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
Staff reporter Emily Paschall ('26) uses Otter.ai to record and transcribe her interview with Emerson Cohen ('26). The Oracle updated its "About" page to include an AI policy Feb. 20.

#JournalismNext: The Oracle reflects on its AI usage, creates AI policy

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2024

#StudentPressFreedomDay: Archer wins 9th FAFPA, Oracle staff discusses value of press freedom

By Lola Thomas and Maia Alvarez
February 22, 2024
Eighth graders reference a slideshow on each of the amendments composing the Bill of Rights Wednesday, Feb. 14. Prior to having students begin working on a Bill of Rights scenario worksheet, history teacher Bethany Neubauer presented about each of the amendments, including when they are most relevant and why they are important.

#FirstAmendment: Student journalists across California discuss teaching, impact of First Amendment on publications

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2024
These featured images are from articles representing in-depth reporting. Staff Reporter Ella Schwartz ('25), Staff Reporter Meredith Ho ('26) and Senior Reporter Allie Yang ('25) wrote a variety of thorough stories focusing on specific people or opinions within the Archer community. (Photo compilation of featured images created by Audrey Chang)

#InDepthReporting: The Oracle highlights past features, writers share value of process

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Oracle staff members discuss and edit articles. Layout and Design Editor of Archer’s yearbook Lucia Ponti (’24) and Sports Editor Surya Patil (’25) said they ensure every story has three sources, follows AP-Style rules and includes fact-checked information.

#BalancedReporting: Archer publications students discuss what bias means to them

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 23, 2023
Many of the current 2022-2023 staff of The Oracle sit for an all-staff photo. As the newsroom has increased in size, The Oracle created a diversity audit to examine the demographics that make up the publication.

#InclusiveReporting: The Oracle diversity audit reveals how unique perspectives ‘highlight stories hidden in the everyday’

By Maia Alvarez, Features Editor
February 22, 2023
Six staff pictures feature new Oracle reporters Melinda Wang, Emily Paschall, Sydney Tilles, Oona Seppala, Allegra Carney and  Siena Ferraro. Through their experience as journalists, they have learned about the role of truthful, unbiased reporting in both local and national contexts. (Photo compilation of staff photos created by Allie Yang)

#TruthinReporting: Staff reporters reflect on importance of authenticity, objectivity

By Allie Yang, Columnist
February 20, 2023
Archer's student-run publications The Oracle and Hestia's Flame participate in a Zoom call with one another, where both parties are unmuted. Thursday's theme for Scholastic Journalism Week 2022 is #UnmuteYourself, encouraging student-journalists to interact with their favorite professional journalist or celebrity via social media. Thursday also marks Student Press Freedom Day, celebrating the privilege that is press freedom.

#UnmuteYourself: Student-journalists share importance of Student Press Freedom Day

By Vaughan Anoa’i, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2022
Four members of the Chess Club think pensively about their next moves during a round of chess. Chess Club, Callighraphy Club, Stitch Perfect and Mental Health Club are all clubs on campus full of creativity, impact and community.

#SharingStories: Highlighting lesser known clubs on campus for Scholastic Journalism Week

By Maia Alvarez, Grace Doyle, Nyah Fernandez, and Jullie Cach
February 24, 2022
Student leaders Noor Afshar and Margaret Morris promote "Ecocide" and spread the word on climate activism. Students were able to sign petitions and make posters during the First Fridays event held in the courtyard. Tuesday's theme for Scholastic Journalism Week 2022 is #AmplifyYourVoice, highlighting the importance of student-involvement within their school communities.

#AmplifyYourVoice: Student leaders highlight importance of community involvement

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 23, 2022
In honor of Scholastic Journalism Week, students reflected on their media consumption. The Oracle put together a survey for students to fill out with the purpose of reflecting on media consumption and literacy.

Beyond scholastic journalism: Students reflect on media consumption

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
February 25, 2021

#WhoWeAre: The faces behind the Oracle reflect on scholastic journalism

By Molly Goldberg, London Sinclair, and Avery Fox
February 28, 2020
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