New Team Captains: After Lennon’s departure, coaches Mathis, Smith serve as acting Athletic Directors
By Molly Goldberg and Anna Brodsky
April 11, 2019
In early February, the Archer community received an email communication stating that Athletic Director Denny Lennon was on leave and that a search for a new Athletic Director would commence shortly. The email also revealed that Kim Smith would be serving as the acting Upper School Athletics Director...
Q&A with middle school tennis captains: Delara Tehranchi, Rose Sarner, Zoe Woolenberg, Noor Afshar
By Chloe Richards, Staff Writer
March 30, 2019
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With 40 students trying out, 22 positions and only two courts to practice, the Athletics Department made cuts to the middle school tennis team for the first time ever. At the end of tryouts, two teams were created: the Purple Team and the Green Team. The captains of the Purple Team are Delara Tehranchi...
Rainy middle school soccer season ends, leaving team ‘close-knit’
By Theadora Leimone, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
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Despite pouring rain and below-average temperatures, the nearly three-month-long season made the middle school soccer team's dynamic 'great,' co-captains Catherine Childers '24 and Rose Chuck '23 said. "The rain has made it very difficult to practice. It’s also made many of our games canceled so t...
Varsity basketball team finishes season of ‘caring,’ ‘friendship’
By Emma London and Rio Hundley
March 12, 2019
Archer’s varsity basketball team ended their season with concussions, crutches and friendship. While the season officially began in November, members of the varsity basketball team started running drills and playing practice games as early as June. “We go really hard — we go as hard as w...
Q&A with 2018-2019 swim team captains: Hannah Park, Juliet Youssef
By Allie Worchell, Multimedia Editor
March 11, 2019
It's 65 degrees outside and pouring rain. While most people are inside, the Archer swim team is either practicing or at a swim meet. The Oracle sat down with swim team co-captains Hannah Park '19 and Juliet Youssef '19. Both girls have been on the varsity swim team since ninth grade. What is your fav...
Varsity soccer wins first two games of playoffs, reflects on season
By Amelia Stone and Ella Frey
February 11, 2019
After an hour and a half game in cold weather, the Archer varsity soccer team stood in unison as junior Sophie Larbalestier took what would be the winning penalty kick in the first round of the CIF playoffs. "When I was walking up to take the [penalty kick,] I was nervous," Larbalestier said. "It...
Middle school basketball team ‘supportive’ community, captains say
By Chloe Richards, Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
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Running plays down the court, middle school basketball players pass, dribble and cheer their classmates on. The team's season began with tryouts in December, and they played their first game on Dec. 13. The two captains of the team are eighth graders Daniella Fenster and Annabelle Terner. Unlike...
Super Bowl LIII: Students react to New England win
By Nicki Rosenberg and Emma London
February 6, 2019
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The Los Angeles Rams played the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 3, at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This was the first Super Bowl the Los Angeles Rams have ever played in and the 11th for the Patriots. In the end, the Patriots won their sixth Super Bowl title, ending the game with...
Varsity soccer defeats Milken 5-0, wins Liberty League title
By Lola Lamberg, Voices Editor
February 5, 2019
The varsity soccer team clinched the Liberty League championship 4-0 from the Milken Wildcats at the Sepulveda Sports Basin on Jan. 29, securing its fourth consecutive Liberty League title. The Panthers had previously tied with Milken Community Schools 2-2 on Jan. 10, making this win "especi...
Senior Night: Varsity basketball plays last game of season
By Molly Goldberg and Rio Hundley
February 4, 2019
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Despite a difficult game, Park Century's court was filled with smiles and laughter on Thursday, Jan. 30, when the varsity basketball team played against Oakwood in its final game of the season. Archer lost the game 54-32. According to sophomore and team member Addison Lee, "a lot happened" during...
Q&A with senior soccer captains: Jenna Marks, Ruby Colby
By Lola Lamberg, Voices Editor
January 16, 2019
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Soccer season has begun at Archer, which means the 25 girls who make up the varsity soccer team are already on the road to a potential CIF victory. The varsity soccer team made history for Archer last year, going undefeated in the Liberty League and concluding their season with a 10-0 record. The Panthe...
Q&A with 2018-2019 equestrian captains: Maddy Benfield, Ella Frey
By Liz Haltrecht, Culture Editor
December 21, 2018
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On an early October morning, each equestrian team member prepared for the first show of the year by putting on a hairnet, helmet, show coat and clean boots. Equestrian started its yearlong season back in October, with the group's first show taking place on Oct. 28 at the Hansen Dam Equestrian Center....
By Liz Haltrecht, Culture Editor
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Once a year, Archer's English department facilitates the Literature & Conference in the library. This conference invites Archer students and students in the greater Los...
‘There are no words’: Community members reflect upon Christchurch shootings
April 18, 2019
Goddess of Versatility: Sophomore Zahra Umoja dances into the lead
April 18, 2019
‘It’s absolutely tragic’: Archer reacts to Notre Dame Cathedral fire
April 15, 2019
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