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The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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

The Oracle
Chloe Fidler

Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor

Chloe Fidler joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2019, became the Voices Editor in 2020 and continued that role through her senior year. Passionate about social justice, she participated in political activism in and outside of school. She has an immense love for journalism and held an internship for, and contributed to, the Stanford Daily. She also participated in the Medill 2021 Online Journalism Workshop. She graduated in 2022.

All content by Chloe Fidler
This illustration shows me thanking the Voices section. After two years of being the Voices Editor, I am more than grateful that I had this opportunity.

Commentary: Thank you, Voices section

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 20, 2022
"The Midnight Gospel" series consists of eight episodes and delves into important topics connected to spirituality. Clancy, the main character, is seen sitting with his pet, Charlotte. "When we set an intention, somehow the world seems to magically come to meet us,” Trudy the Love Barbarian said.

Review: Animated series ‘The Midnight Gospel’ teleports you to another dimension

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 11, 2022
Faith Soriano prepares to throw the ball to a teammate. "Softball has been my rock," Soriano said.

Seven softball seniors: Their final swings, sentiments, stories

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
April 1, 2022
Members of the Archer community and Los Angeles residents protest at the Global Climate Strike in Downtown Los Angeles.

[Photo] ‘Young people are less institutionally minded’: How youth participation in politics has increased

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
May 18, 2022
Student Body President Langdon Janos and freshman Julianna Hatton prepare the Archer community for the pie to the face Executive Board members Marissa Gendy and Bess Frierson are about to receive.

Photo Gallery: Student perspectives on annual Spirit Week event

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
March 22, 2022
CNN reporter Sara Sidner cover Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "It is a tragedy," Sidner said.

[Photo] Editorial: How to stay informed during a time of crisis, Russian invasion of Ukraine

By 21-22 Oracle Editorial Board
March 1, 2022
The Archer Oracle, Marlborough Ultraviolet and Harvard-Westlake Chronicle comment on collaboration. Scholastic Journalism Week celebrates student-journalism, choosing a theme each year. The 2022 theme is Amplifying Voices.

#MakingConnections: Los Angeles student-journalists highlight necessity of collaboration

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
February 21, 2022
Bojack Horseman is an animated show on Netflix that only features characters with fundamental flaws. When Bojack's ex-girlfriend, an owl named Wanda, breaks up with him, she says that "When you look at someone through rose-colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."

Review: ‘Bojack Horseman,’ the most underrated series on Netflix

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
January 29, 2022
Digital illustration that states: "Most sincerely, Vaughan and Chloe." As members of the two affinity groups that were targeted by this hate speech, we shared our emotions and reflected on how this situation impacted us as individuals.

Opinion: There is no excuse

By Vaughan Anoa’i and Chloe Fidler
January 20, 2022
Editor-in-Chief Vaughan Anoa'i and Kristin Taylor discuss Oracle-related matters in the Publication Laboratory. "Ms. Taylor has served as an inspiration for me on the Oracle and just in general," Anoa'i said.

Get to know our journalism adviser: Kristin Taylor

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
December 14, 2021
Vaughan, Tiffany and Reno Anoa'i smile after Vaughan officially signed her letter of intent to play at Georgetown University. According to Marissa Gendy, fellow senior, Vaughan has worked so hard, and will do incredible things in the future.

Senior Vaughan Anoa’i signs letter of intent, commits to play Division I volleyball at Georgetown University

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 29, 2021
Seniors gather in the black box during a break amidst the haunted house run through. "This has been such an integral experience for my senior year," senior Chidimma Nwafor said.

Decapitated doll heads: Spooktober senior haunted house

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 3, 2021
Seniors Katelyn Chi, Vaughan Anoa'i and Shaunael Milton are celebrated for their contributions to Archer's varsity volleyball team. "I cried so hard because I was so proud," senior Marissa Gendy said. "It [the night] is one to remember."

Varsity volleyball senior night celebration ‘is one to remember’

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 20, 2021
Seniors Emilia Ramirez and Grace Doyle purchase items from Starbucks. Doyle said being able to get a drink from Starbucks is a nice way to start the day.

Starbucks, Belwood, Kreation and more: Across the street privileges return

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
September 22, 2021
Editor-in-Chief Vaughan Anoa’i and Features Editor Thea Leimone work on editing a story together in the Publication Lab. Anoa'i is serving as the Editor-in-Chief for the 2021-2022 academic year.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor

By Vaughan Anoa’i, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2021
On the left is my last Archer Student ID, twelfth grade, above my first ever Student ID, seventh grade; on the right is my first Oracle press pass. 2019, and my last Oracle press pass, 2022. Putting the IDs and press passes together makes me feel nostalgic, but also reminds me of how far I have come.

Commentary: Where’d all the time go?

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
September 21, 2021
Marissa Gendy

[Photo] Marissa Gendy

May 21, 2021
​​Freshman Addie Myers and Natalie Huang study together in the student lounge during US-FLX block. Farley hopes students use this time to “connect with each other,” which Myers and Huang said they appreciate following a long year of online learning.

[Photo] ‘I think [this change] is really needed:’ Students share perspectives on new schedule for 2021-2022 school year

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
September 7, 2021
The Class of 2021 poses in front of the fountain in the Eastern Star courtyard after squirting one another with water for the adapted tradition, the fountain jump, on their last day of classes. After getting drenched in water, senior Ava Salomon described the event as "the best kind of hectic."

Splashing into summer: Seniors share perspectives on refashioned fountain jump

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 26, 2021
The left cup, filled with matcha, and the right cup, filled with chai tea, steaming before being enjoyed. Although Chloe and Grace often bicker about which drink is superior, they have finally found common ground and can agree that both are valid ways to enjoy morning-time.

A battle of how to start the morning: Matcha vs. Chai tea latte

By Chloe Fidler and Grace Doyle
May 20, 2021
Liberation Day May 5, 1945: my great grandma (woman with white circle around her face) and other prisoners were given new boots and clothes after being freed from Mauthausen by the Americans. My great-grandma later moved to the United States, settling in Brooklyn, New York.

Op-Ed: I am tired of my people being the punchline

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 14, 2021
Seniors gather on the front field of Archer to put up the annual Maypole. Senior Rio Hundley described the event as "refreshing." "We finally got to participate in a tradition and really bond as a class in person," Hundley said.

Rainbows and ribbons: Seniors share perspectives on annual Maypole event amidst pandemic

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 2, 2021
The dance shows theme this year was Synergy. Junior Marley Mills who has been dancing for Archer for five years, described the show as "impactful and inspiring."

5, 6, 7, 8: Night of Dance participants adjust to the remote platform

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
April 15, 2021
The Oracle staff discusses the purpose of journalistic work via a virtual class. "I have learned so much from being a student journalist," current Podcast Editor London Sinclair said.

Why do we do what we do?: Oracle staff reflects on purpose of journalistic work

By Chloe Fidler and Rose Sarner
February 23, 2021
Brought in to present by DCLT and the Arts Department, Asuka Lin expressed how important art and creativity is for the human race. Lin said when filming winter terrace in Japan, them and their friends ate food for three hours and just kept the camera rolling.

DCLT and Arts Department virtually collaborate with indie filmmaker Asuka Lin

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
February 22, 2021
Joe Biden visits Israel in March of 2016. History teacher Kathleen Niles reflected on the past four years: “There is a way in which that I think Americans have been able to not see some really important elements of our society because pre-Trump society didn’t talk about things as openly."

A four-year reflection: ‘Kids will be reading about 2016 and 2020 in their history books’

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
January 23, 2021
This image is from the 2019 climate strike. "I think when it comes to being a young climate activist, there is so much bad news we have to grapple with daily," Archer junior Paola Hoffman said. "What I remember about that strike was the overwhelming sense of hope at seeing so many other people who were right there with me. It really rejuvenates your will to keep fighting."

Council for Sustainability prompts environmental discussion surrounding ‘I am Greta’ documentary

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
December 6, 2020
On Friday Oct. 30, the seniors surprised the whole school by wearing costumes and Zoom filters. They threw a virtual haunted house to encourage spirit and laughter within the Archer community according to Executive Board member Madis Kennedy.

Executive Board creeps it real in planning this year’s virtual Halloween celebration

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 3, 2020

Matcha

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 26, 2020
Along with walks in the afternoon, senior Jessica Tuchin also said that walks in the evening are a great way to clear your head and relax.

Zoom fatigue: Combatting the stresses that come with remote learning

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 11, 2020
One of the many railroads that led to the largest concentration camp in World War II, Auschwitz in Poland. As emerging generations are becoming more distanced from the events of the Holocaust, education of this genocide should be mandatory throughout the United States.

Op-Ed: Holocaust education should be mandatory in schools

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 3, 2020
In this photo staged by junior Emily Eshel, a girl stands on a scale that reads "unacceptable" where the weight is supposed to be located. Eshel created this image for an English project exploring beauty ideals. Sophomore Leah Abazari said that the pressure to be a certain weight and a certain body type can be "overwhelming."

‘Not adequate enough’: Los Angeles residents reflect on city’s beauty standards

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 21, 2020
A sophomore English class taught by Stephanie Nicolard virtually touches hands on Zoom. Sophomore Marley Mills said that it was only one of the many fun activities they had done in class.

Community members reflect on implementation of remote learning practices

By Chloe Fidler and Anna Brodsky
April 23, 2020
On Temple Ahavat Shalom's welcome sign, the phrase "6 million $ was not enough" was written in all capital letters.

Op-Ed: Why didn’t anyone talk about local anti-Semitic vandalism?

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
March 6, 2020

#press4education: Community weighs in on press freedom

By Chloe Fidler, Vaughan Anoa’i, Allie Worchell, and Grace Doyle
February 27, 2020
Captain Riley Adams gives a half time pep talk during the Archer varsity soccer game against Oakwood hosted at Santa Monica College. Archer beat Oakwood 7-0.

Q&A with varsity soccer captains: Sophie Larbalestier, Stella Chuck

By Chloe Fidler and Grace Doyle
February 10, 2020
Sophomore Lauren Robson scrolls through TikTok and views a #WWIII video. After the conflict between the U.S. and Iran these videos went viral.

Op-Ed: WWIII Tik Tok memes promote stereotypes, trivialize U.S.-Iran relations

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
February 9, 2020
As Archer's soccer team begin their season, they have the opportunity to play games at home due to the new regulation size field.

Varsity soccer kicks off season with new field

By Chloe Fidler and Grace Doyle
January 9, 2020
Ferocious Friday: As part of a new tradition created by English teachers Brian Wogensen and Wendy Deming, Head of School Elizabeth English and Associate Head of School Karen Pavliscak sport "ferocious" tiger and leopard print track suits.

Teachers go wild in new Ferocious Friday tradition

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
December 12, 2019
Sixth grader Riley Boccella plays "Candy Corn Hole" which was part of Student Council's rescheduled celebration for Halloween on Nov. 1. Students returned to campus Nov. 1, after the mandatory evacuation order was lifted.

Student council holds postponed Halloween celebration in response to Getty Fire closure

By Chloe Fidler and Lola Lamberg
December 4, 2019
Sophomore varsity tennis player Naya Ben-Meir puts her tennis bag above the lockers at the start of school day. Ben-Meir has been on the varsity tennis team since her freshman year.

‘You make sacrifices’: Athletes practice time-management, prioritization

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 14, 2019
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