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  • November 17No school for students Friday, Nov. 20, for parent-teacher conferences.
  • November 17An earthquake drill will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.
  • November 17Love Your Body Week activities will happen in the courtyard during lunch Tuesday, Nov. 18.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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

The Oracle
Uma Nambiar

Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter

Uma Nambiar joined the Oracle in 2023 as a staff reporter and became a senior reporter in 2024. Uma graduated in 2025.

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With summer coming up soon, wardrobe essentials are vital. Some examples include shorts and tote bags. (Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar)

Staples of summer: What to wear to elevate your summer wardrobe

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
April 30, 2025
A senior show gallery titled "Age and Decay" is displayed. The exhibit was curated and created by seniors Sophia Bromwich, Shayaan Gandhi and Madison Mims, and it encapsulated themes of nostalgia, growth, whimsy and nature. The gallery had its grand opening April 9.

Senior show ‘Age and Decay’ turns back the clock on childhood memories, touches on nostalgia

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
April 16, 2025
Characters from season 3 of “The White Lotus” appear on a promotional poster. The season finale aired April 6 on HBO Max. (Photo Credit: Image courtesy of HBO).

Review: Season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ is a compelling, addictive character study

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
April 11, 2025
Students watch Sophia Bromwich ('25) present during the 17th annual Literature &...Conference. Student coordinator Maddie Beaubaire ('25) said the conference is her favorite day of the year.

Archer hosts 17th annual Literature &…Conference for students across Los Angeles

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
March 12, 2025
English teacher Kathleen Keelty laughs and points to a whiteboard with “Poetry Out Loud” projected on it. Natsnet Habtu ('25) said Keelty’s passion for literature comes out through her teaching, which positively impacts her students to want to learn.

From English to creative writing, Poetry Out Loud coordinator is ‘incredible’ teacher

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
March 10, 2025
Iced tea and peach pie are displayed on tables for students to try. Simonne McDavid ('25) said she brought yams because they are important to her family. "Usually for Christmas, my grandmother makes yams," McDavid said. "She makes all other types of dishes, but yams are special because spelling she doesn't make it all year round."

BSU celebrates Black History Month with Taste of Soul, celebrates traditional foods

By Uma Nambiar and Shae Killam
March 10, 2025
A cheese plate made by my mom sits on a table. Cheese plates appear ordinary, but when customized, they can have the potential to look amazing.

Building the perfect board: 7 ways to enhance an ordinary cheese plate

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
February 26, 2025
Instagram changes from a square grid format to a rectangle grid format. Instagram is slowly releasing updates to change the layout of the app. Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar.

Instagram update elicits reactions from students, disrupts curated feeds

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
February 13, 2025
A computer screen shows a Zoom meeting discussing the 10th grade Arrow Week. This year, the 10th grade Arrow Week is taking place in Joshua Tree National Park. (Photo provided by student Phoebe Gustafson).

Families prepare for 10th Grade Arrow Week with virtual meeting

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
February 3, 2025
Senior Maya Acutt looks at her top songs from 2024. Spotify Wrapped includes different features, which allow listeners to see their top artists and songs as well as view personalized videos from artists.

Wrapping up 2024: Spotify Wrapped release brings mixed emotions

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
December 12, 2024
A promotional poster depicts Glinda, the Good Witch (Ariana Grande), and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) reaching towards each other. "Wicked" follows the relationship between Glinda and Elphaba as they navigate adversity and face discrimination. (Photo Credit: Universal Pictures.)

Review: ‘Wicked’ defies gravity, explores societal issues

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
December 6, 2024
Parent-Teacher Conferences occur annually. This year, the conferences took throughout the weeks of Nov. 11 and Nov. 18. Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar.

‘Beyond the grade book’: Virtual parent-teacher conferences take place Nov. 11-22

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
December 2, 2024
Founder of Song Share Gemma Wyles ('25) performs an original song. Song Share is an event that happens monthly to bi-monthly. The first song share of the year occurred on Nov. 8 in the courtyard.

Students bond, showcase original pieces through Song Share performance

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
November 27, 2024
A cake is topped with gulab jamun, a popular Indian treat that consists of fried dough soaked in a sweet, sticky syrup that is typically rose flavored. This cake was made for Diwali in 2020.

Archer students explore Diwali through food, connect with family

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
November 15, 2024
A student models a top Annie Altemus ('25) crocheted. "My visions for my pieces are always dynamic," Altemus said. "I love being able to adapt and switch stitches as well." Photo by Annie Altemus.

Crazy for Crocheting: Q&A with senior on her passion for crocheting

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
November 10, 2024
From dressing up to eating candy, Halloween is full of fun traditions. Try these four customs this Oct. 31 to enhance your spooktacular holiday. Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar.

4 traditions for a fun, fright-filled Halloween

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
October 24, 2024
A senior browses through universities and colleges on Common App. Common App was founded as a platform for students to submit college applications.

Seniors navigate college application process, look forward to independence

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
October 5, 2024
A bag of matcha powder and a glass of ice-cold matcha are shown side-by-side. My favorite cafes that sell the best matcha drinks in L.A. are Cha Cha Matcha, La La Land Kind Cafe, Clark Street and Alfred Coffee. Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar.

Matcha, Matcha, Matcha!: 4 Los Angeles sipping spots

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
September 29, 2024
Choir and a cappella Director Bri Holland practices a song at the piano in the choir room. "I'm excited to be in a space where I can see students for up to seven years at a time," Holland said. "I'm excited to cultivate that relationship."

New year, new music: Bri Holland becomes new choir and a cappella director

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
September 20, 2024
Seniors Eden Sinclair, Charlie Clayton, Phoebe Ramirez and Alina Williams smile for a picture at the beach. Senior Sunrise took place this past Saturday at Will Rogers Beach from 6-7:30 a.m. 

Dawn of a new school year: Class of 2025 gathers at Senior Sunrise

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
September 3, 2024
A younger me, on the left, thinks about things that consumed me at that age, such as the rainbow bubbles of my elementary school. An older me, on the right, thinks about all the things that currently consume me, such as how fast time is flying, college and Archer traditions. Growing up has hit me with a newfound sense of nostalgia. Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar.

Commentary: Shiny bubbles and new beginnings

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
May 12, 2024
Junior Lucy Williams at Nobu for her birthday. Willams ate from a menu with all of Nobu's specialty Asian small dishes.

Q&A with teen food content creator

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
May 10, 2024
My twin sister Miya and I, as babies, lie on a blanket. I'm so grateful that she and I had each other's backs no matter what. Photo by Sanjay Nambiar.

Commentary: My identical twin sister will always be my built-in best friend

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
April 29, 2024
A group of juniors get ready together for prom. The event took place at the Universal Sheraton Hotel from 7:30-10:00 pm. Photo by Sophia Shin.

Dining and dancing: Juniors, seniors celebrate during prom

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
April 26, 2024
Four stuffed animals and one stuffed avocado are clustered on a bed. A New York Times article stated that stuffed animals help people cope with stress because of the comfort they provide.

More than toys: Stuffed animals’ calming effects on mental health

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
April 10, 2024
Players on the varsity softball team gather on a field. Junior Avalon Garland said all of the positions, ranging from the pitcher to basemen, have to work together to create a strong team. Photo by Archer Athletics.

‘We have to rely on each other’: Players on varsity softball depend on each other to succeed

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
March 22, 2024
Sweet Rose Creamery is shown above with its vibrant logo on display. The parlor makes a vast array of delicious flavors. 

Review: Sweet Rose Creamery has wonderfully versatile, delicious ice cream

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
March 10, 2024
The illustration above depicts the stark discrepancy in men's wage versus women's. In the sports industry, the pay gap between men and women is significant and affects women's lives. (Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar)

Op-Ed: Sexism should be removed from the sports industry

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
February 29, 2024
A collection of cut avocados rest on a cutting board. Using these avocados, I made a giant batch of guacamole for the Super Bowl Feb. 11.

The 4 best ways to eat an avocado (besides your basic avocado toast)

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
February 17, 2024
A child paints at an Alexandria House event, to which Arts for Hearts donated art. Junior Lili Franks founded Arts for Hearts, a club geared towards mixing art with service. Photo by Lili Franks.

Mixing art with service: Arts for Hearts Club allows students to explore creative passions

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
February 6, 2024
Speaker, actress and author Donzaleigh Abernathy speaks to the upper school while the TV behind her displays a picture of Rosa Parks’ mugshot. Abernathy spoke about growing up during the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and her family's connection to Dr. King. “When he would walk into a room, he had a swagger. It was like there was an inner light that was going on inside of him," Abernathy said.

Speaker, actress, author Donzaleigh Abernathy presents to students, dives deep into personal experience during Civil Rights Movement

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
January 17, 2024
Junior Goldie Bronson hugs her horse, Richard, after riding with him. Bronson said Richard came back from competing in Las Vegas with her trainer’s friend a couple of days before this picture was taken, so she was ecstatic to see her horse again. “Going and being with a horse is just so calming," Bronson said. “Honestly, I love just being with the horses the most.”

Junior equestrian leads her team, feels an ’emotional connection’ with her horses

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
December 14, 2023
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