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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

S5E3 – The Scoop on Archer senior author, writing, publishing journey

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
November 2, 2024
A student reads "Exit West" by Moshin Hamid in the Tia Palermo Library. The novel follows refugees Nadia and Saeed as they emigrate from their home country to the United States through a series of magical doors.

Review: Moshin Hamid’s “Exit West” inspires empathy, modern storytelling

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
September 11, 2024
Sophomore Melinda Wang reads "Reflect Empathy Ukraine Anthology" in the library. She and sophomore Shayl Khatod, who attends Santa Monica High School, published their book Oct. 21 and said they hope it spreads awareness about the humanitarian crisis Ukraine continues to face. 

Awareness through arts and literature: Sophomore Melinda Wang co-publishes Ukraine anthology

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
October 29, 2023
Freshmen staff reporters Claire Doyle and Oona Seppala face off about which is better: the book “Wonder” or its film adaptation.

Movie vs. Book

April 28, 2023
Sophomores Siena Ferraro, Mia Vosicher and Bryce Collis present their display of books they brought in for the used book fair. The fair took place in the library Friday, Feb. 17, during lunchtime.

Sophomore Siena Ferraro hosts first used book fair, equitably promotes joy of literature

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2023
Freshman Vivi Arnold writes in her book-writing journal in the RBG courtyard. Arnold is writing her own fantasy novel entitled “Through the Years” about a time traveler and an immortal person that keep meeting each other and wonder why.

On the write track: Vivi Arnold writes book freshman year, inspires community

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
February 21, 2023
YA author Peyton Thomas speaks to Archer students about his experience writing his first novel, "Both Sides Now." Thomas visited Archer April 25 to speak on his experiences as an author, journalist and podcaster.

‘We are a part of history’: ‘Both Sides Now’ author Peyton Thomas ‘resonates’ with Archer students

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2022
Diana Urban’s “All Your Twisted Secrets” is the perfect story for fans of thrillers and teen mysteries. Released in 2020, the novel takes place in the present day and is set in a terrifying escape room- like scenario. Urban’s eventful hour, filled with secrets, suspense, and flashbacks that slowly reveal the culprit’s identity make this an exciting book that is not to be missed.

Review: ‘All Your Twisted Secrets’ is the cloak-and-dagger novel you didn’t know you needed 

By Annabelle Chang
May 19, 2021
'"I'll Give You the Sun" sits on a bed. This book, written by Jandy Nelson, was published in 2014.

Review: Summer is not here yet, but ‘I’ll Give You the Sun’

By Grace Dieveney, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
Senior Omari Benjamin reads a passage from "The Little Prince" while dressed as a fox during the One Book kickoff celebration in the courtyard. Benjamin, who is in AP Spanish, read a portion of the book in Spanish.

Class of 2018 continues One Book tradition, celebrates ‘The Little Prince’

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
April 15, 2018

Biennial One Book celebration brings ‘The Little Prince’ to life

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
April 11, 2018
"Rookie on Love" edited by Tavi Gevinson. The book was released on Jan. 1, 2018, and is available now.

Review: Book ‘Rookie on Love’ expertly explores the emotion we’re all curious about

By Nicki Rosenberg, Managing Editor
February 25, 2018
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