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  • December 1A Children's Hospital Los Angeles fundraiser will take place in the courtyard during lunch Friday, Dec. 5.
  • December 1An ArtemisEngage discussion will take place during FLX Thursday, Dec. 4.
  • December 1Middle school athletes will have concussion training during lunch Thursday, Dec. 3.
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 first and last clash: The sixth grade, seniors experience Color Clash
A first and last clash: The sixth grade, seniors experience Color Clash
By Phoebe Casparian and Shae Killam November 20, 2025

All students and faculty gathered on Friday, Oct. 17, to watch the annual Color Clash kickball game. Color Clash is a school spirit event in...

Performer Micheal Tiger performs the Men's Fancy dance wearing his regalia. Micheal described the components of his regalia by saying that the "bustles are made out of turkey spikes, hackle feathers, porcupine quills and bead."
‘We are still here’: Archer celebrates Indigenous People’s Day with Wildhorse Native American Association
By Dara Alitoro, Multimedia Reporter • November 19, 2025

  Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated this year Monday, Oct. 13, is a day to honor Native American cultures, celebrate their history...

A student sits at her desk taking a practice PSAT. This was the current sophomore's first time taking the PSAT. Sophomore Sophie Herbert said she had many preconceptions about the standardized test before taking it, but it didn't feel like it was as difficult as she expected it to be. "I  think when you actually sit down to take the test, it's not as bad," Herbert said.
Sophomores reflect on preconceived expectations ahead of taking PSAT
By Elisabetta Silveri, Multimedia Reporter • November 17, 2025

Sophomores and juniors were required to take the PSAT on Archer's campus, unless they opted out, Wednesday Oct. 22. The practice test takes...

En el centro de la tienda, comerciante Christian Mercado esta a pie enfrente de obras de arte que fueron hechas de  técnicas de papel amate. Mercado dijo que ha trabajado en este tienda por algunos años y se siente un parte de la familia. ——————————————————————————
In the center of the store, shopkeeper Christian Mercado poses in front of pieces of art made with paper amate techniques. "Now I've been working here for a few years," Mercado said, "and I've become part of the family."
Revista: Una noche vibrante: La Caminata de Arte muestra la cultura local de San José del Cabo
By Emily Paschall, Editor-in-Chief • December 3, 2025

Editor's Note: The Spanish version of this piece was reviewed by Spanish teacher Annie Santana. An English translation is available below.  Este...

The schedule of a multisport athlete is figuratively displayed. This routine represents how busy two or more sports can be. Though overwhelming, playing multiple sports also has many benefits such as injury prevention. (Graphic Illustration by Izzie Erickson)
Being a multisport athlete: Students reflect on benefits, difficulties of playing several sports
By Izzie Erickson, Multimedia Reporter • December 1, 2025

With volleyball and tennis in the fall, soccer and basketball in the winter, swim and softball in the spring, choosing just one sport can be...

A blue tennis racket rests on a tennis ball. Singles tennis requires individual strength and mental focus. In contrast, doubles tennis depends on teamwork, communication and shared strategy.
Two paths, one court: Singles, doubles matches shape varsity tennis players’ mentality
By Nissara Shah, Multimedia Reporter • November 6, 2025

In tennis, whether players step onto the court alone or with a partner, how they approach the game mentally, physically and strategically can...

Bowls and platters of food sit on a table as someone tosses a salad. Coming together for meals can be a valuable act of connection and community building.
Column: Have a village, be a good villager
By Meadbh Brown, Columnist • December 2, 2025

“We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know.” - W.H. Auden Have you ever asked yourself...

Smoothies from Erewhon sit on the counter in the market. Erewhon is known for its colorful shakes made with health foods like sea moss, collagen and even blue spirulina.
Column: Beyond the Hailey Bieber smoothie: How Erewhon incorporates sustainability into their products
By Sabrina Rifkin, Columnist • October 31, 2025

From Hailey Bieber’s Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie to multicolored sea moss, Erewhon seems to capture our imaginations with their luxurious...

A 1932 map of Los Angeles from the book "The Shifting Grounds of Race" displays neighborhoods that are recognizable today. Many Los Angeles neighborhoods were formed by “redlining,” a discriminatory practice in which city officials systematically denied loans and investment to communities of color.
Commentary: The unequal heat of Los Angeles
By Julia Ong, Senior Reporter • November 18, 2025

We all know that the Earth is getting warmer. But when the temperature hits 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Los Angeles, not every person feels it...

Senior Sara Salehi poses with a faded leather jacket that she found at the thrift store while shopping for new fall pieces. Fall Fashion in 2025 return to seasonal staples like brown leather and suede, paired with rich tones such as deep red, pink and earthy brown.
Whimsy: Fashion Trends taking us from Summer to Fall
By Julia Ong, Senior Reporter • October 13, 2025

How do you know it’s fall? Is it the crunch of leaves under your sneakers? The scent of cinnamon in your coffee? For me, the real sign of fall...

The ingredient list for celebrity chef Sherry Yard's "Quintessential Chocolate Chip Cookie." The cookies proved to be my favorite after trying a series of New York Times recipes. (Graphic illustration by Maya Hernández.)
The ultimate chocolate chip cookie
By Maya Hernández, Voices Editor • September 4, 2025

I consider myself a cookie connoisseur after growing up with a baker for a mom; she even had her own cookie subscription box for customers that...

S3E4 - Annie Oakley: ‘The Peerless Lady Wing-Shot’ of the Wild West
S3E4 – Annie Oakley: ‘The Peerless Lady Wing-Shot’ of the Wild West
By Lucy Kaplan, Podcaster • 19 hours ago

Annie Oakley was a world famous performer, best known for her impressive sharpshooting capabilities. Listen to host Lucy Kaplan (‘26) discuss...

S6E5 - The Scoop on inflation in the survey
S6E5 – The Scoop on inflation in the survey
By Phoebe Casparian and Elisabetta Silveri 19 hours ago

In this episode of The Scoop, multimedia reporters Ellie Silveri and Phoebe Casparian investigate the reasons behind recent inflation in the...