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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 Ep3 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep3 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep3 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep3 – 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
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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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Audrey Chang

Audrey Chang, News Editor

Audrey Chang joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2021 and became the News Editor in 2022. She plays on the Archer varsity tennis team, is a member of the Ambassador Leadership Team Advisory Board and runs the Leaders United for Change Club. In her free time, you can find her hanging out with her friends, baking and playing with her four dogs.

All content by Audrey Chang
The Willow Project is a massive oil drilling venture in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, which is estimated to produce enough oil to release 9.2 million metric tons of carbon pollution per year. Prior to its approval March 13, awareness of this project and advocacy against it was especially spread through social media platforms. (Graphic Illustration by Audrey Chang)

Students react to Willow Project approval, role of social media in advocacy

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
March 22, 2023
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

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
March 12, 2023
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

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
March 10, 2023
These featured images are from articles representing in-depth reporting. Staff Reporter Ella Schwartz (25), Staff Reporter Meredith Ho (26) and Senior Reporter Allie Yang (25) wrote a variety of thorough stories focusing on specific people or opinions within the Archer community. (Photo compilation of featured images created by Audrey Chang)

#InDepthReporting: The Oracle highlights past features, writers share value of process

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
February 24, 2023
This illustration of a computer with ChatGPT, a pencil and paper represent that with a rise in AI technologies, educators are starting to think about its impacts on student writing and learning, especially in the humanities classes. OpenAI released ChatGPT in November, a bot that can generate human-like responses to user prompts. Graphic Design by Audrey Chang. 

Community members consider impact, ethics, possible applications of AI technology, ChatGPT

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
February 13, 2023
Panelists Josie Craven (12), Chelsea Thomas (05), Erinn Cawthon (07) and Sabrina Jaglom (10) speak about their journeys in the entertainment industry. They presented to freshmen and sophomore students in the amphitheater Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Alumni in entertainment industry emphasize importance of passion, hard work to freshmen, sophomores

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
February 6, 2023
This image features a vanilla Disney-themed birthday cake I made for a 3-year-old girl during the summer of 2022. Volunteering for the organization For Goodness Cakes for over two years, now, has allowed me to see the immensely positive impact even small actions like baking a cake can have on a persons life.

Op-Ed: You can bake an impact

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
February 1, 2023
Holocaust survivor and artist Trudie Strobel speaks about her experiences during the Holocaust and the importance of her work as an artist throughout her life. Strobel spoke to the upper school, and the middle school watched from a livestream in mentorships, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Friday, Jan. 27.

Archer community commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day, hears from Holocaust survivor, artist Trudie Strobel

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
January 29, 2023
The courtyard is empty during a rainy day Monday, Jan. 9. During rainy days, students looked for indoor spaces to eat, sit and study.

Heavy rain, storms impact Archer community, California, demonstrate greater climate trend

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
January 15, 2023
A Christmas tree stands in a living room. During the holiday season, mental health challenges, like depression, loneliness and stress can increase for many people.

Mental health challenges increase during holiday season, community members share coping mechanisms

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
December 15, 2022
Junior Anaiya Asomugha and sophomore Bryce Collis sing Christmas Tree Farm by Taylor Swift and students dance with them. Winter Wonderland took place in the courtyard Friday, Dec. 9.

The most wonderful time of the year: Annual Winter Wonderland brings holiday cheer

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
December 10, 2022
Director of Athletics Kim Smith watches her team compete in a game at night. After coaching Archer soccer for 11 seasons, Smith has decided to step down this year.

Kim Smith steps down from coaching Archer soccer, focuses on role as athletic director

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
November 29, 2022
Senior Treasure Brown signs her National Letter of Intent to throw shot put at CSUN. Brown celebrated with her family and the Archer community Nov. 9.

Q&A with senior Treasure Brown who signed National Letter of Intent to throw shot put at CSUN

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
November 18, 2022
“Ted Lasso” is a heartwarming and hilarious TV series about an optimistic American college football coach finding his way as the coach of a professional soccer team in London. It was nominated for 20 Emmys this year, making it the most nominated comedy series in 2022.

Review: ‘Ted Lasso’ is life!

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
November 18, 2022
In response to the rise in antisemitic incidents in Los Angeles, we can stand up to antisemitism by staying informed, supporting the Jewish members of our communities and speaking out against antisemitic actions. Yes antisemitic tweets Oct. 8 sparked public demonstrations in Los Angeles.

[Photo] Editorial: How we can stand up to antisemitism

November 6, 2022
Eighth grade students walk along a road at the start of their day. During Arrow Week, students had the opportunity to see Columbia Rock, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls and Yosemites spider caves.

Photo Essay: Eighth graders explore Yosemite National Park on Arrow Week

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
October 22, 2022
The Archer cross country team begins to run their course. They competed in their first league meet at Pierce College Sept. 15.

Varsity cross country team competes with ‘spirit,’ ‘dedication’

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
October 19, 2022
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

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
October 14, 2022
Jewish Student Union Board members and co-adviser Talia Geffen speak to middle school students about Rosh Hashanah. JSU members presented Sept. 22 and discussed different ways people celebrate the holiday.

Cultivating cultural awareness: Jewish Student Union presents to students about Rosh Hashanah

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
September 28, 2022
Maia Alvarez staff photo 2022

[Photo] Maia Alvarez

September 7, 2021
Students arrive to campus on their first day of the new school year September 6. Prior to the start of school, students from a variety of grade levels experienced outdoor education programs, orientation or a College Jumpstart Meeting.

Fall Outing, orientation and College Jumpstart: Archer leadership welcomes students back to campus

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
September 20, 2022
Junior Kayla Bruce uses Canvas to look at their English assignments. Sophomores, juniors and seniors accessed the Canvas technology training asynchronously on the first day of school.

Students, teachers switch to new learning management system, adjust to Canvas

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
September 18, 2022
Archer leadership announced the Health and Safety Protocols for this school year. The main changes in the protocols compared to last year are that masking is optional and there is no surveillance testing. 

Archer leadership announces COVID-19 guidelines for start of school year

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
September 4, 2022
Student Body President Langdon Janos (22) introduces the commencement speaker, Hannah Minghella. The Class of 2022 had their in person graduation Friday, May 27, at the Skirball Cultural Center.

Seniors graduate, have ‘symbolic ending’ to Archer experience

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
May 31, 2022
Rising seventh and eighth graders elected Autumn Walker (27) to be the middle school president for the 2022-2023 school year. They also elected Hana Cho (27) and Sherry Zhang (27) as class representatives.

Middle, upper school Student Council members share goals, excitement for next year

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
May 30, 2022
A group of seventh grade students sit in the sun on the front lawn during lunch. The group originally began sitting there when one of them decided to use the drain cover as a makeshift table. 

Lunch time opinions: Students share favorite spots around campus

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
May 20, 2022
Science fiction and fantasy books Legend, Klara and the Sun, The Ocean at the End of the Lane and Boy, Snow, Bird are stacked on a table. Students read these books in various clubs, activities and classes at Archer.

Science fiction, fantasy books ‘enhance empathy,’ develop ‘greater ability to change’ among readers

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
May 20, 2022
The chess team and chess coach Jay Stallings stand in front of a poster advertising the tournament before competing in their first rounds of matches. At the tournament, each player earned at least one point by winning a match for the Archer chess team.

‘A uniting experience’: Chess Club members compete in All-Girls National Championships in Chicago

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
May 2, 2022
YA author Peyton Thomas speaks to Archer students about his experience writing his first novel, Both Sides Now. Thomas visited Archer April 25 to speak on his experiences as an author, journalist and podcaster.

‘We are a part of history’: ‘Both Sides Now’ author Peyton Thomas ‘resonates’ with Archer students

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
April 29, 2022
Sophomores Nita Kelly and Megan Kelley practice chosen jazz and rock songs on their instruments. The jazz and rock band members met in the choir room March 29 to continue rehearsing their songs together.

‘Connection through music’: Archer pilots first student-run jazz, rock band

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
March 31, 2022
Sophomore Elle Moccio stands in front of a poster at the Southern California Food Allergy Institute as she finishes her allergy treatment there. On Dec. 3, 2019, Moccio achieved food freedom when she finished her treatment that slowly desensitized her to her peanut allergy.

‘Still a lot to learn’: Food allergy awareness, psychological impact

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
March 22, 2022
Head of School Elizabeth English addresses grandparents and special friends in the amphitheater as they enjoy time with their granddaughters on campus. Archer hosted the first three groups of Grandparents and Special Friends Visits March 11.

Archer ‘reimagines’ structure, grandparents, special friends visit campus

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
March 13, 2022
Junior Ella Poon practices her dramatic interpretation in front of speech and debate coach Shaindi Schwebel and freshmen Allie Yang and Lili Franks, who are watching to give Poon feedback. Speech and debate members competed in qualifying tournaments March 5 and 12, where top placers advanced to the state tournament.

Speech and debate members ‘solidify interests,’ place highly in qualifying tournament

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
March 12, 2022
Alejandra Cortes (24) and Chloe Hayden (24) work on their robot, practice running it and make any necessary adjustments before using it in competition. On Feb. 20, The Muses competed in a qualifying tournament at Monrovia High School.

The Muses compete in robotics qualifier, demonstrate ‘growth,’ ‘resilience’

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
February 22, 2022
Shanthi Seth (27), Beyla Patil (27) and Adella Travers (27) present their poster showing their experiment to other middle schoolers. On Feb. 4, middle school students presented their research from their passion-driven science projects in the annual middle school science fair called Lil SIS.

Middle school students present research from ‘engaging,’ ‘innovative’ experiments at annual Lil’ SIS

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
February 11, 2022
This image features my twin sister and me at our first tennis practice together as four-year-olds. We always played tennis and did all of our other activities together growing up, and we still love playing doubles together now. To me, individuality means finding my own interests and what makes me unique, as well as beginning to think more in terms of I rather than we. 

Op-Ed: Identical twins are different too

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
February 8, 2022
Maia Alvarez (‘24) and Charlie Clayton (‘25) look through the book “The Woman in the Window” as they discuss it in the book club. The Freshmen-Sophomore Book Club had their first meeting Jan. 25 during lunch.

Students join Freshmen-Sophomore Book Club, share love and passion for reading

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
January 31, 2022
Sixth grader Allie Cohen jumps her horse in competition. The Archer equestrian team competed in their third show of the school year on Jan. 16 at Hansen Dam Equestrian Center. Cohen has an overall Novice Division ranking 25th of 70 riders in the IEL.

‘A super positive group’: Archer equestrian competes in third show of season

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
January 28, 2022
Flee is about Amin Nawabis journey to reach safety and find a place where he belongs as he goes through traumatic events as an Afghan refugee and navigates his new life in Denmark on his own. It was released in theaters in the U.S. on Dec. 3, 2021, and has since been nominated for three Oscar shortlists. 

Review: Animated documentary ‘Flee’ tells emotionally evocative story of Afghan refugee

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
January 24, 2022
Upper school students split up into groups based on their particular art disciplines and interests to brainstorm ideas for the Visual Arts Festival and how art can be better represented at Archer. The ACA had their first meeting of the second semester Jan. 12 in the photography room during lunch.

‘A place where every single art has the ability to shine’: Archer Council of Artists highlights creativity in community

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
January 21, 2022
A group of middle school students participate in the PAW-Some Pup Run Club, working on dog agility and helping Boo go over a hurdle. “[The dogs have] actually improved a lot,” sixth grader Josephine Hatton said. “At the beginning, some of them did not know how to do anything at all, and the students have trained them to be really attentive and do the agility courses.”

PAW-Some Pup Run Club empowers students, inspires ‘joy,’ ‘confidence’

By Audrey Chang , News Editor
January 18, 2022
Leah Abazari (22) poses for Presley Sacavitchs (22) projection project for her Advanced Photography class. So far, Sacavitch said she is most proud of the work she has produced for this project because of the various steps it included. ”The idea behind that project is that students were photographing images first and then they used a digital projector,” Alford said. “They can move the projector and angle it onto the body or the face of a person or an object, and then create photographs from that projection.”

Seniors begin photography classes with ‘experimental,’ ‘classic’ projects

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
December 14, 2021
Archer upper school students work on their final group projects for the Web Design computer science elective. They coded websites that aim to help their peers, with one group building a website about social media and body image and another group creating a website about study tips.

Students join ‘creative,’ ‘useful’ computer science electives, combine art and STEM interests

By Audrey Chang , News Editor
December 12, 2021
After the JV flat equitation round, the riders go to the middle of the ring while the scores are tallied. The Archer equestrian team competed in their first show of the season on Nov. 7 at Hansen Dam Equestrian Center.

Archer equestrian gallops into season with first shows

By Audrey Chang , News Editor
December 9, 2021
Shayla Covington (26) films Julia Ong (26) and Skylar Roberts (26) posing in the lighting studio. On Nov. 17, they filmed their cooking show segment Flop Chef for the middle school broadcast.

Eighth grade film and TV elective captures ‘lighthearted spirit’ of middle school through broadcast

By Audrey Chang , News Editor
November 29, 2021
Glory Chase (‘22) dips Isabelle Verdery (‘23) during an upper school musical rehearsal of the “Hanky Panky” number in the amphitheater courtyard. On Nov. 1, members of the musical had their costume parade outdoors, which consisted of the performers all trying on their costumes so they knew what the actual show would look like.

‘An exchange of energy’: Upper School Musical ‘Leader of the Pack’ sparks ‘connection’ and ‘enthusiasm’

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
November 7, 2021
Archer middle school swimmers assume their starting positions and are ready to start their first race. On Sept. 30, they competed in their first meet at Crossroads against Brentwood, Crossroads and Wildwood.

Middle school swim dives into season, with morning practices for first time

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
October 25, 2021
The first season of “Teenage Bounty Hunters” was released on August 14, 2020 on Netflix, featuring hilarious fraternal twins balancing their strange and intense part time-job as bounty hunters with high school life and drama. This show stands out from others because of the perfect balance of action with relatable and sweet moments, as well as the uniquely close bond between the twins being at the heart of the show.

Review: Netflix’s ‘Teenage Bounty Hunters’ is hilarious and heartfelt

By Audrey Chang, News Editor
April 12, 2021
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