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
Olivia Broock ('27) talks to her friend on a couch. In an era where a teenagers are constantly overwhelmed with work and other activities, talking to others is an effective tool to manage stress.

Column: Talk it out

By Lena Sakhnini, Columnist
December 14, 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
Members of Archer's Black Student Union serve samples of dishes from parts of the African diaspora. BSU hosted Taste of Soul Feb. 15 in the courtyard to celebrate Black History Month.

A taste of culture: Black Student Union hosts Taste of Soul event

By Katie Ray McKillop, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2024
Power Hour Student Coordinator Lucia Ponti ('24) and Peer Tutor Francie Wallack ('25) work on a computer together Wednesday, Jan. 17. "For the future, my vision is really to create not only a place where academics are just fostered and focused on, but also a place where we're really emphasizing connection and relationships and this big sister dynamic that I was privileged and lucky enough to find when I was a middle schooler," Ponti said.

‘That’s what Archer is all about’: Learning specialists, seniors roll out Power Hour

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
January 26, 2024
Photo Essay: Movement blossoming: Night of Dance rehearsals progress, resonate with 'Efflorescent' theme

Photo Essay: Movement blossoming: Night of Dance rehearsals progress, resonate with ‘Efflorescent’ theme

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
December 8, 2023
Hermanas Unidas Board members present to families at Archer's annual Spanish-Speaking Families Night Tuesday, Nov. 28. Their presentation included campus news and information about the college application process, as well as resources for Spanish-speaking families at Archer. Photo by Talia Geffen.

A space to ‘feel seen’: Annual Spanish-Speaking Families Night promotes connection, highlights diversity within community

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2023
Class of 2025 Student Council representatives Rachel Chung, Francie Wallack and Tavi Memoli smile in front of boxes of donuts and containers of hot water to mix with hot chocolate packets. Chung served as photographer for the event, documenting the party on her digital camera. The juniors’ autumn party was meant to provide a space to talk to their peers and relax in the midst of their academics. Photo by Casey Huff.

Fall friendship: Juniors bond over donuts, drinks at class party

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
September 30, 2023
Visual Arts teacher Hannah Kremin positions her artwork and prepares for the opening of the 2023 Eastern Star Gallery faculty and staff art show. Kremin's piece on display is called "Swan's Dance" and was made from clay, plaster, acrylic, sand and wax.

 ‘It’s humanizing’: Eastern Star Gallery show facilitates student, faculty connection

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
September 20, 2023
This is a portion of my senior page and some of my favorite moments of the past year. My time at Archer has been a rollercoaster, and within my last piece, I wanted to dedicate it to those who have supported me throughout the past four years.

Commentary: How Archer became my imperfect second home

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
May 9, 2023
A group of seventh graders gather together for a picture in the dining hall during the seventh grade social Friday, Jan. 27. The social had an Old Hollywood theme, and students and dance committee members provided pizza, snacks and games for attending students.

7th grade bonds with night of pizza, paparazzi

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
March 17, 2023
Two girls are split into two and each represent the two sides of a reporter: the human side and the inner reporter. Student-journalists across the country reflected on how they report on difficult topics and their experience.

Reporter vs. human: Student-journalists discuss approach to reporting on difficult topics

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
March 16, 2023
Students arrive to campus on their first day of the new school year September 6. Prior to the start of school, students from a variety of grade levels experienced outdoor education programs, orientation or a College Jumpstart Meeting.

Fall Outing, orientation and College Jumpstart: Archer leadership welcomes students back to campus

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2022
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