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Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus
Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus
Hermanas Unidas holds an affinity meeting for Archer students who identify as Latina or Hispanic. Archer offered six different affinity spaces Nov. 1 to upper school students. 
Upper school students participate in first affinity space programming of school year
Dani Fenster (23) and Uma Bajaj (23) defend a strike by Coach Stephanie Ferri. Members of the faculty and class of 2023 faced off in a volleyball match Friday Oct. 21.
‘What Archer spirit really looks like’: Color clash encourages school spirit, seniors edge out faculty in volleyball game
These antisemitic posters encased in plastic bags and weighed with sand were found in Beverly Hills Sunday. The Goyim Defense League, an antisemitic hate group, dispersed these Saturday night, and junior Stephanie Harrison said many of her neighbors found them in their backyards.
‘I feel jaded at this point’: Archer students respond to antisemitism in Los Angeles
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
Protestors march down a street in Downtown, Los Angeles near Pershing Square. The protest, responding to the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran, took place mid October, and senior Delara Tehranchi took part in the demonstration with her family.
Iranian students respond to women’s revolution in Iran, implore community to take action
Head of School Elizabeth English teaches the origins of visual design elements in her seminar American History through Architecture. She said teaching has made her more connected to the class of 2023 and faculty.
Building blocks of connection: Head of School teaches senior seminar about architecture
Caption: The graphic showcases the bakeries and shops students can visit when traveling to the Brentwood village. Starting Oct.3, seniors, juniors and sophomores could travel off-campus to the Brentwood Village to purchase anything from the stores available including coffee, tea, pastries and lunch during the school day.
Off-campus privileges resume for sophomores, juniors, seniors
In this broadcast, students from within and outside Archer share their opinions on the hardening versus softening of schools in response to gun violence. These disparate approaches to school safety are of great discussion around the country following multiple school shootings in 2022.
Hardening versus softening: Student opinions on school gun safety precautions
Pictured is the entrance of The Archer School for Girls. This school year, Archer enrolled 500 students in both divisions, and 95 new students overall.
New students adjust to Archer, learning structure, support systems
“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!
The rescue team races through the narrow walls of the cave in search of the boys soccer team. The inspiring documentary, The Rescue, follows a Thailand boys soccer teams escape through floods and disasters.
Review: ‘The Rescue’ highlights power within ones community
The music room is a creative space for students to explore their own compositions and creative skills. Advance Study classes have started working with other Archer musicians to incorporate into their final projects.
Advanced study music courses offer new opportunities for Archer musicians
Four books written by Latina writers are displayed above. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I recommend checking out these books that depict the stories and history of Latines in the United States.
Five books written by Latina authors to read right now
Eighth grade dancers perform their student choreographed dance in the historic courtyard during lunch. Student choreographers had creative freedom as they choose their costumes, music and dancers.
Movement, music and memories: Archer presents Festival of Dance 
“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!
The rescue team races through the narrow walls of the cave in search of the boys soccer team. The inspiring documentary, The Rescue, follows a Thailand boys soccer teams escape through floods and disasters.
Review: ‘The Rescue’ highlights power within ones community
The music room is a creative space for students to explore their own compositions and creative skills. Advance Study classes have started working with other Archer musicians to incorporate into their final projects.
Advanced study music courses offer new opportunities for Archer musicians
Four books written by Latina writers are displayed above. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I recommend checking out these books that depict the stories and history of Latines in the United States.
Five books written by Latina authors to read right now
Eighth grade dancers perform their student choreographed dance in the historic courtyard during lunch. Student choreographers had creative freedom as they choose their costumes, music and dancers.
Movement, music and memories: Archer presents Festival of Dance 
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
11 Madison Parks summer salad highlights all different types, colors and shapes of tomatoes. This was one of my favorite dishes at 11 Madison Park because of how fresh each ingredient included is.
Review: 11 Madison Park’s new plant-based menu has transformed fine dining
The pork (left), chicken (middle) and brisket (right) tacos in all of their glory. They are served with a charred green pepper that gives each taco a nice kick of spice.
Column: Gochu Gang: A Korean-Mexican fusion dream
The Surf and Turf burger is topped with a whole fried lobster tail, crispy onions, lettuce and a perfectly toasted bun. This was definitely the star of the menu and worth every penny.
Column: Surf and turf, burger style
Claire Leimone poses will a Trader Joes reusable bag filled with grocery items. On top of their fantastic food and welcoming stores, Trader Joes provides recyclable and reusable bags.
An ode to Trader Joe’s
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
My family and I stand up during the seventh inning stretch at a Dodger game this season. Unfortunately, the 2022 Dodger season tragically ended on Oct. 15. Im a huge baseball fan, an even bigger Dodger fan, so in an effort to highlight the positives of the season, here are my six top Dodger moments.
Commentary: Pride, heartbreak for 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers
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
Serenity Jones (26) preparing to serve to begin the next set during their game against Buckley Sept. 24. The JV varsity volleyball teams overall record so far this season is 7-6.
Bringing the ‘best game energy’: JV Volleyball celebrates new skills, strengthen team dynamic
Sophomore Dylan Evans-Robinson hugs senior Uma Bajaj after giving her a speech during the varsity volleyball senior night celebration. The celebration occurred 10/13 following a home game against Pacifica Christian School.
A fan-tastic game: Community members swarm to varsity volleyball senior night
Farmers put up signs off Californias 5 Freeway outside of Bakersfield on April 18, 2022. With extreme drought water restrictions farmers have been forced to leave thousands of acres idle, directly impacting the agricultural economy and their livelihoods. Photo used with permission from the Epoch Times.
Column: California’s drought is affecting our agriculture
Social media platforms swarm around the head of a girl. For many, social media serves as an escape from the real world. Fandoms made up of millions of stans span across the internet — most notably, BTS ARMY.
Column: What is a ‘stan’?
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.
Editorial: How we can stand up to antisemitism
This image is a screenshot of my own workspace in Unity, a common game engine used by professional developers. Ive made the game world to resemble a typical Coda game, along with a picture of a lamppost — one of the games most prominent symbols.
Column: Game within game within game…
As I blow out the candles of seventeen, I bite into the cupcake of adulthood. This new chapter of life is challenging for many women, but I know the journey will be very sweet in the end.
Column: Eighteen candles
Farmers put up signs off Californias 5 Freeway outside of Bakersfield on April 18, 2022. With extreme drought water restrictions farmers have been forced to leave thousands of acres idle, directly impacting the agricultural economy and their livelihoods. Photo used with permission from the Epoch Times.
Column: California’s drought is affecting our agriculture
Social media platforms swarm around the head of a girl. For many, social media serves as an escape from the real world. Fandoms made up of millions of stans span across the internet — most notably, BTS ARMY.
Column: What is a ‘stan’?
This image is a screenshot of my own workspace in Unity, a common game engine used by professional developers. Ive made the game world to resemble a typical Coda game, along with a picture of a lamppost — one of the games most prominent symbols.
Column: Game within game within game…
As I blow out the candles of seventeen, I bite into the cupcake of adulthood. This new chapter of life is challenging for many women, but I know the journey will be very sweet in the end.
Column: Eighteen candles
The Summer Snapdragons surround the fountain in the courtyard. As I approach my final year at Archer, I am beginning to realize how little I knew about the array of species that have called Archer home long before I did.
Column: Connections to place, identifying species at Archer
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.
Editorial: How we can stand up to antisemitism
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
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.
Op-Ed: City Council’s leaked audio emphasizes need to address colorism in Latino community
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
Censorship has been raging in the United States, threatening classrooms and beyond. This nation-wide issue should be at the forefront of more minds.
Editorial: Censorship in on our minds, it should be on yours
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
I frequently find myself searching for summer playlists but none are ever perfect. I have attempted to curate the ultimate summer playlist full of joyful music.
Magnetic music: Dance-worthy playlist perfect for summer
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
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
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
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational advocates have advice for you
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational advocates have advice for you
Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus
Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus
Caption: The graphic showcases the bakeries and shops students can visit when traveling to the Brentwood village. Starting Oct.3, seniors, juniors and sophomores could travel off-campus to the Brentwood Village to purchase anything from the stores available including coffee, tea, pastries and lunch during the school day.
Off-campus privileges resume for sophomores, juniors, seniors
In this broadcast, students from within and outside Archer share their opinions on the hardening versus softening of schools in response to gun violence. These disparate approaches to school safety are of great discussion around the country following multiple school shootings in 2022.
Hardening versus softening: Student opinions on school gun safety precautions
The journey of Archers Maypole, Moving Up Day tradition
The journey of Archer’s Maypole, Moving Up Day tradition
The Scoop S2 Ep3 - The Scoop on Hestias Flame, Archers Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep3 – The Scoop on Hestia’s Flame, Archer’s Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep3 - The Scoop on Hestias Flame, Archers Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep3 – The Scoop on Hestia’s Flame, Archer’s Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 - The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 – The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The Scoop S2 Ep 1: Inside the Walls of Archer with Samantha Hazell-OBrien
The Scoop S2 Ep 1: Inside the Walls of Archer with Samantha Hazell-O’Brien
The Scoop S1 Ep 6 – Colonialism, Capitalism and Carbon Emissions
The Scoop S1 Ep 5 - #COVID19: Archer teen volunteers for adolescent Pfizer trial
The Scoop S1 Ep 5 – #COVID19: Archer teen volunteers for adolescent Pfizer trial
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Charlotte Tragos, Columnist

Charlotte Tragos became an Oracle columnist in 2020. Her column focuses on politics during and after Trump and Trumpism. She has a liberal bent and writes about the evolving political landscape and is interested in the shared values that can bring Americans back together.

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Sophomore Dylan Evans-Robinson hugs senior Uma Bajaj after giving her a speech during the varsity volleyball senior night celebration. The celebration occurred 10/13 following a home game against Pacifica Christian School.

[Photo] A fan-tastic game: Community members swarm to varsity volleyball senior night

October 25, 2022
Activists protest outside of the Supreme Court ahead of the decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. The Supreme Courts precedent prompted many states to restrict and ban abortion access.

Column: Escape the conservative revolution

October 4, 2022
Thousands gather in Downtown Los Angeles May 14th to protest the preliminary decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, a set precedent. The choice by the Supreme Court is evidence of dangerous continued attacks on the most vulnerable.

Column: Speak out, speak now

June 4, 2022
Stickers line the outside of my kitchen window promoting pride and transgender visibility. There are many ways to uplift transgender show your support for the transgender community following March 31.

Column: Transgender visibility: A continual effort

May 2, 2022
Juniors Dani Fenster and Uma Bajaj hold up a sign while marching at the Youth Climate Strike Los Angeles. The strike took place March 25 in Downtown Los Angeles, and Archer students were granted excused absences for attending.

[Photo] Editorial: The immeasurable value of administrative support for climate activism

April 24, 2022
Ukrainians protest against Russias invasion and attack on their sovereign nation. The world has responded to the insane agression by the Russian dictator.

Column: Banning oil from the oligarchy: Necessary damage

March 22, 2022
In the Archer library a pillar reading honesty is placed above shelves of books. Libraries and schools have been forced to ban books that local boards disapprove of.

Column: They’re burning books, let’s buy them

March 1, 2022
Lady justice holds an even scale. Criminal justice inequalities show how the scale of justice is not equal.

Column: Restorative justice: A service-oriented healing response to harm

January 26, 2022
Pro-choice advocates gather outside of Missouris one Planned Parenthood. If Roe V. Wade is overturned, more than half of states will criminally prosecute abortion.

Column: After Roe, Griswold?

December 14, 2021
Netflix workers and members of the entertainment industry gather to protest Netflixs protection of Dave Chappelle. The media giant has chosen to side with the comedian following backlash about anti-transgender comments he makes in his special.

Column: Tell a joke, Dave Chapelle

November 15, 2021
The congressional building is quiet months after Jan. 6. The insurrection occurred after Trump supporters stormed the capitol.

Column: The people versus Trumpism

October 10, 2021
A truck sponsored by Plan C drives around rural Texas before the abortion ban. Plan C has been providing telemedicine resources for women to access abortions.

Column: Plan B failed; what’s Plan C?

September 23, 2021
The California sample voter ballot provides a sample of the September ballot question. The California recall election is being described as unconstitutional by legal scholars under the US Constitution and California State Constitution.

Column: Vote no; Constitutional corruption in California election

September 6, 2021
Joe Biden smiles for his official White House Portrait. The Biden administration has been in office for more than 100 days.

Column: 100 days later

May 27, 2021
Lieutenant Donald Glenn Droz (right) poses with his crew on board his Navy ship in Vietnam. Droz was killed in battle on Apr 12, 1969, at 25 years old, leaving behind a wife, Judith Droz Keyes, and three-month-old daughter, Tracy Droz Tragos, whom he only met once.

Column: We need to ban military assault weapons

May 6, 2021
A computer screen lights up with news articles surrounding New York Governor Andrew Cuomos sexual misconduct allegations. Cuomo currently has seven accusers.

Column: Resign, Governor Cuomo

March 14, 2021
The United States Capitol building stands after a violent insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, that killed 5 and injured more than 140. Donald Trump has been impeached for his role in inciting the insurrection.

Column: ‘Cancel Culture’ to the rescue: A response to the president’s exoneration

February 21, 2021
Over 159,000,000 votes were cast in the 2020 election. This tally marks a record-high number of ballots cast in a presidential election and the highest voter turnout since the 1900s.

Column: My experience as a poll-watcher

January 6, 2021
After hours of volunteering as a poll observer on election day, Nov. 3rd, Charlotte Tragos captures a photo of the voting site in Las Vegas, Nevada. “[Dani and I] were eating marshmallows in the trunk of the car while watching the voters outside the site,” Tragos said while recalling the moment she took the photo.

[Photo] Sophomores Charlotte Tragos, Dani Fenster volunteer as poll observers in 2020 presidential election

December 10, 2020
Donald Trump and Mike Pence take the stage at an event in Washington D.C. Trump was previously diagnosed with COVID-19 and therefore cancelled the second debate on Oct. 15.

Column: The unpresidential debate

October 18, 2020
The statue of sixteenth president Abraham Lincoln sits in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Lincoln Project was founded by eight individuals including a Washington Post contributing columnist, George Conway and New York Times best selling author, Rick Wilson.

Column: How a diehard Democrat joined a Republican group

August 25, 2020
Seventh grade Arrow Week photo competition.

[Photo] 7th grade Arrow Week photo competition winner announced

May 3, 2018
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