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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
Sophomore Abigail Weiner serves the ball to her opponent during a match against Windward School. The varsity tennis team placed fourth in their first year in the Gold Coast League. (Photo by Archer Athletics.)

Varsity tennis team finishes 4th in Gold Coast League

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
October 27, 2024
This was my view of the U.S. Open from my seats at the "Cosm." This venue offers showings of live events, including sports games and media art, and utilizes technology to create an impressive immersive experience.

Review: “Cosm” transports viewers into live events through immersive technology, offers affordable alternative

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2024
The middle school purple tennis team gather in a circle to prepare before their match against Windward, March 7, at Mar Vista Park. The team lost in the second round of CIF playoffs May 1. “We lost, but we’ve put up a fight,” Maggie Collins (’28) said. “I think that’s what really matters.” Photo courtesy of Archer Athletics.

‘We always have that pressure to beat them’: Middle school tennis team shares experiences with unsportsmanlike behavior in coed league

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
May 5, 2024
Sophomores Alex Laffitte and Oona Seppala high-five after winning a doubles match on Archer’s home courts, Barrington courts. The team is moving into the Gold Coast league next year, which means players will play different schools, including Brentwood, Crossroads and Viewpoint. Photo by Emma Winkler.

Going for gold: Varsity tennis moves up to Gold Coast League alongside new assistant coach

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
November 27, 2023
Archer varsity tennis player Surya Patil (’25) high-fives her uncle during a match against her sister, Beyla Patil (’27), and her dad at the annual Parent-Daughter Round-Robin. Teams played doubles, the winners received prizes and at the end of the day, the Archer tennis community celebrated senior night. Photo by Kamala Garg.

Annual Parent-Daughter Round-Robin bonds tennis community, showcases athletic development

By Tavi Memoli, Senior Reporter
October 26, 2023
A student athlete thinks about her day-to-day activities. Many Archer student athletes reported learning time management skills and resilience through sports. (Graphic Illustration by Meredith Ho)

Benefitting and learning through sports: Student athletes develop endurance, time management

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
May 29, 2023
Club lacrosse team Fire Lacrosse holds up sticks to cheer after a practice at John Adams Middle School. High school soccer goalie and club volleyball player Serenity Jones-Nwankwo said she has played through and not been fully honest about her injuries because she would rather play hurt than not play at all.

Managing athletic injuries: High school, collegiate concussion protocols, injury awareness

By Claire Doyle, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
Maggie Collins (28'), Phoebe Miro (28'), Carolina Benabib(28'), Abigail Weiner (27'), Lucy Bohn (29'), Beyla Patil (27'), Penelope Cheng (28'), Jaya Srinivasan (28') and Avery Panepinto (27') pose together at Barington Park after playing a tennis match. The team will play one more match this season, with the possibility of later advancing to team and individual playoffs.

Serving smiles: 8th grade tennis team members act as mentors

By Francie Wallack, Features Editor
April 28, 2023
 Players featured in Netflix’s new series, “Break Point” compete mid-match. The series was released on Netflix Jan. 13 and quickly gained a high recognition from the athletic community.

Review: Netflix’s new docuseries ‘Break Point’ breaks my expectations

By Francie Wallack, Features Editor
February 9, 2023
Sophomore Carrie Xue tosses a tennis ball while she holds a tennis racket. 2022 was Xue’s first year at Archer and she joined Archer’s tennis team. “something very fun to be a part of.”

Weil tennis player Carrie Xue aces through first semester

By Claire Doyle, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2023
Seniors Sydney Frank and Rose Sarner congratulate each other after a match against Buckley Oct. 18. After a successful season, the varsity tennis team advances to the CIF Division II playoffs, as well as individual playoffs.

Varsity tennis players reflect on undefeated league season, playoffs

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
November 15, 2022
The junior varsity tennis team pose for a picture after a victory against Marymount where they won 16-2. This season, the team has played two matches so far and hold a record of 1-1. 

‘You have a team to fall on win or lose’: JV tennis welcome three new ninth graders to team

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
October 8, 2022
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