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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
Allie Yang

Allie Yang, Columnist

After serving on Archer’s yearbook, Hestia’s Flame, for a year as a staffer, Allie Yang joined The Oracle as a senior reporter in 2022. She became a columnist in 2023. Her column discusses aspects of rising technology such as AI, social media and more.

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An iPhone displays Bluesky on the Apple app store. Bluesky is a new form of text-based social media that aims to give users more autonomy and less overwhelm.

Column: Clear skies ahead with Bluesky

By Allie Yang, Columnist
December 20, 2024
A digital reminder telling readers to pause from their screens and connect is displayed in the image above. In a digital world, it is imperative to prioritize authentic, in-person connection to make the most of time with loved ones. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)

Column: Recharge yourself with holiday spirit, digital detox

By Allie Yang, Columnist
December 3, 2024
The image displays two checkbox items for readers to make the most informed vote for this year's presidential election. It is imperative to avoid social media, particularly X, to distance oneself from political propaganda.

Column: Don’t let X be the key player this election season

By Allie Yang, Columnist
November 3, 2024
Questions someone may ask to their new AI-powered smartphone are displayed in the image above. It is important that when using these new technologies, users prioritize critical, independent thinking. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)

Column: The AI surge is happening, not just in chatbots, but in our phones too

By Allie Yang, Columnist
October 8, 2024
The image above displays three quotes from public figures' commencement speeches and a short summary of AI robot Sophia's speech from D'Youville University. While AI is advancing its presence in the education sphere, human experiences should still be put at the forefront of teaching and learning. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)

Column: The student should always triumph over AI

By Allie Yang, Columnist
May 29, 2024
Pictured is a question I typed into ChatGPT, a well-known AI chatbot, about its role in a democratic society. While the bot responds vaguely with a positive connotation, I argue AI rather threatens democracy's foundation if used to misinform people and advance selfish political agendas.

Column: What if I told you AI was democracy’s new rival?

By Allie Yang, Columnist
May 6, 2024
Three tumblers showcase the look of the Stanley cup, which has been a symbol for new-age internet consumerism. What makes the branding of Stanley successful is its ability to not feed into traditional tropes of influencer fatigue on social media.

Column: The tired path of consumerism, as captured by social media

By Allie Yang, Columnist
May 2, 2024
Celebrity names are connected by arrows to 4chan and Telegram logos. These are just some of the public figures who have been explicitly disfigured by AI on social platforms. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)

Column: AI deepfakes denote deep consequences for all

By Allie Yang, Columnist
February 29, 2024
This image displays several words, some of which relate to topics of gender and race. Arrows indicate their translation into Algospeak, the unofficial TikTok dialect used to skirt content moderation bans. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)

Column: Free speech? More like Algospeak.

By Allie Yang, Columnist
February 13, 2024
On the left, TikTok videos and an X post display content promoting hate speech and false information surrounding the Israel-Hamas War. On the right, The Guardian, Associated Press and The Wall Street Journal depict accurate, fact-checked news stories detailing updates for the war. The two sides are separated by an unequal sign, demonstrating the importance of not relying on social media as a news source for this conflict. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)

Column: Antisemitism, hate speech and our dwindling trust in social media

By Allie Yang, Columnist
February 3, 2024
Photo editing application Photoshop offers Generative Fill, its first generative AI that is able to add or remove elements to images at users' requests. As it becomes more popular, AI photo editing threatens photography's authenticity and trustworthiness.

Column: Click, crop, edit, AI?

By Allie Yang, Columnist
December 12, 2023
Duolingo, Dictionary.com, TED and The Washington Post respectively show a learning exercise, “Word of the Day,” motivational speech and an opinion article. Users are able to browse and practice language skills on these sites to maintain independence in human voice with the rise of AI deepfakes. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)

Column: AI voice deepfakes signal deep trouble

By Allie Yang, Columnist
November 8, 2023
The yearbook staff and Head of Scholastic Journalism Kristin Taylor gather around a cake in celebration of completing the 2022-2023 edition of the Hestia’s Flame. There have been 27 volumes of the yearbook, each tasked with reporting the most important, newsworthy moments of the school year.

Hestia’s Flame staff publishes 27th edition, reflects on in-depth, yearlong creation process

By Allie Yang, Columnist
June 1, 2023
Junior Izzy Jeffery holds hands with her teammate Kennedy Schultz (’23) during a match in the 2021-2022 season. Jeffery has played volleyball for eight years with little league, club and school teams, loving the sport's energy and intensity throughout.

Q&A with volleyball player, Junior Olympics competitor Izzy Jeffery

By Allie Yang, Columnist
May 28, 2023
Tess Hubbard ('24) explains InvenTeam's outreach strategies of connecting with local and digital audiences. The team presented on campus to parents, students and teachers during the STEM Symposium's third breakout session presentation.

STEM Symposium offers platform to discover scientific solutions, explore global problems

By Allie Yang, Columnist
May 23, 2023
At 9 years old, I wear a qipao in preparation for Lunar New Year. Even if Asian Americans' relationship to their culture is complicated, stigma surrounding assimilation is ignorant and unjustified.

Op-Ed: Asian American assimilation is not yours to judge

By Allie Yang, Columnist
May 17, 2023
Sogna Louie (’23), Camila Blank (’24), Emma Verdery (’23) and Isabelle Verdery (’23) teach middle school students about AAPI history, traditions and representation Friday, May 5. This year’s presentation focused on progress and celebration as opposed to anti-Asian racism, which the Asian Pacific Student Union's presentations have covered in recent years.

APSU presents on joyful culture, recognizes importance of representation in AAPI community

By Allie Yang, Columnist
May 8, 2023
The artificial intelligence program, Lensa AI, generates a digital portrait of Lily Poon ('25). With the rise of AI-generated art, artists fear for the security of their jobs. Image by Lensa AI prompt by Anthony Poon.

Op-Ed: Stop worrying about AI art

By Allie Yang, Columnist
May 6, 2023
The dark title of Jennette McCurdy's memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died," contrasts with the book's bright cover. The memoir was published Aug. 9, and has since sold over 200,000 copies.

Review: I’m glad I read ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’

By Allie Yang, Columnist
March 22, 2023
Students and faculty cheer as 12th grade dancers finish their final Spirit Week performance. The senior class placed first in the annual dance competition, which took place on Thursday during Spirit Week.

Spirit Week fosters schoolwide joy, adjusts to rain

By Allie Yang, Columnist
March 19, 2023
Six staff pictures feature new Oracle reporters Melinda Wang, Emily Paschall, Sydney Tilles, Oona Seppala, Allegra Carney and  Siena Ferraro. Through their experience as journalists, they have learned about the role of truthful, unbiased reporting in both local and national contexts. (Photo compilation of staff photos created by Allie Yang)

#TruthinReporting: Staff reporters reflect on importance of authenticity, objectivity

By Allie Yang, Columnist
February 20, 2023
English teacher Lauren Sekula, history teacher Emily Gray and math teacher Maggie Cenan participate in a tug-of-war competition. They won against the 11th grade and ultimately lost against the seniors during this year’s annual Color Wars, which took place Friday, Feb. 3.

Color Wars returns with inclusive, spirit-heightening events

By Allie Yang, Columnist
February 16, 2023
My speech and debate teammates lift me up for a photo. Even if I do not perform my best at a tournament, I never feel the need to compare myself to other competitors. My enjoyment of the activity is my primary focus.

Commentary: My ongoing relationship with comparison

By Allie Yang, Columnist
February 12, 2023
The row of the 5:30 late buses to take students home after sports practice or extracurriculars. As students, faculty and staff come from over 76 zip codes around Los Angeles County, long morning commuting through busing and driving has become a lifestyle for many.

[Photo] Long commutes to campus challenge student, faculty timeliness, affects productivity

By Maia Alvarez, Features Editor
March 6, 2023
The varsity basketball team poses together after winning a game against Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles. The game took place on Dec. 14, and the score was 35-31.

Varsity basketball team begins season with change in leadership, overcomes previous obstacles

By Allie Yang, Columnist
January 24, 2023
People converse and view "They Come to Pay Respect: Boreal Forest As Tar Sands" at the opening exhibition of Cornucopia. The piece is a 12-foot by 3.5-foot monotype made by Paper Buck, which uses used oil pastel, India ink and tusche.

Eastern Star Gallery’s second show, “Cornucopia,” inspires deep thought with anti-colonialist, environmentalist art

By Allie Yang, Columnist
January 24, 2023
A laptop displays a PSAT score report while surrounded by a book of practice tests, graphing calculator and pencils. Lacey Thompson ('24) took the PSAT on Oct. 12 and said standardized tests for college admissions did not demonstrate her strength as a student.

Students share flaws of standardized testing, strengths of grades in college admissions process

By Allie Yang, Columnist
January 19, 2023
Team members prepare to surf during a Sunday morning practice. Archer’s first surf team practices at a variety of different beaches throughout Los Angeles, Malibu and Ventura County.

Archer creates first surf team with Loyola High School: plans to compete, gain new members

By Allie Yang, Columnist
December 15, 2022
A cardboard box is filled to the brim with more than 40 pounds of candy for the Treats for Troops drive. The drive was hosted by The Artemis Center for Public Service and Social Good from Nov. 1 through Nov. 4.

Service and sweets: Artemis Center hosts Treats for Troops drive

By Allie Yang, Columnist
November 30, 2022
Surya Patil (’25) and Meera Mahidhara (’23) perform a Kathak dance at Archer’s Diwali celebration. Patil and Mahidhara are both classically trained in Kathak and choreographed the performance.

‘Open the door for learning’: Students, faculty celebrate Diwali

By Allie Yang, Columnist
November 29, 2022
Students and Spanish teacher Annie Santana-Grush make tissue paper marigolds in honor of Día de Los Muertos. The marigolds' fragrant smell and bright color were meant to attract the souls of the deceased to altars made by their families.

Sophomore Tavi Memoli jumps in preparation to hit the ball during a league game. The game took place at Park Century School Sept. 22 against Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School. The varsity volleyball team won the game 3-0.

Varsity volleyball team starts season with goals, ends season with CIF playoffs

By Allie Yang, Columnist
October 24, 2022
Evie Becky ('28) and her horse, Snowflake, jump a height of 2 feet 9 inches at the Traverse City Horse Show on July 16, 2021. Becky has been riding for 5 years and competes in the equitation and hunter categories.

Equestrian starts season with shows, progress, team-bonding ahead

By Allie Yang, Columnist
October 19, 2022
Nina Sperling staff photo 2022

[Photo] Nina Sperling

September 7, 2021
Sara Gil Sáiz, Monique Sim and Agustin Pacheco pose for pictures in their classrooms by books, games, posters and equipment for their classes. The Oracle sat down with the three new faculty members to discuss their first weeks at Archer.

[Photo] Q&A with new teachers, Agustin Pacheco, Monique Sim, Sara Gil Sáiz

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
September 22, 2022
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[Photo] Lucy Williams

September 7, 2021
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