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Cybele Zhang

Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief

Cybele Zhang joined the Oracle writing staff in 2015. She was promoted to Sports Editor as a sophomore and to Editor-in-Chief as a senior. Cybele graduated in 2018.

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[Photo] Archer publications’ alumni reflect on their time on staff, share skills, lessons they learned

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
May 24, 2022
Meghan Tally will become the Upper School Director starting next fall, according to an email sent Monday. Tally currently serves as the Director of the Prep Division at Windward School. She was chosen by a selection committee comprised of department chairs, Head of School Elizabeth English and Associate Head of School Karen Pavliscak.

[Photo] Windward's Meghan Tally appointed next Upper School Director

February 4, 2020
Archer's 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
An eight-year-old me poses behind the podium of the National Press Club in Washington D.C. My first taste of journalism came on that trip, where my parents and I visited a family friend, who was a former White House correspondent.

Letter from the Editor: A Final Farewell

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2018
Mudd Hall, the home to the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences' School of Philosophy, is one of the most recognizable buildings on USC's campus. Strasberg will join USC's Class of 2022.

[Photo] Junior Gwen Strasberg accepted into USC Resident Honors Program, intends to forgo senior year

By Gracie Marx, Staff Writer
May 13, 2018
Gemma Brand-Wolf '18 prepares for her live performance. Students, teachers, faculty and parents watched as Brand-Wolf emerged from a clay coil pot.

[Photo] Gemma Brand-Wolf’s senior show, ‘Clay Bodies,’ explores ‘beauty, diversity, strength’ of women

By Molly Goldberg, Culture Editor
May 12, 2018
Anna Brodsky '20 poses with awards at the California High School Speech Association tournament. Brodsky ranked among the top 60 in the entire state. Image courtesy of Brodsky.

Anna Brodsky ’20 ends Archer’s speech drought, qualifies for state championship tournament

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2018
Seventh grade students Sofia D'Addario and Annabelle Terner splash in the water of a Utah canyon. This image won the photo competition.

7th grade Arrow Week photo competition winner announced

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2018
Regina Valitova '18 poses with her LMU sweatshirt. Valitova is among the seniors who plans to attend the school in the fall.

[Photo] Juniors kick off college process, seniors commit

By Nicki Rosenberg, Managing Editor
May 19, 2018
Sophie Goldberg '18 and Gemma Brand-Wolf '18 model mindfulness while taking in the natural environment on Junior Arrow Week in 2016. Mindfulness is intentional awareness of the present moment with an attitude of caring, openness and curiosity.

[Photo] Column: The Power of Mindfulness

By Catie Chase, Guest Columnist
April 18, 2018
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Freshmen Sophia Stevens, Gaby Ayala and and Mia Frank swim in a pool during Arrow Week. This image won the competition.

9th grade Arrow Week photo competition winner announced

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2018
A promotional image for the limited edition "Sister Jean" bobblehead. She is the chaplain for Loyola University Chicago's men's basketball team and rose to fame earlier this year after LUC's unprecedented success. Image source: Loyola Ramblers.

Commentary: All Hail Sister Jean

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2018
Alexa Kretchmer '18 smiles beside "Yellow." Friends, family and community members attended the opening of the show to see Kretchmer's work.

Alexa Kretchmer showcases photography in first senior show of 2018

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2018
Students watch the TV Trivia game on Tuesday, Mar. 6, in the courtyard. Student council provided popcorn for students to snack on.

Spirit Week promotes competition, fosters creativity

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2018
The Eastern Star home facade. Archer's first location was a converted Pacific Palisades dance studio.

[Photo] Breaking: Building Inequity – Discrepancies surface between Archer Forward, Brentwood School Education Master Plan

By Maya Wernick, Voices Editor
March 3, 2018
Julia Wanger '20 dances with Dance Company 2. The dance was choreographed by Andrea Locke.

[Photo] “Illumination” highlights experiences of growing up

By Nicki Rosenberg, Managing Editor
March 3, 2018
Varsity soccer co-captains Jenna Marks '19, Caitlin Mosch '18 and Ruby Colby '19 pose at Santa Monica College. SMC serves as Archer's home field. Image courtesy of Mosch.

Varsity soccer concludes historic season, loses in CIF playoffs

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2018
Saskia Wong-Smith '18 poses for a photo with her Bates pennant after signing her National Letter of Intent. She is Archer's first swimmer to commit to swimming collegiately.

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

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
February 18, 2018
Locke Luhnow ‘18 smiles after signing her National Letter of Intent. Luhnow is Archer‘s second ever volleyball recruit.

Setter Locke Luhnow signs National Letter of Intent for Trinity College volleyball

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2018
Dani Roberts '18 and Macoy Ohlbaum '18 smile before the hanging ceremony. Both girls were on the winning varsity volleyball team.

Breaking: Archer Athletics celebrates record-setting achievements, unveils CIF volleyball banner

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2018
Bridges’ photo album with images of her and workers-right activist Dolores Huerta protesting. They were leading a rally to protest Prop 209, in order to fight for more diversity at universities.

[Photo] Column: Embracing your Inner Shero

By Sonali Perera Bridges, Guest Columnist
February 8, 2018
The Super Bowl LII logo. The game will take place on Sunday, Feb. 4. Image source NFL.

America’s Biggest Game: Super Bowl LII by the Numbers

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2018
The seniors' gingerbread house, which was based off of the senior lounge, also known as the "slounge." The former slounge was torn down due to construction.

[Photo] Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Archer celebrates holiday spirit in January

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
January 26, 2018

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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.

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

By Cat Oriel, News & Features Editor
January 15, 2018
An Olympic torch bearer for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics participates in a relay in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. The international games will occur next month. Image source: Olympics.

XXIII Olympic Winter Games by the Numbers

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2018
Grace Dieveney '21, adviser Kristin Taylor, Cybele Zhang '18, Maya Wernick '18 and Nelly Rouzroch '18 collect our fourth place award at the JEA/NSPA conference. This year's convention was held in Dallas and had the theme "Go Big." Image courtesy of Taylor.

Letter from the Editor: Farewell to a big 2017

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2018
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[Photo] Video: What are Archer girls grateful for?

By Nicki Rosenberg and
December 12, 2017
Dancers participate in a master class with "Hamilton" cast member Jacob Guzman. Although the dance studio will be torn down, the classroom village includes a new dance studio that provides increase opportunities.

[Photo] Editorial: Archer moves forward, so do we

By 17-18 Editorial Board
December 1, 2017
Fans watch the Allen vs. Hebron semi-final football game. The game was held at Eagle Stadium in Allen, Texas.

Commentary: Everything’s bigger in Texas…especially the football

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2017
Anna Allgeyer '18 shows off her old woman makeup. She played a elderly patient who was being experimented on.

[Photo] Class of 2018 creates Eastern Star Infirmary themed haunted house

By Molly Goldberg, Culture Editor
November 16, 2017
The Archer varsity team huddles between points. The team played against Foothill Tech in CIF-SS Division 7 Finals on Nov. 10 at Cerritos College.

Record Setting Weekend: Varsity volleyball wins first CIF-SS title in school history

By Cybele Zhang and Nelly Rouzroch
November 12, 2017
Silkscreen painting by Rupert Garcia featured in the exhibit. This work was created in 1941 to convey the pain of deportation.

[Photo] AP Human Geography, AP Spanish classes visit Craft and Folk Art Museum

By Grace Dieveney, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
Portia Freeman '18 and I eat at Lemonade located inside the Museum of Contemporary Art [MOCA] in Downtown. Downtown offers many museums and restaurants for tourists and locals alike.

LA Neighborhood Guide: Downtown Edition

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2017
Kelsey Thompson '20 holds a releve during a ballet class. Dancers were preparing for the annual Night of Dance, which takes place in February.

[Photo] Dance Troupe, Company prepare for annual show, reflect on theme

By Gracie Marx, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017
Class of 2018 advisors dressed a dinosaurs from Jurassic Park last year. This is an easy and fun costume to do with a group of friends.

[Photo] Six creative DIY Halloween costumes

By Nelly Rouzroch, Multimedia Editor
October 15, 2017
Kim Smith, second from left, celebrates with the entire group of players and coaches after the record setting match. Smith coached Volcano FC in the highest altitude soccer game ever. Image courtesy of Smith.

Kim Smith participates in record setting soccer game, fights for female equality

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2017
A drawing depicting Archer girls laughing. Archer's protocol to prevent sexual misconduct is intended to make the community a safer place for all. Illustration by Rose Shulman-Litwin.

Administration emphasizes importance of sexual misconduct prevention protocol

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2017
Lucy Lassman '23 displays her poster for Disney Club. There are 45 student-run clubs this year.

Club Fair highlights student interests, promotes leadership

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2017
The varsity volleyball team celebrates after winning the Milken Tournament. The team's head coach is Lainey Gera, top left. Image courtesy of Macoy Ohlbaum.

Varsity volleyball places in Brentwood, Milken Tournaments

By Cybele Zhang and Ella Frey
September 29, 2017
Upper school students participate in a master class with "Hamilton" cast member, Jacob Guzman. Introverts may find it harder to perform in front of an audience or take on leadership roles in the dance program than extroverts.

[Photo] Middle School Spotlight: Harms of the extrovert ideal

By Jacqueline Marks, Middle School Spotlight
October 8, 2017
Meagan Rowles '18 (front left) and Cameron Thompson '18 (front right) stretch at the beginning of their first session with Jacob Guzman from "Hamilton." The upper school girls learned a dance to the song "The Room Where It Happened."

[Photo] Professional dancers teach master classes to Archer Dance Company, Troupe

By Maya Wernick, Voices Editor
September 19, 2017
Mac Williams '19 poses on the side of a mountain among the clouds. This is the winning photo from the 11th grade photo competition.

11th Grade Arrow Week Photo Competition winner announced

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2017
Erica Dick '18 and Locke Luhnow '18 take in the view after a hike on Santa Cruz Island. The seniors spent three days on the Channel Islands for their Fall Outing trip.

Fall Outing Photo Competition winner announced

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2017
Cydney Davis '18 and Rachael Boehm '18 embrace during Color Wars 2017. The 2017-2018 school year's theme is love.

[Photo] Administration introduces new theme for the year, champions ‘humanity and compassion’

By Alexandra Chang, Managing Editor/Culture Editor
September 14, 2017
A view of the La Tuna fire from Glenoaks Boulevard taken Saturday night. "It was really amazing. The fire was really visible at night, and lots of people where on the road taking photos," Martin Carrillo said.

Extreme temperatures cause largest fire in Los Angeles history

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2017
Susan MacDonald (Lucia Barker '18), Elyse Pollack '18 and Elizabeth English pose for a photo outside the Getty. Pollack interned at the Getty Conservation Institute with Macdonald, who is the Head of the Building and Sites Department. Image courtesy of Pollack.

College Guidance, administration introduces summer 2017 internship program

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 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.

Letter from the Editor

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2017
Juniors hike through Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Arrow Week. National forests like this support large, diverse ecosystems and create clean air and water needed by humans.

Op-Ed: Government budget cuts threaten preservation of federal land, diversity of species

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2017
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