become a stressful, scary place. Now that Archer is on spring break and people likely have more free time due to social distancing, The Mental Health Club wanted to suggest some activities to help you keep busy, active and healthy. 1. Make schedules If you have trouble focusing on tasks without a set schedule, make your own! Before y...
Op-Ed: Spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) reinforces need for hygienic practices
By Avery Fox, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2020
COVID-19, known to many as the coronavirus, originated in late 2019 in Wuhan, China. While the exact cause is unknown at this time, it is believed to have been transmitted from bats. Infants and the elderly are the most susceptible to the disease. The term "coronavirus," which is often used to describe...
By Vaughan Anoa'i and Nyah Fernandez
June 8, 2020 • 1 Comment
As the soon-to-be graduates and family members took their seats, Archer's class of 2020, the Girls on Fire, dressed in their formal graduation attire with flower wreaths on...
Archer hosts first virtual Moving Up Day
June 8, 2020
Review: South Korean film ‘Parasite’ touches on subjects of class, symbolism
June 7, 2020
‘We are the kids who are spearheading change’: Youth in Government fosters politically engaged youth
June 7, 2020
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![After hearing that Upper School Director Gretchen Warner had received the headship at The Madeira School, Head of School Elizabeth English and Warner’s mother sent her flowers, which currently decorate Warner’s office. “It’s been a lot of ’sorry to see you go, but we’re so excited for you’ [from the Archer community],” Warner said.](https://archeroracle.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_1444-300x225.jpg)
