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Senior Emily Cadenas triesd to pin her clothespin on Bess Frierson and get her out of the game assassin while Frierson runs around the courtyard to avoid Cadenas. The seniors continue in tradition of playing assassin which began during the beginning of their sophomore year. 
Let the games begin: Seniors and faculty play Assassin
Freshman August Kohn sells seniors Ruby Williams and Lexi Tooley baked goods for the GEG bake sale fundraiser in support of the LÍde foundation. The bake sale was one of multiple stations in the courtyard for the International Day of the Girl celebration on Oct. 11.
GEG fills courtyard with festivities for International Day of the Girl celebration
On Wednesday, Oct. 6 Hermanas Unidas presented during Upper School Community Connections. The affinity club introduced their executive board, mission statement and theme of the year. They also spotlighted members of the community in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month which lasts from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Hermanas Unidas present during Community Connections
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
Joe Feldman wrote Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms in 2018 in response to the inconsistent grading amongst educators and its implications on student performance. Every summer, the Archer faculty read a book relevant to their professional development both as teachers and learners. The easiest thing to do is fail students or give them A’s, Assistant Head of School Karen Pavliscak said. It’s the nuances in between.
Grading for equity: Faculty, students reflect on summer reading
A student waits to get her PCR COVID-19 test in the library courtyard on Sept. 29. The testing program, previously done with Laboratory Services of America and now with Innovative Health Diagnostics, is one measure taken to limit community exposure to COVID-19. On Oct. 6, the community will be transitioning to weekly COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff as opposed to the biweekly testing for vaccinated community members.
Safety first: COVID-19 protocols and policies implemented for the 2021-2022 school year
Eleventh grade Arrow Week: A photo journey through Wyoming
Anaiya Asomugha and her sophomore friends each lunch outside of the the Diana Meehan academic center. “At first I was really scared,” Asomugha said about attending school in-person. “But I identify as an extrovert, so I didn’t have trouble reaching out to people and was really happy when they reached out too.”
New to campus but not to Archer: Students transition into on-campus learning
The week of May 24 was the seniors last week on campus. To celebrate, they ended Monday with a water battle to share some laughs and memories. This was a COVID-adapted version of the traditional fountain jump.
‘A chapter that’s closing — so another can open’: Seniors look ahead to college
Encouraging Women and girls through chess.
The lopsided-gender imbalance in chess: What players are doing to make chess more inclusive
The Word of Mouth vegan truck located at the Vegan Exchange LA. This truck is my new favorite vegan spot in LA, Olivia Miro said.
Column: V is for vegan
Pictured in the middle is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wearing a dress with the print reading, Tax the Rich, to the right is Kendall Jenner, and on the left is Kerby Jean Raymond. This years Met Gala highlighted the importance of using your voice to promote change.
Spring already: Annual Met Gala event takes place in fall 2021
The traditional Quesabirria tacos with beef which can be dipped in consomé sauce. A staple item at Tacos y Birria La Unica food truck and the main event of the whole taco truck experience.
Column: Basking in Birria
The famous Reubenstein sandwich, which combines a classic Reuben with a traditional bagel. This was my favorite find at Yeastie Boys, and a great way to kick off my food truck hunt around Los Angeles.
Column: Fight for your right to bagels
Dancers Cara Banks, Chloe Terani and Daisy Marmur perform in doorways in an edited piece streamed during the remote Festival of Dance. The doorways were used as framing to represent the isolation people have faced this past year.
Annual Festival of Dance: Overcoming obstacles and finding hope
Pictured in the middle is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wearing a dress with the print reading, Tax the Rich, to the right is Kendall Jenner, and on the left is Kerby Jean Raymond. This years Met Gala highlighted the importance of using your voice to promote change.
Spring already: Annual Met Gala event takes place in fall 2021
Dancers Cara Banks, Chloe Terani and Daisy Marmur perform in doorways in an edited piece streamed during the remote Festival of Dance. The doorways were used as framing to represent the isolation people have faced this past year.
Annual Festival of Dance: Overcoming obstacles and finding hope
The annual Senior Art Exhibition is a culmination of a year’s worth of work, which gives senior artists a chance to share their work with the entirety of the Archer community. This year, each senior art student created a website to display their efforts as well as the chance to display a single piece in the Eastern Star Gallery amongst their peers.
Senior art exhibitions celebrate and recognize the work of the graduating class
Carey Mulligan is pictured as she steps into the role of Cassandra Thomas. Cassie is at a local bar waiting to go home, pretending to be intoxicated, with yet another man who intends to take advantage of her. Promising Young Woman which premiered in 2021 was nominated for five Oscars and won the award for Best Screen Play.
Review of ‘Promising Young Woman’: A struggling feminist seeking revenge
Upper school students watch a performance from the musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, on May 6 via Zoom. The students had the chance to preview the upper school musical and purchase tickets for streaming the following night at 7 p.m. “I was really, really impressed with how the whole production came together…and I am proud of the hard work put into it as well,” Isabelle Verdery (’23), who was cast as Janet, said.
‘A fruitful endeavor:’ The upper school puts on virtual performance of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
The Word of Mouth vegan truck located at the Vegan Exchange LA. This truck is my new favorite vegan spot in LA, Olivia Miro said.
Column: V is for vegan
The traditional Quesabirria tacos with beef which can be dipped in consomé sauce. A staple item at Tacos y Birria La Unica food truck and the main event of the whole taco truck experience.
Column: Basking in Birria
The famous Reubenstein sandwich, which combines a classic Reuben with a traditional bagel. This was my favorite find at Yeastie Boys, and a great way to kick off my food truck hunt around Los Angeles.
Column: Fight for your right to bagels
The counter at Bianca displays the days pastries, ranging from banana bread to olive oil cake by the slice. Located at Platform LA, Bianca serves as both a bakery and restaurant for the Culver City area.
Review: Bianca Bakery brings Europe to your plate
Erewhons hot bar has a new selection of sides every day made fresh that morning. All their ingredients are sourced locally.
Review: Every Angelenos’ dream and addiction: Erewhon
Members of the cheerleading team train on the back field, learning new skills and the basics of cheer. In the future, the team could support Archer athletes at their competitions as well as compete in competitions of their own. Speaking to the environment thus far, Director of Athletics Kim Smith said the team was enjoying themselves. Ive been out there, and it looks like theyre enjoying themselves, learning the skills and, you know, putting them together, Smith said. Theyre meeting new friends and it seems like a positive, great outlet for them.
A-R-C-H-E-R: Cheerleading pilot program added to Archer Athletics led by award-winning coach
The varsity volleyball team comes together in a huddle at their recent match against Buckley. “Were all really great players individually, Milton said. [Were] just using our strengths as a team to keep persevering.
Volleyball spikes back: Captains discuss goals for 2021 season
Members of the middle school cross country team take their first stride at a Pacific Basin League (PBL) meet in Cheviot Hills. The running squad has earned first place finishes in both of their September meets, which marks the first time in Archer history for the middle school cross country team.
Middle school cross country sprints through season, makes history
Members of the varsity cross country team celebrate after placing second in their first Liberty League meet of the season. They trained throughout the weeks prior to prepare for the meet. Pictured from left to right are Maya Acutt (25), Kayla Bruce (24), Kate Hanney (25), Gabriella Specchierla (25), captain Lauren Robson (22), Ali Aragon (22) and Keera Levell-Guerrero (23).
Just keep running: Varsity cross country embarks on season with CIF in mind
In this picture Senior Destiny Morado is posing with her match partner sophomore Alex Martin. The amount of support we provide for each other, whether its on or off the court, trying to help somebody academically, is incredible and heartwarming, Morado said. Were always going to be there to support each other and thats definitely something that I love most about our team.
Varsity tennis captain Destiny Morado sees “growth” in her final season
This photograph was taken on my bus ride home, one late afternoon. Throughout the day, the sky was dark and the sun barely shined. This photograph depicts this. A day where everything felt dark, sun barely shining. This symbolizes the days where nothing feels to be in our favor with the sun barely peering through as the love we have for ourselves even in the dark.
Column: I can love you in the dark
The congressional building is quiet months after Jan. 6. The insurrection occurred after Trump supporters stormed the capitol.
Column: The people versus Trumpism
The Oracle Editorial Board and staff reporters work independently in the Publication Lab on campus. As the 2021-2022 school year begins, we are thankful to have the opportunity to learn and connect with one another in person, as journalists everywhere felt the repercussions of the pandemic as it affected their reporting.
Editorial: The first time we’ve felt like student-journalists in a long time
The graphic illustrates the two worlds I feel that I have battled since coming to Archer. As when I am riding on the bus towards school, which is a different environment than I was ever used to, it felt as I entered a second world when I walked up the schools front steps.
Commentary: Battling two worlds at a time
As women, we have a moral obligation to advocate for our reproductive rights. The Heartbeat Act of Texas reminds us that they are not promised. No matter what, remember that it is your body and it is your choice.
Column: My heartbeat heartbreak
This photograph was taken on my bus ride home, one late afternoon. Throughout the day, the sky was dark and the sun barely shined. This photograph depicts this. A day where everything felt dark, sun barely shining. This symbolizes the days where nothing feels to be in our favor with the sun barely peering through as the love we have for ourselves even in the dark.
Column: I can love you in the dark
The Word of Mouth vegan truck located at the Vegan Exchange LA. This truck is my new favorite vegan spot in LA, Olivia Miro said.
Column: V is for vegan
The congressional building is quiet months after Jan. 6. The insurrection occurred after Trump supporters stormed the capitol.
Column: The people versus Trumpism
As women, we have a moral obligation to advocate for our reproductive rights. The Heartbeat Act of Texas reminds us that they are not promised. No matter what, remember that it is your body and it is your choice.
Column: My heartbeat heartbreak
This is an art piece created by senior Gabby Wolf, which exemplifies the consequence of failure, an eternal moment of beauty. This piece depicts Maya Angelou, writer and activist, and reads, Nothing will work unless you do.
Column: The mindfulness of failure
The Oracle Editorial Board and staff reporters work independently in the Publication Lab on campus. As the 2021-2022 school year begins, we are thankful to have the opportunity to learn and connect with one another in person, as journalists everywhere felt the repercussions of the pandemic as it affected their reporting.
Editorial: The first time we’ve felt like student-journalists in a long time
Being a teenage girl thats also an athlete is challenging for body image. Expectations of strength and performance in one part of life, and societal pressures of thin bodies and skipped meals in the other. We must learn to love our bodies and appreciate the fuel we give them.
Op-Ed: Food for thought, fuel for your body
The graphic illustrates the two worlds I feel that I have battled since coming to Archer. As when I am riding on the bus towards school, which is a different environment than I was ever used to, it felt as I entered a second world when I walked up the schools front steps.
Commentary: Battling two worlds at a time
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.
Letter from the Editor
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?
Con(grad)ulations: Gift guide for the graduate
Con(grad)ulations: Gift guide for the graduate
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
Gift guide: Just because I love you
Gift guide: Just because I love you
Gift guide: In the name of self-care
Gift guide: In the name of self-care
Gift Guide: For the significant other
Gift Guide: For the significant other
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
Letter to the Editor: Grin yourself a good day
Letter to the Editor: Grin yourself a good day
Letter to the Editor: Elementary, My Dear
Letter to the Editor: Elementary, My Dear
Letter to the Editor: FBI Teen Academy
Letter to the Editor: FBI Teen Academy
Rising seniors Chidimma Nwafor, Anny Rodriguez, Marley Mills and Andrea Ramirez pose for a photo together in the courtyard wearing their blue accessories. Ramirez holds blue bucket hats, which class reps bought for the entire rising senior class and senior mentors. On June 4, rising seniors spent Moving Up Day at school, commemorating their final hours as juniors.
‘A day to remember’: Rising seniors celebrate Moving Up Day
The Scoop S1 Ep 6 – Colonialism, Capitalism and Carbon Emissions
The week of May 24 was the seniors last week on campus. To celebrate, they ended Monday with a water battle to share some laughs and memories. This was a COVID-adapted version of the traditional fountain jump.
‘A chapter that’s closing — so another can open’: Seniors look ahead to college
This picture was taken at the Kedren Community Center Garden where one of Marley Mills gardens are located. Marley Mills said that she felt happy to see the plant starting to grow throughout the garden.
Through the eyes of Marley Mills: Flourish4Ever
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
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
The Scoop S1 Ep 4 – Transition of Power: Conversations about Democracy Part 2
The Scoop S1 Ep 4 – Transition of Power: Conversations about Democracy Part 2
The Scoop S1 Ep 3 –Transition of Power: Conversations about Democracy — Part 1
The Scoop S1 Ep 3 –Transition of Power: Conversations about Democracy — Part 1
The Scoop S1 Ep 2 –: The Scoop on Voices of Democracy
The Scoop S1 Ep 2 –: The Scoop on Voices of Democracy
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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 is continuing that role through her senior year. Passionate about social justice, she participates 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.

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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.

[Photo] 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

[Photo] 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

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’

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

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

November 3, 2020

Matcha

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

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

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

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

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?

March 6, 2020

#press4education: Community weighs in on press freedom

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 14, 2019
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