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  • January 16The tentative date for return to campus is Tuesday, Jan. 21.
  • January 16There will be no school Monday, Jan. 20 due to Martin Luther King Junior Day.
  • January 16Inauguration Day will be Monday, Jan. 20.
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This is the view from Archer's main courtyard, where smoke can be seen rising from the Palisades fire Tuesday, Jan. 7. This photo was taken at 12:15 p.m. before Archer was evacuated, and less than 2 hours after the fire started.
Archer administration activates crisis plan in response to LA fires
By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor • January 15, 2025

Thirty minutes after the Palisades fire erupted, Head of School Elizebeth English and Associate Head of School for Finance & Operations Jane...

A cloud of smoke fills the sky above the Pacific Palisades and West Hollywood Area around 12:00 p.m. This morning, a brush fire erupted in these areas, causing the National Weather Service to issue evacuation orders and Archer to close campus early. (Photo courtesy of Archer parent Matthew Negrin).
Breaking News: Wildfire erupts in Pacific Palisades, campus temporarily closes for safety
By Emily Paschall, News Editor • January 7, 2025

Head of School Elizabeth English sent out a schoolwide email announcing Archer's early campus closure due to the sudden wildfires in the Pacific...

Spanish-speaking family night title slide
Broadcast: Spanish speaking family night unites bilingual families, Latine community at Archer
By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter • December 20, 2024

The annual Spanish-speaking family night was held Dec. 10 in the library, after school, where families gathered to discuss news within the Archer...

Elyse Harris (‘29) stands with a microphone pressed to her mouth, in the Blackbox, beatboxing. Harris has loved music and beatboxing since she was little and hopes to continue doing it throughout her life. “I feel like music is one of my strong suits,” Harris said. “It's one of my biggest passions.”
Behind the beat: Student beatboxer shares her journey
By Graysen Gregory, Staff Reporter • 24 seconds ago

The boom of the bass drum, the crash of a cymbal and the rat-a-tat from a snare. Upon first listen you may think you are listening to a drum...

A student athlete takes the concussion test with her screen displaying the word green in blue coloring. According to the National Library of Medicine, "in all sports, collegiate athletes had higher rates of concussion than high school athletes, but concussions represented a greater proportion of all injuries among high school athletes."
Heads up: Archer hosts annual concussion testing for middle, upper school athletes
By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter • December 16, 2024

There are an estimated 300,000 sport-related concussions recorded in the United States each year, according to The National Library of Medicine....

Senior Dylan Evans-Robinson jumps to hit the ball at Varsity Volleyball Senior Night. The team faced many new challenges this year, which led them to bond more than usual, junior Sara Salehi said. "I think volleyball is very mental in general, and so you really have to lean on your teammates," Salehi said. "You can't go through a season without becoming really close." (Photo by Archer Athletics)
‘Underdogs’: Varsity volleyball finishes inaugural season in Gold Coast League, adjusts to new team dynamic
By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter • December 4, 2024

Starting July 28 and ending Oct. 11, varsity volleyball's season lasts longer than many other Archer sports seasons. This season was filled with...

An iPhone displays Bluesky on the Apple app store. Bluesky is a new form of text-based social media that aims to give users more autonomy and less overwhelm.
Column: Clear skies ahead with Bluesky
By Allie Yang, Columnist • December 20, 2024

Since Tesla CEO Elon Musk acquired X, formerly known as Twitter, in spring 2022, the platform has turned into a right-wing bubble that...

A ballot box with question marks rising above it symbolizes the lack of outreach to nearly half of Latine voters during the 2024 election. It reflects our conflicted feelings, unanswered questions and disappointment with both political parties. Graphic Illustration by Catalina Lopez-Sanchez.
Column: The blame game — Why the 2024 Election was a wake-up call for Latine community
By Catalina Lopez-Sanchez, Columnist • December 20, 2024

The dust of the 2024 election is slowly settling, and we’re drowning in voter analysis: “How did Latinos vote?” “Why did Latinos vote...

Julia Ong ('26) browses online at the Target "Wicked" merch with her "Wicked" cup from Universal City Walk. The recently released movie musical "Wicked" collaborated with over 450 brands to promote the movie.
Editorial: Impacts of modern media on consumerism
By 24-25 Oracle Editorial Board and Sydney Tilles December 20, 2024

Bloomingdales, Stoney Clover Lane, Crocs, and Casetify are just a few of the 450 promotional partners who collaborated with the new movie musical...

A cartoon stick figure ponders which holiday film to choose on a night in. For as long as I can remember, a cup of sweet hot chocolate and a Christmas classic have been the epitome of holiday spirit. (Graphic illustration by Oona Seppala, made on Canva)
5 festive films to watch this holiday season
By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor • December 16, 2024

As the holiday season is in full swing, there's no shortage of enthusiasm for holiday cheer. Elf (2003) is back playing in theaters, Starbucks...

Two bagels and a container of cream cheese sit on a table. Bagels are one of the best ways to start the day, and three of my favorite spots to grab a bite to eat from are Belle's Bagels, Courage Bagels and Calic Bagel.
Doughy deliciousness: These 3 LA bagel spots are EVERYTHING to me
By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter • December 9, 2024

The bagel: a perfect combination of crispy and chewy, flaky and fluffy. No matter how you prefer to eat them — toasted with velvety soft butter,...

S5E7 - The Scoop on Archer junior's summer abroad experience in Taiwan
S5E7 – The Scoop on Archer junior’s summer abroad experience in Taiwan
By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter • December 20, 2024

In this episode of The Scoop, senior reporter Shae Killam (‘27) talked with Dakota Tooley (‘26) about her summer abroad in Taiwan as part...

S5E6 - The Scoop on student pilot, how she achieved her license
S5E6 – The Scoop on student pilot, how she achieved her license
By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter • December 17, 2024

In this episode of The Scoop, Senior Reporter Charlotte Burnap (‘27) spoke with Georgia Wilder (‘28) about the process of getting her pilot’s...