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Hollyn Alpert (’28) runs while tossing blue powder into the air March 22. Students celebrated Holi on the back field and threw colored powder at each other at commemorate the new spring.  
A vibrant Holi-day: Holi celebration marks beginning of spring
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Womens Day event, honors theme of Inspiring Inclusion
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Women’s Day event, honors theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’
Seniors Lacey Thompson and Laila Charles pour smoothies into cups for the “Guess the Smoothie” activity. The activity took place March 20 for the “Wild West vs. West Coast” Spirit Week theme day.
Spirit Week incorporates new, old themes during major assessment week
Freshman Milan Earl and sophomore Lucy Kaplan sit with their grandparents at Archer’s annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day Friday, March 15. The event took place over three 75-minute sessions.  “[I hope my grandparents] gain an understanding about what I do, Kaplan said, because I know they ask a lot of questions and can sort of see what I do in school and what the experience is like to be here.
Archer hosts annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day, students share school culture with loved ones
Kaitlyn Lavichant from Flintridge Preparatory School shares her piece, “Life Through a Digital Camera,” at the annual Literature &... Conference Friday, March 8. The conference took place in the library from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and upper school students were invited to attend during their free periods or English classes throughout the day.
16th annual Literature &… Conference brings community together to recognize importance of literature
Associate Director of College Guidance Shalyn Tharayil works in her office in preparation for rising seniors college application season. Tharayil has worked with schools all over the world and reflected on her first year at Archer. I think the culture fit at Archer — the students, the teachers, our team — I just think I really fit well with the ethos of how we approach college counseling here, which is very holistic and very student-centered, Tharayil said.
Q&A with college guidance counselor on supporting students through journey of self-discovery
Four stuffed animals and one stuffed avocado are clustered on a bed. A New York Times article stated that stuffed animals help people cope with stress because of the comfort they provide.
More than toys: Stuffed animals’ calming effects on mental health
Maia Alvarez (’24), Allie Yang (’25) and Shae Killam (’27) pose with an award after their Western Bay Forensic League tournament. Their tournament took place at Harvard-Westlake School March 2. Photo provided by Maia Alvarez.
Q&A with speech and debate team captains on promoting positivity, friendship within team
Gabrielle Cain stands at her graduation in Naval Academy outfit. She graduated from flight school and became a Naval Aviator in 2023. Photo provided by Gabrielle Cain.
‘Unicorn’ in her field: Life in the military as a Black woman
A graphic illustration displays an individual speaking a world language with a native speaker via an online conversation platform. Upper school French and Spanish classes incorporated Boomalang, and upper school Chinese classes switched student groups at the National Taiwan University to help students practice their communication skills in the target language. (Graphic Illustration by Emily Paschall).
Beyond the classroom: World language classes utilize tutoring platforms, students become ‘open-minded citizens of the world’
There are sea anemones for days at Broad Beach, and, for some reason, the child in me cant help but get a closer look. This is just one of my favorite beaches in LA County that offers fun amenities and beautiful scenery you wont want to miss. Photo by Kate Hanney (25).
Review: My favorite beaches on LA County coast
Serenity Jones (26) and Alice Rifenbark (28) interact with senior Sadie Longs artwork. Long and Chloe Resnick (24) opened their senior show, Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings, in the Eastern Star Gallery Wednesday, April 10.
Senior show ‘Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings’ displays introspection, reflection on senior year
A man works at the counter at The Bread Lounge. Loaves of bread lined the shelves at this bakery that prides itself on its bountiful offerings.
Review: Bread Lounge delivers delicious, doughy treats, unique experience
Various reality TV shows that are available for streaming on Hulu are shown. There are several genres within reality TV, such as makeover and romance, which makes reality TV appealing to different audiences.
From ‘The Bachelor’ to ‘Love is Blind,’ reality TV is ‘entertaining,’ ‘comforting’ despite inherent artificiality
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Serenity Jones (26) and Alice Rifenbark (28) interact with senior Sadie Longs artwork. Long and Chloe Resnick (24) opened their senior show, Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings, in the Eastern Star Gallery Wednesday, April 10.
Senior show ‘Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings’ displays introspection, reflection on senior year
Various reality TV shows that are available for streaming on Hulu are shown. There are several genres within reality TV, such as makeover and romance, which makes reality TV appealing to different audiences.
From ‘The Bachelor’ to ‘Love is Blind,’ reality TV is ‘entertaining,’ ‘comforting’ despite inherent artificiality
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Cannon performs a line after getting upset with Alice during the tea party. The Mad Hatter then calmed down and joined the rest of the guests for the remainder of the scene. Stella Leland (‘26) played the knave and reflected on their favorite part of rehearsals. “What stands out a lot is always the first read-through of something. Whenever we do that at any production — some of us might have read this script beforehand — its the first time the show is seen with everyone,” Leland said. “Who they are, their characters and everything, and its the first time youre like, ‘Oh, I can tell whats going to happen now.’ Its just a nice moment.”
A ‘nonsensical’ journey: Upper school presents ‘Le Gallienne and Friebus’ Alice In Wonderland’
Annie Friedman (’24) and Malia Apor (’24) pose for a photo in front of the title wall for their Petals and Paths senior art show. Friedman and Apor are Advanced Study Ceramics students and chose to display pottery with themes of nature and family Wednesday, March 6. “I’m drawn to using one glaze called overglaze to make it more cohesive,” Friedman said. “I know Malia uses something called underglazing sometimes, and it’s cool that there’s multiple different ways.” 
Senior art show opening ‘Petals and Paths’ culminates themes of family, nature through ceramics
A man works at the counter at The Bread Lounge. Loaves of bread lined the shelves at this bakery that prides itself on its bountiful offerings.
Review: Bread Lounge delivers delicious, doughy treats, unique experience
The bag customers at Sockerbit, a Swedish candy store, use to hold their delicious sweets is displayed. My favorites included their sour coke and lemon skulls and strawberry gummies.
Review: Sockerbit provides sweet escape into world of Swedish candy
Sweet Rose Creamery is shown above with its vibrant logo on display. The parlor makes a vast array of delicious flavors. 
Review: Sweet Rose Creamery has wonderfully versatile, delicious ice cream
Pastries and baked goods rest in the display case at Modern Bread & Bagel. Modern Bread & Bagel is a 100% gluten-free bakery that offers dishes and flavors from across the globe.
Review: Modern Bread & Bagel: Gluten-free has never tasted this good
The Apple Pan has a classic look and feel, with their slogan outlined on all of their signs: Quality Forever. Their classic Hickoryburger has a unique, smoky flavor that Ive never tasted before.
Review: The Apple Pan is an LA classic
The middle school softball team huddles together with head coach Bre Brown. The team has won all four of their games so far. Photo by Archer Athletics.
‘They all have their own superpower’: Middle school softball team slides through beginning of season
A March Madness set-up displays multiple games and different teams merchandise. This years womens March Madness tournament, which started March 22 and concluded April 8, marked record-breaking viewership. Photo by Rebecca Lazarus.
March Madness: Students, athletic director discuss record-breaking viewership of NCAA women’s basketball
Eighth grader Andrea Fuentes pitches for the Archer middle school softball team at a home game against Brentwood School. Fuentes began playing softball when she was 4 and has pitched for the Archer team for the past three years.
Q&A with eighth grade pitcher of middle school softball team
Players on the varsity softball team gather on a field. Junior Avalon Garland said all of the positions, ranging from the pitcher to basemen, have to work together to create a strong team. Photo by Archer Athletics.
‘We have to rely on each other’: Players on varsity softball depend on each other to succeed
I work on breaststroke technique in preparation for a league swim meet. My favorite aspect of meets is encouraging my teammates in their races. Photo by Wilma Wong.
Commentary: Defining my own success in the world of competitive swimming
Ten-year-old me holds a beet in one hand in the middle of a farm. Ive been vegetarian since I was 5 — a decision I promised myself Id stay true to. Photo by Jacoba Smulders.
Op-Ed: More people should consider a vegetarian diet
This collage features a book that showcases many of the Dior collections from 1947-2017. I hand selected a couple looks from collections dating back to the 80s all the way to 2015 that incorporate the trends I discuss in this column.
Column: 2024 in fashion: What to look forward to in this year’s style
The words Advanced Placement and Advanced Study rest on opposite sides of a scale. In the 2022-2023 school year, Archer removed Advanced Placement courses, replacing them with advanced study. The editorial board reflected on this transition and shared their insights on the new courses. (Graphic Illustration by Oona Seppala and Francie Wallack) 
Editorial: Advanced study courses benefit student engagement, growth
These quotes give you a peek into Dolly Aldertons chaotic world and brilliant mind through her memoir, Everything I Know About Parties, Dates, Friends, Jobs, Life, Love. As my first memoir, I enjoyed witnessing the highs and lows of her lifetime, which lead to my subsequent existential crisis.
Column: Everything I didn’t know about memoirs
I work on breaststroke technique in preparation for a league swim meet. My favorite aspect of meets is encouraging my teammates in their races. Photo by Wilma Wong.
Commentary: Defining my own success in the world of competitive swimming
This collage features a book that showcases many of the Dior collections from 1947-2017. I hand selected a couple looks from collections dating back to the 80s all the way to 2015 that incorporate the trends I discuss in this column.
Column: 2024 in fashion: What to look forward to in this year’s style
These quotes give you a peek into Dolly Aldertons chaotic world and brilliant mind through her memoir, Everything I Know About Parties, Dates, Friends, Jobs, Life, Love. As my first memoir, I enjoyed witnessing the highs and lows of her lifetime, which lead to my subsequent existential crisis.
Column: Everything I didn’t know about memoirs
The candy aisle of a Target store represents the abundance of choices people have in our society on a day-to-day level, which can ultimately lead to decision fatigue. Decision fatigue is when you make poorer decisions due the exhaustion that comes from making a lot of previous decisions; I suggest combating it by decreasing the number of decisions you make per day, which leaves more mental energy for important choices.
Column: This or that? The problem of decision fatigue.
This image features a video of Andrew Tate’s entitled, “Outwork Everyone Else.” This photo represents how one might be sucked into his content, believing it to be empowering and motivational rather than the hateful rhetoric it truly is. It also illustrates how Tate markets his videos in an unassuming manner to draw in and indoctrinate new viewers.
Column: ‘Alpha Male Podcast Bros’ and the epidemic of misogyny
Celebrity names are connected by arrows to 4chan and Telegram logos. These are just some of the public figures who have been explicitly disfigured by AI on social platforms. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)
Column: AI deepfakes denote deep consequences for all
Ten-year-old me holds a beet in one hand in the middle of a farm. Ive been vegetarian since I was 5 — a decision I promised myself Id stay true to. Photo by Jacoba Smulders.
Op-Ed: More people should consider a vegetarian diet
The words Advanced Placement and Advanced Study rest on opposite sides of a scale. In the 2022-2023 school year, Archer removed Advanced Placement courses, replacing them with advanced study. The editorial board reflected on this transition and shared their insights on the new courses. (Graphic Illustration by Oona Seppala and Francie Wallack) 
Editorial: Advanced study courses benefit student engagement, growth
The graphic illustration portrays a hand holding a heart, symbolizing a charitable nonprofit, next to a question mark. I have noticed a recent increase in youth-led nonprofit organizations, and I feel it is now more important than ever to consider the intentions behind their founding, which can affect the sustainability of such organizations in the long run. (Graphic Illustration by Melinda Wang)
Op-Ed: Passion should be the real foundation for student-led nonprofits
Freshmen Phoebe Gustafson and Lena Sakhnini look at their phones during lunch. Teens often find it hard to live without their phones on a daily basis. According to a Pew Research study, About three-quarters of teens (77%) say they use YouTube daily, while a smaller majority of teens (58%) say the same about TikTok.
Op-Ed: Charging your own battery
This photo was taken when my mom Tracy legally adopted me. We were surrounded by family and friends. Photo by Angelica Hernández.
Commentary: Growing up with an anonymous father
My sister and I went to the Aquarium of the Pacific when we were younger. Entering an aquarium can feel like entering a new world. With the wondrous sea creatures and the unique habitats, there’s always more to explore. Photo by Lara Burnap.
Fun and fulfilling: 4 places to release your inner child
This image features four album covers from the highlighted, lesser-known artists I absolutely love. Covers include “Revealer” by Madison Cunningham and “Going Through It” by Eliza McLamb. Photo credits: “Revealer” album cover courtesy of Verve Label Group. “Going Through It” album cover courtesy of Royal Mountain Records. “Vienna (In Memoriam)” album cover courtesy of New Gold Medal. “Drunk on a Flight” album cover courtesy of AWAL Recordings.
4 favorites: Smaller, alternative musicians I can’t stop listening to
A collection of cut avocados rest on a cutting board. Using these avocados, I made a giant batch of guacamole for the Super Bowl Feb. 11.
The 4 best ways to eat an avocado (besides your basic avocado toast)
TV Throwbacks: My 10 favorite 2000s shows
TV Throwbacks: My 10 favorite 2000s shows
Sixth grade Dean of Culture, Community and Belonging Natalie Kang ice climbs in Erie, Colorado, where she goes every year with her husband and friends. Its something I always look forward to for winter break. Its kind of a non-traditional Christmas or holiday choice, but its what works for us, Kang said. Photo provided by Natalie Kang.
Ice climbing, homemade wrapping paper, a Swedish Christmas: Teachers share their favorite ways to celebrate the holidays
Letter to the Editor: Archers insufficient communication about Israel
Letter to the Editor: Archer’s insufficient communication about Israel
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
Lets Go to the Movies S1E3 - Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
Let’s Go to the Movies S1E3 – Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Womens Day event, honors theme of Inspiring Inclusion
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Women’s Day event, honors theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’
The BLACKCAST S1E4 - And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
The BLACKCAST S1E4 – And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
S4E9 - The Scoop on Archer’s English curriculum, impact of certain novels
S4E9 – The Scoop on Archer’s English curriculum, impact of certain novels
Lets Go to the Movies S1E3 - Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
Let’s Go to the Movies S1E3 – Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
The BLACKCAST S1E4 - And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
The BLACKCAST S1E4 – And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
S4E9 - The Scoop on Archer’s English curriculum, impact of certain novels
S4E9 – The Scoop on Archer’s English curriculum, impact of certain novels
S4E8 - The Scoop on student journalist Lisa, her perspective on student censorship
S4E8 – The Scoop on student journalist Lisa, her perspective on student censorship
S4E7 - The Scoop on students’ passion-led service projects
S4E7 – The Scoop on students’ passion-led service projects
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Cat Oriel

Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor

Cat Oriel joined the Oracle staff as a contributing writer in 2015, was promoted to Voices Editor in 2017 and is now the News and Features Editor. She is a part of Archer’s varsity volleyball team, co-founder of the Feed2SucceedFund Archer Chapter, a member of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Culture Club and is the CEO of the Arrow Store. She was named the Middle School Poet Laureate in 2013 and the World Language Poet Laureate in 2015. Her other interests include graphic design and dogs.

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Archers mascot, the Panther, demonstrates its team spirit during the game. Leyla Namazie 17 and Kaia Turowski 17 each took turns in the Panther suit for the night. Photo by Meghan Marshall 17.

Op-Ed: Panther Pride? — Archer’s mascot needs an update

By Cat Oriel and Cybele Zhang
May 24, 2018
Marlena Lerner 18, Sophie Evans-Katz 18 and Zoë Applebaum Schwartz 19 interview actress Laura Dern during the film festival. The festival commenced with a compilation of Derns most famous films including Blue Velvet, Wild and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. 

Archer Film Festival features keynote from Laura Dern, highlights student voices

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
May 10, 2018
Sisters Cameron Thompson 18 and Kelsey Thompson 20 perform a duet in the Festival of Dance. The dance show took place on April 27.

[Photo] Dancers perform in last show of the year, ‘Festival of Dance’

By Kamryn Bellamy, Staff Writer
May 9, 2018

‘Come Alive’: Musicians, singers perform in Spring Concert, celebrate seniors

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
April 25, 2018
An illustration of Mason Ramsey, known as the Yodeling Walmart Kid, wearing his iconic white button-down shirt, red bow-tie, cowboy hat and boots. Ramsey became famous after a video of him singing Lovesick Blues in his local Walmart went viral. Illustration by Saskia Wong-Smith 18.

Commentary: Country boy, I love you

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
April 18, 2018
Senior Omari Benjamin reads a passage from The Little Prince while dressed as a fox during the One Book kickoff celebration in the courtyard. Benjamin, who is in AP Spanish, read a portion of the book in Spanish.

Class of 2018 continues One Book tradition, celebrates ‘The Little Prince’

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
April 15, 2018

Biennial One Book celebration brings ‘The Little Prince’ to life

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
April 11, 2018
Senior Dom White 18 holds up a sign for cars on Sunset Blvd to read. Teachers stood close to the side walk to make sure students stayed safe and away from cars.

Students participate in unplanned walkout during #ENOUGH National Walkout

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
March 20, 2018
Jayla Brown 18 holds a sign that says End Gun Violence Now during the National Walkout on Mar. 14. The walkout caused difficult yet necessary conversations around campus. The Editorial Board encourages students to continue to advocate against gun violence in schools.

[Photo] Editorial: Where do we go from here?

April 10, 2018
Seniors Jael Ellman and Gracie Marx shout during the protest. Many cars sounded their horns in solidarity.

[Photo] Lena Jones’ ‘Black Salt’ showcases ‘brilliance’ of people of color

By Molly Goldberg, Culture Editor
March 23, 2018
Sarah Khneysser 20 holds up a Stop Gun Violence Now sign during the #ENOUGH National School Walkout. After a few planned minutes of silence in the courtyard, high school students unexpectedly marched off campus to protest on Sunset Blvd.

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Middle schoolers create a tunnel to welcome the high schoolers back to campus. The younger students were encouraged not to leave the front lawn because of safety precautions.

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Sophomores Betsy Gaghan, Beechie Spiller, Sydney Cort and Zoe Cort run toward the other protesters. According to Gaghans sign, one in three people know someone who has been shot.

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Saskia Wong-Smith 18 poses for a photo with her Bates pennant after signing her National Letter of Intent. She is Archers first swimmer to commit to swimming collegiately.

Swimmer Saskia Wong-Smith signs National Letter of Intent for Bates College

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
February 18, 2018
The 2018 All-Star Game Logo. The game will take place on Feb. 18 in Los Angeles for the sixth time. Image source: NBA .

NBA All-Star Game by the Numbers

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
February 17, 2018
Confetti falls on the US Bank stadium field after the Eagles won the 2018 Super Bowl. The enclosed stadium opened in 2016 and is home to the Minnesota Vikings. Photo courtesy of Brianna Coughlan.

Bye, bye Brady: Eagles soar past Patriots for their first Super Bowl title

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
February 11, 2018
Youlanda Copeland-Morgan speaks to the upper school during Diversity Day. She was one of two keynote speakers.

[Photo] Diversity Conference for ‘Equity & Inclusion’ celebrates differences, fosters community

By Alexandra Chang and Gracie Marx
January 31, 2018
The Kroks warm up their voices in Archers orchestra room before their performance on Jan. 12. The Kroks originated in Harvards Hasty Pudding Club, founded in 1770.

‘The Krokodiloes’ teach singing workshop to Archer a cappella groups

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
January 20, 2018

Kroks from Oracle on Vimeo.

Exclusive: Harvard a cappella group ‘The Krokodiloes’ performs, shares stories

By Nelly Rouzroch, Cat Oriel, Cybele Zhang, and Maya Wernick
January 15, 2018
Head of School Elizabeth English cheers while delivering her speech during the Groundbreaking Ceremony. The ceremony was postponed until after Winter Break due to the Skirball Fire.

‘Moving Archer Forward’: Community celebrates groundbreaking for Campus Master Plan

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
January 15, 2018
Al Jean speaks to the upper school on Jan. 10. He shared his presentation in the Dining Hall.

[Photo] ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner Al Jean shares passions for math, comedy

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
January 13, 2018
Juniors Ella Frey and Maddy Benfield smile in the courtyard. In addition to being equestrian captains together, the girls are also close friends.

Q&A with 2017-2018 varsity equestrian captains: Maddy Benfield, Ella Frey

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
December 3, 2017
The Stoked! platter from Stoked! California BBQ features three different kind of meat, corn, beans and bread. The platter can be purchased for $20.

Review: Smorgasburg LA highlights diverse cultures, worth the Sunday trip Downtown

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
December 1, 2017
Artistic representation of Lexies Juul decorated with stickers. Those who do not know what a Juul looks like may mistake it for a flash drive or another everyday object. Illustration by Kisa Rozenbaoum 18 and Cat Oriel 18.

Nico-teen: Juul, vaping devices violate school drug policy, pose health risks

By Cat Oriel and Nelly Rouzroch
November 7, 2017
Sophia Caplan 22 kicks her leg in the air in front of the pride flag in the courtyard. This is the first year Archer has celebrated National Coming Out Day in addition to International Day of the Girl.

GSA, GEG, HEC collaborate to plan International Day of the Girl, Coming Out Day celebration

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
October 15, 2017
Seniors Rachel Boehm and Cydney Davis pose after placing third at the Brentwood Tournament. The varsity volleyball team sees energy as their key to success.

[Photo] Varsity volleyball places in Brentwood, Milken Tournaments

By Cybele Zhang and Ella Frey
September 29, 2017
Claire Germano poses for a picture while she sits in the library during homework. Germano is the only senior in the Class of 2018 to be named a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist.

Senior Claire Germano named 2018 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
September 22, 2017
A volleyball jersey with the new athletics Artemis logo sits on a table with Laurel Bybees research on the goddess and her final designs. The new logo is on the back of every Archer sports jersey.

Athletics Department rebrands with new Artemis logo

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
September 20, 2017
Nathanson, Ohlbaum and Boehm after practice at Vertical Sports Performance, where the team trains. The captains chose family as the teams word for the year.

[Photo] Q&A with 2017-2018 varsity volleyball captains: Rachael Boehm, Macoy Ohlbaum and Amelia Nathanson

By Ella Frey and Maya Wernick
September 10, 2017
Cybele Zhang 18 poses in front of The Archer School for Girls. Zhang is Editor-in-Chief of The Oracle for the 2017-2018 school year.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2017
Danielle Roberts, Jenn Babin, Cybele Zhang, Meagan Rowles, Gracie Marx, Jael Ellman, Sophie Evans-Katz, Kamryn Bellamy and Macoy Olhbaum pose during advisory on Halloween in 2015. Babin has been Class Dean of 2018 since 2014, but will be taking on the role of Dean of Students in the fall. Image courtesy of Cybele Zhang.

Jenn Babin appointed as Dean of Students

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
May 25, 2017
Student athletes and members of the Athletics department meet with Under Armour representatives to discuss their company becoming the official sponsor of Archer Athletics. After addressing comments made by the CEO Kevin Plank praising President Trump, the Under Armour team presented about their female team sports line.

Archer Athletics discusses Under Armour sponsorship, encourages student input

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
May 16, 2017
The Archer delegation cheers during the Spirit Competition at the 2017 JCL Convention at St. Ignatius College Prep in San Francisco, CA. Archer won first place among small high schools.

Latinists attend Junior Classical League Convention in San Francisco

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
May 14, 2017
9th Grade Arrow Week photo competition winner announced

9th Grade Arrow Week photo competition winner announced

By Liz Haltrecht, Nelly Rouzroch, and Cat Oriel
May 4, 2017

LA March for Science from Oracle on Vimeo.

‘There is no Planet B’: Thousands March for Science in L.A.

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
April 27, 2017
Eighth graders Maggie OLeary and Hannah Joe play with beige slime during the slime X-block. The weekly session, led by three sixth graders, teaches girls how to make different types of slime.

Slime trend encourages creativity, entrepreneurship

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
March 22, 2017
Junior Natalie Goldsteins scooter sits in the hallway while Goldstein is in class. During her injury, Goldstein had to use a scooter to get around the school. [In smaller classrooms], I have to leave my scooter outside. I have to hop around and use the desks to move, she said.

Op-Ed: Accessibility: You can never have too much

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
March 12, 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

By Cat Oriel and Anna Brodsky
March 9, 2017
A protestor at LAX holds a sign with a quote from Mother Theresa on Jan. 29. Thousands of protestors gathered at airports around the world after President Trump signed an executive order banning seven predominantly Muslim countries. Photo courtesy of Banafsheh Salimi.

Americans, immigrants affected by Trump’s travel ban

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
March 1, 2017
This is me, wearing red, eating noodles from Din Tai Fung and holding my hongbao at The Americanas Chinese New Year Celebration in 2016. Chinese New Year is one of my favorite holidays. 2017 is the year of the Fire Rooster; since I was born in 2000, I am a Golden Dragon.

(Chinese) New Year, New Me: Celebrating the year of the fire rooster

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
February 9, 2017
6th grade students reflect on the day by writing in journals and discussing takeaways. According to 6th grade dean Ms. Burns, this activity was done to increase empathy, inclusivity and understanding within the grade.

Diversity Conference encourages student voices, exploration of cultures

By Cybele Zhang, Cat Oriel, and Alexandra Chang
January 31, 2017
Archers bus 803 driver Antwon Colvin stands in the bus aisle after a long ride. According to Colvin, bus driving has kept him grounded, and he appreciates Tumbleweed Transportations support and acceptance.

‘Bus driving saved me:’ An’twon Colvin’s road to happiness

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
December 13, 2016
Middle schoolers run and play basketball on the Sport Court during fitness class. In addition to after school sports, the Court is used for daily fitness classes.

Middle school volleyball, cross country finish ‘successful’ final season, say goodbye to Sport Court

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
November 30, 2016
This is me, wearing my black Pasadena shirt on the far left, working the polls on election day in Pasadena, California, at the Assistance League. In the photo, I am working as the precinct ballot reader machine clerk. My tasks in this position included inserting ballots into the reader and handing out stickers.

Democracy at play: What I learned from being a poll worker on Election Day

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
November 29, 2016
The seventh grade class representatives smile during a class meeting on the back field. I love my grade. Theyre all such amazing people, so I wanted to be one of the people to represent them, Langdon Janos 22 said.

Meet the 2016-2017 middle school class reps, president

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
November 11, 2016
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