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The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
Alexandra Chang

Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor

Alexandra Chang joined The Oracle as a contributing writer in 2014 and became the Culture Editor in 2016. She was then promoted to Managing Editor as a senior. She enjoys writing for her lifestyle website, The Zeitgeist, and designing pieces for her clothing line of the same name. Alexandra reads everything from The New York Times to Us Weekly, and she is also passionate about volunteering at The Peninsula Humane Society.

All content by Alexandra Chang
A rack of Archer uniforms, which people donated for an Archer clothing drive that I co-organized earlier this month. The clothes are primarily green, white, black and gray.

Editor-in-Chic: How to accessorize your uniform

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
May 17, 2018
The 10 middle school students who participated in LASEF, pose for a picture at the fair. This year's conference took place in March, and the State Fair will occur later this month.

Middle school STEM students attend LACSEF, win in four categories

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
April 25, 2018
Isabella Simanowitz '18 poses alongside some of her pieces, which were part of a larger jewelry collection.

Isabella Simanowitz holds senior art show, “Rings & Things”

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
April 19, 2018
The interior of Dominique Ansel allows customers to have a peek into the kitchen where their food is being prepared. There is both indoor and outdoor seating at this location.

Review: Dominique Ansel expands to the west coast, offers full-service restaurant

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
April 12, 2018
Scenes from Solstice Canyon's hiking trail. The trail is located in Malibu.

5 local attractions to explore over spring break

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
March 16, 2018
A sketch of students holding signs protesting the United States' current gun policies. Since the Parkland shooting last month, a surge of youth activism has appeared all over the country. Art by Lucia Barker '18.

Archer community set to participate in #Enough National School Walkout, advocate for gun control

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
March 13, 2018
The official poster for "The 15:17 to Paris," featuring Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler and Alek Skarlatos. The film was directed by Clint Eastwood. Image source: "The 15:17 to Paris" official Instagram.

Review: Clint Eastwood’s “The 15:17 to Paris” casts real-life heroes as themselves, surpasses expectations

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
February 25, 2018
A cup of vanilla frozen yogurt from The Yogurt Shoppe in Brentwood. They offer a 15 percent discount to Archer students and neighborhood merchants.

Pasta, Frozen Yogurt and More: 3 Delicious Holidays in February

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
February 8, 2018
In a promotional photo, James (Alex Lawther) and Alyssa (Jessica Barden) contemplate their next move in Netflix's series "The End of the F***ing World." The TV show follows two outcast teenagers, who escape their dull hometown. Image source: Netflix

Review: “The End of the F***ing World” is F***ing Fantastic

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
February 7, 2018
Sophia Stevens '21 and Saskia Wong-Smith '18 listen as speaker Heather Russo highlights important details about eating disorders and healthy relationships with food. Russo works for the Renfrew Center, the nation's first residential eating disorder treatment facility.

Diversity Conference for ‘Equity & Inclusion’ celebrates differences, fosters community

By Alexandra Chang and Gracie Marx
January 31, 2018
Al Jean speaks to the upper school on Jan. 10. He shared his presentation in the Dining Hall.

‘The Simpsons’ showrunner Al Jean shares passions for math, comedy

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
January 13, 2018
A Christmas tree stands in a living room. This holiday season, Chang recommends nine of her favorite holiday movies.

Nine Christmas movies to celebrate the holidays

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
December 15, 2017
A giant pair of high heels stands in the center of one of the rooms at Happy Place. Happy Place is located in Downtown.

Five fun things to do in LA over winter break

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
December 10, 2017
A still from the first season of "Riviera," which tells the story of Georgina Clios (right), portrayed by Julia Stiles, a newlywed whose husband dies in an explosion aboard a yacht with a Russian oligarch. Iwan Rheon (left) portrays Adam, her resentful stepson. Image source: Sundance

Review: Revenge, Murder and Cote D’Azur – “Riviera” creates captivating mystery, delves into secretive art world

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
November 10, 2017
Cydney Davis '18 and Rachael Boehm '18 embrace during Color Wars 2017. The 2017-2018 school year's theme is love.

Administration introduces new theme for the year, champions ‘humanity and compassion’

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
September 14, 2017
English teacher Jennifer Dohr shares her thoughts on receiving and giving feedback. Each Friday Refresh-ion Session includes a 'chalk talk,' which serves as a way for people to communicate their ideas. 

Aubrey Plaza stars as Ingrid Thorburn in "Ingrid Goes West," a dark comedy about social media obsession. Image source: Ingrid Goes West's official website.

Review: Dark comedy “Ingrid Goes West” satirizes social media, sheds light on mental health

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
September 4, 2017
The official poster for "Dunkirk" featuring actor Fionn Whitehead. Whitehead portrays a young British soldier who is the sole survivor of his group after being attacked by German forces in Dunkirk, France. Image source: Dinkirk's Official Instagram.

Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” tells iconic story, falls short of expectations

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
August 28, 2017
Pictured above is a photograph of a sunset in Malibu. Memorial Day events often involve beach activities.

Fun things to do over Memorial Day Weekend

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
May 23, 2017
Hannah Greenwald '17 presents her original work at this year's Humanities Honors Symposium. Her presentation was entitled "Sanguine Oppression: The Color Red as a Symbol of Patriarchy."

Archer hosts annual Humanities Honors Symposium, celebrates ‘hard work and passion’

By Nelly Rouzroch and Alexandra Chang
May 18, 2017
Uma Halsted '18 walks through Elizabeth Zinman's exhibit, entitled "SPRINGBREAK2005." The show was filled with themes of nostalgia and childhood memories.

[Photo] Kristen Mundy, Elizabeth Zinman display senior art showcases

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
A group laughs while having a discussion at an IOW Writing Circle. The members of the organization's weekly writing circles include alumni of the program, teachers, board members and interested visitors. Image courtesy of IOW's Facebook Page. Used with permission from Jimmy Wu.

‘Writing was my salvation’: InsideOUT Writers brings creative writing to juvenile halls, changes lives

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
May 5, 2017

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Not Another Teen Movie: Archer teachers share prom stories, photos

By Alexandra Chang and Nelly Rouzroch
April 24, 2017
John Lithgow portrays Larry Henderson, a poetry professor accused of murdering his wife. Featured above is an image from the pilot episode, where Larry is being bombarded by news reporters. Image source: NBC's 'Trial & Error' page.

A Positive Verdict: NBC’s ‘Trial & Error’ is hilarious and brilliant

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
April 11, 2017
Neville's book, "Neville Jacobs: I'm Marc's Dog" includes hundreds of glamorous Instagram pictures. He often spends time with models on set, and last year, Neville even received his own "Architectural Digest" cover. He was named the hardest-working dog in fashion by "The New York Times."

The best animals to follow on social media: Style icons, authors and more

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
March 21, 2017
Head of School Elizabeth English addresses the audience at Archer's annual Literature & Conference. The event took place in the library on Friday, March 3. This year's event included a record number of outside visitors and attendees.

Archer holds annual ‘Literature & …’ Conference, includes ‘impressive’ presentations

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
March 7, 2017
The "Caveman Bowl" sits on a table. The gluten-free dish consists of turmeric quinoa, bacon, fried egg, cauliflower rice, kale and homemade hummus. Many of the menu items from Bondi Harvest include seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients.

Bondi Harvest brings Aussie flavor, atmosphere to Los Angeles

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
February 21, 2017
A copy of "The Most Dangerous Place on Earth" sits surrounded by doughnuts. The book's ominous title refers to high school, where the story takes place. At Archer, it can often be hazardous when delicious food is on campus, particularly desserts. We are, after all, nicknamed "The Archer School for Food" for a reason.

Hilarious but true reasons why Archer is ‘dangerous’

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
February 13, 2017
Liadan Solomon '17 (center) hugs Caitlin Mosch '18 (left) and Ruby Colby '19 (right) after hearing their speech for her on Senior Night. The team celebrated their last home game of the regular season with a pre-game ceremony. Image courtesy of Mosch.

Varsity winter sports celebrate ‘amazing’ Senior Nights

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
February 12, 2017
Chinese officials guard a massive amount of confiscated ivory. Last month, the Chinese government announced that it will officially ban all commerce in ivory by the end of 2017. Image source: Share America.gov.

Op-Ed: China bans ivory trade, huge step toward ending elephant slaughter

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
February 7, 2017
6th grade students reflect on the day by writing in journals and discussing takeaways. According to 6th grade dean Ms. Burns, this activity was done to increase empathy, inclusivity and understanding within the grade.

Diversity Conference encourages student voices, exploration of cultures

By Cybele Zhang, Cat Oriel, and Alexandra Chang
January 31, 2017
A still of Casey Affleck and Lucas Hedges in 'Manchester by the Sea.' Affleck portrays a man who is named the legal guardian of his nephew after a tragedy strikes in the family. Earlier this month, Affleck won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film. Image source: manchesterbytheseamovie.com

‘Manchester by the Sea’ brilliantly sheds light on grief but fails to offer hope

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
January 22, 2017
A member of Cakes for Cancer poses with a homemade dessert. 100% of the profits from bake sales and all other events are donated to UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation. Image courtesy of Abby Nathanson.

Club Spotlight: Cakes for Cancer is ‘baking a difference’

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
January 19, 2017
The walkway in the Archer courtyard is soaked with rain. This week, Los Angeles experienced rain multiple times, which is highly unusual.

5 Things to do in LA on a Rainy Day

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
January 12, 2017
A still of Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in 'La La Land.' Gosling portrays a jazz pianist who falls for an aspiring actress [Stone]. The film broke indie box offices records on opening weekend, making an estimated $855,000. Image source: lalaland.movie

Damien Chazelle creates a love letter to dreamers, creativity through latest film ‘La La Land’

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
January 6, 2017
Jason Ahmadi facilitates an organizing meeting in New York City. He was an active political organizer before becoming a math teacher. Photo courtesy of Ahmadi.

Ahmadi shares passion for social justice, experience as ‘political organizer’

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
December 9, 2016
Recent magazine covers about the 2016 presidential election. Politics have become a constant topic of discussion for news outlets and citizens alike.

Op-Ed: Liberals – Are We Less Tolerant than We Think?

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
December 7, 2016
A still of Hailee Steinfeld and Woody Harrelson in 'The Edge of Seventeen.' Harrelson portrays Steinfeld's sarcastic yet caring history teacher. Image source: edgeof17.movie

‘The Edge of Seventeen’ transcends teen genre, offers honest portrayal

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
November 29, 2016
A latte from Alfred Coffee with the photoshopped word "JOE" on the cup. After the election, these Joe Biden memes have become very popular on social media. Photo Illustration by Alexandra Chang.

Grab a Cup of Joe to Celebrate the Best VP Memes

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
November 13, 2016
Seniors show off their skirt lengths. Skirt length has been a topic of debate during the school year.

Behind the Seams: Archer’s Conversation on Skirt Lengths

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
October 5, 2016
An image of Michelle Obama from the official White House website. The First Lady's friendship with George W. Bush has made headlines after an impromptu hug at the opening of the African American Museum of History and Culture. Image source: The White House.

Op-Ed: Squad Goals — Michelle Obama and George W. Bush model friendship beyond politics

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
October 3, 2016
Honeymee's classic "Honeymee Ice Cream" served with a fresh honeycomb chip.

Instagram Food Trend: Honeymee, worth the hype

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
September 20, 2016
The cast of 'Don't Think Twice' poses together in the official theatrical release poster. Image source: Don't Think Twice website.

‘Don’t Think Twice’ Captures Drama within Comedy

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
September 9, 2016

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Review

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
May 28, 2016
The crowd in The Dolby Theatre cheers for Trent Harmon, who won the 15th season of "American Idol." La’Porsha Renae came in second place.

Saying Goodbye to a Pop Culture Phenomenon

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
May 3, 2016
The promotional poster for "13 Hours" is created by Paramount Pictures.

’13 Hours’ engages audience, lacks impact

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
February 26, 2016
Jennifer Lawrence poses as Joy Mangano in the promotional poster for "Joy." The poster is created by 20th Century Fox.

Mop Boss: “Joy” is a Must-See

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
February 4, 2016
The cast of "Spotlight" stands together in the promotional picture of the film. The picture is created by Open Road Films.

‘Spotlight’ is a must-see

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
November 19, 2015
Ravi Patel holds a bouquet of flowers on the "Meet the Patels" promotional poster. The poster is created by Four in a Billion Pictures.

Meet the Patels: A Real-Life Romantic Comedy

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
November 4, 2015
An Archer girl scrolls through the "Popular Page" of Instagram. Photographer: Syd Stone '16.

Poem: The #BASICS of Instagram

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
May 29, 2015
The "Iris" promotional poster captures Iris Apfel's vivacious and lively personality. Source: Magnolia Pictures.

Iris: More Than Just a Fashion Documentary

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
May 28, 2015

‘Reconstructing Amelia’ is riveting read

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
March 13, 2015
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Sophomore, Junior Classes Take PSAT

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
October 30, 2014
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