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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
From dressing up to eating candy, Halloween is full of fun traditions. Try these four customs this Oct. 31 to enhance your spooktacular holiday. Graphic Illustration by Uma Nambiar.

4 traditions for a fun, fright-filled Halloween

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
October 24, 2024
Sixth grade Dean of Culture, Community and Belonging Natalie Kang ice climbs in Erie, Colorado, where she goes every year with her husband and friends. "It's something I always look forward to for winter break. It's kind of a non-traditional Christmas or holiday choice, but it's what works for us," Kang said. Photo provided by Natalie Kang.

Ice climbing, homemade wrapping paper, a Swedish Christmas: Teachers share their favorite ways to celebrate the holidays

By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
January 5, 2024

S4E2 – The Scoop on Archer’s holiday spirit: Diversity in holiday celebrations among students, faculty lights up campus

By Lola Thomas and Emily Paschall
November 30, 2023
Students grab apples and honey from Spanish teacher and Jewish Student Union adviser Talia Geffen to embrace the sweetness of the Jewish New Year. Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen has been a rabbi for nine years and presented to middle school students Sept. 17 about Rosh Hashanah.

Rabbi Cohen, Rabbi Frimmer present to middle, upper school about Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur

By Ella Schwartz, Managing Editor
October 4, 2023
This year, we cooked up and untraditional Thanksgiving table at my grandmothers house consisting of Oysters Rockefeller, lobster bisque and debuting sweet potato Christmas trees. Experiment with new holiday dishes this winter to spice up your seasonal routine and impress friends and family.

A cozy, untraditional winter food adventure

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
January 18, 2023
Sophomores Bryce Collis and Hayden Seid perform a scene from holiday movie “Elf” during a Drama Queens performance. Students, faculty and family members watched holiday-themed scenes prepared by students in the advanced theatre class in Archer’s Blackbox Dec. 15.

Winter cheer: Drama Queens take stage, perform holiday-themed scenes

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
December 16, 2022
A Christmas tree stands in a living room. During the holiday season, mental health challenges, like depression, loneliness and stress can increase for many people.

Mental health challenges increase during holiday season, community members share coping mechanisms

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
Junior Anaiya Asomugha and sophomore Bryce Collis sing "Christmas Tree Farm" by Taylor Swift and students dance with them. Winter Wonderland took place in the courtyard Friday, Dec. 9.

The most wonderful time of the year: Annual Winter Wonderland brings holiday cheer

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2022
Jewish Student Union Board members and co-adviser Talia Geffen speak to middle school students about Rosh Hashanah. JSU members presented Sept. 22 and discussed different ways people celebrate the holiday.

Cultivating cultural awareness: Jewish Student Union presents to students about Rosh Hashanah

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2022
Happy holidays with this gift guide that comes straight from The Oracle editorial board. A curated list of what they are gifting this holiday season and hope to receive.

Gift Guide: The Oracle editors share items from holiday season wish list

By London Sinclair, Senior Reporter
December 24, 2021
Parker Keston lights the menorah as she celebrates Chanukah with her family. Keston shared how lighting the menorah is an important aspect of the holiday.

Photo Gallery: What is your favorite holiday tradition?

By Alexis David, Columnist
December 15, 2021
Uma Bajaj, age 10, gets ready to perform for her fifth grade elementary class in celebration of Diwali [2015]. Uma Bajaj said, “Diwali is always such a special moment that allows me to connect with my family."

‘Everywhere you see lights’: November 4 marks India’s largest holiday, Diwali

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
November 9, 2021
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