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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
Phoebe Measer

Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter

Phoebe Measer joined The Oracle in 2023 and became a senior reporter in 2024. She participates in indoor and beach volleyball, is a student council representative, and is part of the Ambassador Leadership Team Advisory. In her free time, Phoebe enjoys baking, hiking, spending time with family and friends and trying new foods.

All content by Phoebe Measer
A middle school swim athlete competes in her event at their most recent meet. The team won the PBL championship Sunday, Nov. 3. Photo by Archer Athletics.

From self-talk to success: Middle school swim team conquers PBL league with ‘positive attitude’

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
November 17, 2024
English Department Chair Wendy Deming and Ninth Grade Dean of Culture, Community and Belonging Stephanie Ferri hug Pavliscak as they celebrate her promotion to Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning in 2019. Photo courtesy by Stephanie Ferri.

Associate Head for Teaching and Learning departs from Archer during 25th year, community reflects on legacy

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2024
Broadcast: Community members share Rosh Hashanah traditions, celebrations

Broadcast: Community members share Rosh Hashanah traditions, celebrations

By Phoebe Measer and Gabby Kaplan
October 14, 2024
Student athletes Autumn Walker and Shaelyn Killam walk through the Zeller Student Center wearing their new game day polos. The Nike branded polos are made from a polyester "DRI-FIT" material.

New game day polos aim to ‘unify’ student-athletes

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
October 6, 2024
Leaders of Cards for Care club Sophie Shafipour ('27) and Olivia Toborowsky ('27) smile in front of their poster during the Club Fair Sept. 26. Members of their club write letters to isolated communities to spread kindness and positivity.

‘Spreading kindness in small ways’: Q&A with leaders of Cards For Care club

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
October 6, 2024
The Class of 2025 sits around a campfire on the last night of their senior trip in Big Bear. Students roasted s'mores and performed skits with their trail group, reflecting on their time spent together as a grade.

‘No college talk’: Senior Trip allows students to reset, bond in midst of college application process

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
September 14, 2024
I hold a handheld mirror, looking at my blurred reflection. Society has conditioned women to feel unsatisfied with their appearance. Photo illustration by Phoebe Measer.

Op-Ed: Women are conditioned to pick themselves apart at the mirror

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
May 27, 2024
The title of this senior show, "Evanescent," is shown behind one of Lila Paschall's pieces: a sculpted clay hand. Hannah Kremin described their process of choosing the name for their show. "It seemed like they stumbled across that word and they found the meaning and they were like 'this is it,'" Kremin said.

‘Evanescent’ senior show aims to help viewers appreciate beauty of the natural world

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
May 27, 2024
Menstrual products lie inside of a wallet, showing how costly these essential products can be. Although The Pink Tax affects menstrual products, it also impacts other everyday costs for women.

‘The price we pay for being who we are’: The Pink Tax promotes gender inequality, financial inequity

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
May 23, 2024
A promotional image depicts Edith Swan and Rose Gooding, the main characters of “Wicked Little Letters.” Released March 29, 2024, the movie is passionate and amusing to watch. Photo credit: Promotional Film Poster

Review: ‘Wicked Little Letters’ keeps audience on the edge of their seat with unique message

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
May 14, 2024
Lilly Swigert ('30) browses through secondhand clothing items at the clothing swap, which allowed students to trade pieces with one another to promote sustainable consumer habits. The Archer Council for Sustainability organized the Earth Day celebration Monday, April 22, in partnership with the Artemis Center.

‘Sustainability is for everyone’: Community participates in sustainable activities during Earth Day celebration

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
May 1, 2024
The middle school softball team huddles together with head coach Bre Brown. The team has won all four of their games so far. Photo by Archer Athletics.

‘They all have their own superpower’: Middle school softball team slides through beginning of season

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
April 19, 2024
Maia Alvarez (’24), Allie Yang (’25) and Shae Killam (’27) pose with an award after their Western Bay Forensic League tournament. Their tournament took place at Harvard-Westlake School March 2. Photo provided by Maia Alvarez.

Q&A with speech and debate team captains on promoting positivity, friendship within team

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
April 9, 2024
The Apple Pan has a classic look and feel, with their slogan outlined on all of their signs: "Quality Forever." Their classic Hickoryburger has a unique, smoky flavor that I've never tasted before.

Review: The Apple Pan is an LA classic

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
February 26, 2024
Students gather in the courtyard for the first Tech-Free Friday Jan. 12. The 10th grade Student Council representatives hosted the latest event to encourage students to spend time away from their devices and promote connection.

First Tech-Free Friday gives students break from screens, time to connect with peers

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
January 19, 2024
Dara Alitoro (‘28) writes on her laptop in Archer’s library, a place where she does a lot of her schoolwork and writing. Alitoro recently wrote about her personal experiences with racism in an acrostic poem. After reading her poem, English teacher Sala Bandele-Jackson said she was proud of Alitoro for being "honest and candid."

‘You have to put a guard up’: Eighth grader uses acrostic poem assignment to confront personal experiences with racism

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
January 15, 2024
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