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Students and faculty cheer as 12th grade dancers finish their final Spirit Week performance. The senior class placed first in the annual dance competition, which took place on Thursday during Spirit Week.
Spirit Week fosters schoolwide joy, adjusts to rain
A group of seventh graders gather together for a picture in the dining hall during the seventh grade social Friday, Jan. 27. The social had an Old Hollywood theme, and students and dance committee members provided pizza, snacks and games for attending students.
7th grade bonds with night of pizza, paparazzi
Paramount Global’s Executive Vice President of Entertainment Diversity and Inclusion Tiffany Smith Anoa’i, advocate for justice and equality Sofia Shield and Education Director at the Anti-Defamation League in Southern California Megan Nevels speak on the Anti-Bias Panel in the Zeller Student Center. The panelists gave suggestions for navigating difficult conversations surrounding bias Feb. 24.
EBAD hosts panel on anti-bias, presenters advise on having difficult conversations
Senior Stella Lyne presents “The Gaze vs. Gays: Understanding the Subject-Object Relationship Within Lesbian Film,” a presentation under the theme of works examining identity. Archer’s 15th annual Lit &… Conference was held in the library Friday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Annual Literature &… Conference spotlights student passions, connections, love for writing
Administrative Leader of InvenTeam Karen Garcia (23) presents their team, invention and progress at the mid-grant review. InvenTeam members went to Singleton Classics in Costa Mesa Saturday, Feb. 25, for their presentation and received live feedback on their ideas.
InvenTeam members further entrepreneurship, present invention, progress at Lemelson-MIT mid-grant review
Two girls are split into two and each represent the two sides of a reporter: the human side and the inner reporter. Student-journalists across the country reflected on how they report on difficult topics and their experience.
Reporter vs. human: Student-journalists discuss approach to reporting on difficult topics
Freshmen Sydney Curry, Simonne McDavid, Eden Sinclair and junior Laila Charles serve Himbasha, an Ethiopian celebration bread, during Archers Taste of Soul food festival. Griffin said food was an informal, unique activity to effectively immerse students into Black culture.
From soul food to rhythm and blues: BSU hosts cultural festivities for Black History Month
Stephanie Nicolard works with junior Danika Jhawar and her family on Zoom to discuss their college process. Nicolard was chosen to temporarily fill the position of college guidance counselor in December.
Stephanie Nicolard assumes temporary position as college guidance counselor
The row of the 5:30 late buses to take students home after sports practice or extracurriculars. As students, faculty and staff come from over 76 zip codes around Los Angeles County, long morning commuting through busing and driving has become a lifestyle for many.
Long commutes to campus challenge student, faculty timeliness, affects productivity
Office Assistant Sarah Boehm and librarian Denise Hernandez work together at their desk. Lately, they have been working on planning new displays and developing collections to promote student representation.
Librarians support student interests, promote diversity through library’s book selections
Advanced Study dancers pose on stage wearing sparkly mesh tops and baggy pants during their dance, The Great Gatsby, which opened Night of Dance at the Broad Stage. The dance was choreographed by Jezebel Melara and based on the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This year is the first year that Night of Dance has been held at a theater since 2020. The theme of this years show was Timeless, with each dance representing a book and a different stage in the coming of age cycle.
Behind the wings: Dancers, crew reflect on bringing ‘Timeless’ to life
The dark title of Jennette McCurdys memoir, Im Glad My Mom Died, contrasts with the books bright cover. The memoir was published Aug. 9, and has since sold over 200,000 copies.
Review: I’m glad I read ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
Stevie Nicks performs her hit song Edge of Seventeen. Nicks and Joel headlined their joint concert March 10.
Review: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks concert lives up to its name
I hold my dessert from Pinkberry: a large pomegranate and tart swirl with cookies and cream and chocolate chips on top. Upon the first bite I knew this would be my new favorite dessert place.
Review: Pinkberry’s frozen yogurt is personalizable, delicious
Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, is displayed on my iPad. Chuas novel forms an impact on the reader that is equally as powerful in its digital format as it is in its physical format.
Review: ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’ is a tale of a tiger mother’s transformation
Advanced Study dancers pose on stage wearing sparkly mesh tops and baggy pants during their dance, The Great Gatsby, which opened Night of Dance at the Broad Stage. The dance was choreographed by Jezebel Melara and based on the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This year is the first year that Night of Dance has been held at a theater since 2020. The theme of this years show was Timeless, with each dance representing a book and a different stage in the coming of age cycle.
Behind the wings: Dancers, crew reflect on bringing ‘Timeless’ to life
The dark title of Jennette McCurdys memoir, Im Glad My Mom Died, contrasts with the books bright cover. The memoir was published Aug. 9, and has since sold over 200,000 copies.
Review: I’m glad I read ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
Stevie Nicks performs her hit song Edge of Seventeen. Nicks and Joel headlined their joint concert March 10.
Review: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks concert lives up to its name
Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, is displayed on my iPad. Chuas novel forms an impact on the reader that is equally as powerful in its digital format as it is in its physical format.
Review: ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’ is a tale of a tiger mother’s transformation
Maggie Rogers starts off her concert belting Overdrive from her newest album Surrender. This was Rogers 11th night on the Feral Joy Tour.
Review: Maggie Rogers radiates joy for her 11th night on the ‘Feral Joy Tour’
I hold my dessert from Pinkberry: a large pomegranate and tart swirl with cookies and cream and chocolate chips on top. Upon the first bite I knew this would be my new favorite dessert place.
Review: Pinkberry’s frozen yogurt is personalizable, delicious
The açaí bowl, margarita pizza and curry bowl are pictured at Gratitude Cafe. One of my favorites on the menu was the pizza as it replicated a traditional pizza, while adding new flavors and expanding my tastebuds. The cafe offers a wide range of vegan cuisine, such as an entirely plant-based cheese made from cashews.
Review: Cafe Gratitude offers wide variety of quality vegan dishes
My meal included pancakes and a side of bacon and scrambled eggs. After one bite, I was immediately hooked. I knew that the Good Neighbor Diner would forever be one of my all-time favorite restaurants.
Review: Studio City’s Good Neighbor Restaurant is the perfect small town spot
This year, we cooked up and untraditional Thanksgiving table at my grandmothers house consisting of Oysters Rockefeller, lobster bisque and debuting sweet potato Christmas trees. Experiment with new holiday dishes this winter to spice up your seasonal routine and impress friends and family.
A cozy, untraditional winter food adventure
The falafel pita, served with perfectly fried falafel, red cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, cucumbers, tahini, and hummus. A deliciously classic falafel pita.
Column: A Meating Point and an ending point
The beach volleyball team practices at Edinburgh beach. The team started practicing in the beginning of February and has played Palisades Charter, Notre Dame and Viewpoint.
Beach volleyball reaches midpoint in season, athletes reflect on team enviroment
Seventh grader Andrea Fuentes runs through a human tunnel during the pep rally. Students gather in the courtyard on Mar. 3 to celebrate student athletes winter sports accomplishments.
Winter pep rally celebrates sports accomplishments, features performance from dance company
Seventh grader Kaia Soni holds her ice skates in the Moxie Elite Training gym. This was taken after her Wednesday figure skating practice.
7th grader Kaia Soni ranks 12th in the nation for figure skating
Lucine Stephan, Quinn Evans-Agard and Claire Doyle lift weights during varsity swim practice in the training center. The team practices five to six days a week, focusing on various skills and mindsets. This year, were focusing on standing tall, Head Coach Wilma Wong said. 
Varsity swim team aims for new records, gains endurance through dryland workouts
Seventh grader Andrea Fuentes passes the basketball to her teammate. The purple team competed against New Roads Jan. 17 and won the game 28-15.
Communication is key: middle school purple basketball team reflects on season
Snow heavily covers trees in Mammoth Lakes, CA. This winter season has seen an increase in harrowing snow storms around the globe as climate change increases the intensity of weather events. The Willow Project will add to climate change and thus weather patterns are only going to get worse.
Column: The Willow Project is the beginning of the end
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
A womans silhouette faces the words National Womens History Month. As we roll through the month of March, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history. This year, the National Women’s History Alliance honors the theme of “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” (Graphic Illustration by Azel Al-Kadiri)
Column: National Women’s History Month
Depicted in this illustration is a futuristic, cyberpunk city. In media, aesthetics like this one often use Asian culture in harmful ways, something that is known as techno-orientalism.
Column: How do you imagine the future?
This image depicts characters Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie Williams (Bella Ramsey) from the live-action The Last of Us series. I am an avid watcher and enjoyer of post-apocalyptic media, and I bonded with my cousin over the genre. 
Zombodie that I used to know
Snow heavily covers trees in Mammoth Lakes, CA. This winter season has seen an increase in harrowing snow storms around the globe as climate change increases the intensity of weather events. The Willow Project will add to climate change and thus weather patterns are only going to get worse.
Column: The Willow Project is the beginning of the end
A womans silhouette faces the words National Womens History Month. As we roll through the month of March, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history. This year, the National Women’s History Alliance honors the theme of “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” (Graphic Illustration by Azel Al-Kadiri)
Column: National Women’s History Month
Depicted in this illustration is a futuristic, cyberpunk city. In media, aesthetics like this one often use Asian culture in harmful ways, something that is known as techno-orientalism.
Column: How do you imagine the future?
My old outdoor cat, Bertie, explores a rooftop. In the video game “Stray, you play as an adventurous young cat who traverses a post-apocalyptic world to uncover clues and liberate civilizations.
Column: The future is feline
Chat GPTs home-screen illuminates the dangers and capabilities of the software. Among the more dangerous limitations are the spread of misinformation and lies.
Column: “Democracy: The Gift That Keeps on Giving (Threats)”
My opa and I stand together in front of his childhood home in Dresden, Germany. He and his family moved to this condo after the bombing of Dresden in 1945.
Commentary: Stories live forever
A variety of produce from a Community Supported Agriculture delivery box is pictured. CSA boxes were a staple in my family’s life a year ago, as they provided fresh produce from farms directly to customers’ homes.
Op-Ed: The difference of a day
My nanny plays Santa Claus in the living room with me and my siblings. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, and she was with us for 14 years. We recently lost her to breast cancer, and I want to bring awareness to how the disease impacts lives.
Op-Ed: Importance of breast cancer awareness, understanding how it affects lives
My older siblings and I play a game called “Spy.” I cherished these moments because we solidified out unconventional friendship. 
Commentary: I’m always going to be 10 years old
Depicted is the flag representing transgender pride with an athlete in the middle. There was no way to tell whether the athlete was male or female to show that no matter the gender, anyone can play sports. (Graphic illustration by Sydney Tilles)
Op-Ed: Transgender athletes should compete with their gender, not sex
This image depicts characters Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie Williams (Bella Ramsey) from the live-action The Last of Us series. I am an avid watcher and enjoyer of post-apocalyptic media, and I bonded with my cousin over the genre. 
Zombodie that I used to know
This graphic depicts promotional album covers of the songs that I chose for this rainy day list. These songs range from lo-fi R & B to confidence-boosting and dance-worthy indie pop. I hope these songs get you through these unusually rainy days.
Singing in the rain: Six songs to get you through the rainy, cloudy days
Gift Guide: Last-minute, winter-themed, for the girls
Gift Guide: Last-minute, winter-themed, for the girls
Flour Shops location in Beverly Hills, CA, displays their colorful merch wall, including clothes and baking supplies. The store originated in New York and expanded to Los Angeles in 2020.
My 5 favorite bakeries in Los Angeles
This graphic depicts posters for several documentaries and films that I chose, exploring various topics highlighting influential women. I hope you find inspiration from this selection of films and engaging content. Graphic illustration curated with promotional film, tv show and documentary images.
Spirited six: Feminist films to empower, inspire over summer
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
Conversation with Shirin Pakfar, head of private sector partnerships for United Nations Refugee Agency
Conversation with Shirin Pakfar, head of private sector partnerships for United Nations Refugee Agency
Letter to the Editor: Sun, sand and scrumptious
Letter to the Editor: Sun, sand and scrumptious
Letter to the Editor: Food deserts
Letter to the Editor: Food deserts
Letter to Editor: Mental Health Club: 8 Ways to stay occupied & healthy during social distancing
Letter to Editor: Mental Health Club: 8 Ways to stay occupied & healthy during social distancing
Freshmen Sydney Curry, Simonne McDavid, Eden Sinclair and junior Laila Charles serve Himbasha, an Ethiopian celebration bread, during Archers Taste of Soul food festival. Griffin said food was an informal, unique activity to effectively immerse students into Black culture.
From soul food to rhythm and blues: BSU hosts cultural festivities for Black History Month
World language teacher Talia Geffen displays a large bracket on her classroom whiteboard that presents the different songs competing against each other to win this year’s Locura De Marzo. Geffen started incorporating Locura De Marzo into her curriculum in 2020 to make online learning more exciting and interactive for students.
Locura De Marzo musically motivates Spanish teachers, students at Archer, around world
The row of the 5:30 late buses to take students home after sports practice or extracurriculars. As students, faculty and staff come from over 76 zip codes around Los Angeles County, long morning commuting through busing and driving has become a lifestyle for many.
Long commutes to campus challenge student, faculty timeliness, affects productivity
The road of Archers back parking lot is slick and covered with large puddles. This past week, Los Angeles has experienced rain, hail and a drop in temperature.
Icy, wet weather conditions hit Archer, appropriate safety precautions follow
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Antisemitism in Los Angeles
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Antisemitism in Los Angeles
The Scoop S3 Ep1 –The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Sydney Curry
The Scoop S3 Ep1 –The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Sydney Curry
The Scoop S2 Ep3 - The Scoop on Hestias Flame, Archers Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep3 – The Scoop on Hestia’s Flame, Archer’s Yearbook
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The Scoop S2 Ep 2 – The Scoop on Division Disconnection
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Allie Worchell

Allie Worchell, Voices Editor

Allie Worchell joined The Oracle writing staff in 2017.  This year she is excited to be a member of the editorial board as the Voices Editor.  In school, she is on the Peer Support team as well as the co-president of Human Rights Watch Student Task Force.  Out of school, she is a volunteer at Teen Line through Cedar Sinai Hospital.  In her free time, she loves reading, traveling and spending time with friends.

All content by Allie Worchell
The promotional image for the Neflix Original series, Outer Banks. The series is a coming of age story following a group of kids dubbed the Pogues.

Review: “Outer Banks” makes us nostalgic for pre-quarantine days

By Allie Worchell , Voices Editor
May 20, 2020
An iPhone showcasing a Washington Post Snapchat story. The story focused on the new normal after COVID-19.

Your ultimate guide to navigating news during Covid-19

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 7, 2020
Take a walk: Archer community during social distancing

Take a walk: Archer community during social distancing

By Celeste Ramirez and Allie Worchell
April 27, 2020
Noah Centineo (Peter Kavinsky), Lana Condor (Lara Jean) and John Ambrose (Jordan Burchett) pose for a promotional poster.

Review: ‘To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love you’ didn’t need to happen

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 22, 2020
Transmission electron microscopic image of an isolate from the first U.S. case of COVID-19, formerly known as 2019-nCoV. The spherical viral particles, colorized blue, contain cross-section through the viral genome, seen as black dots.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) declared a pandemic, prompting travel bans

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 13, 2020
Students played in the courtyard with a bouncy beach ball while the LA vibe themed activities took place. In order to get spirit points students had to guess the ingredients in a Kreation juice drink.

LA Vibe Day embraces Los Angeles stereotypes

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 6, 2020

#press4education: Community weighs in on press freedom

By Chloe Fidler, Vaughan Anoa'i, Allie Worchell, and Grace Doyle
February 27, 2020
Iris Franco pictured left and Veronica Jeffers discuss the current immigration status for children entering the U.S. They came to Archer in lieu of conversations after Diversity conference on Jan. 29

KIND attorneys present about children in immigration process

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
February 18, 2020
L.A. based model Kaylen Ward generated a new fundraising platform. For every $10 donated to an organization helping the Australian Wildfires, she would send a personal nude through Instagrams direct message.

Op-Ed: #NakedForAustralia campaign revolutionizes fundraising

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
February 5, 2020
We sometimes forget common courtesy at school and in our daily lives. Its time to remember common courtesy.

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Junior varsity volleyball improves skills, ‘creates positive dynamic’

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
December 4, 2019
Holding their debate awards, Noa Wallock 22, Rachael Azrialy 21, Kylie Chryss-Connell 21 and Grace Carter 20 pose for a photo after competing in a speech tournament at New Roads School. Azrialy and Chryss-Connell tied for first, Wallock won first in her category and Carter got second.

‘A force to be reckoned with’: Speech and debate team members take first, second place in tournament

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
November 17, 2019
The Getty fire, as seen driving on Sepulveda Boulevard, burned 745 acres. As wildfires become more and more common, it is important that we do not normalize the destruction they bring.

Op-Ed: Let’s stop normalizing wildfires

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
November 7, 2019
Students pre-register and register to vote on Monday, Sept. 23. The event was hosted by the Human Rights Watch Club. Allie Worchell 20 is pictured in the center.

Commentary: So you think you can vote?

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
October 18, 2019
Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Reed Farley created this exhibit in the Gallery to foster connections. It features an interactive ball pit for students.

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Jaime MacDonald and her dog Cleveland sit in MacDonalds new office. MacDonald is Archers new school counselor.

New counselor Jaime MacDonald focuses on wellness

By Allie Worchell and Nicki Rosenberg
September 26, 2019
Director of Advancement and Communications Quyen Ngo works on her computer in her office on the first day of school. School started on Tuesday for both middle and upper school.

Reflecting, reading, hiking: Staff and faculty reflect on back-to-school routines

By Allie Worchell and Lola Lamberg
September 18, 2019
A photo from the Shanti Foundation, an organization put in place to help girls and women who have experienced human trafficking in Nepal. The founder, Shanti, pictured on the right. Shanti was held in a brothel for many years where she contracted HIV. Now she is the leader of the Shanti Foundation and wants to raise awareness of this issue.

In response to human trafficking, organizations focus on empowerment, liberation

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
June 7, 2019
Junior Shelby Eroen, pictured left, played Maeve Sullivan, a scholarship student at Cambridge University. [My favorite part] is the story behind my role, Maeve. [Maeve] wasnt fortunate enough to stay in college, and playing that part was really impactful. Also, behind the scenes, the community we built while preparing for the play [was important to me], Eroen said.

‘Blue Stockings’ showcases ‘complex’ characters, highlights realities of women in 1896

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 9, 2019
Drama Queens Ava Vinton 20, Livia Blum 19 and Caroline Ediger 19 sit at the Magicoplis theater while performing The Questionnaire. In the humorous scene, a girl administers a test to her best friends new partner to ensure that the match is suitable.

Thespians participate in first-ever Young Playwrights in Action

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
April 30, 2019

Behind ‘Brave’: Music video promotes new Academic Center

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
April 26, 2019
Eleventh grade students debrief Gail Dines presentation in Nick Grahams advisory. Dines spoke about pornography and media literacy.

Researcher Gail Dines presents about porn culture, sparks controversy

By Allie Worchell and Anna Brodsky
March 25, 2019
An accreditor delivers part of the final report to Archers staff and faculty in the Dining Hall on Feb. 6. [Archer] gained validation for the good work [from the report, Upper School Math Department Chair Chris Luzniak said.

Accreditation team evaluates Archer

By Lola Lamberg and Allie Worchell
March 21, 2019
Hannah Park 19 swims backstroke at a swim meet at Crossroads School. Park and Juliet Youssef are the two varsity swim team captains.

Q&A with 2018-2019 swim team captains: Hannah Park, Juliet Youssef

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 11, 2019
The sophomores decorated their door with their class color, pink. Class representative Aniyah Shirehjini said that it took many trips to Michaels to obtain necessary materials for the door.

Community celebrates Color Wars, ‘comes together’

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
March 11, 2019

Three students travel to Fresno for All-State orchestra

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 7, 2019

Why does student voice matter? from Oracle on Vimeo.

Schools around America celebrate Scholastic Journalism Week, importance of #StudentVoices

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
February 28, 2019
Chinese student Willa Frierson 20 teaches middle schoolers some basic Chinese characters. This booth was one of many at the celebration on Friday, Feb. 8.

A pig deal: Archer celebrates Chinese New Year

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
February 16, 2019
From boyfriends to bunnies: Archers Drama Queens provided three skits at lunch on Friday, Jan. 18. Drama Queens is an elective course.

High School Drama: Archer’s theater troupe performs ‘cute,’ ‘satirical’ scenes

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
January 31, 2019
Eighth graders sit in the Rose Room during advisory. This year, the eighth grade has undertaken a new mentorship program, where they originally rotated between advisers. Now, after recent changes, students will be staying with one adviser.

Advisory Revamp: Eighth, ninth grade advisories incorporate Social Emotional Learning, adapt to student feedback

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
January 18, 2019
The performers in Just Add Water act out The Worlds Fastest Musical. Students had the opportunity to attend the show on Friday, Jan. 11 during lunch.

‘Just Add Water’: Yale improv group visits Archer

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
January 17, 2019
Spelling bee contestant Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, played by Willow Stein 22, prepares to compete. Upper school musical students performed The 25th Annual County Spelling Bee at the Miles Playhouse from Friday, Dec. 7 to Sunday, Dec. 9

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ showcases comedy, ‘heartfelt’ moments

By Allie Worchell , Voices Editor
January 11, 2019
Ella Frey 19 and Allie Worchell 20 sit in the Archer garden while watching Elite: Episode 3. The eight episode Netflix original series came out on October 5, 2018.

Review: Bienvenidos a “Elite” — teen drama pushes boundaries

By Allie Worchell and Ella Frey
January 8, 2019
Junior Angelica Gonzalez, eighth grader Karen Garcia, freshman Alejandra Ayala and junior Celeste Ramirez talk to the prospective Latinx Archer families. Both student and parent panels were held.

[Photo] Latinx prospective families visit Archer for Spanish Campus Preview

December 21, 2018
Eighth graders stand beside the dance floor at the eighth grade social. The theme was black and white, reflected in the Rose Rooms decorations.

Dancing the night away: Eighth graders ‘enjoy’ annual social

By Allie Worchell, Molly Goldberg, and Rio Hundley
December 5, 2018
The Archer parking permit is required for all carpools. Under the Conditional Use Permit, official Archer carpools must present this badge at all times.

Auditors come to Archer, survey compliance with Conditional Use Permit

By Allie Worchell, Molly Goldberg, and Rio Hundley
November 26, 2018

ONE archive exhibit ‘educates’ Archer community on LGBTQ+ civil rights

By Nicki Rosenberg and Allie Worchell
November 14, 2018
Giana Parks 21, Ali Aragon 22, Katelyn Chi22, Faith Soriano 22, Arielle Janger 20, Emily Eshel 21, Andrea Ramirez 22, Mikayla Weinhouse 22, Zoe Berman 21, Amber Calvert-Jones21 and Mikaela Foronda 22 pose for a photo in front of Archer. The team is open to all upper school students.

Junior varsity volleyball team ‘improved’ throughout season

By Allie Worchell and Emma London
November 14, 2018
One of Meg Cranstons pieces from Hue Saturation Value. The exhibit emphasizes different colors and geometric shapes.

Archer explores color with ‘Hue Saturation Value’

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
November 12, 2018
Students play feel what is in the box. If students guess correctly they receive a ticket which will eventually become a spirit point.

Creeping it real: Community celebrates Halloween, embraces atmosphere of ‘joy’

By Allie Worchell , Chloe Richards , and Thea Leimone
November 1, 2018
The varsity tennis team poses after a game at Santa Monica High School (SAMO). The team has won all of their league matches so far.

Varsity tennis defeats Milken High School 18-0, remains undefeated in league

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
October 19, 2018
Rosetta Lee speaking at the diversity, equity and Inclusion leadership series. She is the Diversity Consultant for Archer this year. Photo Source: Dominque Cadenas 19

Diversity Consultant Rosetta Lee speaks to upper school

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
October 17, 2018
Juliet Youssef 19 and Hannah Kim 20 facilitate pennant-making for International Day of the Girl and National Coming out Day.

Clubs present ‘Express Yourself: A Celebration of Identity, Intersectionality’

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
October 13, 2018
Lana Condor poses for the Netflix preview of To All The Boys Ive Loved Before.

Review: “To All the Boys I Loved Before” showcases ‘teenage romance’ with modern spin

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
September 25, 2018
Gillian Varnum 20 and Yasi Soufer 19 play a match. The match took place at the Annenberg Community Beach House.

Beach Volleyball season ends, team members ‘proud,’ ‘excited’ for next year

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
June 1, 2018
Student Body President Maya Winkler 18 gives a speech honoring her time at Archer and her class. Next year, Winkler will be attending Columbia University.

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Gretchen Warner, Upper School Dean, speaks about the senior class to begin the celebration.

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The Class of 2018 poses for a picture in seventh grade. This was part of the gift that this years junior class donated to the seniors. Along with photos, there were flip flops and tote bags for every graduating senior.

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Orchestra conductor Susan Smith gives Jayla Brown 18 the Performing Arts Award. Brown participated in the orchestra, plays and the Student Council Executive Board.

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Alongside their sixth grade class photo, this canvas displayed the Class of 2018 at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.

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Andrea Locke, dance teacher, presents Cybele Zhang 18 with the Olivia Cull Faculty Award. Zhang participated in dance with Locke for many years.

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Stephanie Ferri, swim and fitness coach, gives Claire Bardin 18 the Cynthia Harell Horn Humanitarian Award. Ferri was Bardins swim coach during her time at Archer.

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Danny Lennon, head of the Athletics Department, presents Alex Feldman 18 the Senior Athlete Award. Feldman was a three-sport athlete, including basketball and softball. She will be attending Boston University in the fall.

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Stephanie Harrison 24 and Maya Wernick 18 hug during the relay race. As a senior, Wernick said she hopes to keep this memory after graduation.  

Archer holds first senior vs. faculty relay race in place of annual kickball game

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 14, 2018
A homeless man poses on the street with a handmade sign. Kornfield takes pictures of homeless people and their signs in order to evoke empathy.

Homelessness in Los Angeles: Community initiatives, programs work to aid homeless Angelenos

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 8, 2018
The official poster for A Quiet Place. The movie stars Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. Image source: A Quiet Place Official Website.

Review: “A Quiet Place” stuns audiences, displays originality

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 8, 2018
Seniors Josie Garcia-Euyoque and Dani Roberts open their Senior Art Show, entitled friends & famILY. The two art students collaborated on a show featuring film and photography.

Josie Garcia-Euyoque, Dani Roberts hold joint senior art show, “Friends & FamILY”

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 6, 2018
Yasi Gohar 20 stands at the rally with a sign that says Never Again. She protested to fight against gun violence.

‘We call B.S.:’ Student organized rally calls for advocacy, gun legislation reform

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 3, 2018
Jessica Mkitarian, a seventh grade math fellow, poses for a photo during Archers annual Spirit Week. She was dressed up for Spirit Weeks Workout Wednesday.

Math Fellow Jessica Mkitarian shares passion for environment

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
April 5, 2018
Gillian Varnum 20 hits during a beach volleyball tournament. She is currently a co-captain alongside Stella Smyth 19.

Q&A with 2018 varsity beach volleyball co-captains: Stella Smyth, Gillian Varnum

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 22, 2018
A drawing of the human brain with words that encompass mental health. During her talk with the Mental Health Club, Tara Peris commented on anxiety specifically. Illustrated by Lucia Barker 18.

UCLA Psychiatrist Tara Peris discusses anxiety with Mental Health Club

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 4, 2018
Lil Uzi Vert concert on Friday Feb. 2, at the Shrine Expo Hall near USC. Many people were recording and taking pictures on their phones.

Review: Lil Uzi Vert performs short, entertaining concert

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
February 11, 2018
Molly Goldberg 20 shows her phone. Her most recently used apps include Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook.

Op-Ed: Give social media a like

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
January 29, 2018
Seniors Marlena Lerner, Gracie Marx, Sarah Newman and Gracie Abrams pose with the panther. Sophie Evans-Katz 18 dressed up as the panther.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Archer celebrates holiday spirit in January

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
January 26, 2018
The Kenyan Boys Choir performs a traditional song. The group performed at Barack Obamas inauguration.

Kenyan Boys Choir performs, shares passion for global change

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
December 3, 2017
Amelia Mathis, head cross country coach, talks to runners before a meet begins. Mathis has been coaching the team for seven years.

Varsity cross country completes season, CIF-SS Finals

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
November 28, 2017
Interim Upper School Director Gretchen Warner hands Omari Benjamin 18 a celebratory rose. The seniors will graduate in May 2018.

Archer celebrates annual Founders’ Day tradition

By Allie Worchell and Ella Frey
November 15, 2017
Caitlin Chen 19 leads the Archer runners in a meet. Followed behind her is Sara Weitz 18 and Lily Horton 18.

Archer cross country runs to Liberty League finals

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
November 7, 2017
Claire Bardin ‘18 and Cat Oriel ‘18 work at The Arrow during X-Block. They help girls purchase snacks with their One Cards and organize the stores food.

The Arrow Executive Board heads in new direction, shares changes for the year

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
October 26, 2017
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