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 student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle

S1E6 – Kickin’ it into gear: the history of soccer and recapping the biggest sporting events in April

By Parker Keston, Podcaster
May 5, 2025
The women's NCAA Division 1 college basketball tournament bracket displays games between the Elite Eight teams, down to the final. Juniors Layla Negrin and Selah Johnson created a bracket competition for Archer students to enter and compete in, with the prize of a Starbucks drink. (Graphic illustration by Laila Boodell)

Student-run March Madness brackets foster friendly competition, connection

By Laila Boodell, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2025
Seniors Dylan Evans-Robinson, Charlie Clayton and Phoebe Ramirez and sophomore Paloma Lebenzon practice shooting for their game against Viewpoint Jan. 30. Senior night took place Feb. 5 at their home gym at Park Century.

Varsity basketball seniors reflect on growth, leadership in their final season

By Nissara Shah, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2025
Sixth grader Sloane Adamson dribbles the basketball with intent and focus in her eyes. "You can't really play basketball if you're not having fun," she said.

Sixth grade basketball player utilizes humor to support her team

By Josie Le Blanc, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2025

S1E2 – Hoops, I did it again: History of basketball, monthly sports recap

By Parker Keston, Podcaster
October 28, 2024
A March Madness set-up displays multiple games and different teams' merchandise. This year's women's March Madness tournament, which started March 22 and concluded April 8, marked record-breaking viewership. Photo by Rebecca Lazarus.

March Madness: Students, athletic director discuss record-breaking viewership of NCAA women’s basketball

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2024

Broadcast: Varsity basketball team reflects on challenging season, discusses strategies for improvement

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
February 11, 2024
Elyse Harris (’29) dribbles the basketball away from a Crossroads navy team member. The middle school purple basketball team beat Crossroads 41-5 in their first game of the season Wednesday, Dec. 13. Photo by Archer Athletics.

Defining success: Middle school purple basketball begins season with ‘spirit,’ ‘pride’

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
December 15, 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
Two players on the middle school basketball green team high-five during a game. "I like the team very much and I'm glad to be on the team with such great people." Alice Rifenbark said

The middle school green basketball team’s formula for success: optimism

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
January 25, 2023
The varsity basketball team poses together after winning a game against Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles. The game took place on Dec. 14, and the score was 35-31.

Varsity basketball team begins season with change in leadership, overcomes previous obstacles

By Allie Yang, Columnist
January 24, 2023
Sixth grader Bella Hansen dribbles to the basket. This home game was against Brentwood and resulted in a 18-16 loss for Archer. "I got stronger, both as a player and as a person throughout the season, and saw improvement in myself," Hansen said.

Hoops and highlights: Middle school basketball wraps winter season

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022
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