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  • October 19All middle school students are invited to attend the 6th Grade Improv Showcase at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.
  • October 19The PSAT will be Wednesday, Oct. 23. There is no school for students in grades 6-9 and 12.
  • October 19There will be a bus emergency drill for a few buses at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
17-18 Editorial Board

17-18 Editorial Board

The Oracle's student editorial board, led by the Editor-in-Chief, makes all decisions that pertain directly to the Oracle and has final say over all content. Views stated in editorials represent that of the majority of the editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of individual Oracle staff writers, the Oracle adviser or the Archer School for Girls itself.

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Oracle staff members' press passes. Each student wears a press pass when covering events to separate themselves as student reporters.

Editorial: More than an elective — The necessity of student journalism

By 17-18 Editorial Board
June 1, 2018
Jayla Brown '18 holds a sign that says "End Gun Violence Now" during the National Walkout on Mar. 14. The walkout caused difficult yet necessary conversations around campus. The Editorial Board encourages students to continue to advocate against gun violence in schools.

Editorial: Where do we go from here?

By 17-18 Editorial Board
April 10, 2018
A LAFD firefighter treats a victim during a simulated school shooting drill. In order to prevent more school shootings, federal laws need to be created to limit access to firearms. Image source: LA County Fire Department .

Editorial: Enough is Enough – Lawmakers must act now to end mass shootings

By 17-18 Editorial Board
March 10, 2018
Singer Janelle Monáe speaks during the 2018 Grammys. Monáe was not nominated for any awards, but spoke about the #MeToo and Time's Up movement in a speech followed by Kesha's performance of "Praying." Image source Grammys.

Editorial: Dear Grammys, Time’s Up

By 17-18 Editorial Board
February 1, 2018
A bridge connects the historic building to the new academic village. All students will have at least some classes in this new section of the school.

Editorial: Archer moves forward, so do we

By 17-18 Editorial Board
December 1, 2017
Protestors gather in front of the Indiana State Capitol on Nov. 12, 2016 — immediately following the election of Donald Trump. Almost a year later, the country is more divided than ever and unity among all is needed to prevent further tragedy.

Editorial: A Year after Trump

By 17-18 Editorial Board
November 1, 2017
In order to make Archer as safe as possible, students must stand together to prevent sexual misconduct. Archer's prevention protocol is forward thinking, but students need to know more about it. Illustration by Kisa Rozenbaoum.

Editorial: Local sexual misconduct cases illuminate Archer’s continued efforts, call for more education

By 17-18 Editorial Board
October 1, 2017
A marcher at the Los Angeles Women's March in January carries a "shield against homophobia and transphobia."

Editorial: Feminism must be inclusive to be effective

By 17-18 Editorial Board
March 24, 2017
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