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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

S5E3 – The Scoop on Archer senior author, writing, publishing journey

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
November 2, 2024
Selah Johnson receives her award for second place in Los Angeles County's annual Poetry Out Loud competition. Johnson performed "American Smooth" by Rita Dove and "Black Matter" by Keith S. Wilson. Photo provided by Selah Johnson.

One poem at a time: Poetry Out Loud runner-up moves to statewide competition

By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
March 7, 2024
Dara Alitoro (‘28) writes on her laptop in Archer’s library, a place where she does a lot of her schoolwork and writing. Alitoro recently wrote about her personal experiences with racism in an acrostic poem. After reading her poem, English teacher Sala Bandele-Jackson said she was proud of Alitoro for being "honest and candid."

‘You have to put a guard up’: Eighth grader uses acrostic poem assignment to confront personal experiences with racism

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
January 15, 2024
Junior Bryce Collis recites “A Covered Bridge in Littleton, New Hampshire” by Stephanie Burt. The Poetry Out Loud contestants gathered in the dining hall Jan. 5. to recite their poems to the judges.

More than just a poem: Students perform poetry at schoolwide Poetry Out Loud competition

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
January 12, 2024
My first out of 15 haikus about Charles Darwin is in quotes. Compared to when I had no prior knowledge about poetry and didn't understand why it mattered, I now feel a deeper appreciation for how poetry evokes different feelings for each reader. (Graphic Illustration by Melinda Wang)

Op-Ed: To each their own: The importance of personal poetic interpretations

By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor
November 26, 2023
Sophomore Melinda Wang reads "Reflect Empathy Ukraine Anthology" in the library. She and sophomore Shayl Khatod, who attends Santa Monica High School, published their book Oct. 21 and said they hope it spreads awareness about the humanitarian crisis Ukraine continues to face. 

Awareness through arts and literature: Sophomore Melinda Wang co-publishes Ukraine anthology

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
October 29, 2023
A decorated folder contains 20 poems for English teachers to hand out to students. Archer participated in national Poem In Your Pocket Day to celebrate literature and spread love Thursday, April 27, and Friday, April 28.

Poem In Your Pocket Day: Students receive poems, connect through schoolwide festivity

By Ella Schwartz, Managing Editor
April 29, 2023
Senior Stella Lyne presents “The Gaze vs. Gays: Understanding the Subject-Object Relationship Within Lesbian Film,” a presentation under the theme of works examining identity. Archer’s 15th annual Lit &… Conference was held in the library Friday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Annual Literature &… Conference spotlights student passions, connections, love for writing

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2023
Asomugha poses in front of a Poetry Out Loud wall after winning the LA competition. The event was held Sat., Feb. 4, at Lineage Performing Arts Center, Pasadena.

Anaiya Asomugha wins regional Poetry Out Loud competition, advances to state contest

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
Junior Maia Alvarez recites her selected poem for upper school students and judges. Archer’s upper school students gathered in the dining hall for Poetry Out Loud presentations Monday, Jan. 9.

Asomugha wins schoolwide Poetry Out Loud competition, advances to regionals

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
January 16, 2023
In the fall of 2013, Stick Season approaches over my late grandfather’s farm in Columbia County, New York. I sit with my grandparents' Bernese mountain dog, Bodhi. The snapping turtle-infested pond is to the left, and farther behind is the faint outline of wild Canadian geese. 

Column: Reflecting on ‘Wild Geese’

By Eliza Tiles, Columnist
December 7, 2022
Junior Mia Ronn performs the poem, "The World is About to End and My Grandparents are in Love," by Kara Jackson. "I think [the poem] is so relevant and impactful. It feels like the news is constantly overwhelming our generation," Ronn said. "With COVID we haven't especially gotten the same sort of teenage experience and all of the things that we sort of hoped to experience. I think we're in a place of wondering what our lives are going to look like."Ronn originally won the school contest of the Poetry Out Loud competition last year in December and has now advanced to nationals as one of the top nine finalists.

Q & A with Poetry Out Loud finalist Mia Ronn

By Jullie Cach, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2022
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