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Buses arrive promptly at 3:00 p.m. to pick up students at the end of the school day. Archer has been working with Tumbleweed Transportation for over 10 years to provide buses to all of its students.
Students readjust to bus routes, reflect on ‘sense of community’
Jewish Student Union Board members and co-adviser Talia Geffen speak to middle school students about Rosh Hashanah. JSU members presented Sept. 22 and discussed different ways people celebrate the holiday.
Cultivating cultural awareness: Jewish Student Union presents to students about Rosh Hashanah
Student Body President Rose Chuck (23) dances with seniors Eliza Tiles, Georgia Ehrlich and Azel Al-Kadiri in the courtyard on the kickoff First Friday event of the year. Many students, from sixth graders to seniors, ran around, ate candy and taped magazines to Student Council’s Archer vision board.
Dance parties and visions: Student Council kicks off First Fridays event, celebrates community
Students arrive to campus on their first day of the new school year September 6. Prior to the start of school, students from a variety of grade levels experienced outdoor education programs, orientation or a College Jumpstart Meeting.
Fall Outing, orientation and College Jumpstart: Archer leadership welcomes students back to campus
Junior Kayla Bruce uses Canvas to look at their English assignments. Sophomores, juniors and seniors accessed the Canvas technology training asynchronously on the first day of school.
Students, teachers switch to new learning management system, adjust to Canvas
Pictured is the entrance of The Archer School for Girls. This school year, Archer enrolled 500 students in both divisions, and 95 new students overall.
New students adjust to Archer, learning structure, support systems
Sara Gil Sáiz, Monique Sim and Agustin Pacheco pose for pictures in their classrooms by books, games, posters and equipment for their classes. The Oracle sat down with the three new faculty members to discuss their first weeks at Archer.
Q&A with new teachers, Agustin Pacheco, Monique Sim, Sara Gil Sáiz
Sisters and founders of non-profit organization, Cocos Angels, are advocating for foster children in Los Angeles through their events. Delara and Layla Tehranchi organize events to connect with foster children and provide them with resources they gathered through drives.
‘We knew that we needed to take action’: Delara, Layla Tehranchi expand ‘Coco’s Angels’
Senior Daisy Marmur performs in the Maccabiah Games in Israel. Over the summer, Marmur represented the United States in the Olympic sanctioned event in rhythmic gymnastics.
Summer spotlights: Students pursue passions over break
The journey of Archers Maypole, Moving Up Day tradition
The journey of Archer’s Maypole, Moving Up Day tradition
The music room is a creative space for students to explore their own compositions and creative skills. Advance Study classes have started working with other Archer musicians to incorporate into their final projects.
Advanced study music courses offer new opportunities for Archer musicians
Four books written by Latina writers are displayed above. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I recommend checking out these books that depict the stories and history of Latines in the United States.
Five books written by Latina authors to read right now
Eighth grade dancers perform their student choreographed dance in the historic courtyard during lunch. Student choreographers had creative freedom as they choose their costumes, music and dancers.
Movement, music and memories: Archer presents Festival of Dance 
Seniors Emily Cadenas and Naobi Benjamin pose with their flowers to commence the opening of their art gallery. “Character Development” opened Wednesday, March 30, at the Eastern Star Gallery and highlighted their joint artwork about their growth as POC women. “Working with Emily  — she’s one of my best friends, so it’s cool to have a best friend who will encourage you and help you,” Benjamin said. “Our gallery was really successful because we have that trust and connection as well.”
‘Character Development’ in progress: Senior art show explores ‘space of transformation’
Junior Georgia Ehrlich sits with many hands around her face, which highlights the experiences and feelings humans share. Ehrlich’s show “Sentinent” will be shown Wednesday, June 8, at the Electric Lodge Theater. 
Q & A with dancer, writer, producer Georgia Ehrlich
The music room is a creative space for students to explore their own compositions and creative skills. Advance Study classes have started working with other Archer musicians to incorporate into their final projects.
Advanced study music courses offer new opportunities for Archer musicians
Four books written by Latina writers are displayed above. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I recommend checking out these books that depict the stories and history of Latines in the United States.
Five books written by Latina authors to read right now
Eighth grade dancers perform their student choreographed dance in the historic courtyard during lunch. Student choreographers had creative freedom as they choose their costumes, music and dancers.
Movement, music and memories: Archer presents Festival of Dance 
Seniors Emily Cadenas and Naobi Benjamin pose with their flowers to commence the opening of their art gallery. “Character Development” opened Wednesday, March 30, at the Eastern Star Gallery and highlighted their joint artwork about their growth as POC women. “Working with Emily  — she’s one of my best friends, so it’s cool to have a best friend who will encourage you and help you,” Benjamin said. “Our gallery was really successful because we have that trust and connection as well.”
‘Character Development’ in progress: Senior art show explores ‘space of transformation’
Junior Georgia Ehrlich sits with many hands around her face, which highlights the experiences and feelings humans share. Ehrlich’s show “Sentinent” will be shown Wednesday, June 8, at the Electric Lodge Theater. 
Q & A with dancer, writer, producer Georgia Ehrlich
The falafel pita, served with perfectly fried falafel, red cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, cucumbers, tahini, and hummus. A deliciously classic falafel pita.
Column: A Meating Point and an ending point
11 Madison Parks summer salad highlights all different types, colors and shapes of tomatoes. This was one of my favorite dishes at 11 Madison Park because of how fresh each ingredient included is.
Review: 11 Madison Park’s new plant-based menu has transformed fine dining
The pork (left), chicken (middle) and brisket (right) tacos in all of their glory. They are served with a charred green pepper that gives each taco a nice kick of spice.
Column: Gochu Gang: A Korean-Mexican fusion dream
The Surf and Turf burger is topped with a whole fried lobster tail, crispy onions, lettuce and a perfectly toasted bun. This was definitely the star of the menu and worth every penny.
Column: Surf and turf, burger style
Claire Leimone poses will a Trader Joes reusable bag filled with grocery items. On top of their fantastic food and welcoming stores, Trader Joes provides recyclable and reusable bags.
An ode to Trader Joe’s
Junior Malia Apor lifts the bar and two additional ten pound weights during A-train Sept. 22. A-train takes place from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Learning to lift: Upper school students join A-train, Barbell Club
Track and field team members Coco Takessian (28), Nissara Shah (28) and Mia Goldberg (28), get in their positions to start running in a track event at Brentwood School April 20. It is a really tiring sport, but I love the team so much, Farah Sandoval (28) said. We all were equally exhausted and worn out, so [the team] all had fun and joked about it after.
Pride and progress: Middle school track and field team reflects on season
The middle school purple tennis team celebrates after finishing as runner-ups at the Pacific Basin League Finals with Head Coach Paula Feignbaum and Assistant Coach Sydney Streimer.  “Wanting to see your teammates succeed, you’re not really focused on yourself,” Sepalla said. “There was a little bit of anxiety surrounding going into the finals because I don’t think anyone had ever done anything like that before. But, when we got there, we knew that our nerves would settle because we were there together. We weren’t on our own.” 
Swings and wins: Middle school tennis runner-up in PBL finals and Individuals Championships 
Junior Treasure Brown throws the shot put as she competes in the event. Varsity track and field went to Harvard Westlake Wednesday, March 23, to compete in this league meet. The team consistently placed top three in their league meets and are the 2022 Liberty League Champions.
Trophies and triumphs: Varsity track and field finishes spring season
Elle Vandewhege (26) serves a ball at a beach volleyball scrimmage against Windward School. Her partner, Similce Diesel (26), was prepared to return the opponents ball.
Pilot beach volleyball program engages middle school athletes post-pandemic
Censorship has been raging in the United States, threatening classrooms and beyond. This nation-wide issue should be at the forefront of more minds.
Editorial: Censorship in on our minds, it should be on yours
Every number of a death toll generates the same image for a person: a dead body. Stopping to consider the lives and suffering of each person in that number will create the empathy we need to act as a community.
Op-Ed: There are lives behind the death toll
Pictured above is the loading screen from Before Your Eyes. Created by GoodbyeWorld Games, the game takes players through the memories of the main character as he navigates the afterlife.
Column: One blink at a time
Jackson Wang performs at Head in the Clouds. Located at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the annual music festival celebrates Asian and Asian American artists and culture.
Column: Head over heels for Head in the Clouds
Conversation with Shirin Pakfar, head of private sector partnerships for United Nations Refugee Agency
Conversation with Shirin Pakfar, head of private sector partnerships for United Nations Refugee Agency
Pictured above is the loading screen from Before Your Eyes. Created by GoodbyeWorld Games, the game takes players through the memories of the main character as he navigates the afterlife.
Column: One blink at a time
Jackson Wang performs at Head in the Clouds. Located at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the annual music festival celebrates Asian and Asian American artists and culture.
Column: Head over heels for Head in the Clouds
As Scotland becomes the first country in the world to make period products free to everyone, the milestone reminds me of how much work still needs to be done in the period poverty movement in the United States, and beyond.
Column: The price of a period
Thousands gather in Downtown Los Angeles May 14th to protest the preliminary decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, a set precedent. The choice by the Supreme Court is evidence of dangerous continued attacks on the most vulnerable.
Column: Speak out, speak now
The class of 2022 stands in front of their grade door during Color Wars. The hardest goodbye I will ever have to say is to those I call my family. The past four years have been nothing short of a roller coaster, and I could not imagine my life without each and every person in my grade.
Column: My final farewell
Censorship has been raging in the United States, threatening classrooms and beyond. This nation-wide issue should be at the forefront of more minds.
Editorial: Censorship in on our minds, it should be on yours
Every number of a death toll generates the same image for a person: a dead body. Stopping to consider the lives and suffering of each person in that number will create the empathy we need to act as a community.
Op-Ed: There are lives behind the death toll
News headlines of three school shootings, including the mass shooting last week at Robb Elementary school. In a nation frequently grieving from school shootings, is time we, the students, answer the question, What makes us feel safe?
Editorial: What makes us feel safe?
My first photo from the 2018-2019 Oracle staff. This photo was on the lanyard I wore when I reported. Since my first year writing for The Oracle, I have held positions as a Staff Reporter, Cultures Editor and Features Editor. 
Commentary: So long, Pub Lab
On Friday, April 30, seniors gathered on the stairs of the veranda to celebrate their accomplishments and acceptances to college. This day, for me, was filled with so much joy and excitement for each one of my classmates because it really showed off all the hard work that we put into our years at Archer.
Op-Ed: A letter to juniors
This graphic depicts posters for several documentaries and films that I chose, exploring various topics highlighting influential women. I hope you find inspiration from this selection of films and engaging content. Graphic illustration curated with promotional film, tv show and documentary images.
Spirited six: Feminist films to empower, inspire over summer
I frequently find myself searching for summer playlists but none are ever perfect. I have attempted to curate the ultimate summer playlist full of joyful music.
Magnetic music: Dance-worthy playlist perfect for summer
After a busier shift than normal, my apron would be covered with splatters of various creams, caramels and syrups. Throughout my time working at Starbucks, I have experimented with numerous ingredients and have discovered some of the best matcha-incorporated beverages.
Best matcha drinks, flavor combinations from a Starbucks barista
A group of seventh grade students sit in the sun on the front lawn during lunch. The group originally began sitting there when one of them decided to use the drain cover as a makeshift table. 
Lunch time opinions: Students share favorite spots around campus
Claire Leimone poses will a Trader Joes reusable bag filled with grocery items. On top of their fantastic food and welcoming stores, Trader Joes provides recyclable and reusable bags.
An ode to Trader Joe’s
Conversation with Shirin Pakfar, head of private sector partnerships for United Nations Refugee Agency
Conversation with Shirin Pakfar, head of private sector partnerships for United Nations Refugee Agency
Letter to the Editor: Sun, sand and scrumptious
Letter to the Editor: Sun, sand and scrumptious
Letter to the Editor: Food deserts
Letter to the Editor: Food deserts
Letter to Editor: Mental Health Club: 8 Ways to stay occupied & healthy during social distancing
Letter to Editor: Mental Health Club: 8 Ways to stay occupied & healthy during social distancing
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational advocates have advice for you
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational advocates have advice for you
The journey of Archers Maypole, Moving Up Day tradition
The journey of Archer’s Maypole, Moving Up Day tradition
The Scoop S2 Ep3 - The Scoop on Hestias Flame, Archers Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep3 – The Scoop on Hestia’s Flame, Archer’s Yearbook
Planaria and Parkinsons Disease: Four student scientists place at California State Science Fair
Planaria and Parkinson’s Disease: Four student scientists place at California State Science Fair
Graduating seniors from the Oracle Staff, Sports Editor Gracie Doyle, Editor-in-Chief Vaughan Anoai and Features Editor Thea Leimone, show off their college spirit together. I think from here on, its only exciting things, Doyle said. We have a really, really fun end of the year. We get to participate in all these traditions. Then we have summer, which is always fun, and then freshman year [of college], which is so exciting and new. But Im really ready for the next chapter.
Pennants, pizza, photos: Seniors celebrate National College Decision Day
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 - The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 – The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The Scoop S2 Ep3 - The Scoop on Hestias Flame, Archers Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep3 – The Scoop on Hestia’s Flame, Archer’s Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 - The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 – The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The Scoop S2 Ep 1: Inside the Walls of Archer with Samantha Hazell-OBrien
The Scoop S2 Ep 1: Inside the Walls of Archer with Samantha Hazell-O’Brien
The Scoop S1 Ep 6 – Colonialism, Capitalism and Carbon Emissions
The Scoop S1 Ep 5 - #COVID19: Archer teen volunteers for adolescent Pfizer trial
The Scoop S1 Ep 5 – #COVID19: Archer teen volunteers for adolescent Pfizer trial
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NEWS
Buses arrive promptly at 3:00 p.m. to pick up students at the end of the school day. Archer has been working with Tumbleweed Transportation for over 10 years to provide buses to all of its students.
Students readjust to bus routes, reflect on 'sense of community'
By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor • September 30, 2022

Community members hear the sound of big engines as buses pile in front of the veranda at the end of the school day. Students rush to find their...

Jewish Student Union Board members and co-adviser Talia Geffen speak to middle school students about Rosh Hashanah. JSU members presented Sept. 22 and discussed different ways people celebrate the holiday.
Cultivating cultural awareness: Jewish Student Union presents to students about Rosh Hashanah
By Audrey Chang, News Editor • September 28, 2022

Attending services, visiting family and enjoying festive meals are all celebratory activities for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah...

Student Body President Rose Chuck (23) dances with seniors Eliza Tiles, Georgia Ehrlich and Azel Al-Kadiri in the courtyard on the kickoff First Friday event of the year. Many students, from sixth graders to seniors, ran around, ate candy and taped magazines to Student Council’s Archer vision board.
Dance parties and visions: Student Council kicks off First Fridays event, celebrates community
By Lucy Williams, Senior Reporter • September 21, 2022

Taylor Swift confessed her first love over the speakers. Justin Bieber wore googly eyes and a glitter scarf on the school vision board. A cup...

FEATURES
Pictured is the entrance of The Archer School for Girls. This school year, Archer enrolled 500 students in both divisions, and 95 new students overall.
Sara Gil Sáiz, Monique Sim and Agustin Pacheco pose for pictures in their classrooms by books, games, posters and equipment for their classes. The Oracle sat down with the three new faculty members to discuss their first weeks at Archer.
Sisters and founders of non-profit organization, Cocos Angels, are advocating for foster children in Los Angeles through their events. Delara and Layla Tehranchi organize events to connect with foster children and provide them with resources they gathered through drives.
Senior Daisy Marmur performs in the Maccabiah Games in Israel. Over the summer, Marmur represented the United States in the Olympic sanctioned event in rhythmic gymnastics.
The journey of Archers Maypole, Moving Up Day tradition
Sophomores Kayla Bruce, Audrey Chen, Maddie Lundberg and Sophie Paul laugh after their friend made a joke. Bruce said she was lucky to have found friends who care for her and are able to talk about anything.
CULTURE
The music room is a creative space for students to explore their own compositions and creative skills. Advance Study classes have started working with other Archer musicians to incorporate into their final projects.
Advanced study music courses offer new opportunities for Archer musicians
By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor • 1 hour ago

In past years, Archer musicians could explore their interests in music through joining orchestra, choir, a capella or arts classes. Students...

Four books written by Latina writers are displayed above. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I recommend checking out these books that depict the stories and history of Latines in the United States.
Five books written by Latina authors to read right now
September 24, 2022
Eighth grade dancers perform their student choreographed dance in the historic courtyard during lunch. Student choreographers had creative freedom as they choose their costumes, music and dancers.
Movement, music and memories: Archer presents Festival of Dance 
June 2, 2022
Seniors Emily Cadenas and Naobi Benjamin pose with their flowers to commence the opening of their art gallery. “Character Development” opened Wednesday, March 30, at the Eastern Star Gallery and highlighted their joint artwork about their growth as POC women. “Working with Emily  — she’s one of my best friends, so it’s cool to have a best friend who will encourage you and help you,” Benjamin said. “Our gallery was really successful because we have that trust and connection as well.”
'Character Development' in progress: Senior art show explores 'space of transformation'
June 2, 2022
Junior Georgia Ehrlich sits with many hands around her face, which highlights the experiences and feelings humans share. Ehrlich’s show “Sentinent” will be shown Wednesday, June 8, at the Electric Lodge Theater. 
Q & A with dancer, writer, producer Georgia Ehrlich
June 2, 2022
SPORTS
Junior Malia Apor lifts the bar and two additional ten pound weights during A-train Sept. 22. A-train takes place from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Learning to lift: Upper school students join A-train, Barbell Club
By Surya Patil, Sports Editor • September 28, 2022

Most students do not step foot on campus for three months when school gets out, but there is no summer break from training for student athletes. Athletic...

Track and field team members Coco Takessian (28), Nissara Shah (28) and Mia Goldberg (28), get in their positions to start running in a track event at Brentwood School April 20. It is a really tiring sport, but I love the team so much, Farah Sandoval (28) said. We all were equally exhausted and worn out, so [the team] all had fun and joked about it after.
Pride and progress: Middle school track and field team reflects on season
By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter • June 2, 2022

The middle school track and field team crossed their season's finish line with new personal and team records. The team participated in four meets...

COLUMNISTS
Pictured above is the loading screen from Before Your Eyes. Created by GoodbyeWorld Games, the game takes players through the memories of the main character as he navigates the afterlife.
Column: One blink at a time
By Paulina DePaulo, Columnist • September 26, 2022

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go through your life one blink at a time? Imagine rowing through the sea of the afterlife, tasked...

Jackson Wang performs at Head in the Clouds. Located at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the annual music festival celebrates Asian and Asian American artists and culture.
Column: Head over heels for Head in the Clouds
By Sydney Frank , Columnist • September 22, 2022

It's no secret that the annual LA-based music festival Head in the Clouds was a massive success this summer with more than 30,000 people in...

OPINION
Censorship has been raging in the United States, threatening classrooms and beyond. This nation-wide issue should be at the forefront of more minds.
Editorial: Censorship in on our minds, it should be on yours
By 22-23 Editorial Board • September 30, 2022

In the publications programs at Archer, we learn about censorship: its intersection with The First Amendment, censorship in the media, prior...

Every number of a death toll generates the same image for a person: a dead body. Stopping to consider the lives and suffering of each person in that number will create the empathy we need to act as a community.
Op-Ed: There are lives behind the death toll
September 30, 2022
News headlines of three school shootings, including the mass shooting last week at Robb Elementary school. In a nation frequently grieving from school shootings, is time we, the students, answer the question, What makes us feel safe?
Editorial: What makes us feel safe?
May 31, 2022
My first photo from the 2018-2019 Oracle staff. This photo was on the lanyard I wore when I reported. Since my first year writing for The Oracle, I have held positions as a Staff Reporter, Cultures Editor and Features Editor. 
Commentary: So long, Pub Lab
May 22, 2022
On Friday, April 30, seniors gathered on the stairs of the veranda to celebrate their accomplishments and acceptances to college. This day, for me, was filled with so much joy and excitement for each one of my classmates because it really showed off all the hard work that we put into our years at Archer.
Op-Ed: A letter to juniors
May 20, 2022
WHIMSIES
This graphic depicts posters for several documentaries and films that I chose, exploring various topics highlighting influential women. I hope you find inspiration from this selection of films and engaging content. Graphic illustration curated with promotional film, tv show and documentary images.
Spirited six: Feminist films to empower, inspire over summer
By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter • June 2, 2022

Since the leak of the Supreme Court draft to overturn Roe v. Wade and more than 108 restrictions on abortion in 2021 alone, women have been worried...

I frequently find myself searching for summer playlists but none are ever perfect. I have attempted to curate the ultimate summer playlist full of joyful music.
Magnetic music: Dance-worthy playlist perfect for summer
By Alexis David, Staff Reporter • May 31, 2022

As the school year comes to a close and summer break begins, everyone is looking for the best new playlist for the summer. Whether it be for...

PODCAST
The Scoop S2 Ep3 - The Scoop on Hestia's Flame, Archer's Yearbook
By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor • June 3, 2022

At the end of May, yearbook staffers handed out the 2021-2022 Hestia’s Flame yearbook, but how much do you really know about what goes into...

The Scoop S2 Ep 2 - The Scoop on Division Disconnection
By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor • April 1, 2022

Archer is a 6-12 school, but how connected are middle and upper school? For this episode, we highlight perspectives from middle and upper school...

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