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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
Zoe Gazzuolo

Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Zoe Gazzuolo joined The Oracle as a staff reporter in 2022 and became the culture editor in 2023. She currently serves as the assistant editor-in-chief overseeing the features, culture and voices sections. She plays tennis and joined the Archer varsity team her freshman year. In her free time, she loves hanging out with friends, baking and listening to music.

All content by Zoe Gazzuolo
Seniors Bryce Collis and Amelia Lewinson perform in last year's upper school play “Le Gallienne and Friebus’ Alice In Wonderland.” In early October of this year, Collis was selected as a finalist for the "The Show Must Go On" Teen Monologue Festival.

Senior selected as finalist in ‘The Show Must Go On’ Teen Monologue Festival, performs in finalists show

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024

From Barbies to embroidery: Eastern Star Gallery exhibit promotes connection among students, faculty

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
A promotional poster depicts Lily Bloom (Blake Lively) of "It Ends With Us" , which was released Aug. 9, who falls in love with Ryle Kincaid, a mentally damaged and abusive doctor. The film's co-stars took different approaches to marketing the movie's themes of domestic violence — a vital consideration which can affect domestic abuse survivors. "It Ends With Us” promotional poster courtesy of Sony Pictures.

Op-Ed: Celebrity feuds or critical issues? How ‘It Ends With Us’ promotion missed the mark

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2024
Seniors Maddie Lundberg and Audrey Chen watch seniors Anaiya Asomugha and Alexis David perform a scene from the movie "The Social Network." Archer's Drama Queens performed scenes from a variety of works during their final performance of the school year, May 14, in the Blackbox.

‘It’s really exhilarating’: Drama Queens perform in final show of the year, present scenes, songs

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2024
The position of Student Body President goes to Rachel Chung (’25), as she received the most votes from the rising upper schoolers. The Executive Board will be comprised of Francie Wallack (’25) and Caroline Collis (’26). (Graphic Illustration by Lucy Williams)

BREAKING: 2024-2025 Student Council Executive Board results announced

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2024
Voices Editor Lucy Williams ('25) edits one of staff reporter Uma Nambiar's ('25) articles. Students work together to refine each article during our collaborative editing process, which we believe builds community among staff members.

[Photo] Editorial: How to combat unhealthy competition in schools, foster positive learning environment

By 23-24 Editorial Board
May 1, 2024
Cannon performs a line after getting upset with Alice during the tea party. The Mad Hatter then calmed down and joined the rest of the guests for the remainder of the scene. Stella Leland (‘26) played the knave and reflected on their favorite part of rehearsals. “What stands out a lot is always the first read-through of something. Whenever we do that at any production — some of us might have read this script beforehand — it's the first time the show is seen with everyone,” Leland said. “Who they are, their characters and everything, and it's the first time you're like, ‘Oh, I can tell what's going to happen now.’ It's just a nice moment.”

A ‘nonsensical’ journey: Upper school presents ‘Le Gallienne and Friebus’ Alice In Wonderland’

By Zoe Gazzuolo and Sydney Tilles
March 21, 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.

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

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2024
Seniors Cate Childers and Sabrina Walker listen to their teammates' personalized speeches to conclude their senior night. The team beat Oakwood 2-1, securing them their title as undefeated Liberty League Champions. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.

‘They make the team better together’: Varsity soccer celebrates seniors, concludes season

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
CulinArt dietician Carrie Gabriel helps Lucy Kaplan (’26) create her own snack mix as she describes the benefits of balanced eating. Gabriel hosted the wellness table Thursday, Jan. 18, in the courtyard to increase nutritional awareness and promote well-rounded diets.

Eating for energy: CulinArt staff hosts wellness table, promotes nutritional awareness

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2024
The Eastern Star Gallery's second show of the year, "Zine," features political and activist zines, or small magazines. Photographer and artist Daisy Noemi, along with the Eastern Star Gallery members, curated the exhibit, which opened Wednesday, Jan. 24, during lunch.

[Photo] Art as activism: Eastern Star Gallery show 'Zine' highlights advocacy through interactive experience

January 31, 2024
Lauryn Hill, touring as Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees, sings "Killing Me Softly With His Song" alongside former band member Pras Michel Nov. 5. The engaging visuals, the performers' and the crowd's energy and the raw vocals made this concert unforgettable.

Review: Lauryn Hill reestablishes her greatness in The Ms. Lauryn Hill & Fugees: Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2023
"INCAPTIVITY" is an exhibit in the Eastern Star Gallery that features the work of Fulton Leroy Washington. Washington began his career in jail and created all of the oil-paintings exhibited in the gallery while serving a wrongful life sentence. 

‘Do it your way’: ‘INCAPTIVITY’ exhibit in Eastern Star Gallery inspires students with story of dedication

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023
Hermanas Unidas member Maia Alvarez (’24) prepares servings of arroz con leche during the Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month festival. The celebration took place Friday, Oct. 13, during lunch and aimed to educate community members on Hispanic and Latine culture.

‘It’s bringing us together’: Hermanas Unidas hosts Hispanic, Latine Heritage Month festival

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2023
Pictured are the tater tots, fries, Caesar salad, “Single Burg’r” and “Deluxe Crispy Chick’n” from Hart House. The fast food restaurant is completely plant-based and has four locations across L.A.

Review: Hart House transforms fast food dining with delicious plant-based menu

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2023
Three faculty and staff school pictures feature science teacher Tara Renner, English teacher Alexandra Greenberg and history teaching apprentice Whitney Wagner. The Oracle held a Q&A with Renner, Greenberg and Wagner to ask them about their first few weeks at Archer and initial feelings surrounding the 2023-24 school year. (Photos by Ultimate Exposures and Graphic Illustration by Zoe Gazzuolo)

Q&A with new teachers Tara Renner, Alexandra Greenberg and Whitney Wagner

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
Student Body President Anaiya Asomugha ('24) speaks to students and faculty, welcoming everyone to the 2023-24 school year Aug. 22. Asomugha and Head of School Elizabeth English gave speeches in the courtyard in celebration of the first day of school.

‘Striking brilliance’: Administration announces theme for year, students attend first day of school

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2023
Gift Guide: What to get your dad for Father's Day

Gift Guide: What to get your dad for Father’s Day

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2023
Choir Director Hannah O’Connor leads middle school a capella, the Middle C’s, as they sing “Roar” by Katy Perry. A cappella, choir and orchestra groups came together  to perform the Spring Concert May 3-5 in the amphitheater.

Cities, Seas and Stars: Spring Concert sends audience on musical journey through community, culture

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2023
Panel moderator Remi Cannon (’24) listens to panelists Rebecca Brandy (’09), Olivia Tiffany (’09) and Linny Levesque (’13) speak on their journeys in the psychology field. Cannon invited students and faculty to join them and learn about psychology in history teacher and Service Learning Coordinator Meg Shirk’s classroom Friday, May 5.

Alumni in psychology field reflect on their careers, offer advice to students, faculty

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2023
Sophomore Alicia Flores listens to music during one of her free periods. Flores said music has always played a big role in her life. “I'm not sure what I would do every day if I didn't have music," Flores said, "or what would fill in the gaps."

Music as medicine: Transformational power of music for teens’ mental health

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2023
Groups of students throw and smear colored powder onto one another. The Archer community celebrated Holi and welcomed in spring March 23 on the back field for the first time by splashing this colored powder onto each others’ light-colored clothes.

Explosions of color: Community celebrates Holi for first time

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2023
Students and faculty cheer as 12th grade dancers finish their final Spirit Week performance. The senior class placed first in the annual dance competition, which took place on Thursday during Spirit Week.

[Photo] Spirit Week fosters schoolwide joy, adjusts to rain

By Allie Yang, Columnist
March 19, 2023
A variety of produce from a Community Supported Agriculture delivery box is pictured. CSA boxes were a staple in my family’s life a year ago, as they provided fresh produce from farms directly to customers’ homes.

Op-Ed: The difference of a day

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2023
Demented business executives with contorted faces and high spirits sit alongside one another on Lil Yachty's AI-generated album cover. The album was released on Jan. 27 and expands beyond classic rap to explore rock tones. Photo Source: Image from Official Lil Yachty Site.

Review: Lil Yachty artfully transforms his sound in ‘Lets Start Here.’

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2023
Panelists Josie Craven ('12), Chelsea Thomas ('05), Erinn Cawthon ('07) and Sabrina Jaglom ('10) speak about their journeys in the entertainment industry. They presented to freshmen and sophomore students in the amphitheater Tuesday, Jan. 31.

[Photo] Alumni in entertainment industry emphasize importance of passion, hard work to freshmen, sophomores

February 6, 2023
Junior Malia Apor holds up her softball bat on Archer's softball field. Apor said she developed a love for the game when she first started playing more than 10 years ago. “[Softball] is a rock for me,” Apor said. “It's something I really enjoy, and it brings me a lot of happiness.”

From All-Star softball to Archer’s varsity team, Malia Apor leaves a mark

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2023
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