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  • November 2Election Day takes place Tuesday, Nov. 5.
  • November 2Archer Student Media students will be traveling to Philadelphia for the National High School Journalism Convention Nov. 6 through Nov. 10.
  • November 2The Amphitheater will be closed all week for set of the US Musical.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
Multiple seniors tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday, April 27, on rapid home tests. Campus PCR testing from April 25 reported a 0% positivity rate.

Course offerings updated for 2022-2023 school year

By Greta Irvine, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2022
Multiple seniors tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday, April 27, on rapid home tests. Campus PCR testing from April 25 reported a 0% positivity rate.

Campus incident occurs Dec. 15, Archer leaders respond

By Greta Irvine, Editor in Chief
December 28, 2021
Marissa Gendy ('22) and the senior class cheers for the commencement of the Founders Day and Senior Recognition Ceremony with Head of School Elizabeth English’s speech. “Well, in the immortal words of Taylor Swift, I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22,” English said.

Dream come true: Archer celebrates annual Founder’s Day and Senior Recognition Ceremony

By Maia Alvarez and Jullie Cach
November 16, 2021
An Instgram account with the username "deararcher_" released its first post on June 27. The account is dedicated to "prioritizing Black voices, pain, injustice, and pride" as well as sharing the experiences of other marginalized voices within the community. "Deararcher_" is one of the many accounts recently created confronting the racial inequality that persists in LA's elite private schools.

Faculty, staff communicate anti-racist action plans for the future of DEI

By London Sinclair, Senior Reporter
December 16, 2020
The varsity basketball team poses for a picture after a game at The Buckley School. Athletes, such as the basketball team, will have to regain their team dynamic virtually. Discussions of the 2020-2021 timeline and ways to keep up training were weaved in with new opportunities coming in the fall announced Athletic Director Kim Smith.

One team on multiple screens: Archer athletics adapts for 2020-2021 sports season

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
September 28, 2020
The front of Archer on March 13, 2020, the last day of on-campus school activity. On March 8, 2021, in-person learning will officially begin again as the sixth graders arrive to attend class on the Archer campus for the first time.

Archer students and faculty continue remote learning plan for 2020-2021 academic year

By Vaughan Anoa'i, Editor in Chief
August 28, 2020
The Class of 2018 graduates Archer. This year, the ceremony will be held online due to the spread of coronavirus.

BREAKING: Archer announces virtual graduation for seniors

By Vaughan Anoa'i, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2020
A liquor store in Sheffield, UK posts a sign reminding customers to social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although businesses that provide essential services like food or healthcare are permitted to stay open, millions of people, including members of the Archer community, face financial uncertainty and job insecurity.

Cash, Community, COVID-19: Is Archer economically impacted by the novel coronavirus?

By Rio Hundley and Vaughan Anoa'i
May 7, 2020
An artistic illustration by Leslie Castaneda. The graphic represents students of color standing in front of the entrance of Archer.

Students of color, mentors reflect on Archer’s admissions process, diversity

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
May 7, 2020
Students will not come to campus starting next Monday due to threats about the spread of COVID-19, according to an email from Head of School Elizabeth English. Until Spring Break, classes will be conducted remotely using platforms like Zoom and PowerSchool Learning. Photo illustration courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

BREAKING: School to transition to online learning starting next week

By Anna Brodsky, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Meghan Tally will become the Upper School Director starting next fall, according to an email sent Monday. Tally currently serves as the Director of the Prep Division at Windward School. She was chosen by a selection committee comprised of department chairs, Head of School Elizabeth English and Associate Head of School Karen Pavliscak.

Windward’s Meghan Tally appointed next Upper School Director

By Anna Brodsky, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2020
Senior Andrea Campos-Ralston signs her National Letter of Intent to play Division I volleyball at Villanova University. In order to earn this opportunity, Campos said she had to make sacrifices but believes volleyball has helped her learn how to be a leader. She is "excited" to continue to cultivate her love for the sport.

Signed, sealed, delivered: Senior Andrea Campos-Ralston signs letter of intent, commits to play Division I volleyball

By Rio Hundley, Features Editor
December 21, 2019
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