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
A girl stands in front of a podium making a speech with hands holding ballots next to her. "We encourage our candidates to focus on one or two SMART goals that are actually achievable, that our candidates find are relatable or important to their grade level," Lauren Sekula, student leadership advisor, said. (Graphic illustration by Elisabetta Silveri.)

‘Show your full personality’: Students reflect on class representative election process

By Elisabetta Silveri, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2025
The 2024-2025 Student Council pose together for their yearbook group photo in the amphitheater. All four rising Executive Board members for the 2025-2026 school year previously held student council positions. Sara Salehi, Selah Johnson and Dakota Tooley were the junior representatives and Caroline Collis was on the Executive Board, alongside two seniors.

Q&A: Looking ahead: 2025-2026 Executive Board Talks Upcoming School Year

By Francie Wallack, Features Editor
May 15, 2025
To ensure balanced coverage on The Oracle, this article provides an insight into conservative political perspectives. The goal of this piece is to educate the students on viewpoints that are not as common at Archer. (Graphic Illustration by Sydney Tilles)

A political minority: Conservative views across Los Angeles

By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
November 15, 2024

Broadcast: Middle schoolers share opinions, predictions about 2024 presidential election

By Lucy Williams and Sydney Tilles
November 4, 2024
A student analyzes the most recent edition of the national polling average, provided by the "New York Times," which depicts Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's individual likelihood of winning the presidency. Many students have voiced their concerns and frustration over the closeness of the polls, given the polar oppositeness of each presidential candidate.

‘Its very upsetting to look at’: Students voice concerns over closeness of presidential election polls

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
Democratic presidential and vice presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's campaign tagline is rendered in the style of Charli xcx's iconic "Brat" album cover. By incorporating the pop culture behemoth that is "Brat" into their campaign, Harris and Wall have moved themselves one step closer to the White House. (Photo credit: Graphic illustration by Siena Ferraro)

Op-ed: The sociopolitical influence of Brat Summer

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2024
The American flag flies above the US capitol on a windy afternoon. The United States congress has been sworn in and will begin governance in January.

Column: Political violence and de threats to democracy

By Charlotte Tragos, Columnist
January 9, 2023
I found myself researching the situation after the multitude of articles The New York Times published on the resignation of previous Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez. Martinez and three of her colleagues are being demanded to resign by the public after a leaked audio of racist comments against Black and Indigenous communities in Los Angeles was posted on the online platform, Reddit.

Op-Ed: City Council’s leaked audio emphasizes need to address colorism in Latino community

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
October 14, 2022
The position of Student Body President goes to Rose Chuck, as she received the most votes from the rising upper schoolers. The Executive Board will be comprised of Tess Hubbard, Alyssa Ponrartana and Meera Mahidhara.

BREAKING: 2022-2023 Student Council Executive Board results announced

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
May 13, 2022
The California sample voter ballot provides a sample of the September ballot question. The California recall election is being described as unconstitutional by legal scholars under the US Constitution and California State Constitution.

Column: Vote no; Constitutional corruption in California election

By Charlotte Tragos, Columnist
September 6, 2021
Over 159,000,000 votes were cast in the 2020 election. This tally marks a record-high number of ballots cast in a presidential election and the highest voter turnout since the 1900s.

Column: My experience as a poll-watcher

By Charlotte Tragos, Columnist
January 6, 2021
Amy Coney Barrett addresses the crowd after President Donald Trump announced his nomination of her for a Supreme Court Justice. The nomination event took place at the White House.

Students express ‘frustration,’ ‘worry’ at Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court appointment

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
December 11, 2020
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