Varsity volleyball team defeats Glendale Adventist Academy 3-0
By Lola Lamberg, Chloe Richards, and Thea Leimone
October 10, 2018
Filed under FEATURES, SHOWCASE, SPORTS
The Archer Panthers beat the Glendale Cougars today, resulting in yet another win for the varsity volleyball team. The game was played at Adventist Academy’s home court in Glendale, CA. Freshman Lily Miro had a long-serving run today in the second game, and the other team had trouble breaking her serve. Miro also pla...
Head of School Elizabeth English announces upcoming departure, reflects upon time at Archer
By Anna Brodsky, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2018
Filed under FEATURES, SHOWCASE
An email arrived in every Archer community member's inbox on August 27 bearing the news that Head of School Elizabeth English will conclude her tenure at Archer and become Head of School at the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. for the 2019-2020 school year. When asked to explain what promp...
Avani Shah goes from JPL to JPEGs
By Maya Wernick and Nicki Rosenberg
June 1, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
Though Communications and Strategic Marketing Manager Avani Shah can often be found behind the camera at school events, snapping the photos that get featured on all of Archer's social media accounts, her career journey started light-years away. Few people know that when Shah was the age of the stud...
‘I was mortified’: Archer students share sexual assault experiences, hope to continue dialogue
By Nicki Rosenberg, Staff Writer
May 28, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
A survey administered in 2011 by the American Association of University Women revealed that in any given school year, 58 percent of seventh through 12th graders will experience sexual harassment. Since The New York Times published a series of sexual harassment and assault allegations against Harv...
‘I’m happy to be here’: Gloria Swasey shares immigration journey from Belize to America
By Kamryn Bellamy, Staff Writer
May 24, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
In the interest of full disclosure, Gloria Swasey is the author's grandmother. When Gloria Swasey travelled to the United States in 1969, she didn't know that she would one day become an immigrant. When she did decide to move to America, the choice impacted not only her own life, but the lives ...
Class of 2018 says goodbye to high school, reflects on college process
By Molly Goldberg, Staff Writer
May 23, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
In three days, members of the Class of 2018 will walk across the graduation stage, diplomas in hand, ready to begin the next chapter in their lives. As the time to leave Archer quickly approaches, many seniors are reflecting on their time in high school. The Oracle sat down with members of the graduating...
‘There’s still a lot of work to be done’: Archer students, faculty reflect on racial representation in the media
By Molly Goldberg, Staff Writer
May 19, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
Mass media has been around for 600 years. Whether it be print, recordings, movies, radio, television, internet or social media, media has been an influential factor in shaping public attitude and sentiment since the late 15th century. However, the issue of racial representation and inclusivity ...
Juniors kick off college process, seniors commit
By Nicki Rosenberg, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
As seniors finalized their college decisions on May 1, juniors are just beginning their journeys. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the College Guidance Department held its annual College Kickoff event for the eleventh grade class and their parents. This Kickoff is the first of a series intended to help stud...
Ambitious, joyful learning: Archer educators work to instill ‘joy of learning,’ reduce stress levels
By Grace Dieveney, Staff Writer
May 16, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
Imagine waiting in line to take the SAT on a cold Saturday morning, filled with anxiety. You're in an unfamiliar environment with a pencil in hand, and this one test could determine your educational future. However, is all of this pressure really necessary for education? At Archer, teachers and admi...
Junior Gwen Strasberg accepted into USC Resident Honors Program, intends to forgo senior year
By Gracie Marx, Staff Writer
May 13, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
For the first time in Archer history, a junior will be skipping her senior year to attend a four-year college a year early, according to Co-Director of College Guidance Gabrielle Dorsey. In the fall of 2018, Junior Gwen Strasberg will forgo her senior year to attend the University of Southern Califo...
Like a good neighbor?: Archer, Brentwood School construction plans reveal unequal treatment
By Maya Wernick, Voices Editor
May 12, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
Unanswered emails, phone calls and questions seem to be the theme of the investigation into discrepancies between the construction plans of The Archer School for Girls and Brentwood School. The neighboring schools have recently both begun construction plans to expand and advance their respective...
Homelessness in Los Angeles: Community initiatives, programs work to aid homeless Angelenos
By Allie Worchell, Staff Writer
May 8, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
It's cold and the sky is overcast. But there is nowhere to go because your home is on the streets of Los Angeles. Suddenly, you feel drops of rain and look up and the dark grey sky. You run to find shelter under a bus stop. You are cold, tired and soaking wet. What do you do? This is the reality...
By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
October 16, 2018 • No Comments
For the past 18 years, the Archer community has gathered in the Black Box theater to watch students perform musicals like “Bat Boy” and “Spring Awakening.” Because...
Column: We don’t all look like that – reinforced Latina beauty standards are harmful and unrealistic
October 16, 2018
Administration introduces new uniform pieces
October 15, 2018
Clubs present ‘Express Yourself: A Celebration of Identity, Intersectionality’
October 13, 2018
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