Seniors partake in on-campus caravan for upcoming Senior Recognition Ceremony, Founders Day
By London Sinclair, Podcast Editor
October 25, 2020
The senior class participated in an on-campus caravan Oct. 14 as preparation for the Senior Recognition Ceremony and Founders Day, which will be held virtually on Nov. 11. The seniors were greeted by teachers and staff wearing festive costumes, holding up handmade signs and playing music as seniors dr...
Upper School Director Meghan Tally announces altered schedule via email
By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2020
Upper School Director Meghan Tally announced via community email last Wednesday that due to "student-centered" and "data-driven" feedback, the class schedule will be altered to adhere to lessened screen time. Lunch will be lengthened to to an hour-long period instead of the previous 45 minutes, now lasting...
Sophomore, junior class take at-home mock PSAT/NMSQT examination
By London Sinclair, Podcast Editor
October 18, 2020
Sophomores and juniors had the opportunity to take a practice version of the PSAT/NMSQT, a standardized test which was administered through Compass Education Group on Oct. 14. The mock examination took place virtually due to COVID-19 with student's self-scanning their answers and emailing them to Comp...
Let the chaos fly away: Vice presidential debate recognized as more ‘civil,’ ‘professional’ according to students
By Thea Leimone and Vaughan Anoa'i
October 18, 2020
The first presidential debate between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden which took place on September 29, garnered 73 million viewers and was described as "chaotic" and "off-the-rails" by news sources and viewers. Eight days after the presidential debate, the first and onl...
Zoom fatigue: Combatting the stresses that come with remote learning
By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 11, 2020
As the year progresses, students and faculty are beginning to comment on the "Zoom fatigue" that comes with virtual learning. According to junior class representative Langdon Janos, whether it's 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 p.m., there is always something to do. "In all of our class meetings, we have been trying...
Clubs in COVID: Leaders adapt their clubs to a ‘unique’ year
By Rio Hundley, Features Editor
October 11, 2020
As the 2020-2021 school year hits its stride, clubs are just beginning. The club fair, where students browse clubs and sign up for mailing lists, occurred virtually Friday, September 25. Archer clubs are split into two categories: AAA (Alliance, Affinity and Activism) and Interest (Clubs without a...
New students adjust, connect through online learning
By Thea Leimone, Culture Editor
October 3, 2020
Whether it be the induction ceremony, fall outing with grade-building activities or grade lunches in the dining hall, Archer traditionally provides opportunities for new students to spend time with their classmates. Due to COVID-19, which has moved Archer learning online, new students have had to adjust ...
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2020
United States Supreme Court Justice and women's rights activist Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday in her home in Washington D.C. at the age of 87. Her death was due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer. Ginsburg had fought five rounds of cancer over two decades. Ginsburg began her caree...
Goal-setting and reflection: Archer club leaders ‘excited’ to explore remote learning space
By Vaughan Anoa'i and Thea Leimone
September 15, 2020
As the 2020-2021 academic year continues with remote learning due to COVID-19, student-lead clubs have also had to adapt to the virtual space. While all clubs, both new and old, are currently in the process of receiving the official approval to begin their weekly meetings, returning club leaders are reflect...
COVID-19 restrictions and heatwave burns up Labor Day weekend plans for Angelenos
By Vaughan Anoa'i and Thea Leimone
September 15, 2020
In the midst of Labor Day weekend, Los Angeles County experienced the hottest temperatures ever recorded with a high of 121 degrees. This record high led to rolling blackouts, overcrowded beaches and "unbearable" heat for Los Angeles citizens, according to sophomore Zoe Epps. "Because of COVID we couldn...
Archer students and faculty continue remote learning plan for 2020-2021 academic year
By Vaughan Anoa'i, News Editor
August 28, 2020
As the surge of COVID-19 cases continued to increase in the Los Angeles area, in-person gatherings such as public events are currently prohibited by government officials. This decision requires schools and businesses to stay closed as public gatherings are not considered to be a part of proper social...
Archer graduate Lena Jones proposes Malcolm X autobiography to “mend the hole” within current curriculum
By Vaughan Anoa'i, News Editor
August 22, 2020
The deaths of unarmed black citizens across America, including Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have sparked protests throughout the United States. Some protests in Los Angeles and Minneapolis, the place of Floyd’s murder, erupted into violence from both police and protestors, such as the use of rubber bullets and tear gas,,...
By Marissa Gendy, Columnist
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Ever since I was younger, I was called a “tomboy.” I was always told that I needed to dress and act more like a girl. I never thought much of this since I knew inside...
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