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The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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Album covers for Sabrina Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet," Charli xcx's "BRAT" and Chappell Roan's "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" are displayed side by side. These albums were some of the most influential albums of the summer. But what do these albums have in common? They are all female-made pop albums that took the summer by storm. (Photo sources: Amusement Records, Atlantic Records, Island Records)

Culture Commentary: Pop-girl summer

By Francie Wallack, Features Editor
September 15, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter gazes over her shoulder, marked with a kiss of red lipstick. In an interview with Jimmy Fallon, Carpenter said "Short N’ Sweet" “feels like a self-titled album … [It’s] very much blunt, very much forward, very fun and just some of the best memories I’ve ever had.” Image from The Official Website of Sabrina Carpenter

Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ is a flirtatious, witty summer classic

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
September 13, 2024
This was my view of the U.S. Open from my seats at the "Cosm." This venue offers showings of live events, including sports games and media art, and utilizes technology to create an impressive immersive experience.

Review: “Cosm” transports viewers into live events through immersive technology, offers affordable alternative

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2024
A student reads "Exit West" by Moshin Hamid in the Tia Palermo Library. The novel follows refugees Nadia and Saeed as they emigrate from their home country to the United States through a series of magical doors.

Review: Moshin Hamid’s “Exit West” inspires empathy, modern storytelling

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
September 11, 2024
Immersed in song, sophomores Olivia Broock and Lena Sakhnini prepare for upper school musical auditions in the RBG courtyard. Auditions took place Tuesday, August 27, and the cast list was released Saturday, August 31.

Upper school musical sparks excitement, actors develop skills through audition process

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
September 1, 2024
Smith demonstrates how she conducts her students in the orchestra room. The Spring Concert in May was Smith's last as orchestra director at Archer. "I hope that the joy and the whimsy continues," Smith said. "I hope that the program continues to grow. I hope that students still want to be in this space and be together in this space."

Learning alongside them: Orchestra director announces retirement after 23 years with program

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
May 30, 2024
Cobi's exterior at nighttime. Cobi's, a restaurant in Santa Monica, is only a few blocks away from the beach.

Review: Cobi’s is a gem restaurant in Santa Monica

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
May 30, 2024
A white glazed vase with flowers sits on a surface. This piece of ceramics was made by intro student Ella Tulloch ('27) in Moon's class. (Photo credit: Ella Tulloch)

Ceramics teacher leaves Archer, sculpts legacy

By Katie Ray McKillop, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2024
Seniors Maddie Lundberg and Audrey Chen watch seniors Anaiya Asomugha and Alexis David perform a scene from the movie "The Social Network." Archer's Drama Queens performed scenes from a variety of works during their final performance of the school year, May 14, in the Blackbox.

‘It’s really exhilarating’: Drama Queens perform in final show of the year, present scenes, songs

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2024
Middle school students in Willy Wonka look out into the audience while singing "There's No Knowing." Archer's productions of Willy Wonka occurred May 16-18 in the Blackbox Theatre.

‘A whole new set of eyes’: Middle school Willy Wonka Jr. cast, directors adapt to leave of director

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
May 27, 2024
The title of this senior show, "Evanescent," is shown behind one of Lila Paschall's pieces: a sculpted clay hand. Hannah Kremin described their process of choosing the name for their show. "It seemed like they stumbled across that word and they found the meaning and they were like 'this is it,'" Kremin said.

‘Evanescent’ senior show aims to help viewers appreciate beauty of the natural world

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
May 27, 2024
Senior Anaiya Asomugha and junior Bryce Collis sing a duet at Archella. Archella took place Friday, April 26, in the courtyard.

A day of music and memories: Students perform in annual Archella show

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
May 22, 2024
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