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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
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The Scoop S3 Ep3 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
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The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Antisemitism in Los Angeles
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The Scoop S3 Ep1 –The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Sydney Curry
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Cadence Callahan

Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor

Cadence Callahan first joined the Oracle as a Staff Reporter in 2019 and became Voices Editor in 2022. She is on the Executive Board of Best Buddies and the Black Student Union. She is currently the Voices Editor. In her free time, you can find her listening to music, reading or spending time with her friends.

All content by Cadence Callahan
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

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
March 17, 2023
Decorations, goodie bags and instructions for the self-love bingo are presented in the Tia Palermo library. The librarians hosted a Valentine’s Day celebration after school Feb. 14.

Librarians host ‘self-love’ bingo for Valentine’s Day

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
February 22, 2023
Junior Maia Alvarez recites her selected poem for upper school students and judges. Archer’s upper school students gathered in the dining hall for Poetry Out Loud presentations Monday, Jan. 9.

Asomugha wins schoolwide Poetry Out Loud competition, advances to regionals

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
January 16, 2023
This promotional image features characters Claire Debella, Whiskey, Miles Bron, Lionel Toussaint and Birdie Jay who are all witnesses to a shocking revelation. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is comical murder-mystery featuring an ensemble cast of eccentric characters. This film premiered on Netflix Dec. 23 and is available for streaming.

Review: ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ is full of layers

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
January 8, 2023
The Black Panther mask symbolizes heroism and strength. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the sequel to Black Panther and was released in theaters Nov. 11. The film grapples with themes surrounding overcoming grief and coming-of-age.

Review: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is an honorable sequel

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
December 12, 2022
This sign placed on Nurse McNabs office door informs students of her whereabouts. Recently, theres been an increase in student absences within the Archer community due to the spread of viruses such as COVID-19. 

Community experiences influx of absences due to illness

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
November 30, 2022
Seniors Sydney Frank and Rose Sarner congratulate each other after a match against Buckley Oct. 18. After a successful season, the varsity tennis team advances to the CIF Division II playoffs, as well as individual playoffs.

Varsity tennis players reflect on undefeated league season, playoffs

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
November 15, 2022
This collage features promotional images from various Netflix true crime documentaries. With the recent release of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Ive thought a lot about our societys consumption of true crime television, podcasts and videos.

Op-Ed: Consumers’ obsession with true crime is problematic, insensitive

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
October 17, 2022
This drawing features a book bag and the phrases hardening and softening. There have been discussions on whether school environments should be hardened or softened as the number of school shootings in our nation keeps rising.

Op-Ed: “Hardening” schools isn’t the solution, it’s the problem

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
October 14, 2022
I found myself researching the situation after the multitude of articles The New York Times published on the resignation of previous Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez. Martinez and three of her colleagues are being demanded to resign by the public after a leaked audio of racist comments against Black and Indigenous communities in Los Angeles was posted on the online platform, Reddit.

[Photo] Op-Ed: City Council’s leaked audio emphasizes need to address colorism in Latino community

October 14, 2022
Buses arrive promptly at 3:00 p.m. to pick up students at the end of the school day. Archer has been working with Tumbleweed Transportation for over 10 years to provide buses to all of its students.

Students readjust to bus routes, reflect on ‘sense of community’

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
September 30, 2022
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[Photo] Eliza Tiles

September 13, 2022
Paulina DePaulo

[Photo] Paulina DePaulo

September 13, 2022
Nyah Fernandez (22), Vaughan Anoai (22), Thea Leimone (22), Chloe Fidler (22) and Gracie Doyle (22) embrace each other during their celebration in one of their final classes. The former editors reflected on their time writing for The Oracle and the life lessons they learned along the way.

Graduating editors reflect on experience writing for The Oracle, discuss “bittersweet feeling”

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
May 27, 2022
After a busier shift than normal, my apron would be covered with splatters of various creams, caramels and syrups. Throughout my time working at Starbucks, I have experimented with numerous ingredients and have discovered some of the best matcha-incorporated beverages.

Best matcha drinks, flavor combinations from a Starbucks barista

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
May 23, 2022
Swimmers Thea Leimone (’22), Chloe Resnick (’24), Amelia Hines (’24) and Lacey Thompson (’24) compete in the CIF Division 2 finals in Mission Viejo May 6. This was the team’s first time competing in the event. “Even though it was about results — and that’s what you’ll see in the weekly emails — the biggest part of the swim season is being together and being a part of a team,” Hines said.

Archer swimmers compete in CIF Division 2 finals, place 10th out of 50 schools

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
May 22, 2022
A sign posted in front of the Tia Palermo library informs students of Advanced Placement Exams taking place inside. Junior and senior students began taking the AP Exams May 2, a set of annual assessments administered by The College Board. These will be the last set of exams enforced by Archer as the school plans to phase out Advanced Placement courses and assessments next school year.

Students prepare for annual Advanced Placement Exams, reflect on last time testing

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
May 15, 2022
Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) engages with her students in the classroom. Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary that focuses on the trials and tribulations of a group of hard-working teachers at an underfunded public school.

Review: ‘Abbott Elementary’ takes a ‘new-school’ approach to network television

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
April 28, 2022
Meilin Lee (Rosalie Chiang), Miram (Ava Morse), Priya (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and Abby (Hyein Park) pose after singing a song from their favorite boy band 4-TOWN. Disneys latest animation Turning Red follows 13-year-old Meilin Lee as she explores her ability to transform into a red panda. The film was released on Disney Plus March 11.

Review: ‘Turning Red’ encourages viewers to ’embrace the beast within’

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
April 24, 2022
Literature & board member Lily Kerner (22) welcomes guests to Archers annual Literature &... Conference. The conference featured over 20 student-led presentations that dissected various works of literature.

‘Geeking out over literature’: Archer hosts annual Literature &… Conference

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
March 24, 2022
Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Ava DuVernay, Simone Biles and Toni Morrison are depicted above. The month of March is recognized in the United States as Womens History Month, and in this piece, I wanted to highlight a handful of women I found inspirational and influential.

Commentary: Five trailblazing, inspirational Black women

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
March 19, 2022
Archers varsity swim team competes in a meet Feb. 24. The team competed in the Liberty League meet, which was held at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Pool. A lot of us are really really good swimmers so we did really well in the meet and that was fun, junior Paulina DePaulo said.

‘It feels like you’re flying’: Varsity swimmers reflect on start of season

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
March 12, 2022
Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle pose as their characters in their hulu original series PEN15. The show follows Erskine and Konkle as they depict fictionalize versions of their middle school selves.

Review: ‘PEN15’ transports viewers back to their embarrassing middle school years

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
March 2, 2022
A photo of me when I was in the first grade. This is before I began to get box braids and still wore traditional cornrows with beads. This was a hairstyle I wore for the majority of my childhood.

Commentary: Locs of love

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
February 18, 2022
Junior PAWS mentors Lily Propkop and Sofia Woodard work on assignments during their tutoring session on Jan. 25. PAWS is a tutoring program for all Archer students. The sessions are held Monday through Thursday from 3:15-5:15 in room 151.

PAWS tutoring program is more than a ‘homework club’

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
February 8, 2022
College banners hang on the wall of Archer’s admissions hallway and represent the various institutions Archer alumni have attended. Juniors are working with college guidance counselors to begin the process by attending informational presentations and scheduling one-on-one meetings with their counselors. 

College kickoff: Juniors begin college process

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
February 5, 2022
Junior Cadence Callahan shows the back of her curly hair. I love my curls because they’re beautiful, Callahan said. My hair defines me and is so important to me because there was once a time where Black people were ridiculed for their hair, and wearing my hair in its natural state is a rejection of Eurocentric beauty standards.

[Photo] ‘Never let fear stop you from taking chances’: Cadence Callahan wins ‘Best High Impact Film’ award for film ‘Hair Care’

March 17, 2022
Encanto is a Disney animated musical-comedy, and follows Mirabel Madrigal on her journey to save her familys magic and home. This film features amazing music with impactful messages for kids of all ages to enjoy.

Review: ‘Encanto’ is charming and features unforgettable hits

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
January 22, 2022
On Dec. 9. Archers Executive Board of Advocacy and Diversity presented a video showcasing members of the community and their winter holiday celebrations. The video was presented in the form of a news broadcast and featured both students and faculty.

Community celebrations: EBAD presents on various winter holiday celebrations

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
December 16, 2021
Cardboard boxes labeled for each grade level are placed in the front hallway for students to leave their donations. On Friday, Dec. 3, the food drive hosted by The Artemis Center officially began. The Artemis Center partnered with the Westside Food Bank and students can donate canned goods, boxed cereal and more until Dec. 10.

Giving back: Artemis Center hosts holiday food drive

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
December 7, 2021
Alejandra Cortes (24), Lily Dembo (24), Shayaan Gandhi (25) and Chloe Hayden (24), all members of Archer’s robotics team, The Muses, work on their robot at their first competition. The meet was held on Sunday, Nov. 21 at the YULA Boys High School.

Battle Bots: Robotics team competes in first meet, reflects on first semester

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
November 30, 2021
A delicious bowl of mac and cheese sits on the kitchen counter. The meal isnt homemade, but it is a close second to the mac and cheese my mother makes for my family every Thanksgiving.

Commentary: A love letter to mac and cheese

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
November 29, 2021
Middle school swimmers huddle together in the pool before an event. The Middle school swim team participated in and won the 2021 Pacific Basin League Championship, which was held on Nov. 7 at The Culver City Municipal Plunge pool. The meet started at 4 p.m. and ended at 6:39 p.m.

Prevailing in the pool: Middle school swim team wins Pacific Basin League Championship

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
November 15, 2021
Liora Ginzburg from Salphie Sekayan’s mentorship group sits with a pumpkin on her head after being “pumpkin’d as part of a game being played by the sophomore class. During the final week of October, the sophomore class played a game of Hot Pumpkin, a take on the game Assassin. This game was one of the many Halloween festivities taking place on Archers campus.

‘Pumpkin’d’: Sophomore class plays Hot Pumpkin, a take on the game Assassin

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
November 2, 2021
Dean of Student Life, Equity and Inclusion Samantha Hazell-OBrien and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Coordinator Elana Goldbaum present a video to Upper School students regarding costume selection and cultural appropriation. Middle School students watched the video on Oct. 19.

Appropriation vs. appreciation: Archer administrators present on Halloween costumes, cultural appropriation

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
October 29, 2021
Students stand behind booths promoting their club at Archers annual club fair. The club fair was held on Sept. 24 and since then a variety of clubs are well underway. New and old clubs are experiencing in-person meetings for the first time since the return to campus.

Club spotlights: New and old clubs in full effect since Club Fair

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
October 26, 2021
Graphics such as this hang around campus and were posted on StuCo social media platforms, informing students of the revived StuCo event. First Fridays is a celebration held in the courtyard on the first Friday of the month. During these celebrations, a table is set up with free food, StuCo plays music and everyone dances.

‘First Fridays’: Revived Student Council event aims to unite grades

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
October 8, 2021
Sixth grade students, Lily Bratman, Kate Rheinheimer, Arissa Lalani, Farah Sandoval and Caroline Muldaur sit outside on the front lawn to enjoy their lunch. Along with a number of specialized protocols for unvaccinated students, eating lunch on the front lawn is a requirement for sixth graders and any unvaccinated seventh graders.

COVID control: Specialized COVID-19 protocols implemented for unvaccinated students

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
September 25, 2021
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[Photo] Lizette Gonzalez

September 2, 2019
This illustration depicts two teachers of color in a classroom with eager students. As of now 23% of Archers faculty identify a POC. Digital illustration: Molly Solowitz.

‘It would just be nice to see someone who looked like me’: Community members reflect on Archer diversity

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
June 6, 2020
These are some of the pieces Azrialy has made in her free time.

From Arabic to art: Community explores new hobbies during quarantine

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
May 18, 2020
A promotional photo for the Netflix original Never Have I Ever. The first season of the show premiered on April 27.

Review: Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ perfectly captures high school adolescence in a unique way

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
May 18, 2020
Ninth graders hike through the Arizona wilderness on the 2018 freshman Arrow Week expedition. This years trip was cancelled due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

Ninth grade Arrow Week trip canceled due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
March 20, 2020
One of Netflixs promotional photos for the launch of season two. The show follows Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) on his hunt for love.

Review: Anyone could be watching ‘YOU,’ season 2

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
March 19, 2020
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Lit &… Conference postponed due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

By Lizette Gonzalez and Cadence Callahan
March 18, 2020
Freshman Annabelle Terner sits alone while scrolling through Instagram. Instagram creates pressure to appear a certain way; however, removing likes would help alleviate some of the stress teenage girls can feel surrounding the app.

Op-Ed: Removing Instagram likes would boost girls’ self esteem

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
February 28, 2020
The middle school soccer team plays a game against Crossroads on Jan. 14. The game took place on campus and the team lost.

‘Spirited’, ‘enthusiastic’ middle school soccer team worked on teamwork and goals during their season

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
February 13, 2020
The Archer panther performs at the pep rally held in dining hall. The pep rally was held Nov. 20 for all fall sport athletes.

Pep rally promotes ‘connection’, ‘community’ among athletes, students

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
January 16, 2020
Students gather around the YA Fiction Club booth at the annual club fair. The club fair is held annually in the courtyard in September and spans one lunch period.

Club leaders learn organizational skills, aim to ‘start conversations’

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
December 14, 2019
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