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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. During the summer of 2019, Brodsky attended the Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute. Outside of the Oracle, she is involved in the Speech and Debate team, orchestra, Honor Education council, and Harry Potter Club. 

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

[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'

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 Friday's 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, the last day of on-campus school activity. Head of School Elizabeth English announced in an email sent out on July 13 to all students and faculty that due to the novel Coronavirus, on-campus learning will continue to be replaced with virtual learning until further notice.

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, Peet's 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.

‘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.

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
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