Column: Complexity of colorism in Latinx community
By Celeste Ramirez, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, SHOWCASE, VOICES
As I sat down to write this column, I only had the broad idea that it would be about colorism, and I found myself feeling hesitant, even guilty. I mean, just take one look at me and you can tell that I have a lighter skin color when compared to the rest of the Latinx community. Am I allowed to write about thi...
Column: The tur-key to a picky Thanksgiving
By Courtney Wernick, Columnist
November 23, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, SHOWCASE, VOICES
Thanksgiving: the classic American holiday filled with hand turkeys, orange decorations and most importantly, food. Every year, there are internet memes and jokes about everyone stuffing their stomachs until there is no room left. Sure, Thanksgiving is a fabulous holiday for me due to our annual family...
Column: Learn from rodents — leave tree chopping to beavers
By Zoe Bush, Columnist
November 18, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, SHOWCASE, VOICES
Beavers are the environmentalists we all should aspire to be. Even though they’re known for cutting down trees, they transform forests and tailor them to their exact needs, all while making sure not a single tree gets wasted. By the time beavers are completely done with tree cutting, the surround...
LA lifestyle: Where food and social scenes mix deliciously
By Grace Wilson and Lauren Evans-Katz
November 15, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, SHOWCASE, VOICES
“I’ll have an Effervescent,” you may hear someone say while ordering at the trendy, plant-based restaurant by the name of Cafe Gratitude. Venice, the heart of veganism, is home to this fashionable café known for its vegan delicacies. To top off its healthy, self-care aesthetic, the cafe lists its menu item...
Column: Halloween — too little, too choco-late
By Courtney Wernick, Columnist
October 28, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, SHOWCASE, VOICES
Picture six year-old me, walking back to her house with a pillowcase full of freshly acquired Halloween candy. For most kids, the night of Halloween is a time to stuff their faces with all the candy their parents will allow. For me, it is a night full of giving all the candy to my sister. No, it is n...
Column: In praise of Halloween’s spookiest animals
By Zoe Bush, Columnist
October 25, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, VOICES
For most people, Halloween is a time of too much candy and chilling thrills. However, often forgotten in the excitement are the animals Halloween has labeled as “spooky.” Although Halloween is not the sole contributor to these animals’ negative stereotypes, it has certainly not boosted their rep...
Column: Serena Williams challenges status quo
By Caitlin Chen, Columnist
October 19, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, VOICES
Serena Williams, synonymous with the greatest American tennis player in history, has revolutionized professional tennis for women. Her many awards and accolades include being ranked No. 1 in singles on five separate occasions by the Women’s Tennis Association and having the most Grand Slam titles in si...
Column: We don’t all look like that – reinforced Latina beauty standards are harmful and unrealistic
By Celeste Ramirez, Columnist
October 16, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, VOICES
If you were to Google the word “Latina,” you would probably quickly notice how similar all the women in the images are. You’d see the dramatic curvy body, the bronzed facial complexion, the red pouty lips, the long voluminous hair and the mysterious stare. This problematic stereotype has been perpet...
Column: Smells like teen spirit
By Lauren Evans-Katz and Grace Wilson
October 4, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, VOICES
When we decided to write a column about our lives as teenagers in Los Angeles, we knew we wanted to explore our raw, authentic experiences of growing up in the whirlwind of LA culture. We realized that each of our memories and experiences in Los Angeles indicates a broader truth about the stereotypes a...
Column: Why I Cry at the Movies
By Steven Jacobson, Guest Columnist
May 19, 2018
Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, COLUMNISTS, VOICES
Yes, I cry at the movies. And a movie theater is an ideal place to cry. Even when surrounded by hundreds of strangers, the comforting blanket of darkness protects against judgment, while the immersive surround sound offers camouflage for sniffles and sobs. While I have been known to shed tears at hom...
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...
Column: An Invitation to Radical Quiet
By Wendy Deming, Guest Columnist
May 6, 2018
Filed under COLUMNISTS, VOICES
This column is part of a series written by teacher guest writers on a topic they are interested in exploring. This was submitted to The Oracle for review by the Editorial Board. I often fantasize about slapping the iPhones out of upper schoolers’ hands during passing periods. I wilt a bit...
By Emma London and Rio Hundley
December 7, 2018 • No Comments
With the opposing team leading for the majority of the match, the Archer Panthers had just managed to tie the game. Then sophomore Caitlin Chen was passed the ball, ran up...
On the water: Junior Charley Griffiths participates in crew as coxswain, learns life lessons
December 7, 2018
Ask Archer: What are your favorite holiday traditions?
December 6, 2018
Students, faculty, staff travel to Nashville for NAIS diversity conferences
December 6, 2018
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