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  • 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
The first slide of the Jewish Student Union's presentation states Jewish American Heritage Month is in May. JSU presented to middle schoolers Tuesday, April 25, and upper schoolers Wednesday, April 26, about the purpose of the month and ways to recognize and celebrate Jewish culture and contributions.

Comedy, culture and social justice: JSU presents on Jewish American Heritage Month

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2023
Marcel, the one-inch-tall, one eyed shell stands with his pink shoes on. The curious, resourceful and heartwarming shell has been entertaining viewers in short films for almost 13 years, but he finally made his big screen debut in 2022. Image Source: A24 promotional poster.

Review: ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ takes viewers on heartwarming, emotional journey

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
January 26, 2023
“Ted Lasso” is a heartwarming and hilarious TV series about an optimistic American college football coach finding his way as the coach of a professional soccer team in London. It was nominated for 20 Emmys this year, making it the most nominated comedy series in 2022.

Review: ‘Ted Lasso’ is life!

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2022
Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) engages with her students in the classroom. "Abbott Elementary" is a mockumentary that focuses on the trials and tribulations of a group of hard-working teachers at an underfunded public school.

Review: ‘Abbott Elementary’ takes a ‘new-school’ approach to network television

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
April 28, 2022
Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle pose as their characters in their hulu original series "PEN15." The show follows Erskine and Konkle as they depict fictionalize versions of their middle school selves.

Review: ‘PEN15’ transports viewers back to their embarrassing middle school years

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
March 2, 2022
"Encanto" is a Disney animated musical-comedy, and follows Mirabel Madrigal on her journey to save her family's magic and home. This film features amazing music with impactful messages for kids of all ages to enjoy.

Review: ‘Encanto’ is charming and features unforgettable hits

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
January 22, 2022
The Drama Queens, sophomore, junior and senior advanced theater students, pose for a picture after their first show of the 2021-2022 school year. From left to right: Lucy Lassman ('23), Marin Terry ('23), Zoe Bush ('22), Anaiya Asomugha ('24), Louisa "Lou" Michaelson ('24), Grace Delossa ('23), Mia Ronn ('23), Remi Cannon ('24), Azel Al-Kadiri ('23), Guinevere Hesse ('24), Glory Chase ('22) and Justine Moore ('22).

From heavy dramas to classic period pieces, Drama Queens take the stage once again

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
December 7, 2021
A promotional photo for the Netflix original "Never Have I Ever." The first season of the show premiered on April 27.

Review: Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ perfectly captures high school adolescence in a unique way

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
May 18, 2020
In a promotional photo, James (Alex Lawther) and Alyssa (Jessica Barden) contemplate their next move in Netflix's series "The End of the F***ing World." The TV show follows two outcast teenagers, who escape their dull hometown. Image source: Netflix

Review: “The End of the F***ing World” is F***ing Fantastic

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
February 7, 2018
Al Jean speaks to the upper school on Jan. 10. He shared his presentation in the Dining Hall.

‘The Simpsons’ showrunner Al Jean shares passions for math, comedy

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
January 13, 2018
Livi Richards '19, Julianna Goldsmith '18, Sophie Evans-Katz '18, Noa Diamond '18, Sara Friedman '18, Livia Blum '19, Shira Goldstein '19 and Caroline Ediger '19 celebrates their wins at the DTASC competition. The actress are part of the Advanced Acting Class, nicknamed the Drama Queens.

Archer actresses win at DTASC competition

By Nicki Rosenberg, Managing Editor
November 20, 2017
Maya Winkler '18 and Gracie Abrams '18 perform “It’s Okay Honey” by Bertha Brown. The scene depicts a mother-daughter conversation about sexuality.

Drama Queens put on first performance of the year

By Nicki Rosenberg, Managing Editor
November 5, 2017
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