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Class of 2025 Student Council representatives Rachel Chung, Francie Wallack and Tavi Memoli smile in front of boxes of donuts and containers of hot water to mix with hot chocolate packets. Chung served as photographer for the event, documenting the party on her digital camera. The juniors’ autumn party was meant to provide a space to talk to their peers and relax in the midst of their academics. 
Fall friendship: Juniors bond over donuts, drinks at class party
Juniors sit at Union Peak in Lander, Wyoming. From Aug. 25-Sept. 1, most members of the Class of 2025 went on Arrow Week, a hiking and leadership program that is a part of Archer’s curriculum.
Juniors adapt to Arrow Week with fewer students attending, develop leadership skills
A slide from the Honor Education Councils presentation explains the guidelines for Grammarly versus ChatGPT, which both use artificial intelligence. Upper school HEC representatives presented at grade-level meetings Sept. 5 about the addition of AI guidelines to the student handbook.
HEC, community members discuss addition of AI guidelines to handbook, related ethics
Sophomores Emerson Cohen, Emily Paschall and Meredith Ho gather together for a picture at Leo Carrillo Beach. To commence the school year, sixth through 10th grade students participated in Archer’s annual Fall Outing, where they connected through outdoor activities including ropes courses, games and swimming. “I think it was definitely my favorite fall outing that we’ve done so far,” sophomore Darian Weiss said. “It’s nice that was our last one. It was a good way to end it off.”
Fall Outings for grades 6-10 promote team building, leadership
Student Body President Anaiya Asomugha (24) speaks to students and faculty, welcoming everyone to the 2023-24 school year Aug. 22. Asomugha and Head of School Elizabeth English gave speeches in the courtyard in celebration of the first day of school.
‘Striking brilliance’: Administration announces theme for year, students attend first day of school
Three faculty and staff school pictures feature science teacher Tara Renner, English teacher Alexandra Greenberg and history teaching apprentice Whitney Wagner. The Oracle held a Q&A with Renner, Greenberg and Wagner to ask them about their first few weeks at Archer and initial feelings surrounding the 2023-24 school year. (Photos by Ultimate Exposures and Graphic Illustration by Zoe Gazzuolo)
Q&A with new teachers Tara Renner, Alexandra Greenberg and Whitney Wagner
Harry Styles performs Late Night Talking at SoFi Stadium Oct. 23, 2022. Since 2019, the average concert price to see prominent artists like Styles has risen 18%.
Pulling back the curtains: Rising ticket prices impact concertgoers’ access to seeing artists live  
Honor Education Council members discuss ethical dilemmas at one of their general sessions. Senior members of HEC said their current main goal is transparency and connection with the community.
Setting intentions: Q&A with senior Honor Education Council members on goals for year
Sophia Bratman (24), Anaiya Asomugha (24), Ella Gray (24) and alumni Ava Cherniss (23) wave colorful flags in the courtyard. They were all counselors for Archer Summer, a paid position where they oversaw group activities with kids and organized camp life.
Summer salaries: 3 Archer students work their first jobs over the summer
Actresses Judy Reyes and Ana Ortiz picket at the Writers Guild Association strike May 8. Ortiz has been attending WGA and SAG-AFTRA protests almost daily since the start of the unions’ strikes.
Hollywood actors, writers share insight into cause, impact of ongoing dual strike
Visual Arts teacher Hannah Kremin positions her artwork and prepares for the opening of the 2023 Eastern Star Gallery faculty and staff art show. Kremins piece on display is called Swans Dance and was made from clay, plaster, acrylic, sand and wax.
 ‘It’s humanizing’: Eastern Star Gallery show facilitates student, faculty connection
The movie title “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is displayed in a colorful font with a black background. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” features Miles Morales, a teen who struggles to fully embrace his secret identity as Spider-Man, as he seeks to restore balance in the multiverse. 
Review: ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse’ turned me into a Spider-Man fan
Drake and 21 Savage perform at the Forum Aug. 16. Their concert was high-energy and iconic, lighting the venue up with music and fun.
Review: Drake and 21 Savage’s It’s All A Blur Tour was one giant party
Taylor Swift sings her opening song of The Eras Tour, “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince.” After the opening song, Swift delivered an incredible three and a half hour long performance with costume, set and design changes throughout the show. 
Review: Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour changed my life
Siena Fantini (’27) and Grace Nordling (’28) sing in the Blackbox theater during a performance of “Frozen Jr,” a junior musical version of the 2018 Broadway musical “Frozen.” Performances took place May 19 and 20.
“Frozen Jr.” sparkles on stage as cast members grow their skills through process
Visual Arts teacher Hannah Kremin positions her artwork and prepares for the opening of the 2023 Eastern Star Gallery faculty and staff art show. Kremins piece on display is called Swans Dance and was made from clay, plaster, acrylic, sand and wax.
 ‘It’s humanizing’: Eastern Star Gallery show facilitates student, faculty connection
The movie title “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is displayed in a colorful font with a black background. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” features Miles Morales, a teen who struggles to fully embrace his secret identity as Spider-Man, as he seeks to restore balance in the multiverse. 
Review: ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse’ turned me into a Spider-Man fan
Drake and 21 Savage perform at the Forum Aug. 16. Their concert was high-energy and iconic, lighting the venue up with music and fun.
Review: Drake and 21 Savage’s It’s All A Blur Tour was one giant party
Taylor Swift sings her opening song of The Eras Tour, “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince.” After the opening song, Swift delivered an incredible three and a half hour long performance with costume, set and design changes throughout the show. 
Review: Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour changed my life
Siena Fantini (’27) and Grace Nordling (’28) sing in the Blackbox theater during a performance of “Frozen Jr,” a junior musical version of the 2018 Broadway musical “Frozen.” Performances took place May 19 and 20.
“Frozen Jr.” sparkles on stage as cast members grow their skills through process
Pictured is Katsu Bar’s original katsu sandwich with waffle fries. The restaurant opened its sixth location May 1 in Santa Monica, and I reviewed four items on its menu.
Review: Katsu Bar brings delicious Japanese cuisine to Santa Monica
The birthday cake cookies I made using the Momofuku Milk Bar cookbook sit on top of the recipe. The recipe was straightforward and made the most delicious cookies.
Review: ‘Momofuku Milk Bar’ is delicious but complicated
This is the table set up at Haidilao Hot Pot that my extended family and I had when we went for dinner. We ordered many items, including egg noodles, spinach, corn, fried bean curd rolls and chicken fried rice. I highly recommend this restaurant for a unique dining experience that exposes you to a part of Chinese culture.
Review: Haidilao Hot Pot allows diners to not only enjoy a meal, but an experience
This is the famous truffle pasta from Sushi House Unico located in Beverly Glen Circle. It was creamy and it had great texture to it. This was my favorite dish of the night.
Review: Sushi House Unico’s dishes capture wide range of cuisines
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
Senior Chloe Resnick and world language teacher Mark Forte stand together at Zuma beach after Resnick competed in a surf competition. For the fall season, the surf team has expanded to include experienced middle school surfers.
Surf’s up: Surf team expands to experienced middle school surfers
Seventh graders Zoe Butler and Isabel Kromwyk run side by side on a sunny afternoon during cross country practice. Middle school cross country coach Kiaira Bostic said they are both determined athletes, and she looks forward to seeing them become stronger runners this season.
Side by side: Seventh graders Zoe Butler, Isabel Kromwyk jog into middle school cross country season
Freshmen Pheobe Measer and Chloe Ventura Ruvalcaba high-five after a point in a preseason match against St. Monica Preparatory. Archers JV volleyball team lost 0-2 against St. Monica and most recently beat the Oakwood School 2-0.
Freshman-filled JV volleyball team adjusts to change, builds confidence
Athletic Director Kim Smith gives an opening speech at the 2022-2023 Athletic Awards Night. Last year, along with Athletic Awards Night, she organized college signings, pep rallies and other events.
Q&A with Athletic Director Kim Smith on start of sports seasons, goals for year
Finalist pairs smile after playing Windward in the PBL championship. Eighth grader Hana Cho said the team made major progress since the beginning of the beach volleyball program and overcame challenges throughout the season.
Middle school beach volleyball team reflects on challenges, triumphs of season’s finals
This image features a few album covers of certain tracks on my perfect autumn playlist. Covers include Fiona Apples classic, Tidal, and Ethel Cains Preachers Daughter. (Graphic Illustration by Siena Ferraro).
The perfect autumn playlist to maximize coziness all season long
Audrey Chang (’24) takes her senior portrait. Chang will be serving as the Editor-in-Chief of The Oracle for the 2023-2024 school year. (Graphic Illustration by Audrey Chang)
Letter from the Editor
To start ending worldwide polarization, we must begin having conversations with people who hold different beliefs than us. Fostering empathy and recognizing others as a human is how we can begin repairing the world and mending the political divide. 
Op-Ed: How to combat hate, stop polarization
An 8-year-old me holds up a photo of a Gucci dress, wearing the duplicate I made myself. Months earlier, I became infatuated with it in the mall, which inspired me to start sewing. I still make clothes to this day.
Commentary: My love and devotion to fashion
My sister and I smile for a picture in the summer of 2012. We have always had a very close relationship, and I have loved taking care of her; she has taught me so many lessons. I am grateful that she helped me grow my leadership skills through the experience of taking care of her.
Op-Ed: Being a big sister made me a better leader
Japanese Breakfast performed May 11 at the Kilby Block Party Festival in Salt Lake City, Utah. Witnessing their performance live is one of my final memories of high school and stirred up a lot of bittersweet emotions.
Column: An ode to senior year… and Japanese Breakfast
My friend and I took this screenshot of our avatars on one of our favorite servers. Throughout all the years I’ve played video games, it’s always been the one I can consistently return to, having built some of my strongest relationships and shaped who I am as a person.
Column: Create new world
As I begin the road to graduation, Im reminded of the extraordinary experience that Ive had writing a feminist column. It has been a beautifully empowering process that I will be forever grateful for.
Column: Dear column, I love you.
Disney’s 2002 film “Lilo and Stitch” is getting a live action reboot, set to release in 2024. Recently, the film has come under fire, though, for its seemingly whitewashed casting decisions. (Graphic Illustration by Sydney Frank)
Column: “Ohana means family”
Image displays a Nintendo Switch alongside a gaming mouse and a few dollar bills. With the overwhelming prices of video games in the modern age, here are five wonderful games that you can play for free! Image credit to Paulina DePaulo.
Column: The best games in life are free
Audrey Chang (’24) takes her senior portrait. Chang will be serving as the Editor-in-Chief of The Oracle for the 2023-2024 school year. (Graphic Illustration by Audrey Chang)
Letter from the Editor
To start ending worldwide polarization, we must begin having conversations with people who hold different beliefs than us. Fostering empathy and recognizing others as a human is how we can begin repairing the world and mending the political divide. 
Op-Ed: How to combat hate, stop polarization
An 8-year-old me holds up a photo of a Gucci dress, wearing the duplicate I made myself. Months earlier, I became infatuated with it in the mall, which inspired me to start sewing. I still make clothes to this day.
Commentary: My love and devotion to fashion
My sister and I smile for a picture in the summer of 2012. We have always had a very close relationship, and I have loved taking care of her; she has taught me so many lessons. I am grateful that she helped me grow my leadership skills through the experience of taking care of her.
Op-Ed: Being a big sister made me a better leader
Instagram plays a large role in the growing rates of eating disorders in teenagers. As the apps popularity exponentially increases among teenagers, the commonality of eating disorders in teens has risen as well. (Graphic illustration by Tavi Memoli)
Op-Ed: Instagram’s role in the growing rates of eating disorders in teenagers
This image features a few album covers of certain tracks on my perfect autumn playlist. Covers include Fiona Apples classic, Tidal, and Ethel Cains Preachers Daughter. (Graphic Illustration by Siena Ferraro).
The perfect autumn playlist to maximize coziness all season long
My parents assemble all the ingredients necessary to make which dumpling filling. This particular dinner, my mom tried to step out of her comfort zone by making a pork and mushroom dumpling, which she had never attempted before.
My top 5 favorite Chinese foods
This graphic image contains promotional posters for five journalism films I believe are inspiring and powerful. These films range from the classic All the Presidents Men, which was revolutionary for the way it depicted journalism, to Bad Education, which emphasizes the power of student journalism in schools. (Graphic Illustration by Nina Sperling)
From ‘Shattered Glass’ to shattered glass ceilings: 5 films that capture the power of journalism
Jet Rags only location in Los Angeles has a large ground floor and a smaller second floor. Smaller items like rings, sunglasses and iron-on patches can be found near the cash register on the first floor.
My 3 favorite thrift stores in Los Angeles
Gift Guide: What to get your dad for Fathers Day
Gift Guide: What to get your dad for Father’s Day
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
The Scoop on the History of the Senior Fountain Jump
The Scoop on the History of the Senior Fountain Jump
A graphic illustration depicts a teen girl being pointed at, feeling peer pressure. According to Firewall Times, 85% of high school students have felt peer pressure during middle or high school. (Graphic Illustration by Lola Thomas)
Archer students reflect on peer pressure’s impact, professionals describe psychological effects
The Scoop: A conversation with my trans brother
The Scoop: A conversation with my trans brother
Azel Al-Kadiri (23), portraying Elinor Dashwood, and Ella Gray (24), portraying Marianne Dashwood, hold hands during a technical rehearsal of Sense and Sensibility. Rehearsals for the upper school play began in January and spanned over three months.
From script to stage: Making ‘Sense and Sensibility’
An image of a phone with numerous searches for how to fix one’s body demonstrates social medias deeply-rooted diet culture. According to Healthline, there was a large user growth among girls ages 15-22 on TikTok, an app known to spread misinformation, especially about weight and dieting. (Graphic Illustration by Olivia Hallinan-Gan)
Teenage girls reflect on diet culture on social media in all-girls environment
The Scoop on the History of the Senior Fountain Jump
The Scoop on the History of the Senior Fountain Jump
The Scoop: A conversation with my trans brother
The Scoop: A conversation with my trans brother
The Scoop on Academic Peer Pressure in preparation for College
The Scoop on Academic Peer Pressure in preparation for College
S3 Ep3 – Round Table: Varsity Winter Sports Captains
S3 Ep3 – Round Table: Varsity Winter Sports Captains
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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Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor

Chloe Fidler joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2019, became the Voices Editor in 2020 and continued that role through her senior year. Passionate about social justice, she participated in political activism in and outside of school. She has an immense love for journalism and held an internship for, and contributed to, the Stanford Daily. She also participated in the Medill 2021 Online Journalism Workshop. She graduated in 2022.

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This illustration shows me thanking the Voices section. After two years of being the Voices Editor, I am more than grateful that I had this opportunity.

Commentary: Thank you, Voices section

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 20, 2022
The Midnight Gospel series consists of eight episodes and delves into important topics connected to spirituality. Clancy, the main character, is seen sitting with his pet, Charlotte. When we set an intention, somehow the world seems to magically come to meet us,” Trudy the Love Barbarian said.

Review: Animated series ‘The Midnight Gospel’ teleports you to another dimension

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 11, 2022
Faith Soriano prepares to throw the ball to a teammate. Softball has been my rock, Soriano said.

Seven softball seniors: Their final swings, sentiments, stories

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
April 1, 2022
Members of the Archer community and Los Angeles residents protest at the Global Climate Strike in Downtown Los Angeles.

[Photo] ‘Young people are less institutionally minded’: How youth participation in politics has increased

May 18, 2022
Student Body President Langdon Janos and freshman Julianna Hatton prepare the Archer community for the pie to the face Executive Board members Marissa Gendy and Bess Frierson are about to receive.

Photo Gallery: Student perspectives on annual Spirit Week event

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
March 22, 2022
CNN reporter Sara Sidner cover Russias invasion of Ukraine. It is a tragedy, Sidner said.

[Photo] Editorial: How to stay informed during a time of crisis, Russian invasion of Ukraine

March 1, 2022
The Archer Oracle, Marlborough Ultraviolet and Harvard-Westlake Chronicle comment on collaboration. Scholastic Journalism Week celebrates student-journalism, choosing a theme each year. The 2022 theme is Amplifying Voices.

#MakingConnections: Los Angeles student-journalists highlight necessity of collaboration

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
February 21, 2022
Bojack Horseman is an animated show on Netflix that only features characters with fundamental flaws. When Bojacks ex-girlfriend, an owl named Wanda, breaks up with him, she says that When you look at someone through rose-colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags.

Review: ‘Bojack Horseman,’ the most underrated series on Netflix

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
January 29, 2022
Digital illustration that states: Most sincerely, Vaughan and Chloe. As members of the two affinity groups that were targeted by this hate speech, we shared our emotions and reflected on how this situation impacted us as individuals.

Opinion: There is no excuse

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Chloe Fidler
January 20, 2022
Editor-in-Chief Vaughan Anoai and Kristin Taylor discuss Oracle-related matters in the Publication Laboratory. Ms. Taylor has served as an inspiration for me on the Oracle and just in general, Anoai said.

Get to know our journalism adviser: Kristin Taylor

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
December 14, 2021
Vaughan, Tiffany and Reno Anoai smile after Vaughan officially signed her letter of intent to play at Georgetown University. According to Marissa Gendy, fellow senior, Vaughan has worked so hard, and will do incredible things in the future.

Senior Vaughan Anoa’i signs letter of intent, commits to play Division I volleyball at Georgetown University

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 29, 2021
Seniors gather in the black box during a break amidst the haunted house run through. This has been such an integral experience for my senior year, senior Chidimma Nwafor said.

Decapitated doll heads: Spooktober senior haunted house

November 3, 2021
Seniors Katelyn Chi, Vaughan Anoai and Shaunael Milton are celebrated for their contributions to Archers varsity volleyball team. I cried so hard because I was so proud, senior Marissa Gendy said. It [the night] is one to remember.

Varsity volleyball senior night celebration ‘is one to remember’

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 20, 2021
Seniors Emilia Ramirez and Grace Doyle purchase items from Starbucks. Doyle said being able to get a drink from Starbucks is a nice way to start the day.

Starbucks, Belwood, Kreation and more: Across the street privileges return

September 22, 2021
Editor-in-Chief Vaughan Anoa’i and Features Editor Thea Leimone work on editing a story together in the Publication Lab. Anoai is serving as the Editor-in-Chief for the 2021-2022 academic year.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor

September 22, 2021
On the left is my last Archer Student ID, twelfth grade, above my first ever Student ID, seventh grade; on the right is my first Oracle press pass. 2019, and my last Oracle press pass, 2022. Putting the IDs and press passes together makes me feel nostalgic, but also reminds me of how far I have come.

Commentary: Where’d all the time go?

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
September 21, 2021
Marissa Gendy

[Photo] Marissa Gendy

May 21, 2021
​​Freshman Addie Myers and Natalie Huang study together in the student lounge during US-FLX block. Farley hopes students use this time to “connect with each other,” which Myers and Huang said they appreciate following a long year of online learning.

[Photo] ‘I think [this change] is really needed:’ Students share perspectives on new schedule for 2021-2022 school year

September 7, 2021
The Class of 2021 poses in front of the fountain in the Eastern Star courtyard after squirting one another with water for the adapted tradition, the fountain jump, on their last day of classes. After getting drenched in water, senior Ava Salomon described the event as the best kind of hectic.

Splashing into summer: Seniors share perspectives on refashioned fountain jump

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 26, 2021
The left cup, filled with matcha, and the right cup, filled with chai tea, steaming before being enjoyed. Although Chloe and Grace often bicker about which drink is superior, they have finally found common ground and can agree that both are valid ways to enjoy morning-time.

A battle of how to start the morning: Matcha vs. Chai tea latte

By Chloe Fidler and Grace Doyle
May 20, 2021
Liberation Day May 5, 1945: my great grandma (woman with white circle around her face) and other prisoners were given new boots and clothes after being freed from Mauthausen by the Americans. My great-grandma later moved to the United States, settling in Brooklyn, New York.

Op-Ed: I am tired of my people being the punchline

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 14, 2021
Seniors gather on the front field of Archer to put up the annual Maypole. Senior Rio Hundley described the event as refreshing. We finally got to participate in a tradition and really bond as a class in person, Hundley said.

Rainbows and ribbons: Seniors share perspectives on annual Maypole event amidst pandemic

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 2, 2021
The dance shows theme this year was Synergy. Junior Marley Mills who has been dancing for Archer for five years, described the show as impactful and inspiring.

5, 6, 7, 8: Night of Dance participants adjust to the remote platform

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
April 15, 2021
The Oracle staff discusses the purpose of journalistic work via a virtual class. I have learned so much from being a student journalist, current Podcast Editor London Sinclair said.

Why do we do what we do?: Oracle staff reflects on purpose of journalistic work

February 23, 2021
Brought in to present by DCLT and the Arts Department, Asuka Lin expressed how important art and creativity is for the human race. Lin said when filming winter terrace in Japan, them and their friends ate food for three hours and just kept the camera rolling.

DCLT and Arts Department virtually collaborate with indie filmmaker Asuka Lin

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
February 22, 2021
Joe Biden visits Israel in March of 2016. History teacher Kathleen Niles reflected on the past four years: “There is a way in which that I think Americans have been able to not see some really important elements of our society because pre-Trump society didn’t talk about things as openly.

A four-year reflection: ‘Kids will be reading about 2016 and 2020 in their history books’

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
January 23, 2021
This image is from the 2019 climate strike. I think when it comes to being a young climate activist, there is so much bad news we have to grapple with daily, Archer junior Paola Hoffman said. What I remember about that strike was the overwhelming sense of hope at seeing so many other people who were right there with me. It really rejuvenates your will to keep fighting.

Council for Sustainability prompts environmental discussion surrounding ‘I am Greta’ documentary

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
December 6, 2020
On Friday Oct. 30, the seniors surprised the whole school by wearing costumes and Zoom filters. They threw a virtual haunted house to encourage spirit and laughter within the Archer community according to Executive Board member Madis Kennedy.

Executive Board creeps it real in planning this year’s virtual Halloween celebration

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 3, 2020

Matcha

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 26, 2020
Along with walks in the afternoon, senior Jessica Tuchin also said that walks in the evening are a great way to clear your head and relax.

Zoom fatigue: Combatting the stresses that come with remote learning

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 11, 2020
One of the many railroads that led to the largest concentration camp in World War II, Auschwitz in Poland. As emerging generations are becoming more distanced from the events of the Holocaust, education of this genocide should be mandatory throughout the United States.

Op-Ed: Holocaust education should be mandatory in schools

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 3, 2020
In this photo staged by junior Emily Eshel, a girl stands on a scale that reads unacceptable where the weight is supposed to be located. Eshel created this image for an English project exploring beauty ideals. Sophomore Leah Abazari said that the pressure to be a certain weight and a certain body type can be overwhelming.

‘Not adequate enough’: Los Angeles residents reflect on city’s beauty standards

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 21, 2020
A sophomore English class taught by Stephanie Nicolard virtually touches hands on Zoom. Sophomore Marley Mills said that it was only one of the many fun activities they had done in class.

Community members reflect on implementation of remote learning practices

By Chloe Fidler and Anna Brodsky
April 23, 2020
On Temple Ahavat Shaloms welcome sign, the phrase 6 million $ was not enough was written in all capital letters.

Op-Ed: Why didn’t anyone talk about local anti-Semitic vandalism?

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
March 6, 2020

#press4education: Community weighs in on press freedom

By Chloe Fidler, Vaughan Anoa'i, Allie Worchell, and Grace Doyle
February 27, 2020
Captain Riley Adams gives a half time pep talk during the Archer varsity soccer game against Oakwood hosted at Santa Monica College. Archer beat Oakwood 7-0.

Q&A with varsity soccer captains: Sophie Larbalestier, Stella Chuck

By Chloe Fidler and Grace Doyle
February 10, 2020
Sophomore Lauren Robson scrolls through TikTok and views a #WWIII video. After the conflict between the U.S. and Iran these videos went viral.

Op-Ed: WWIII Tik Tok memes promote stereotypes, trivialize U.S.-Iran relations

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
February 9, 2020
As Archers soccer team begin their season, they have the opportunity to play games at home due to the new regulation size field.

Varsity soccer kicks off season with new field

By Chloe Fidler and Grace Doyle
January 9, 2020
Ferocious Friday: As part of a new tradition created by English teachers Brian Wogensen and Wendy Deming, Head of School Elizabeth English and Associate Head of School Karen Pavliscak sport ferocious tiger and leopard print track suits.

Teachers go wild in new Ferocious Friday tradition

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
December 12, 2019
Sixth grader Riley Boccella plays Candy Corn Hole which was part of Student Councils rescheduled celebration for Halloween on Nov. 1. Students returned to campus Nov. 1, after the mandatory evacuation order was lifted.

Student council holds postponed Halloween celebration in response to Getty Fire closure

By Chloe Fidler and Lola Lamberg
December 4, 2019
Sophomore varsity tennis player Naya Ben-Meir puts her tennis bag above the lockers at the start of school day. Ben-Meir has been on the varsity tennis team since her freshman year.

‘You make sacrifices’: Athletes practice time-management, prioritization

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 14, 2019
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