Dancers aim to present ‘Grimm’ interpretation of fairytales in annual show
By Rio Hundley, Sports Editor
October 4, 2019
In past years, Archer's Night of Dance has transported audiences to other planets, different decades and even dystopian futures. The 2020 show, titled "Mirage," asks viewers to revisit a world they are likely familiar with: children's stories. "What we want to do is investigate the impact of morals...
Junior Kelsey Thompson combines passion for baking with work at Cookie Good in Santa Monica
June 7, 2019
From cake to bread to cookies, junior Kelsey Thompson is always baking. She brought her passion from her own kitchen into the real world two years ago, when she began her job at Cookie Good, a small, family-run bakery in Santa Monica, California. When Thompson started working at Cookie Good in October 2017, sh...
Festival of Dance highlights student-created choreography, dance talent
By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
June 7, 2019
The sun was shining as the students and faculty sat down to watch Archer's annual Festival of Dance on May 3 in the courtyard. The festival showcased dances by student choreographers in both middle and high school. Sophomore member of Dance Company II Mackenzie Turner explained that each student in...
Madison Dea, Megan Escobar take ‘a detour through the mind’ in collaborative senior art show
By Lola Lamberg and Celeste Ramirez
June 2, 2019
The Eastern Star Gallery was filled with students, faculty and family for Megan Escobar and Madison Dea’s collaborative senior art show on May 16. Kehlani played in the background and videos of the sea and Escobar playing with paint were projected on the ceilings. Visitors looked at the various portraits...
Fire and Film: Ceramicist Sandy Frank, photographer Olivia Woolf present senior art shows
By Rio Hundley and Chloe Richards
May 31, 2019
Two artists, two disciplines, two narratives, one space. The Eastern Star hosted two senior shows on May 7: Sandy Frank's "Home Sweet Home" and Olivia Woolf's "Nostalgia." Frank focused her art show on how her dogs make her feel "love, support, happiness and more." Her show consisted of a series of...
‘I just loved every moment’: Middle school performs ‘School of Rock’
By Ella Frey, News and Features
May 30, 2019
In 2003, "School of Rock" debuted, making approximately 131.3 million dollars in the box office. Following its success, the movie was crafted into a play on Broadway and other production companies. On May 11 and 12, middle schoolers performed their own rendition of "School of Rock" at the American Jewish University [AJU]. Accordin...
Veganism impacts American, Angeleno culture
May 30, 2019
Fifty thousand. This is the number of fast food chains in America. According to a study conducted by National Center for Health Statistics between 2013 and 2016, 36.6% of adults consumed fast food on a given day. According to the Huffington Post, Americans consume 50 billion burgers a year. However,...
‘Pillars of Salt’ highlights ‘modern, contemporary’ literature
By Nicki Rosenberg and Molly Goldberg
May 24, 2019
The creative writing elective entails more than just writing poetry and short stories. The students' collective creative process often includes lying on the floor, crying and a lot of vulnerability, junior Maddie Fenster said. The class curates and edits "Pillars of Salt," Archer's literary magazine....
Spring Sing: Orchestra, choir, a cappella concert showcases artistry
By Liz Haltrecht, Culture Editor
May 23, 2019
With the arrival of spring, students, faculty and parents came together to watch students sing and play instruments in this year's spring concert on April 24 and 25. The performance featured middle school and upper school choir, a cappella and orchestra. Senior Emma Golden, a member of both a cappella...
Review: Billie Eilish’s ‘WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’ is a dream come true
By Emma London, Staff Writer
May 20, 2019
Two years since the release of her EP “dont smile at me,” Billie Eilish burst back into the music scene with “WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?”, Invisalign and all. The album was released on March 29 and quickly claimed the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Not only did it sell 1...
Review: Grand Central Market offers delicious food, unique experience
By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
Crowded space, long lines and loud noises do not seem like the ideal setup for a meal, but these are three of the things I love most about Downtown’s Grand Central Market. When I first went to the market, I was ready to experience something new. Upon arrival, my expectations were blown away. I thoro...
Senior tech crew members say goodbye to their ‘powerhouse techies’
By Celeste Ramirez, Staff Writer
May 12, 2019
When audience members take their seats at the Miles Playhouse for an Archer production, they watch the actors get on stage, the sets move and the lights change, but what they do not see is what goes on behind the curtains — the work of the tech crew. This year's upper school play "Blue Stockings"...
By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
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In June, I turned 18. While this age brings many privileges, it also brings a newfound sense of responsibility. During every family gathering, social event or interaction...
Just Brew It: Best coffee shops to study on the Westside
October 17, 2019
Color Clash: Student Council organizes ‘supportive,’ ‘competitive’ new event
October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019
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