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  • November 17No school for students Friday, Nov. 20, for parent-teacher conferences.
  • November 17An earthquake drill will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.
  • November 17Love Your Body Week activities will happen in the courtyard during lunch Tuesday, Nov. 18.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
Rain floods the streets of L.A. as trashcans are skewed across the road. This wintertime, L.A. has been hit with stormy weather. In a survey, The Oracle asked the Archer community to reflect on what wintertime means to them.

From sunshine to snowflakes: Community members reflect on what winter means to them

By Shae Killam, Outreach Editor
March 11, 2024
Packages of seasonal, peppermint-flavored brownie brittle remain on the servery’s shelves into the new year. According to 11th grade Dean of Culture, Community and Belonging Casey Huff, considering the negative environmental impact of festive treats and traditions was particularly imperative during the holiday season.

Not changing with the seasons: Effects of heightened consumerism during holiday season linger into new year

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2024
Kareena Desai ('30) sings a solo in "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell as eighth grade Dean of Culture, Community and Belonging and middle and upper school choral director Hannah O’Connor smiles at her. Desai began taking Indian classical singing lessons — Hindustani classical — about one year ago, and she joined middle school choir this year. "When I auditioned for the solo, I thought priority was given to eighth graders, so I wasn't really confident that I was going to get it," Desai said. "So I'm really grateful for the solo. I always get a little nervous ... but it's actually really fun."

Photo Essay: ‘We all need joy in our lives’: Annual Winter Concert embodies ‘The Joy of Music’ title

By Emily Paschall, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2024
Earning spirit points for eighth grade, Posie Hexner (’28) receives a spirit point ticket from world language teacher Juan Carlos Moraga Vidal for her outfit. Student Council Executive Board member Laila Charles (’24) said this event offered many opportunities for students to win spirit points, increasing their energy. 

Making spirit (points) bright: Annual Winter Wonderland encourages holiday cheer

By Emily Paschall, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2023
Seventh grader Andrea Fuentes runs through a human tunnel during the pep rally. Students gather in the courtyard on Mar. 3 to celebrate student athletes' winter sports accomplishments.

Winter pep rally celebrates sports accomplishments, features performance from dance company

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Archer seniors remove invasive species and transport them into large sacks for disposal. The removal of non-native species allows the Friends of the Ballona Wetlands to plant native species and restore the natural habitat. On Feb. 10, Archer’s seniors visited the Ballona Wetlands for their day of service. The unprecedented weather during the first week of February showcases the repercussions of the feedback loop of air conditioning on climate change. 

Column: A negatively positive feedback loop

By Eliza Tiles, Columnist
March 4, 2023
This graphic depicts promotional album covers of the songs that I chose for this rainy day list. These songs range from lo-fi R & B to confidence-boosting and dance-worthy indie pop. I hope these songs get you through these unusually rainy days.

Singing in the rain: Six songs to get you through the rainy, cloudy days

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
February 5, 2023
Gift Guide: Last-minute, winter-themed, for the girls

Gift Guide: Last-minute, winter-themed, for the girls

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 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
A fallen Christmas tree perfectly represents our departure from the true meaning of the holidays, and instead the overconsumption of material goods society has undertaken. This holiday season I hope you reflect on your own consumption and reduce waste where you can. 

Column: Consumerism isn’t just ruining the holidays, it’s ruining the planet

By Eliza Tiles, Columnist
January 14, 2023
Society has taught girls to keep their voices and desires to themselves. This holiday season and every day, it's essential that women speak up and communicate their needs.

Column: A gift for a girl

By Azel Al-Kadiri, Columnist
December 15, 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
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