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  • November 17There will be a bus emergency drill Thursday, Nov. 21, and there is no late bus.
  • November 17The Amphitheater will be closed Monday, Nov. 18 for the removal of the US Musical set.
  • November 17School will be closed Friday, Nov. 22 for virtual parent-teacher conferences.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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

The Oracle
Ella Frey

Ella Frey, News & Features Editor

Ella Frey joined the Oracle writing staff in 2016 and was promoted to sports editor junior year. She currently serves as the news and features editor. She has been a competitive equestrian for 10 years. She enjoys participating in the Sustainability Club and Student Jewish Union. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

All content by Ella Frey
A collage of photos by Aviva Intveld '19 for her photography project on LGBTQ+ rights in the Archer community. Even though this was three years ago, Intveld said it is still a very meaningful project to her. Photo courtesy of Intveld.

The Rainbow Grows: LGBTQ community at Archer ‘supported,’ students say

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
June 1, 2019
Gianna Parks, Hailey Adams, Starr Brown and Nia Mosby smile after winning the 4x100 relay at their last league meet of the season. Mosby said that the group had just gotten one of their best times. "It's always exciting to run the...relay with the team," she said. "We work hard at practice to do well at these meets, and it shows."

Track and field sprints to first-place finish in league championship

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
May 30, 2019
Archer middle school performed "School of Rock" on March 11 and 12. The play was previously adapted from the Richard Linklater movie released in 2003.

‘I just loved every moment’: Middle school performs ‘School of Rock’

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
May 30, 2019
An unnamed sculpture by Archer senior Grace Kerner sits on a white podium in the Eastern Star Gallery. Kerner used different types of clay during the creative process, including speckled buff and b-mix.

Grace Kerner sculpts her ‘Simple Love’ of ceramics in senior art show

By Lola Lamberg and Ella Frey
April 14, 2019
Archer students hold up posters for the youth protest outside of City Hall. The youth climate strike occurred to give protesters a platform to speak up against climate change.

Youth Climate Protest ’empowering’, ‘student-led’

By Liz Haltrecht and Ella Frey
April 11, 2019
On March 3, a photo surfaced of Newport Harbor teens doing the Nazi Salute behind red cups arranged in a swastika. The viral photo sparked a national conversation about anti-Semitism and the weight of silent symbols. Photo illustration by Leslie Castaneda '20.

Archer community discusses anti-Semitism, ‘combats hate with love’ in wake of viral Newport Harbor photo

By Ella Frey and Rio Hundley
March 30, 2019
Freshman Bess Frierson shines a flashlight onto freshman Joanne Zhang as she does the splits. The dance, which was a tribute to "The Handmaid's Tale," used spoken word with background music rather than a song.

Odyssey dance show ‘completely different’ from past performances

By Liz Haltrecht and Ella Frey
March 16, 2019
Senior Eden Motzkin and junior Grace Carter present about volunteer opportunities for Found Animals. Found Animals is a non-profit organization located in Los Angeles.

Community Service Leadership Board hosts event for Found Animals

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
February 20, 2019
The varsity team poses for a picture after one of their games. The team won their second playoff game against Nordhoff on Feb. 8. They play Jurupa Valley in the quarterfinals on Feb. 12.

Varsity soccer wins first two games of playoffs, reflects on season

By Amelia Stone and Ella Frey
February 11, 2019
Misha Mehta '20 reads her poem, "A Letter to the British," to the Archer community at the conference. Students from all grades were asked to perform at the conference.

Archer hosts annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Conference

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
January 31, 2019
At 85 years old, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been serving as a Supreme Court Justice for 13 years. “As long as I can do the job full steam, I will stay here," Ginsburg said to New Republic when asked about her plans to retire.

Op-Ed: Why is R.B.G. so notorious?

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
January 27, 2019
Ruby Williams '22 takes notes on the religious panel for her 9th grade history course: Understanding the Contemporary World. Their current unit is focused on learning about new religions and cultures.

Ninth grade hears from religion panel during unit on religion, culture

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
January 19, 2019
Ella Frey '19 and Allie Worchell '20 sit in the Archer garden while watching "Elite: Episode 3." The eight episode Netflix original series came out on October 5, 2018.

Review: Bienvenidos a “Elite” — teen drama pushes boundaries

By Allie Worchell and Ella Frey
January 8, 2019
Ask Archer: What's one story in the news that caught your eye this week?

Ask Archer: What’s one story in the news that caught your eye this week?

By Lola Lamberg, Ella Frey, and Chloe Richards
December 17, 2018
Finals week will take place Jan. 23-25. This year, finals week is three weeks after winter break, when it is usually one week before.

Students prepare for winter break, new finals schedule

By Amelia Stone and Ella Frey
December 5, 2018
The Adopt-A-Family drive is open for all grades to particpate. Archer students and parents can sign up to provide a family with presents like blankets or clothing.

Seasonal service: Community donates in ‘joyful’ Adopt-A-Family drive

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
November 28, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh and his family talk to President Donald Trump at the White House. Trump nominated Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Justice on July 9.

Archer reacts to Kavanaugh confirmation: ‘Disappointed’ by decision

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
November 15, 2018
An El Capitan High School player spikes the ball. The Archer varsity volleyball team made it to the final round of CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs this year and the first round of state playoffs without any seniors on the team.

Varsity volleyball team wraps up season, looks to next year

By Lola Lamberg and Ella Frey
November 14, 2018
The annual Thanksgiving food drive boxes are located in the front left hallway. Students from every grade can participate in the drive by bring canned or boxed foods.

Gobble Gobble: Students participate in annual Thanksgiving food drive

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
November 13, 2018
Shira Goldstein '19 receives a sticker after voting. Goldstein was among the Archer girls who headed to the polls on Tuesday, November 6. Photo courtesy of Goldstein

Archer students head to polls, vote in midterm elections

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
November 7, 2018
Student signs up at senior Eden Motzkin's booth. Motzkin works with the non-profit Michelson Found Animal Foundation.

Students represent organizations, find volunteer opportunities at Community Service Fair

By Ella Frey and Rio Hundley
October 28, 2018
A photo illustration depicts some of the offerings for middle schoolers during their x-block period. Photo illustration by Anna Brodsky

Middle schoolers participate, learn in X-block sessions

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
October 24, 2018
Upper schoolers practice for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Due to construction, the musical will not be held in the Black Box.

Upper school musical adapts to rehearsal without Black Box theater

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
October 16, 2018
Kendra Horn speaks to the student body during lunch about women in politics. She is running to be the representative of Oklahoma's Fifth Congressional District.

Congressional candidate Kendra Horn speaks about female political empowerment

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
October 9, 2018
Instead of traveling to the Pacific Northwest for Arrow Week, the 11th grade spent Fall Outing in Ventura. They swam and kayaked before heading back to Archer and spending the night there.

No NOLS for now: 11th Grade Arrow Week rescheduled due to Pacific Northwest fires

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
September 30, 2018

Lucia and Gaby Art Show from Oracle on Vimeo.

‘Greetings From’: Lucia Barker, Gaby Lu open senior show

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
May 22, 2018
Juliet Youssef '19, the incoming student body present, smiles on Orientation Day. She is currently in her fifth year at Archer.

Exclusive: Q&A with incoming Class Body President Juliet Youssef ’19

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
May 10, 2018
The Archer track team says a cheer before a meet begins. Members of the team will be competing in CIF prelims on May 12. Image courtesy of Alessandra Judaken '21.

Varsity track wins Liberty League finals for first time in school history

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
May 3, 2018
Sarah Traenkle '19 passes a ball as Arielle Janger '20 prepares to set it. The team practices outside the Annenberg Community Beach House.

Varsity beach volleyball qualifies for IBVL playoff

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
May 3, 2018
The store front of Erin McKenna's Los Angeles bakery. The location opened in Dec. 2010.

Review: Erin McKenna’s gluten-free, vegan bakery serves delicious treats

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
April 24, 2018
Abigale Lischak '20 poses with her host sister Muyi Yu at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Amusement Park. Lischak also had a host mom and dad, who she lived with during the trip.

Abigale Lischak travels with NSLI-Y to China, explores culture, language

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
April 21, 2018
Saskia Wong-Smith '18 talks to Kisa Rozenbaoum '18 about her Eminem-inspired art show. The show will be open from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12 in the Upstairs Gallery.

Saskia Wong-Smith debuts senior show, “Don’t Be a Chicken”

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
April 11, 2018
The varsity soccer team huddles before their game against Milken. The team won their first league game of the season with a score of 1-0.

Varsity soccer wins first league game of the season

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
January 14, 2018
The varsity soccer team poses for a selfie after a practice. The team is working on becoming more cohesive players on the field.

Q&A with 2017-2018 varsity soccer captains: Ruby Colby, Jenna Marks and Caitlin Mosch

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
December 15, 2017

Class Room Video #2 from Oracle on Vimeo.

Students tour classroom village

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
December 10, 2017
The restaurant offers vegan tacos on their dinner menu. They are the perfect size to share with a friend or to indulge in by yourself.

Review: Plant Food and Wine – A Vegan Heaven

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
November 30, 2017
The Honor Education Council is working to create a positive environment surrounding the new classroom village. They put posters along the hallway before entering the learning village for students to show their positive thoughts and attitudes.

[Photo] Editorial: Archer moves forward, so do we

By 17-18 Editorial Board
December 1, 2017
The varsity team lines up before the CIF-SS championship game. This is the first time in Archer history that a team has won a championship title.

Varsity volleyball concludes record breaking season

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
November 26, 2017
Interim Upper School Director Gretchen Warner hands Omari Benjamin '18 a celebratory rose. The seniors will graduate in May 2018.

Archer celebrates annual Founders’ Day tradition

By Allie Worchell and Ella Frey
November 15, 2017
The winning student team shakes hands with the black team after the final game. Cydney Davis '18 lead the red team, and Locke Luhnow '18 coached the black team.

‘Hawt’ no more: students defeat reigning faculty team in third annual student vs. teacher volleyball game

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
October 15, 2017
The varsity cross country team poses for a photo after a meet. The team has students from freshmen to seniors.

Q&A with 2017-2018 varsity cross country captains: Lily Horton, Caitlin Mosch, Sara Weitz

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
October 13, 2017
The varsity volleyball team celebrates after winning the Milken Tournament. The team's head coach is Lainey Gera, top left. Image courtesy of Macoy Ohlbaum.

Varsity volleyball places in Brentwood, Milken Tournaments

By Cybele Zhang and Ella Frey
September 29, 2017
Nathanson, Ohlbaum and Boehm after practice at Vertical Sports Performance, where the team trains. The captains chose "family" as the team's word for the year.

Q&A with 2017-2018 varsity volleyball captains: Rachael Boehm, Macoy Ohlbaum and Amelia Nathanson

By Ella Frey and Maya Wernick
September 10, 2017
Sophomores Sydney Velasquez, Siena Mills and Isabel Kuh speak on a panel during this year's Diversity Conference to discuss their personal experiences with diversity inside and outside of school. This year's conference focused specifically on diversity at Archer by holding student-run panels and lectures.

Diving into diversity: faculty of color in independent schools

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
May 24, 2017
Coach Amelia Mathis takes a picture with Rachel Pike '17, Liadan Solomon '17 and Alyssa Downer '17. The sports banquet celebrates athletes from fall, winter and spring sports.

Athletes celebrates ‘amazing’ 2017 Sports Awards Banquet

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
May 19, 2017
The seniors prepare to hang up their pennants at Archer. The Class of 2017 is heading to a variety of colleges across the United States and abroad.

Goodbye Archer, Hello College: seniors prepare for graduation

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
May 16, 2017
Locke Lunhow '18 spikes the ball against Wildwood. The team qualified for the IBVLF 2017 finals against 23 other schools.

Varsity beach volleyball qualifies for IBVL playoffs, ends ‘inclusive’ season

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
May 16, 2017
Maria Chavez on the Archer campus. Photo by Eden Motzkin.

Maria Chavez’s journey to Archer

By Ella Frey and Eden Motzkin
May 9, 2017
Three of the Archer faculty pages from recent yearbooks reveal a majority of white faculty and staff. According the school website, 16 percent of the faculty and state identify as people of color.

Op-ed: 16 percent — Why having more faculty of color matters

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
April 13, 2017
Blue Star donuts was founded in 2012 in Portland, OR. The delicious donut store offers flavors from Raspberry Rosemary to Mexican Hot Chocolate

Review: Blue Star Donuts vs. Sidecar Doughnuts

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
March 21, 2017
Lady Gaga is set to headline Coachella on April 55 and 22. According to FestivalSearcher, Coachella is the second top music festival in the USA. Image source: Coachella's Official Twitter

Move over Beyhive — Little Monsters are taking over Coachella

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
March 9, 2017
Jayla Brown '18, Uma Halsted '18, Gracie Abrams '18 and Ava Vinton '20 rehearse for the Archer interpretation of "The Crucible," which debuts March 9. "The Crucible" on Broadway is a critically acclaimed play that received raving reviews from publications such as the New York Times.

More than a play, ‘The Crucible’ explores political issues today

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
March 7, 2017
BSU meets every Thursday to talk about current issues related to race in society. This particular meeting focused on African-American beauty.

Diving into diversity clubs at Archer: Exploring civil discourse

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
November 18, 2016
Students line up at the end of their school day to get some snacks at the student store. Last year, the Arrow made over $60 thousand, which they donate to the flexible tuition fund.

Student store works towards sustainability, healthiness

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
November 2, 2016
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