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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
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
Juniors Vivianne Arnold and Lucy Kaplan recite their chosen poems in the library Tuesday, Sept. 17. In the 11th grade Advanced Study English classes, students were tasked with picking a poem that was meaningful to them. (Photo credit: Kathleen Keelty).

Poetry presentations: Juniors recite literature, poetry in English classes

By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
September 23, 2024
Students read articles on The New York Times and The Washington Post on the bus ride to school. News deserts, a term used to describe communities without a source of local news, often leave people to rely on national outlets that don't feature their community's stories.

Editorial: We’re living in a drought of truth. It needs to end.

By 23-24 Editorial Board
January 19, 2024

What’s the difference between news and opinion journalism? Oracle editors explain

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
November 30, 2023
A person feels overwhelmed and burned out by the abundance of news in her life. I believe it is important to set boundaries with the news to protect personal well-being and interest in keeping up with global affairs. (Graphic Illustration by Lila Paschall)

Column: Setting boundaries with the news

By Lila Paschall, Columnist
November 15, 2023
Founder of cookie dough company Sweet Loren’s Loren Castle, body acceptance coach Debbie Saroufim, Archer alumna, psychologist and life coach for girls Olivia Tiffany ('09) and Shanthi Seth ('27) smile as the audience asks questions at the end of a panel on mental health and well-being. The panel was mandatory for upper school students and took place Monday, Oct. 16.

Mental health, well-being panel ‘inspires’ students, panelists share insight about careers

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
October 25, 2023
Hestia’s Flame Photo Editor Parker Keston (’25) concentrates on material for the upcoming edition of the yearbook during the publications retreat Aug. 14 and 15. Both Hestia’s Flame and The Oracle editorial boards attended the retreat, each board planning for the 2023-24 school year.

‘Strive for success’: Hestia’s Flame editorial board plans for new school year, next edition on retreat

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2023
Students and faculty listen to Ukrainian students Kateryna Kischynska and Sofia Turanska speak about their altered lifestyles due to the war with Russia. The Q&A session took place Tuesday, May 9, in history teacher and Director of the Artemis Center Beth Gold's classroom.

Empathy around the world: Ukrainian students engage in virtual Q&A, inspire awareness surrounding ongoing crisis

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2023
Micaela Boxer Wachler (’24) presents a slideshow on the importance of sun protection for the homeless community to an audience of middle school students. She urged students to donate sunglasses, hats and other means of sun protection to her drive, which will take place from Jan. 23-27.

Micaela Boxer Wachler presents on sun protection for homeless population, urges students to get involved

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2023
CNN reporter Sara Sidner cover Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "It is a tragedy," Sidner said.

Editorial: How to stay informed during a time of crisis, Russian invasion of Ukraine

By 21-22 Oracle Editorial Board
March 1, 2022
A window of a bathroom is defaced with wet toilet paper. This is the second bathroom whose ceilings, walls and windows were vandalized this week with wet toilet paper and paper towels.

Students vandalize school bathrooms, Archer leaders respond

By Greta Irvine, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2021
Rising seniors Chidimma Nwafor, Anny Rodriguez, Marley Mills and Andrea Ramirez pose for a photo together in the courtyard wearing their blue accessories. Ramirez holds blue bucket hats, which class reps bought for the entire rising senior class and senior mentors. On June 4, rising seniors spent Moving Up Day at school, commemorating their final hours as juniors.

‘A day to remember’: Rising seniors celebrate Moving Up Day

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
June 4, 2021
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