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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
Nyah Fernandez

Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor

Nyah Fernandez joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2019, became the Multimedia Editor in 2020 and continued that role through her senior year. She is very about passionate spreading awareness about topics she is passionate about and helping others do the same. Nyah absolutely loves journalism and has contributed to the Yale and Stanford Daily. She graduated in 2022.

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[Video] ‘Ceramics is a creative outlet for me’: Through the eyes of artist Genevieve Sive

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
May 20, 2022
On Friday, April 30, seniors gathered on the stairs of the veranda to celebrate their accomplishments and acceptances to college. This day, for me, was filled with so much joy and excitement for each one of my classmates because it really showed off all the hard work that we put into our years at Archer.

Op-Ed: A letter to juniors

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
May 20, 2022
The varsity softball team poses for a team photo after their game against Marymount. The team won with a score of 16-6. "I love our team because of how supportive everyone is of each other," Apor said. "We always pick each other up after a loss because softball is a big game of mistakes, and it’s the only way we will get better."

Varsity softball ends season with ‘sense of togetherness’

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
May 8, 2022
Belwood Bakery, located in the Brentwood village, attracts many Archer students. Soon to be graduated seniors reflect on their love for the bakery. “I would warn people about the price because I feel like it’s very expensive,” senior Leah Abazari said. “But it’s worth it.”

[Photo] Local small business: Seniors share their love for Belwood Bakery

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
May 8, 2022
Junior Cadence Callahan shows the back of her curly hair. "I love my curls because they’re beautiful," Callahan said. "My hair defines me and is so important to me because there was once a time where Black people were ridiculed for their hair, and wearing my hair in its natural state is a rejection of Eurocentric beauty standards."

‘Never let fear stop you from taking chances’: Cadence Callahan wins ‘Best High Impact Film’ award for film ‘Hair Care’

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
March 17, 2022
Four members of the Chess Club think pensively about their next moves during a round of chess. Chess Club, Callighraphy Club, Stitch Perfect and Mental Health Club are all clubs on campus full of creativity, impact and community.

#SharingStories: Highlighting lesser known clubs on campus for Scholastic Journalism Week

By Maia Alvarez, Grace Doyle, Nyah Fernandez, and Jullie Cach
February 24, 2022
Mills' brother, Harrison Mills, sits in front of a painting hung in their house. "This piece is currently untitled because I still feel like I need to explore the work a little bit more and sit with a piece to have a solid title yet," Mills said. "When it comes to my titles, I like to spend a bit of time with them, and I like to make sure that they align with the message that I'm trying to explore."

Artist insight: Inside photographer Marley Mills’ process

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
January 23, 2022

Through the eyes of Isabella Specchierla: Archer Girl, athlete, activist and artist

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
January 13, 2022
On May. 2, 2017, Netflix released the first season of "Money Heist." Since then, five seasons have been released for the general public to enjoy. “Money Heist” is a Spanish series that depicts the lives of a robbery while also showing sympathetic aspects to the heist's characters.

Review: ‘Money Heist’ is not just a show, it’s a phenomenon

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
January 10, 2022
During mentorship on Dec. 9, seniors and board members of EBAD, Mikaela Foronda-Zanipatin, Evan Bowman, Lexi Tooley, Layla Huber-Verjan and Chidimma Nwafor, presented a broadcast showing students' and faculty's winter celebrations. “I truly love EBAD; being able to educate and inform the Archer community on various issues all revolving around the idea of advocacy and inclusivity and brings me a sense of happiness," Nwafor said.

Executive Board of Advocacy and Diversity establishes goals for school year

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
December 14, 2021
The cast of the upper school musical "Leader of the Pack" performs two songs from their repertoire in front of students and faculty in the amphitheater. Since being online last year, this was the first musical to go into production in front of a live audience rather than on Zoom. This allowed students to get “back in the groove of things,” according to sophomore cast member Anaiya Asomugha.

Photo Essay: Upper school musical ‘Leader of the Pack’

By Nyah Fernandez and London Sinclair
November 16, 2021
Senior Emily Cadenas triesd to pin her clothespin on Bess Frierson and get her out of the game assassin while Frierson runs around the courtyard to avoid Cadenas. The seniors continue in tradition of playing assassin which began during the beginning of their sophomore year. 

Let the games begin: Seniors and faculty play Assassin

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
October 17, 2021
Students from various grades write notes and letters to Haitian girls about their favorite ways to express themselves. In the courtyard during the bake sale, Freshman August Kohn was passing out all of the brownies, cookies and cake pop truffles. The GEG members stations such as the mural, empower grams and the self affirmation mirror.

In this picture Senior Destiny Morado is posing with her match partner sophomore Alex Martin. "The amount of support we provide for each other, whether it's on or off the court, trying to help somebody academically, is incredible and heartwarming," Morado said. "We're always going to be there to support each other and that's definitely something that I love most about our team."

Varsity tennis captain Destiny Morado sees “growth” in her final season

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
October 9, 2021
Rising seniors Chidimma Nwafor, Anny Rodriguez, Marley Mills and Andrea Ramirez pose for a photo together in the courtyard wearing their blue accessories. Ramirez holds blue bucket hats, which class reps bought for the entire rising senior class and senior mentors. On June 4, rising seniors spent Moving Up Day at school, commemorating their final hours as juniors.

‘A day to remember’: Rising seniors celebrate Moving Up Day

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
June 4, 2021
The week of May 24 was the senior's last week on campus. To celebrate, they ended Monday with a water battle to share some laughs and memories. This was a COVID-adapted version of the traditional fountain jump.

‘A chapter that’s closing — so another can open’: Seniors look ahead to college

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
May 31, 2021
Hana Cho (’27) and her classmates enjoy their first in-person class meeting on Apr. 23. Since they are sixth graders and have just entered Archer, this grade level meeting was the first time any of the students interacted with each other in person.

‘The bridge between the student body and the faculty:’ Class representatives reflect on past school year

By Rose Sarner and Nyah Fernandez
May 23, 2021
This picture was taken at the Kedren Community Center Garden where one of Marley Mills' gardens are located. Marley Mills said that she felt "happy" to see the plant starting to grow throughout the garden.

Through the eyes of Marley Mills: Flourish4Ever

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
May 23, 2021
In senior Nicole Farmer's Systems Biology & Disease class, her fellow senior classmates Madis Kennedy, Gabriela Ayala-Becerra and Isabella Ionazzi dissect sheep brains on their second day back to in-person learning. As Los Angeles County enters the orange tier, more Archer students have been permitted to return to campus while also allowing those who'd prefer to stay home a hybrid option as well.

A return to connection: Upper school students reflect on arrival back to campus

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
April 27, 2021
In this picture on February 10, 2019, the Grammys was hosted at the Staples Center. However, this year the Grammys aired the 63rd show on March 14 at. Students shared their opinions towards how the Grammys went with limited amount of audience members due to COVID-19.

Lights, Camera, Action: Students react to socially-distanced Grammys

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
April 25, 2021
In this art piece, Saulnier draws a commissioned dog portrait. She is looking to start a small business on Etsy for dog portraits.

Photo Essay: Through the eyes of Ella Saulnier’s artistic mind

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
March 28, 2021
The 2021 Archer softball team gathers during the month of March after not playing for a year with each other. This softball season, junior Cristina Fuentes-Alva said communication and motivation are key within in a team. "Yes, and I feel because it's a sport where we're so spread out on the field, we're always communicating and then we just made a group chat recently so we can all talk about stuff, and we're all coming to practices and we're all very motivated." Fuentes-Alva said.

Archer softball players reflect on motivation towards ‘exciting’ season

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
March 28, 2021

Quarantine calls for new hobbies: What will yours be?

By Nyah Fernandez and Andrea Ramirez
March 13, 2021

A striking 2020 rewind: Students share their opinions on this past year

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
February 15, 2021
During Valentine's Day, Junior Anny Rodriguez feels that "the connections that you make, the beauty and just being there together and being friends makes me so happy."

Don’t go bakin’ my heart: Students share Valentine’s Day plans amidst pandemic

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
February 15, 2021
On June 6, 2020, men stand in unity at the Black Lives Matter protest in Washington, D.C.

Op-Ed: Selfie versus shooting: Double-standards emerge surrounding police response at Capitol Hill storming

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Nyah Fernandez
January 24, 2021
Donald Trump departs Air Force One in May of 2020. According to The New York Times, the House announced their second impeachment on Trump for “inciting a violent insurrection against the United States government” as well as “charging him with high crimes and misdemeanors."

Trump historically impeached for second time within his presidency

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
January 18, 2021
We hope these joyful holiday songs will get you in the festive mood. Enjoy your winter break and happy holidays!

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree: Six songs to get you in the holiday mood

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
December 19, 2020
Sixth-grader Penny Franklin poses for a photo overlooking the Manhattan skyline in New York City. Franklin said she would describe herself as a "city person" at heart.

From East to West: Through the eyes of Penny Franklin

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
December 19, 2020
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and curfews in Los Angeles County, plans may be altered for Thanksgiving break. Junior Isabella Specchierla describes this "abnormal" Thanksgiving "as a time to be closer with family."

Turkey season: Students express relaxation, relief heading into Thanksgiving break

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
November 23, 2020
Senator Kamala Harris speaks at a health care rally in 2017. "Anyone who claims to be a leader must speak like a leader. That means speaking with integrity and truth," Harris said in an Instagram post.

Op-Ed: A breath of freedom and hope

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
November 15, 2020
In 2013, Alana O'Mara ('14) and Adriana Bass ('14) dress up for their senior Halloween haunted house. Senior and Student Body President, Francesca Cappello describes that Halloween at Archer is a time in the "beginning of the year to be spirited and showcase your creativity".

Blast from the past: Archer’s favorite Halloween memories

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
November 5, 2020
The second and final presidential debate occurred on Oct. 22 at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. "I think the final presidential debate was much calmer than the first with fewer interruptions which allowed for the American people to hear actual policy discussion from both Trump and Biden," senior Mackenzie Turner said.

Archer community members offer perspectives on final presidential debate

By Grace Doyle and Nyah Fernandez
November 1, 2020
Junior Nyah Fernandez enjoys the gorgeous weather and strawberries. Being outside is a great for a change of scenery and to soak up the vitamin D that the sun provides.

5 things to do in quarantine to brighten your day

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
November 1, 2020
Coach Jill Ellis, the former U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team head coach, spoke in the Panther Speaker Series hosted by the Athletics Leadership Council. Ellis talked about her views of success and ways in which she frames failures.

Soccer coach Jill Ellis discusses successes, failures as second speaker in Panther Speaker Series

By Grace Doyle and Nyah Fernandez
October 25, 2020
Jordanian soccer player, Yasmeen Shabsough, took the time to present to the Archer community over Zoom about her journey in professional sports and other ventures. The Athlete Leadership Council will continue to host female athletes to share their stories and journeys within often male-dominated sporting fields.

Soccer player Yasmeen Shabsough seeks to empower students in first athletic speaker series

By Grace Doyle and Nyah Fernandez
October 11, 2020
Pictured is the logo of the When We All Vote organization. When We All Vote aims to spread awareness towards the importance of voting and why people should to take action.

Students take action, spread importance of voting with When We All Vote

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
October 7, 2020

Photo Essay: Through the eyes of Lauren Robson in quarantine

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
September 7, 2020
Seniors, also known as the "girls on fire" after being assigned the color red in Color Wars four years ago, pose in front of their banner at the Color Wars 2020 event hosted by Student Council on Feb. 14. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all forms of social gatherings, including graduations are prohibited until further notice. For this year's annual ceremony, the class of 2020 celebrated their commencement virtually via Zoom.

Virtual graduation ceremony, surprise performance creates ‘gratitude’ among graduates

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Nyah Fernandez
June 8, 2020
Tenth grade students Chidimma Nwafor, Alexa Marsh and Andrea Ramirez study for a chemistry final. They are helping each other through practice problems from their chemistry packets.

‘Every kid is more than a number’: Educators, students express perspectives on grading systems

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
June 7, 2020

Archer sixth grader Yasmine Haddad shares global insight on COVID-19

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
May 31, 2020
Review: Justin Bieber's album 'Changes' reveals his growth as a singer, person

Review: Justin Bieber’s album ‘Changes’ reveals his growth as a singer, person

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
May 31, 2020
In Manhattan, New York City, lies a Black Lives Matter sticker in the subway for people to see. All photos on Unsplash.com are relicensed for reuse.

Op-Ed: One should have been enough

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
May 31, 2020
ACTing in a pandemic: COVID-19 causes ACT, SAT cancellations, impacting juniors' college process

ACTing in a pandemic: COVID-19 causes ACT, SAT cancellations, impacting juniors’ college process

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Nyah Fernandez
May 19, 2020
Emma London '21 and her horse jump over a fence during one of their shows this past season. The equestrian team participates in the Interscholastic Equestrain League, better known as the ECL.

Saddle up: Equestrian members leave their hoof-print on athletics program

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Nyah Fernandez
March 22, 2020
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[Photo] PJ the day away: Pajama Day exemplifies tradition, incorporates new features, Gonzalez says

By Anna Brodsky and Celeste Ramirez
March 2, 2020
These Valentine's day cards from journalism adviser Kristin Taylor are an example of non-romantic Valentine's Day festivities. Though these cards were used to build community in the journalism class, sophomore Gabby Wolf feels that Valentine’s Day is a "materialistic" holiday that is overly focused on couples.

Students comment on ‘materialistic,’ exclusive culture of Valentine’s Day

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
February 26, 2020
#Askedandanswered: Impactful stories of 2019-2020

#Askedandanswered: Impactful stories of 2019-2020

By Anna Brodsky, Celeste Ramirez, Nyah Fernandez, and Jessica Jimenez
February 24, 2020
Senior Maddie Fenster talked to students about why access to education is important for homeless children in society today and she also gave insight on her organization “School on Wheels” to junior Madis Kennedy.

Senior service learning program provides ‘impactful’ opportunities

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
January 22, 2020
The Getty Fire burns over a hill in the early hours of Monday, Oct. 28. Because of the fire, Archer remained closed for four days.

‘We’re all in this together,’ Warner says: In response to Getty fire, teachers provide alternative assignments

By Nicki Rosenberg, Cydney Johnson, Avery Fox, and Nyah Fernandez
December 3, 2019
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