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The Oracle
  • 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

S2E1 – Not just a ‘sorority party’: Origin and salience of Divine Nine organizations

By Sydney Curry and Kennedy Chow
October 14, 2024
A senior browses through universities and colleges on Common App. Common App was founded as a platform for students to submit college applications.

Seniors navigate college application process, look forward to independence

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
October 5, 2024
A younger me, on the left, thinks about things that consumed me at that age, such as the rainbow bubbles of my elementary school. An older me, on the right, thinks about all the things that currently consume me, such as how fast time is flying, college and Archer traditions. Growing up has hit me with a newfound sense of nostalgia. Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar.

Commentary: Shiny bubbles and new beginnings

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
May 12, 2024
Panelist Stephanie Hobbs, a design principal at Marmol Radziner, speaks about her career in architecture to the Classes of 2024 and 2025. Hobbs was joined by four other speakers who also work at Marmol Radziner: Lia Gardley, Amy Smith and Ashley Nath, who discussed their careers in Archer's library during third period Monday, April 29.

Constructing a career: Archer hosts architecture and design panel, speakers share advice, experiences

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
May 2, 2024
Associate Director of College Guidance Shalyn Tharayil works in her office in preparation for rising seniors' college application season. Tharayil has worked with schools all over the world and reflected on her first year at Archer. "I think the culture fit at Archer — the students, the teachers, our team — I just think I really fit well with the ethos of how we approach college counseling here, which is very holistic and very student-centered," Tharayil said.

Q&A with college guidance counselor on supporting students through journey of self-discovery

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
April 17, 2024
The graphic illustration portrays a hand holding a heart, symbolizing a charitable nonprofit, next to a question mark. I have noticed a recent increase in youth-led nonprofit organizations, and I feel it is now more important than ever to consider the intentions behind their founding, which can affect the sustainability of such organizations in the long run. (Graphic Illustration by Melinda Wang)

Op-Ed: Passion should be the real foundation for student-led nonprofits

By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor
March 12, 2024
Junior Lili Franks completes an ACT online practice math section, provided by Test Innovators. Franks, along with several other juniors, are planning to take the ACT in April.  

Yale reinstates SAT, ACT requirement, juniors discuss standardized testing plans

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
Parents and students listen to college guidance counselors Shalyn Tharayil and Ivan Hauck speak about the importance and challenges of introspective writing in the college process. The audience listened to the college guidance department present statistics, facts, case studies and answer common questions in the dining hall Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 7:30-9 p.m.

Junior class kicks off college process during annual event, prepares for applications, essays

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
January 30, 2024
This slideshow presents information to seniors during College Jumpstart. Due to Hurricane Hilary, the event was moved online Aug. 21, and there was a follow-up session on campus the next day where seniors learned more about the college application process. 

Hurricane Hilary moves College Jumpstart to Zoom, seniors connect virtually 

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
August 28, 2023
As 2-year-old me hugs 4-year-old Sophie, she squeezes my cheeks. Fourteen years later, Sophie is leaving for college in the fall.

Commentary: 6 steps to 6,000 miles

By Francie Wallack, Features Editor
May 24, 2023
Junior Cate Childers poses in a Colgate University soccer jersey to celebrate her commitment to their Division I women’s soccer team. From starting soccer at age 4 to joining the recruiting pool freshman year to committing to Colgate April 29, Childers said she is relieved and excited to see what the future holds. 

Junior Cate Childers verbally commits to play Division I soccer at Colgate University

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
May 17, 2023

The Scoop on Academic Peer Pressure in preparation for College

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
April 17, 2023
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