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

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

The Oracle
Sophomores Beatrice Washburn and Shanthi Seth stand in front of their poster for the Alexandria House, a women's shelter in Los Angeles. Students from grades 10-12 showcased the service and activism projects at the Archer in Action fair Oct. 17.

Archer in Action Fair displays student service work, inspires community

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
October 28, 2024
Palisades High School and Archer students gather at the Palisades Village Green Park for the "Fridays for Future" climate strike Sept. 20. Freshman Katia Thomas said the strike was an opportunity to take action and spread awareness about the changing climate. 

Archer Council for Sustainability, Palisades High School students organize climate strike

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
September 29, 2024
Artemis Center board members Lucy Williams (’25) and Sophia Shin (’25) host the first ArtemisEngage event Friday, Feb. 9. Students and faculty discussed a piece of current legislation addressing schools' roles in communicating students' changes to gender identity to their families. Photo by Archer Communications.

ArtemisEngage program encourages activism through community education on current events

By Tavi Memoli, Senior Reporter
March 5, 2024
Senior artist Gemma Larbalestier's artwork is showcased in the art hallway during the annual Arts Festival Thursday, Feb. 1. The festival marked the beginning of Art and Activism Month, and along with the diverse art displayed, activities including bracelet and pinch-pot making were open to all students.

Art and Activism Month: Annual Arts Festival showcases diverse art forms, inspires creative activism

By Tavi Memoli, Senior Reporter
February 9, 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.

Art as activism: Eastern Star Gallery show ‘Zine’ highlights advocacy through interactive experience

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2024
Leaning into the microphone, junior Ella Dorfman stands in the recording booth to record the first episode of her reproductive health podcast, “Sexplained.” The podcast was inspired by her ninth grade service project focused on sexual health, and Dorfman said she likes to tackle difficult topics with conversation. “Even if you’re scared, you've just got to talk about it,” Dorfman said. “Talk about it: that should be tattooed on my forehead.”

Severing stigma with ‘Sexplained’: Junior hosts new sexual education podcast to educate through conversation, transparency

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
December 14, 2023
The hand holds a sign protesting against gun violence and advocating to increase gun control laws. In the U.S., there have been thousands of mass shootings just in the last nine years. (Graphic Illustration by Olivia Hallinan-Gan)

Op-Ed: People are not the problem, the guns are

By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster
May 16, 2023
Pictured are a variety of symbols that represent women leaders. Women's History Month honored those who have positively impacted their community, and as we approach the end of the school year, we would like to acknowledge the women in our community who make a difference every day. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)

Editorial: Honoring the excellent women behind Archer

By 22-23 Editorial Board
May 2, 2023
Archer's Disabled and Neurodiverse Student Union listen to activist Theodora Mashamba speak via Zoom April 20 in the Human Development room. Students said they were inspired and impacted by her story of determination.

Activist Theodora Mashamba gives advice for combating ableism, inspires community to learn more

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
April 23, 2023
Shirin Pakfar answers panel questions posed by Olivia Miro (’24). The conversation took place during lunch, Jan. 5., in history teacher Beth Gold’s classroom.

Refugees and activism: united nations member Shirin Pakfar presents to students

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
January 22, 2023
Juniors Amelia Hines and Tess Hubbard stand in front of their poster during Archer's annual club fair. Due to both of their love for Taylor Swift, they created Archer’s new Taylor Swift Club this year.

‘Archer itself is a Swiftie’: Students share Taylor Swift’s impact on campus

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
November 30, 2022
Junior Lucia Ponti and freshman Avery Greene stand by posters they created for the Archer in Action Fair to highlight their work with Free 2 Be Me Dance and Hope in a Suitcase. "I'm so proud of the students who are really figuring out what they're passionate about— and then matching that up as a way to give back," History teacher and Service Learning Coordinator Meg Shirk said.

From mental health to education: Students highlight service work through Archer in Action Fair

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
November 27, 2022
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