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Broadcast: Spanish speaking family night unites bilingual families, Latine community at Archer
By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter • 7 hours ago

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

Student Council representatives Sloane Fitzgibbon ('27) and Sydney Lem ('28) serve hot chocolate in the courtyard Friday, Dec. 13. Student council held its annual Winter Wonderland, complete with gingerbread house decorating, holiday trivia and latkes.
Annual Winter Wonderland celebration introduces new activities, prioritizes diversity
By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor • December 16, 2024

Every year, Winter Wonderland returns to Archer with slightly updated activities, music and decorations. However, one aspect remains constant: its...

Members from the senior class stand behind their table at the bake sale. Fa La La Friday took place Friday, Dec. 6, and was aimed at raising money for the junior and senior prom this April.
Fa La La Friday: Newly elected senior representatives plan their first event
By Francie Wallack, Features Editor • December 16, 2024

The smell of warm apple cider wafted through the courtyard air Friday, Dec. 6, during lunch, as students celebrated Fa La La Friday. This event's...

Kendrick Lamar leans against a GNX car for the official "GNX" album cover. Lamar released his sixth studio album Nov. 22 to basically everybody's surprise. (Image from Sony Music Entertainment.)
Review: Kendrick Lamar pays homage to his West Coast roots in ‘GNX’
By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • December 16, 2024

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling on Instagram and came across a newly posted photo on Kendrick Lamar’s account. “That’s a nice picture,”...

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 • 6 hours ago

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 • 7 hours ago

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 6 hours ago

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 • 6 hours ago

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...