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...
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...
Review: Milk Bar creates unique, delicious treats
By Liz Haltrecht, Culture Editor
March 17, 2019
Compost cookies, cake truffles, cereal milk ice cream, crack pie. These are just as delicious as they sound and can be found at Milk Bar, an innovative bakery empire that has spread across the continent. Founded by chef Christina Tosi, Milk Bar aims to reinvent the dessert and think outside the box...
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
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 22, 2018
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
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 ...
By Vaughan Anoa'i and Nyah Fernandez
June 8, 2020 • 1 Comment
As the soon-to-be graduates and family members took their seats, Archer's class of 2020, the Girls on Fire, dressed in their formal graduation attire with flower wreaths on...
Archer hosts first virtual Moving Up Day
June 8, 2020
Review: South Korean film ‘Parasite’ touches on subjects of class, symbolism
June 7, 2020
‘We are the kids who are spearheading change’: Youth in Government fosters politically engaged youth
June 7, 2020
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![After hearing that Upper School Director Gretchen Warner had received the headship at The Madeira School, Head of School Elizabeth English and Warner’s mother sent her flowers, which currently decorate Warner’s office. “It’s been a lot of ’sorry to see you go, but we’re so excited for you’ [from the Archer community],” Warner said.](https://archeroracle.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_1444-300x225.jpg)
