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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
Allegra Carney staff photo 2022

Allegra Carney, Staff Reporter

Allegra Carney joined the oracle as a staff reporter in 2022. She is a member of Archer’s upper school choir and enjoys learning about science and history. Outside of school she enjoys spending time with friends, playing tennis and watching Modern Family.

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Freshman Olivia Hallinan-Gan fills out her crowded planner for the week. According to writer Jennifer Wallace, high achievement culture is harmful to teens because it adds to the pressure to succeed and can make students feel like they are not good enough.

Under pressure: Teens face high achievement culture, adults seek solutions

By Allegra Carney, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2023
Junior Julissa Espinoza's ceramic platter won an honorable mention in the 2022 Annual High School Ceramics Exhibition at AMOCA. Espinoza said she is very passionate about the arts and displays this love through her involvement in the Eastern Star Gallery and ceramics classes. 

Q&A with junior Julissa Espinoza on her passion for ceramics, her journey to discovering it

By Allegra Carney, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2023
Since restrictions on COVID-19 have been lifted, many are relieved they can throw out their masks and return to normal life. The height of the pandemic lasted over two years and left a mark on the Archer community. (Graphic Illustration by Allegra Carney)

After height of pandemic, Archer community reflects on aftermath, next steps

By Allegra Carney, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023
Depicted in this image is a singular purple figure in a sea of black figures. Having severe social anxiety made me feel very alone and like I was the only one who understood the feeling of constantly being scared. Going to an all-girls school helped me come out of my shell and improved my self-confidence. (Graphic Illustration by Allegra Carney)

Op-Ed: Single-gender education is beneficial for self-esteem

By Allegra Carney, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2023
All of Archer’s buses are waiting in front of campus the day of the drill. During the drill, only the first five buses participated at a time, and each driver made a short speech on what students should do during an emergency, such a radioing for help and breaking out of the bus.

Students jump into action for first bus evacuation drill

By Allegra Carney, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2023
The açaí bowl, margarita pizza and curry bowl are pictured at Gratitude Cafe. One of my favorites on the menu was the pizza as it replicated a traditional pizza, while adding new flavors and expanding my tastebuds. The cafe offers a wide range of vegan cuisine, such as an entirely plant-based cheese made from cashews.

Review: Cafe Gratitude offers wide variety of quality vegan dishes

By Allegra Carney, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023
Sasha Capatori-Poole ('26) poses in front of the Eastern Star Gallery. She is a leader of the animal rights club and is passionate about spreading awareness on the topic.

Club leader, activist Sasha Capatori-Poole strives to spread awareness for animal rights

By Allegra Carney, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2023
Oona Seppala staff photo 2022

[Photo] Oona Seppala

September 13, 2022
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