No snow, no problem: Tips on wintertime in Los Angeles
By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
As a former New Yorker, I often looked for snow to start my winter season. Living in Los Angeles, however, has challenged me to think outside of the box and create some new winter traditions. Here are some of my suggestions for ways to kick off your winter: Ice Skating Ever since I was a...
Caffeine scene: middle school students, faculty members voice opinions on Pumpkin Spice Lattes
By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Starbucks released its signature fall drink, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, on Aug. 28, 2018. Time Magazine found that the drink grossed 350,000,000 dollars in the last 15 years. Despite its national popularity, members of the Archer community expressed differing opinions about the benefits and harms of the ...
Review: Tocaya Organica serves nutritious Mexican food, showcases Los Angeles culture
By Liz Haltrecht, Culture Editor
October 8, 2018
After Westfield Century City’s recent re-opening, the mall now offers a wide variety of new restaurants. Liz Haltrecht ’19 will be writing a series of articles reviewing new eateries located at Century City. _______________________________________________________ Health and Mexican food are ext...
LA Neighborhood Guide: Westwood Edition
By Nelly Rouzroch, Multimedia Editor
June 1, 2018
“LA Neighborhood Guide” is a collection of listicles highlighting unique Los Angeles neighborhoods. It explores places to go, things to do and interesting information about the area in general. Through this spotlight, the Oracle hopes to explore Los Angeles’ diversity and unique attractions. UCLA is ...
Column: What food means to me
By Anna Allgeyer, Columnist
May 11, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, FOOD
I think most people would agree that they love food. Most Archer girls, in particular, have an affinity for advisory food, courtyard picnics and going across to pick up a quick bite across the street. (Hint: your answer to the “what do I get?” question can always be solved by a Belwood Walnut T...
Review: Erin McKenna’s gluten-free, vegan bakery serves delicious treats
By Ella Frey, Sports Editor
April 24, 2018
Nestled in the heart of Larchmont, Erin McKenna’s bakery offers Angelenos healthy and delicious gluten-free desserts. While many people many not associate the words vegan and gluten-free with delectable desserts, this small bakery is filled with tasty eats. Originally founded in New York City in 2005, Er...
Abigale Lischak travels with NSLI-Y to China, explores culture, language
By Ella Frey, Sports Editor
April 21, 2018
Filed under FEATURES, FOOD, MULTIMEDIA
During summer vacation, many high schoolers trade homework for going to the beach and spending time with friends. But unlike most, Abigale Lischak '20 spent her break studying a foreign language. Lischak traveled to China for six weeks from the beginning of June to the end of August in 2017 to lea...
Review: Dominique Ansel expands to the west coast, offers full-service restaurant
By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
April 12, 2018
If you’ve heard of a cronut, chances are, you’ve also heard of Dominique Ansel. The famed French pastry chef owns an eponymous bakery in New York City, and he recently opened a second location at The Grove in Los Angeles. Rather than simply being a bakery, however, Dominique Ansel’s location...
Column: A Date with Caramel
By Anna Allgeyer, Columnist
April 11, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, FOOD, VOICES
When’s the last time you caught yourself in a Pinterest rabbit hole? One second, you’re looking for pretty appetizer plates for your mom’s birthday. And the next it’s 45 minutes later, and you’ve clicked yourself to DIY planting boxes. I detest these rabbit holes, but occasionally, they ...
Column: Be the backcountry cook your tentmates want you to be
By Anna Allgeyer, Columnist
March 10, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, FOOD, VOICES
If you know me at all, you know that I love the outdoors and backpacking. If you’ve read my column, you know that I love cooking. While these things don’t usually mesh well (see: burned, bland and otherwise bleh food), I’ve had a pretty amazing experience cooking on my Archer Arrow Weeks as wel...
Review: Cleveland’s Soho Chicken and Whiskey serves delicious, modern southern food
By Gracie Marx, Staff Writer
February 18, 2018
The great state of Ohio may not seem like a prime tourist destination, but, in fact, Ohio has many restaurants that are intriguing. Seven Archer student in the past five years have attended college in the state at universities such as The Ohio State University, Kenyon College and Miami University....
Restaurant Review: Petros – Greek food with a California twist
By Liz Haltrecht, Culture Correspondent
February 10, 2018
After Westfield Century City’s recent re-opening, the mall now offers a wide variety of new restaurants. Liz Haltrecht '19 will be writing a series of articles reviewing new eateries located at Century City. Simple and delicious: Petros strives for these goals in their food, but reality f...
By Lola Lamberg, Voices Editor
February 18, 2019 • No Comments
Speaker of the House Democrat Nancy Pelosi made Trump’s Feb. 5 State of the Union Address a little more bearable after she managed to undermine Trump with just a few seconds...
A pig deal: Archer celebrates Chinese New Year
February 16, 2019
Shutdowns in space: What Mars rovers and NASA scientists have in common
February 15, 2019
Column: What it’s actually like being Latina in the classroom
February 14, 2019
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