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Signs reminding community members to stay home if feeling ill and to follow COVID-19 protocols are posted all around campus. If students do experience such symptoms, they have the option to access online learning. 
Connecting safely: Remote learning options for COVID-19 related absences
A sign reminding community members to obey masking protocols is displayed on the door of the library. Other signs like this instructing students, faculty, staff and visitors to follow health and safety protocols in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are displayed around campus.
Two members of Archer community test positive for COVID-19
Anaiya Asomugha and her sophomore friends each lunch outside of the the Diana Meehan academic center. “At first I was really scared,” Asomugha said about attending school in-person. “But I identify as an extrovert, so I didn’t have trouble reaching out to people and was really happy when they reached out too.”
New to campus but not to Archer: Students transition into on-campus learning
A group of sophomore students converse at lunch during the first week of school. As new cell phone practices were introduced to the upper school during a virtual meeting, students look to engage with one another during free time while minimizing technology use.
Connection protection: New cell phone practices introduced to the upper school
​​Freshman Addie Myers and Natalie Huang study together in the student lounge during US-FLX block. Farley hopes students use this time to “connect with each other,” which Myers and Huang said they appreciate following a long year of online learning.
‘I think [this change] is really needed:’ Students share perspectives on new schedule for 2021-2022 school year
The week of May 24 was the seniors last week on campus. To celebrate, they ended Monday with a water battle to share some laughs and memories. This was a COVID-adapted version of the traditional fountain jump.
‘A chapter that’s closing — so another can open’: Seniors look ahead to college
Encouraging Women and girls through chess.
The lopsided-gender imbalance in chess: What players are doing to make chess more inclusive
Samantha Hazell-OBrien, who was recently appointed as Dean of Student Life, Equity and Inclusion for the 2021-2022 school year, teaches an English class at Marymount High School. Hazell-OBrien is excited for her new administrative role at Archer, but acknowledges that it will be different than working with students in the classroom.
Dean Decisions: Samantha Hazell-O’Brien selected as Dean of Student Life, Equity, Inclusion 2021-2022
This picture was taken at the Kedren Community Center Garden where one of Marley Mills gardens are located. Marley Mills said that she felt happy to see the plant starting to grow throughout the garden.
Through the eyes of Marley Mills: Flourish4Ever
A mother and her two children walk away from a Larayas Bodega, a local grocery store. The grocery store is located in the middle of downtown Los Angeles and puts an emphasis on healthy nutritious food. According to Feeding America, inn 2020, an estimated 265,000,000 were living with food insecurity, partially due to lack of access to healthful food and affordable groceries.
‘Striving to help’: Understanding the underlying issues of affordable food
Dancers Cara Banks, Chloe Terani and Daisy Marmur perform in doorways in an edited piece streamed during the remote Festival of Dance. The doorways were used as framing to represent the isolation people have faced this past year.
Annual Festival of Dance: Overcoming obstacles and finding hope
The annual Senior Art Exhibition is a culmination of a year’s worth of work, which gives senior artists a chance to share their work with the entirety of the Archer community. This year, each senior art student created a website to display their efforts as well as the chance to display a single piece in the Eastern Star Gallery amongst their peers.
Senior art exhibitions celebrate and recognize the work of the graduating class
Carey Mulligan is pictured as she steps into the role of Cassandra Thomas. Cassie is at a local bar waiting to go home, pretending to be intoxicated, with yet another man who intends to take advantage of her. Promising Young Woman which premiered in 2021 was nominated for five Oscars and won the award for Best Screen Play.
Review of ‘Promising Young Woman’: A struggling feminist seeking revenge
Upper school students watch a performance from the musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, on May 6 via Zoom. The students had the chance to preview the upper school musical and purchase tickets for streaming the following night at 7 p.m. “I was really, really impressed with how the whole production came together…and I am proud of the hard work put into it as well,” Isabelle Verdery (’23), who was cast as Janet, said.
‘A fruitful endeavor:’ The upper school puts on virtual performance of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
Archers 10th annual Film Festival took place on April 22 via Zoom. The festival was comprised of the three finalist films, keynote speakers and alumni appearances. The girls put it together and I get to sit there on the night and watch and have a wonderful time with everyone else, Steven Jacobson, Advisor to the Film Festival board said.
Lights, ‘Zoom’ Camera, Action: Archer Film Festival adapted to virtual setting for second year
Dancers Cara Banks, Chloe Terani and Daisy Marmur perform in doorways in an edited piece streamed during the remote Festival of Dance. The doorways were used as framing to represent the isolation people have faced this past year.
Annual Festival of Dance: Overcoming obstacles and finding hope
The annual Senior Art Exhibition is a culmination of a year’s worth of work, which gives senior artists a chance to share their work with the entirety of the Archer community. This year, each senior art student created a website to display their efforts as well as the chance to display a single piece in the Eastern Star Gallery amongst their peers.
Senior art exhibitions celebrate and recognize the work of the graduating class
Carey Mulligan is pictured as she steps into the role of Cassandra Thomas. Cassie is at a local bar waiting to go home, pretending to be intoxicated, with yet another man who intends to take advantage of her. Promising Young Woman which premiered in 2021 was nominated for five Oscars and won the award for Best Screen Play.
Review of ‘Promising Young Woman’: A struggling feminist seeking revenge
Upper school students watch a performance from the musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, on May 6 via Zoom. The students had the chance to preview the upper school musical and purchase tickets for streaming the following night at 7 p.m. “I was really, really impressed with how the whole production came together…and I am proud of the hard work put into it as well,” Isabelle Verdery (’23), who was cast as Janet, said.
‘A fruitful endeavor:’ The upper school puts on virtual performance of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
Archers 10th annual Film Festival took place on April 22 via Zoom. The festival was comprised of the three finalist films, keynote speakers and alumni appearances. The girls put it together and I get to sit there on the night and watch and have a wonderful time with everyone else, Steven Jacobson, Advisor to the Film Festival board said.
Lights, ‘Zoom’ Camera, Action: Archer Film Festival adapted to virtual setting for second year
The counter at Bianca displays the days pastries, ranging from banana bread to olive oil cake by the slice. Located at Platform LA, Bianca serves as both a bakery and restaurant for the Culver City area.
Review: Bianca Bakery brings Europe to your plate
Erewhons hot bar has a new selection of sides every day made fresh that morning. All their ingredients are sourced locally.
Review: Every Angelenos’ dream and addiction: Erewhon
A box of a dozen cookies from Cookie Good, the bakery in Santa Monica where junior Kelsey Thompson works. Thompson loves her job because she enjoys baking and working with others.
Junior Kelsey Thompson combines passion for baking with work at Cookie Good in Santa Monica
Chickpea tikka masala with red quinoa is a plant-based meal. If youre hitting a variety of different foods over the course of the day, different colored vegetables, grains [and] different healthy fats, then you shouldn’t have any problems, Salt Sugar Fat teacher Crystal Ferris said.
Veganism impacts American, Angeleno culture
Visitors of Downtown Los Angeles Grand Central Market check out restaurants. The market is home to more than 30 restaurants and different shops.
Review: Grand Central Market offers delicious food, unique experience
Junior Treasure Brown takes the number 1 spot on the podium after her victory in discus. I felt like I was on top of the world, Brown said. Brown along with sophomore Chloe Hayden, who placed 9th overall in the 400 meter, put Archer on the score board at the 2021 CIF Track and Field Finals.
CIF Spotlight: Archer track and field claims victory at 2021 Finals
From soccer to swimming, basketball to softball and tennis to track, Archer Athletics are culminating their seasons that were met with metal fortitude and joy according to Director of Athletics Kim Smith. COVID-19 didnt stop teams from training, practicing and competing in the 2020-2021 seasons.
A year of ‘silver linings’: Looking back at 2020-2021 season for Archer Athletics
College freshman Andrea Campos and her teammates come together in a huddle during a volleyball game. During first semester we didnt have a single practice altogether, Campos said. That was difficult for us, but I think our team did a good job of trying to arrange socially distanced activities outside to get to know each other. Campos is a setter on the Villanova volleyball team.
Once a Panther, always a Panther: Archer alumni continue their sports at the collegiate level
Senior spring athletes are upon their final meet, match and game. As their seasons come to an end, senior athletes characterize it as bittersweet and surreal season. They have worked through a season riddled with COVID-19 and uncertainty.
Springing into senior season: Senior athletes reflect on ‘bittersweet’ last season
Professional big wave surfer Bianca Valenti discusses her career as a professional big wave surfer, activist for gender equality and advocate for ocean conservation as the final speaker in the ALC’s Panther Speaker series. Her conversation ranged from mental toughness to fighting for equality across sports, with the hope to expand the conversation surrounding female empowerment.
Women of the waves: Final Panther Speaker Series features big wave surfer Valenti, Hamilton documentary
A truck sponsored by Plan C drives around rural Texas before the abortion ban. Plan C has been providing telemedicine resources for women to access abortions.
Column: Plan B failed; what’s Plan C?
Editor-in-Chief Vaughan Anoa’i and Features Editor Thea Leimone work on editing a story together in the Publication Lab. Anoai is serving as the Editor-in-Chief for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Letter from the Editor
On the left is my last Archer Student ID, twelfth grade, above my first ever Student ID, seventh grade; on the right is my first Oracle press pass. 2019, and my last Oracle press pass, 2022. Putting the IDs and press passes together makes me feel nostalgic, but also reminds me of how far I have come.
Commentary: Where’d all the time go?
I took this photo while walking on one of the many bridges in Zurich, Switzerland at the beginning of August. I feel that this photo represents the state of peace we feel when embracing the process of reflection.
Column: A summer of thinking
In the 2017 Womens March, women came together to continue the fight for gender equality. Recent events have proved the fight for female justice has only begun.
Column: Wake up, old man
A truck sponsored by Plan C drives around rural Texas before the abortion ban. Plan C has been providing telemedicine resources for women to access abortions.
Column: Plan B failed; what’s Plan C?
I took this photo while walking on one of the many bridges in Zurich, Switzerland at the beginning of August. I feel that this photo represents the state of peace we feel when embracing the process of reflection.
Column: A summer of thinking
In the 2017 Womens March, women came together to continue the fight for gender equality. Recent events have proved the fight for female justice has only begun.
Column: Wake up, old man
As school has returned to in-person learning on-campus, pictured is me sitting in the courtyard. For the last two years, our world has undergone a nationwide pandemic called COVID-19. Minorities who were most affected by this virus of hate, such as the Asian American community and more, have started and continued to speak out against the injustices they have faced.
Column: It’s nice to meet you
The California sample voter ballot provides a sample of the September ballot question. The California recall election is being described as unconstitutional by legal scholars under the US Constitution and California State Constitution.
Column: Vote no; Constitutional corruption in California election
Editor-in-Chief Vaughan Anoa’i and Features Editor Thea Leimone work on editing a story together in the Publication Lab. Anoai is serving as the Editor-in-Chief for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Letter from the Editor
On the left is my last Archer Student ID, twelfth grade, above my first ever Student ID, seventh grade; on the right is my first Oracle press pass. 2019, and my last Oracle press pass, 2022. Putting the IDs and press passes together makes me feel nostalgic, but also reminds me of how far I have come.
Commentary: Where’d all the time go?
Three neon signs illuminate the word Perfect in colors turquoise, yellow and white in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. My love-hate relationship with perfectionism has taken on a new meaning as I continue to evolve and grow older.
Op-Ed: My love-hate relationship with perfectionism
Graduating Editor-in-Chief Lola Lamberg stands in front of her locker in sixth grade (left) and poses for a photo in her senior blazer (right). There is a six year difference externally and internally between these two images, all thanks to Archer and the Oracle.
Letter from the Editor: Kisses, hugs and lots of love
Liberation Day May 5, 1945: my great grandma (woman with white circle around her face) and other prisoners were given new boots and clothes after being freed from Mauthausen by the Americans. My great-grandma later moved to the United States, settling in Brooklyn, New York.
Op-Ed: I am tired of my people being the punchline
Con(grad)ulations: Gift guide for the graduate
Con(grad)ulations: Gift guide for the graduate
The left cup, filled with matcha, and the right cup, filled with chai tea, steaming before being enjoyed. Although Chloe and Grace often bicker about which drink is superior, they have finally found common ground and can agree that both are valid ways to enjoy morning-time.
A battle of how to start the morning: Matcha vs. Chai tea latte
Gift guide: Just because I love you
Gift guide: Just because I love you
Gift guide: In the name of self-care
Gift guide: In the name of self-care
Gift Guide: For the significant other
Gift Guide: For the significant other
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
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational advocates have advice for you
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational advocates have advice for you
Letter to the Editor: Grin yourself a good day
Letter to the Editor: Grin yourself a good day
Letter to the Editor: Elementary, My Dear
Letter to the Editor: Elementary, My Dear
Letter to the Editor: FBI Teen Academy
Letter to the Editor: FBI Teen Academy
Rising seniors Chidimma Nwafor, Anny Rodriguez, Marley Mills and Andrea Ramirez pose for a photo together in the courtyard wearing their blue accessories. Ramirez holds blue bucket hats, which class reps bought for the entire rising senior class and senior mentors. On June 4, rising seniors spent Moving Up Day at school, commemorating their final hours as juniors.
‘A day to remember’: Rising seniors celebrate Moving Up Day
The Scoop S1 Ep 6 – Colonialism, Capitalism and Carbon Emissions
The week of May 24 was the seniors last week on campus. To celebrate, they ended Monday with a water battle to share some laughs and memories. This was a COVID-adapted version of the traditional fountain jump.
‘A chapter that’s closing — so another can open’: Seniors look ahead to college
This picture was taken at the Kedren Community Center Garden where one of Marley Mills gardens are located. Marley Mills said that she felt happy to see the plant starting to grow throughout the garden.
Through the eyes of Marley Mills: Flourish4Ever
The Scoop S1 Ep 5 - #COVID19: Archer teen volunteers for adolescent Pfizer trial
The Scoop S1 Ep 5 – #COVID19: Archer teen volunteers for adolescent Pfizer trial
The Scoop S1 Ep 6 – Colonialism, Capitalism and Carbon Emissions
The Scoop S1 Ep 5 - #COVID19: Archer teen volunteers for adolescent Pfizer trial
The Scoop S1 Ep 5 – #COVID19: Archer teen volunteers for adolescent Pfizer trial
The Scoop S1 Ep 4 – Transition of Power: Conversations about Democracy Part 2
The Scoop S1 Ep 4 – Transition of Power: Conversations about Democracy Part 2
The Scoop S1 Ep 3 –Transition of Power: Conversations about Democracy — Part 1
The Scoop S1 Ep 3 –Transition of Power: Conversations about Democracy — Part 1
The Scoop S1 Ep 2 –: The Scoop on Voices of Democracy
The Scoop S1 Ep 2 –: The Scoop on Voices of Democracy
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Anna Brodsky

Anna Brodsky, Editor-in-Chief

Anna Brodsky joined the Oracle staff in 2016. She took a hiatus for the 2017-2018 school year to fulfill her art credit by serving as copy editor for the yearbook. She returned to the Oracle in 2018 as Editor-in-Chief and served in that role until she graduated in 2020.

All content by Anna Brodsky
In the 2017 Womens March, women came together to continue the fight for gender equality. Recent events have proved the fight for female justice has only begun.

[Photo] Column: Wake up, old man

September 13, 2021
Archers 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 years Winter Wonderland caravan was cancelled until further notice.

[Photo] Snow happens: On-campus Winter Wonderland caravan cancelled

December 12, 2020
Mementos from my time at Archer, including the wreath I wore to weave the Maypole, a rock I painted on my first Fall Outing, my sixth grade OneCard and a photo of my friends on our last day of in-person classes.

Letter from the Editor: A final thank you

May 20, 2020
A seven year old listens to junior Ava Thompson read Dr. Seuss Oh, the Places Youll Go! at the beginning of April. Thompsons volunteer service, FaceTime Storytime, has teenagers read to children between the ages of five and ten to provide distraction during quarantine. Thompson said this interaction was one of her most touching. Afterwards, her mom sent me a picture of a thank you card she had written me, Thompson said. It was very cute. Photo courtesy of FaceTime Storytime Instagram.

Junior Ava Thompson founds FaceTime Storytime volunteer service

May 18, 2020
The Executive Board next year will be comprised entirely of seniors. The position of Student Body President goes to the rising senior with the most votes; in this case, there was a tie for president, and margins between all four candidates were so close that there will be a runoff election during Fridays class meeting.

[Photo] BREAKING: Student Council Executive Board announced, runoff for president scheduled Friday

May 6, 2020
A sophomore English class taught by Stephanie Nicolard virtually touches hands on Zoom. Sophomore Marley Mills said that it was only one of the many fun activities they had done in class.

Community members reflect on implementation of remote learning practices

April 23, 2020
The front of Archer on March 13, 2020, the last day of on-campus school activity. On March 8, 2021, in-person learning will officially begin again as the sixth graders arrive to attend class on the Archer campus for the first time.

Archer to remain closed for remainder of school year

April 16, 2020
On Friday, the College Board announced that AP exams will be shortened to 45 minutes and be conducted online. Students are required to know a reduced scope of content for each course, and online review will be available for free.

College Board announces shortened, online AP tests in response to COVID-19 school closures

March 23, 2020
Students will not come to campus starting next Monday due to threats about the spread of COVID-19, according to an email from Head of School Elizabeth English. Until Spring Break, classes will be conducted remotely using platforms like Zoom and PowerSchool Learning. Photo illustration courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

BREAKING: School to transition to online learning starting next week

March 12, 2020
2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren holds a rally in Oakland in May 2019. Warren was the final major female candidate left standing in the 2020 Democratic primary but dropped out of the race Thursday morning.

Commentary: Goodbye, Elizabeth Warren

March 7, 2020
PJ the day away: Pajama Day exemplifies tradition, incorporates new features, Gonzalez says

PJ the day away: Pajama Day exemplifies tradition, incorporates new features, Gonzalez says

March 2, 2020
In the college admissions corridor, various pennants hang along the walls representing the past two years where Archer graduates have matriculated. For people of color, the harmful effects of microagressions surrounding the college admissions process has become an area of discomfort and discouragement, as topics such as race, athletics and socioeconomic status arise.

[Photo] Juniors attend college kick-off, discover ‘options’ and ‘opportunities’

February 26, 2020
#Askedandanswered: Impactful stories of 2019-2020

#Askedandanswered: Impactful stories of 2019-2020

February 24, 2020
Looking to fight fatigue? Try reviewing your notes soon after the relevant lesson or using techniques like the Pomodoro or the Important-Urgent matrix.

Battling burnout? Try these study tricks.

February 20, 2020
Iris Franco 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.

[Photo] KIND attorneys present about children in immigration process

February 18, 2020
Meghan Tally will become the Upper School Director starting next fall, according to an email sent Monday. Tally currently serves as the Director of the Prep Division at Windward School. She was chosen by a selection committee comprised of department chairs, Head of School Elizabeth English and Associate Head of School Karen Pavliscak.

Windward’s Meghan Tally appointed next Upper School Director

February 4, 2020
In response to the U.S. killing of Iranian general Qassem Suleimani, teenagers began producing World War III memes on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Reddit. Senior Alizeh Jarrahy, an executive board member of Muslim and Middle Eastern Culture Club and Alliance, said the repercussions of the memes extend beyond the apps to daily life. Photo illustration by Anna Brodsky.

World War III memes prompt discussion about inclusion, coping mechanisms

January 27, 2020
A box of tissues sits on a classroom desk. During finals week, students came to school despite being sick.

[Photo] Editorial: Sick students should stay home

January 12, 2020
The Getty fire burns over a hill. Some families of Archer students were evacuated or faced power outages in addition to school cancellation.

‘We had to live with the unknown’: Students reflect on Getty fire impacts

November 7, 2019
The Getty fire burns near Brentwood at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, October 28. The lights of the city are distorted by the heat of the fire, which was clearly visible from a residential hill less than 2 miles from Archer.

Getty fire prompts evacuations, school closure

November 1, 2019
With free wifi and delicious coffee beverages, Peets is a great place to sit down and get some work done.

Just Brew It: Best coffee shops to study on the Westside

October 17, 2019
Student council representatives perform a halftime dance. The inaugural event split grades into two teams (red and black) to compete in a number of activities for spirit points.

[Photo] Color Clash: Student Council organizes ‘supportive,’ ‘competitive’ new event

October 16, 2019
After hearing that Upper School Director Gretchen Warner had received the headship at The Madeira School, Head of School Elizabeth English and Warner’s mother sent her flowers, which currently decorate Warner’s office. “It’s been a lot of ’sorry to see you go, but we’re so excited for you’ [from the Archer community],” Warner said.

BREAKING: Upper School Director Gretchen Warner appointed Head of Madeira School

September 27, 2019
The servery features hot food options, salad, soup, frozen yogurt, snacks, breakfast, drinks and a grab-and-go section.

[Photo] Servery works to reduce lines, offers options to community

September 26, 2019
Destiny Morado 22 cheers at the Los Angeles Global Climate Strike. She said she was grateful to attend the event with Archer. It felt so empowering, she said. We had all our sisters together. It showed the world that young people matter.

‘Our future matters’: Global Climate Strike calls for governmental action, ’empowers’ youth

September 21, 2019
Upper School Director Gretchen Warner announced Wednesday that Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime were no longer blocked on the Archer network. The websites were banned for about a week.

[Photo] Administration lifts streaming ban, emphasizes harms of television at school

September 11, 2019
Editor-in-Chief Anna Brodsky stands outside of Archer.

Letter from the Editor

September 8, 2019
Karen Garcia 23 brought her project to the Archer STEM Symposium after winning the California State Science Fair. She researched the presence of microplastics in salt.

Eighth grader Karen Garcia wins California State Science Fair for research on microplastics

June 6, 2019
A photo illustration depicts a lack of political discourse. History Department Chair Bethany Neubauer emphasized the importance of political conversations in the classroom. More conservative political views are in a minority in our community, but in teaching history and in teaching historical ideas and political ideas, we really want our students to be examining those ideas and not assuming that one is right or wrong, she said. Graphic design by Anna Brodsky.

Political discourse ‘messy’ but ‘valuable’ in school communities, national politics

June 6, 2019

Camila Blank wins international violin competition

June 2, 2019
Charles speaks at Raise Your Voice 4 Peace. She coordinated with donors and singers to plan the event. Photo courtesy of Charles.

Sophomore Nadia Charles leads Jeneration J, ‘speaks up’ for victims of domestic violence

May 30, 2019
Head of School Elizabeth English and co-founder Diana Meehan, flanked by Board of Trustees chair Frank Marshall, Zoe Griffin 23 and Student Body President Juliet Youssef, cheer immediately after the ribbon-cutting at the ceremony. All Archer students were invited to the stage for the ribbon-cutting.

‘A lot of memories are going to be made here’: Archer celebrates opening of Academic Center

April 14, 2019
Watching from the sidelines, head soccer coaches Kim Smith and Amelia Mathis observe a varsity soccer game against the Brentwood Eagles on Dec. 6. Smith is currently serving as Acting Athletic Director of the upper school, while Mathis is filling the equivalent postition for the middle school.

New Team Captains: After Lennon’s departure, coaches Mathis, Smith serve as acting Athletic Directors

April 11, 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

March 25, 2019
When we equate extroversion with leadership, we miss out on a chance to incorporate a diversity of personality types into major decisions. It is often harder for us to see that quiet people also have traits, such as listening skills, that make them well-suited to leadership. Photo illustration by Leslie Castaneda 20.

Op-Ed: Recognize introverted leaders

March 14, 2019
Graham stands in front of a world map in his classroom. Graham previously taught in England.

[Photo] Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with history teacher Nick Graham

January 11, 2019
Eighth grade class representative Allie Rich adds whipped cream to a students hot chocolate. This was one of several food stations during the event — others included latkes and sugar cookies.

[Photo] Student council holds Archer’s annual Winter Wonderland

January 7, 2019

Students, faculty, staff travel to Nashville for NAIS diversity conferences

December 6, 2018
Greene poses in traditional Taiwanese clothing with two classmates and a tutor from Wenzao University. The group visited Tainan, where students learned to make aboriginal Taiwanese foods and perform dances.

Sophomore Amanda Greene participates in NSLI-Y study abroad program, ’embraces challenges’

November 14, 2018
The sixth grade class sang to Head of School Elizabeth English on her birthday. English provided this photo to encapsulate the schools culture, which she said was the primary reason she decided to remain at Archer.

BREAKING: Head of School Elizabeth English will remain at Archer next year

October 31, 2018
A pile of number two pencils sits on a desk. Students were required to use these pencils when taking the practice ACT on Saturday.

Juniors take on-campus practice ACT

October 21, 2018
Archer girls discuss their feelings during a council about Brett Kavanaugh. The rules of the council included speaking from the I perspective, respect confidentiality, embraces messiness and kindness, practice accountability and be aware of equity of voice

[Photo] Archer reacts to Kavanaugh confirmation: ‘Disappointed’ by decision

November 15, 2018
Head of School Elizabeth English poses with Assistant Head of School Karen Pavliscak. This is the last year that the two administrators will be working together. Ill miss my close strategic partnerships with people on the senior administrative team, English said.

Head of School Elizabeth English announces upcoming departure, reflects upon time at Archer

October 3, 2018
Anna Brodsky poses in the courtyard. Brodsky is the Editor-in-Chief of the Oracle for the 2018-2019 school year.

Letter from the Editor

September 19, 2018
The Class of 2018 sings Within the Walls of Archer at the commencement ceremony.

Class of 2018 graduates Archer

June 1, 2018
Women of all ages march for their rights in Los Angeles during the 2017 Womens March. The goal of the march was to protest the lack of womens rights, including the over-sexualization of women.

[Photo] ‘I was mortified’: Archer students share sexual assault experiences, hope to continue dialogue

May 28, 2018
The exterior of Mountain House High School, where the tournament was held. The school is located in San Joaquin County.

[Photo] Anna Brodsky ’20 ends Archer’s speech drought, qualifies for state championship tournament

May 4, 2018
Students in a section of Honors Research pose before the symposium commences. These students designed their own year-long experiments based on their own interests and passions. Photo courtesy of Seana Duffy-Reddy 17.

Students present ‘inspiring’ projects at annual STEM Symposium

May 23, 2017
The varsity softball team huddles during senior night. Theres a lot of inside jokes, and I think we play better because we get along, Kamryn Bellamy 18 said. Image courtesy of Victoria Pinkett.

‘Trust’ helps varsity softball win league, move on to CIF playoff

May 23, 2017
Board books are displayed on a shelf in the front of the store. Owner Sharon Hearn carefully curates each collection. We have such a broad selection of titles, Hearn said. I really enjoy picking out the books that the store sells.

Despite challenges, Children’s Book World, independent bookstores thrive

May 13, 2017
Participants wait for the WE Day festivities to start. The event celebrates youth catalyzing local and global change.

Freshmen and sophomores ‘connect passions with service’ at WE Day

May 4, 2017
Isabella Peyrot 18, Iman Mohammed 18, Lissa Kanai 19 and Lola Wolf 19 pose for a picture. These were the four Archer girls to attend the Hackathon.

Hacking teens come together to support mental health

April 26, 2017
From left to right, Pike and Solomon pose for a selfie with their fathers during a game on Catalina. The senior duo also captained the soccer team for the 2016-2017 season. Photo courtesy of Pike.

Q&A with 2016-2017 varsity softball captains: Rachel Pike, Liadan Solomon

March 20, 2017
A photo of the capitol in Sacramento, California. The Los Angeles primary elections took place on March 7. Image Source: ca.gov

Oblivious: Los Angeles voters, students uninformed about local politics

March 9, 2017
The softball field remains vacated. This is the first year in the past ten that Archer has not fielded a middle school softball team.

Middle school softball cancelled due to lack of interest

March 2, 2017
A Super Mex burrito sits on a table. This enormous creation is prepared with fresh tortillas, homemade green sauce, chicken, lettuce, salsa, and cheese.

Paco’s Tacos: The ultimate Mexican comfort food

February 14, 2017
President Donald Trump sits for a portrait. He, along with members of his staff, promoted false information about the crowd size at his inauguration. Image source: whitehouse.gov

Op-Ed: Alternative facts? Or a threat to democracy?

February 9, 2017
A protester bearing a sign reading #lovearmy marches towards the Los Angeles City Hall amid a sea of womens rights supporters. Positive messages centering around love and hope were commonplace at the Los Angeles March.

Women’s March Los Angeles draws large crowds, ‘creates change’

January 31, 2017
Sophomores Juliet Youssef, Grace Kerner, and Alexa Tierney pose while serving hot chocolate to students.

Winter Wonderland celebration brings holiday cheer to Archer

December 13, 2016
Mary Ellen Avery smiles on the summit of East Temple Peak in Wyoming in the summer of 2015. I have worn that sparkle shirt on every single trip that I worked for NOLS, Avery wrote in an email. I think it helps remind me to stay happy and have fun out there. Image courtesy of Avery.

From camping to coaching: new teacher Mary Ellen Avery strives to ‘make fitness fun’

December 12, 2016
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