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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
Wearing traditional clothing, Janeth Guanulema of the Indigenous group in the Amazon rainforest, called the Cofán, smiles for the camera. Sophomore Katia Thomas volunteers with the Cofán and said they are a resilient community that is working on land restoration. Thomas, along with other students and faculty, emphasized the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and sharing the stories of Indigenous communities. Photo provided by Kumiko Hayashi.

‘Healing wounds’: Importance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
October 18, 2024
A laptop is open to the opening slide of the Jewish Student Union's Oct. 7 commemoration, as two students embrace in the background. The presentation was one example of how communities in Archer and in Los Angeles came together to recognize the anniversary of the war in Israel and Palestine.

Students, faculty find community amidst anniversary of Oct. 7, start of deadly Israel-Hamas war

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
October 16, 2024
Poised and ready to play, JV tennis team captain Avery Panepinto (‘27) grips her racket. This year is the team’s first in the Gold Coast League, and they have won the majority of their matches. Photo by Archer Athletics.

‘Stronger and better’: JV tennis team grows skills, friendships during first season in Gold Coast League

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
October 8, 2024
The star fountain flows in the middle of the courtyard, surrounded by poster boards and students. Ninth grader Makenzie Hilton said she loved the energy that filled the courtyard throughout the lunch period. “[My favorite part of the day] was the vibe of Archer, I just love how it's so open and welcoming. There's always music playing,” Hilton said. “I just think it’s super fun.”

Photo Essay: Club Fair sparks ‘creativity’, ‘passion’

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
October 2, 2024
Students talk, make sand castles and swim in the ocean during Fall Outing. The Class of 2027 went to Will Rogers State Beach for Fall Outing on Friday, Sept. 6.

Sand, sun, socializing: Sophomores take on Fall Outing in heatwave

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
September 13, 2024
Broadcast: Joy and competition—how the middle school tennis team overcomes isolation of tennis

Broadcast: Joy and competition—how the middle school tennis team overcomes isolation of tennis

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
May 22, 2024
Posters hang on the Rose Room window, centering around the transgender flag. Students were able to write an answer to a prompt on the posters about the different aspects of being queer. One of the posters read, "I love my queer friends because... they help me just like I help and support them."

Community connects: Pride Month celebration fosters ‘acceptance’, ‘supportive environment’

By Katie Ray McKillop, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2024
Seniors laugh as they shoot water across the courtyard, during the annual fountain jump. "I [the fountain jump] is really the culmination of your Archer experience," senior Ella Gray said. "Especially because you're always around the fountain, at some point, and now you get to be in it."

Jumping for joy: Seniors end their final week of classes with annual fountain jump

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
May 19, 2024
Members of the middle school beach volleyball team practice at the Annenberg Beach. The team is composed of 15 total players. Only three pairs play for points in tournaments, and alternates play for fun against other teams. “I'm having fun and definitely gaining skills and confidence on and off the court,” Bella Sklaver (‘29) said. “I feel like that's a lot of what sports is all about.” Photo by Sheila Micelli.

‘They’re so confident’: Middle school beach volleyball team gains independence, navigates wins, losses

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
May 6, 2024
A pickleball ball lays still on the sport court on Archer's back field. As a part of their fitness curriculum, 10th graders have a pickleball unit, where they practice drills and participate in round-robin style play. 

What’s the dill: Exploring the popularity of pickleball

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
April 23, 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
I work on breaststroke technique in preparation for a league swim meet. My favorite aspect of meets is encouraging my teammates in their races. Photo by Wilma Wong.

Commentary: Defining my own success in the world of competitive swimming

By Katie Ray McKillop, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2024
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