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A four-year reflection: ‘Kids will be reading about 2016 and 2020 in their history books’

Joe Biden visits Israel in March of 2016. History teacher Kathleen Niles reflected on the past four years: “There is a way in which that I think Americans have been able to not see some really important elements of our society because pre-Trump society didn’t talk about things as openly.

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor • January 23, 2021

Community members reflect on Capitol riots, acknowledge white supremacy, white privilege

An American flag waves over a car dealership in Los Angeles, California. Amid the insurrection, the American flag was one of the many examples of paraphernalia displayed at the storming of the Capitol. Pro-Trump supporters held up and waived this flag during the

By Vaughan Anoa'i and London Sinclair • January 22, 2021

Black Student Union discusses ways to expand upon activism in honor of MLK day

Black Student Union (BSU) held a meeting on Thurs. Jan. 14 to speak about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his tactics during the fight for social justice in the '60s. MLK Day falls today, on Jan. 18.

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor • January 18, 2021

Trump historically impeached for second time within his presidency

Donald Trump departs Air Force One in May of 2020. According to The New York Times, the House announced their second impeachment on Trump for “inciting a violent insurrection against the United States government” as well as “charging him with high crimes and misdemeanors.

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Section Editor • January 18, 2021

BREAKING: Pro-Trump protestors breach Capitol as lawmakers confirm Electoral College votes

Pro-Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol building following a rally held by Donald Trump. Rioters breached the Capitol's security, invading the House floor with an ultimate lockdown and evacuation.

By London Sinclair, Podcast Editor • January 6, 2021

Playwright Karen Zacarías joins Archer community for Q&A

Award-winning playwright Karen Zacarías (top right) joins junior english class and advanced theater students, along with other members of the archer community, on a Zoom to answer questions about her play

By Thea Leimone, Culture Editor • December 19, 2020

Jewish Student Union fosters connections as students ‘adapt’ to Hanukkah amidst pandemic

Menorah's are set out in display in preparation for lighting the menorah candles later in the evening. This year, Hanukkah was celebrated differently by Archer's Jewish students and the Jewish Student Union due to COVID-19.

By Rio Hundley, Features Editor • December 13, 2020

Snow happens: On-campus Winter Wonderland caravan cancelled

Archer's very own mascot, the Panther, poses in front of a Winter Wonderland poster from a previous celebration on campus. Due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, this year's Winter Wonderland caravan was cancelled until further notice.

By Vaughan Anoa'i, News Editor • December 12, 2020

Sophomores Charlotte Tragos, Dani Fenster volunteer as poll observers in 2020 presidential election

After hours of volunteering as a poll observer on election day, Nov. 3rd, Charlotte Tragos captures a photo of the voting site in Las Vegas, Nevada. “[Dani and I] were eating marshmallows in the trunk of the car while watching the voters outside the site,” Tragos said while recalling the moment she took the photo.

By Greta Irvine, Staff Reporter • December 10, 2020

Council for Sustainability prompts environmental discussion surrounding ‘I am Greta’ documentary

This image is from the 2019 climate strike.

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor • December 6, 2020

Turkey season: Students express relaxation, relief heading into Thanksgiving break

Due to COVID-19 restrictions and curfews in Los Angeles County, plans may be altered for Thanksgiving break. Junior Isabella Specchierla describes this

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor • November 23, 2020

Students vote on select California propositions to ‘learn about local politics’ during election season

After researching select propositions, students in Margaret Shirk's Voice of Democracy class put together a Padlet with the pros and cons on their assigned California ballot propositions. Later, the Archer community watched the videos and voted on their preferred local policy.

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor • November 22, 2020

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