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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
Meredith Ho

Meredith Ho, Sports Editor

Meredith Ho joined Oracle in 2022, became a senior reporter in 2023 and is now the sports editor. She is on the Archer swim team, is a member of the Orchestra Leadership Team, and is creating a book highlighting immigration stories. In her free time, you can find her riding a bike and hanging out with her friends and family.

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Archer's orchestra director Hannah Murray plays her violin with the middle school advanced ensemble, the Metro-Gnomes. This is Murray’s first year at Archer, following the retirement of Susan Smith, who served as orchestra director for 23 years.

Striking a chord: Archer’s new orchestra director intertwines movement and music

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
October 12, 2024
Phoebe Ramirez ('24) serves pupusa, a tortilla stuffed with ingredients such as cheese, beans and meat, which is the national food of El Salvador. The Hermanas Unidas Executive Board hosted a courtyard celebration Friday, Oct. 4 to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.

‘Part of my identity’: Hermanas Unidas hosts celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympic swimming pool is filled with bright lights and spectators. The Olympic games were held from July 26 to Aug. 11. While the event is meant to symbolize global unity, athletes from non-Western countries were met with accusations and scrutiny. [Paris 2024 Olympic Games] by [Roman Koksarov] is licensed under [CC BY 4.0.].

Op-Ed: A call for second chances in international athlete community

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
Archer varsity volleyball players run laps at a warm-up during practice Sept. 4. The team practices for two hours after school at Vertical Sports Performance. Several sports practice off campus, such as tennis and cross country.

Autumn athletics: Fall sports kick off school year with new league, teams

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
September 10, 2024
History teacher Kathleen Niles sits at her desk to prepare a lesson plan. After 19 years of teaching history at Archer, Niles is leaving the school to continue her profession at Windward School.

Reflecting on 19 years: History teacher leaves behind lasting impact at Archer

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
May 30, 2024

‘It’s for anybody who wants to dance’: Festival of Dance showcases student-choreographed dances

By Melinda Wang and Meredith Ho
May 17, 2024
Holocaust survivor Eva Brettler receives flowers and gifts as a form of gratitude from the Jewish Student Union. Brettler came to Archer Monday, April 15, and spoke to the community about her experience during the Holocaust.

Holocaust survivor Eva Brettler tells her story, emphasizes value of compassion

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
April 27, 2024
The illustration represents different types of athletes around the world. Members of the Archer community discussed female athletes who inspire them. (Graphic Illustration by Bernice Wong)

Icons of inspiration: Female athletes empower community

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
April 26, 2024

Broadcast: Annual Spirit Week brings excitement, creativity before spring break

By Meredith Ho and Emily Paschall
April 21, 2024
Led by Jackie Mayne (’28), eighth grade students participate in tug-of-war. Color Wars consisted of four activities — tug-of-war, mural decorating, door decorating and a relay race — in which students from different grade levels competed against each other to win Spirit Points. “It was really exciting because it’s just a fun way to show grade spirit, and it’s a fun way to bond with your friends,” Charlotte Stein (’26) said. “I think that the tug-of-war is always a highlight for Color Wars since we’ve been with the great rivalry, and then on the faculty comes in — I think that’s always a fun event.”

Photo Essay: From rainbows to relay races: Students, faculty compete in Color Wars

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
Rain floods the streets of L.A. as trashcans are skewed across the road. This wintertime, L.A. has been hit with stormy weather. In a survey, The Oracle asked the Archer community to reflect on what wintertime means to them.

[Photo] From sunshine to snowflakes: Community members reflect on what winter means to them

March 11, 2024

S4E7 – The Scoop on students’ passion-led service projects

By Meredith Ho and Emily Paschall
March 7, 2024
Harper Cox ('30), Milan Earl ('27), Ninu Alitoro ('29), Sydney Curry ('25), Selam Habtu ('28) and Lacey Thompson ('24) perform a step dance choreographed by Curry at the BSU's "Young, Talented & Black" celebration Feb. 29. "The step dance — that was something that none of us actually knew how to do, but it was a matter of like, 'Okay, we really want to do this,'" Curry said.

[Photo] Black Student Union hosts ‘Young, Talented & Black,’ celebrates student artists

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
March 6, 2024
My classmates and I line up in a single file line to go to school assembly in first grade. I grew up in Hong Kong for 12 years and moved to the U.S. in seventh grade, where I experienced many cultural changes and learned how to embrace my dual identity. Photo by Mary Tong.

Commentary: 2 homes, 2 identities

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
February 28, 2024
Staff reporter Emily Paschall ('26) uses Otter.ai to record and transcribe her interview with Emerson Cohen ('26). The Oracle updated its "About" page to include an AI policy Feb. 20.

[Photo] #JournalismNext: The Oracle reflects on its AI usage, creates AI policy

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2024
Freshmen Rosemary Shriver and Bernice Wong read Archer’s literary magazine submission memes. The magazine has featured students’ literary works, including poetry, photography and short stories.

Connecting to deeper emotions: Literary magazine compiles student work for upcoming winter edition

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Junior Bryce Collis recites “A Covered Bridge in Littleton, New Hampshire” by Stephanie Burt. The Poetry Out Loud contestants gathered in the dining hall Jan. 5. to recite their poems to the judges.

More than just a poem: Students perform poetry at schoolwide Poetry Out Loud competition

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
January 12, 2024
Broadcast: Rain or shine: Community commemorates Founder's Day, senior recognition ceremony despite rain

Broadcast: Rain or shine: Community commemorates Founder’s Day, senior recognition ceremony despite rain

By Meredith Ho and Ella Schwartz
December 13, 2023
Freshman Keira Mungcal performs her ball routine at Ms. Valentine Cup in Tartu, Estonia, in February. The event hosts rhythmic gymnastics and aesthetic group gymnastics competitions annually. Photo by Andrek Assor.

Q&A with freshman, nationally ranked rhythmic gymnast

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
December 12, 2023
Beyla Patil (’27) and Shanti Seth (’27) pass out chai to Lucy Kaplan (’26) in the courtyard during lunch. The Diwali celebration took place Nov. 14, and it included music, food and games.

‘Feel proud of where you come from’: Students plan, reflect on Diwali celebration

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Dishes of dim sum from Maximum are presented in bamboo baskets. The dim sums are steamed, and they have a range of textures and tastes.

Cantonese culture’s culinary gem: Dim sum delights

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
InvenTeam members assemble Hydra’s 3D printed case to present at Lemelson-MIT's Eurekafest. They went to Boston as an alumni team and won the Golden Beaver Award for best use of technology. “It was such a great experience because it was a great culminating experience of my senior year and overall my time at Archer," Garcia said. Photo by Belen Haro.

Think big, dream big: Journey of Hydra comes to an end

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
October 30, 2023

S4E1 – The Scoop on senior Amelia Hines’ commitment to swim at Brown University

By Meredith Ho and Tavi Memoli
October 27, 2023
Coldplay performs “My Universe” at the Rose Bowl Stadium Oct. 1. The concert included vibrant lights and fireworks that lit up the stadium, making it look magical and surreal.

Review: Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour was an unforgettable, magical experience

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
Senior Sophie Sackett and her rowing crew wait for their coaches' boat to launch from the dock before practice. Sackett practices Monday to Friday from 4:15-6:45 p.m. at Marina Aquatic Center in Marina Del Ray. Photo by Zoe Chang.

In the same boat: Rowing inspires, empowers seniors

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
October 15, 2023
Heavy rain and strong winds hit Pasadena Aug. 20. Hurricane Hilary caused student orientation to be postponed by a day from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, and college jumpstart to be held virtually Aug. 21. 

A student athlete thinks about her day-to-day activities. Many Archer student athletes reported learning time management skills and resilience through sports. (Graphic Illustration by Meredith Ho)

Benefitting and learning through sports: Student athletes develop endurance, time management

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
May 29, 2023
Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson speaks to upper school students about her entrepreneurial journey. Sophomores Ivy Woolenberg and Ella Dorfman hosted a Q&A during FLX block May 5.

Sprinkling joy of baking into entrepreneurship: Candace Nelson offers advice for future entrepreneurs

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
May 8, 2023
This is the famous truffle pasta from Sushi House Unico located in Beverly Glen Circle. It was creamy and it had great texture to it. This was my favorite dish of the night.

Review: Sushi House Unico’s dishes capture wide range of cuisines

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
May 6, 2023
Seventh grader Andrea Fuentes runs through a human tunnel during the pep rally. Students gather in the courtyard on Mar. 3 to celebrate student athletes' winter sports accomplishments.

Winter pep rally celebrates sports accomplishments, features performance from dance company

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Dr. Lisa Damour speaks to the upper school March 6 in the Zeller Student Center. Damour gave presentations to the entire student body, faculty and parents on her research specializing in the development of teenage girls and young women.

[Photo] Dr. Lisa Damour presents to students, faculty, parents on research on development of teenage girls, young women

By Greta Irvine, Editor in Chief
March 9, 2023
Asomugha poses in front of a Poetry Out Loud wall after winning the LA competition. The event was held Sat., Feb. 4, at Lineage Performing Arts Center, Pasadena.

Anaiya Asomugha wins regional Poetry Out Loud competition, advances to state contest

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
Seventh grader Andrea Fuentes passes the basketball to her teammate. The purple team competed against New Roads Jan. 17 and won the game 28-15.

Communication is key: middle school purple basketball team reflects on season

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Junior Camila Blank practices her violin solo piece, "Saint Saens Violin Concerto No. 3, 3rd movement." She performed this piece at the Sphinx Performance Academy at the Julliard School in 2022.

Camila Blank takes on music leadership roles, selected for collegiate, advanced orchestras

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Holocaust survivor and artist Trudie Strobel speaks about her experiences during the Holocaust and the importance of her work as an artist throughout her life. Strobel spoke to the upper school, and the middle school watched from a livestream in mentorships, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Friday, Jan. 27.

[Photo] Archer community commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day, hears from Holocaust survivor, artist Trudie Strobel

January 29, 2023
Melinda Wang staff photo 2022

[Photo] Melinda Wang

September 13, 2022
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