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...
Column: Being a high school senior in the time of COVID-19
By Gracie Wilson, Columnist
March 18, 2020
This past week, LAUSD and the majority of Los Angeles independent schools canceled classes for at least two weeks to allay COVID-19 apprehension and prevent virus spread. In these upcoming weeks of remote learning, I will join thousands of high schoolers citywide in an experiment of social distancing. In this epoch ...
Column: Anti-blackness in the Latinx community
By Celeste Ramirez, Multimedia Editor
March 17, 2020
When I first watched the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show, I was in awe. Tears welled up in my eyes as I watched Shakira and JLo fiercely sing and dance to songs I jammed out to as a kid. I couldn’t believe they were on the Super Bowl stage being watched by millions of people. Later that evening,...
By Chloe Fidler, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020 • 2 Comments
From flashy cars to green juices, West Los Angeles can seem like the perfect place to live. The Santa Monica beach always bustles with people because it is basically sunny...
Op-Ed: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month matters
May 21, 2020
Commentary: Consequences of postponing Tokyo’s Olympics to 2021 need solutions
May 21, 2020
Do uniforms really create socioeconomic equity?: Designer items while in uniform
May 21, 2020
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