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
Phoebe Casperian ('27) opens the email sent to all sophomores about the practice ACT. The email sent March 13 gave details about the test, sparking feelings of anticipation among students.

Time to test: Sophomores prepare for practice ACT

By Christina Williams, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2025
A computer screen showing multiple apps like, the calendar and Common App, are positioned next to a college guidebook and a phone that displays an Instagram video titled “A Key to Success.” Social media can influence students' mental health during the college application process.

The college admissions race: How the pressure to compete and stay productive is hurting teen well-being

By Nissara Shah, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2025
A silhouette is pictured, surrounded by a number of external factors in the course selection process. From concerns about the college admissions process to competition between classmates, there are numerous variables impacting students selecting their classes. (Graphic illustration by Siena Ferraro.)

Editorial: Pressure vs. passion

By 24-25 Oracle Editorial Board
March 19, 2025
Books of all genres sit on a bookshelf. According to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the number of undergraduate humanities majors has steadily declined since 2012 — four years after the Great Recession of 2008.

Op-ed: What the shift away from humanities STEMs from

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2025

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
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