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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
The 10th grade gift drive bin overflows with presents for foster youth. Ninth and 10th graders were encouraged to shop for gifts catered towards 8 to 11-year-old foster youth. The youth will be able to choose from donated gifts, which will be displayed at the “toy store” at the Coco’s Angels holiday event.

Fueling Futures: Coco’s Angels holiday gift drive allows foster youth to envision goals for future

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
December 9, 2024

Slideshow: New ceramics teacher on teaching strategies, hopes for year ahead

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
November 13, 2024
A student models a top Annie Altemus ('25) crocheted. "My visions for my pieces are always dynamic," Altemus said. "I love being able to adapt and switch stitches as well." Photo by Annie Altemus.

Crazy for Crocheting: Q&A with senior on her passion for crocheting

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
November 10, 2024
The title of this senior show, "Evanescent," is shown behind one of Lila Paschall's pieces: a sculpted clay hand. Hannah Kremin described their process of choosing the name for their show. "It seemed like they stumbled across that word and they found the meaning and they were like 'this is it,'" Kremin said.

‘Evanescent’ senior show aims to help viewers appreciate beauty of the natural world

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
May 27, 2024
Senior Gemma Larbalestier shows world language teacher Juan Carlos Moraga Vidal her artwork, which combines the human experience with music. Larbalestier and Olivia Miro’s senior show, “Genesis,” took place May 1 in the Eastern Star Gallery.

‘Genesis’ senior show connects music, nature to the human experience

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
May 3, 2024

Broadcast: Artemis Center hosts Art and Activism table, students reflect on their involvement

By Lola Thomas and Tavi Memoli
March 4, 2024
A child paints at an Alexandria House event, to which Arts for Hearts donated art. Junior Lili Franks founded Arts for Hearts, a club geared towards mixing art with service. Photo by Lili Franks.

Mixing art with service: Arts for Hearts Club allows students to explore creative passions

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
February 6, 2024
Artist and activist Fulton Leroy Washington speaks with sophomores Skylar Roberts, Serenity Jones, Selah Johnson, Alexa Grant and senior Ella Chang. Washington stayed after his presentation Feb. 2 to answer students' individual questions and speak with many about their artistic journeys. 

Artist, social justice activist Fulton Leroy Washington presents to community about art, personal journey, activism

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
February 5, 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
Olivia Boehm (‘26) works on a painting in the art studio. She started her own clothing business, Disregulation, in ninth grade, and it features her own artwork. “If I'm going to do art, I might as well go full throttle and start my own business to really show how committed I am,” Boehm said.

Family, fashion, flea markets: Sophomore’s story of creating a clothing business

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
January 26, 2024
Junior Gemma Wyles performs "Blackened Lungs," an original song. Wyles performed the piece at the Girls Empowering Girls open mic event Friday, Jan. 5.

GEG hosts open mic event in courtyard, highlights Archer’s musicians

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2024
French teacher Laurence Clerfeuille sits at the desk in her classroom. She currently teaches French 1B and French 3 Accelerated. “I’m lucky,” Clerfeuille said. “I don’t think any one can love their job as much as me.”

French, film, fundraising: Passion drives language teacher

By Katie Ray McKillop, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2023
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