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The new, blank triangle sign on the gender-neutral bathroom replaces the old female figure sign. According to GSA Executive Board member and junior Remi Cannon, the opening of the gender-neutral bathroom helps provide a safe space for students of all gender identities at Archer.
New gender-neutral bathroom provides safety, comfort for students of all gender identities
Spanish teacher Talia Geffen produced the poster for the first ever ARCHERVISION competition based on the Eurovision Song Contest poster. The competition included both middle and upper school divisions. (Graphic Illustration by Talia Geffen)
Archer community celebrates middle, upper school ARCHERVISION winners
Senior Ella Poon recounts the power of theater for Latine Americans by highlighting everyday life in Washington Heights from the musical “In the Heights.” Archer’s annual Advanced Study Humanities Symposium was held in the library and Media Space Friday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Annual Advanced Study Humanities Symposium highlights seniors’ passions through presentations, writing
Tess Hubbard (24) explains InvenTeams outreach strategies of connecting with local and digital audiences. The team presented on campus to parents, students and teachers during the STEM Symposiums third breakout session presentation.
STEM Symposium offers platform to discover scientific solutions, explore global problems
The Animal Rights Club holds a bake sale fundraiser with treats ranging from cookies to donuts to customizable lemonade. The club raised money for the Sanctuary at Soledad, an animal rescue center, Thursday, May 11, in the courtyard.
Baking a change: Animal Rights Club hosts bake sale, fundraises for the Sanctuary at Soledad
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
Junior Maia Alvarez and sophomores Cezanne Silverton and Allie Yang practice for the speech and debate club’s national competition. According to another debate team member Lucy Williams (’25), the art and language of disagreement has largely been forgotten but is fundamental to understanding opposing opinions and one’s own beliefs.
The culture of discourse, importance of conversation, communication in the 21st century
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
This WordCloud illustrates the results of a survey about teenage girls’ self-esteem where Archer students were asked to describe how social media makes them feel in one word. Social media has both positive and negative effects on teen girls, specifically on their body image and mental health. (Graphic Illustration by Tavi Memoli)
Self-love and social media: Teen girls navigate their lives on, off the internet
An individual pushes away boxes labeled with common phrases teenagers say that misuse the labels of mental health disorders. Clinical psychologist and author Lisa Damour said it is essential that people separate describing momentary feelings from clinical diagnoses to not diminish the experience of those who struggle with the disorder. (Graphic illustration by Emily Paschall).
Teenagers’ conversations on mental health: misusing clinical diagnoses, social media’s impacts, self-diagnosing
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 of ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Choir Director Hannah O’Connor leads middle school a capella, the Middle C’s, as they sing “Roar” by Katy Perry. A cappella, choir and orchestra groups came together  to perform the Spring Concert May 3-5 in the amphitheater.
Cities, Seas and Stars: Spring Concert sends audience on musical journey through community, culture
Junior Julissa Espinoza creates pieces inspired by different interests and cultural connections for her Advanced Ceramics class. The skull ceramic piece was inspired by Mexican artist Alfonso Castillo Orta, and the lamp was inspired by nature, specifically sun rays, as well as the symbol sagrado corazon. (Graphic Illustration by Audrey Chang)
Cakes, culture and creativity: Advanced ceramics students construct independent projects, reflect on past year
Strawberries, pots, blueberries and more fill the Eastern Star Gallery. Seniors Sara Steiner and Lily Prokop opened their ceramics show, Soirée, Wednesday, May 10.
A community soirée: Lily Prokop, Sara Steiner open senior ceramics show
The front cover of the Nationals new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, features a photograph of a young boy holding a mannequins head. The ninth album in their catalog finds the rock band examining sadness with a newfound softness.
Review: The National re-examines their sadness in ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’
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 of ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Choir Director Hannah O’Connor leads middle school a capella, the Middle C’s, as they sing “Roar” by Katy Perry. A cappella, choir and orchestra groups came together  to perform the Spring Concert May 3-5 in the amphitheater.
Cities, Seas and Stars: Spring Concert sends audience on musical journey through community, culture
Junior Julissa Espinoza creates pieces inspired by different interests and cultural connections for her Advanced Ceramics class. The skull ceramic piece was inspired by Mexican artist Alfonso Castillo Orta, and the lamp was inspired by nature, specifically sun rays, as well as the symbol sagrado corazon. (Graphic Illustration by Audrey Chang)
Cakes, culture and creativity: Advanced ceramics students construct independent projects, reflect on past year
Strawberries, pots, blueberries and more fill the Eastern Star Gallery. Seniors Sara Steiner and Lily Prokop opened their ceramics show, Soirée, Wednesday, May 10.
A community soirée: Lily Prokop, Sara Steiner open senior ceramics show
The front cover of the Nationals new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, features a photograph of a young boy holding a mannequins head. The ninth album in their catalog finds the rock band examining sadness with a newfound softness.
Review: The National re-examines their sadness in ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’
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
The açaí bowl, margarita pizza and curry bowl are pictured at Gratitude Cafe. One of my favorites on the menu was the pizza as it replicated a traditional pizza, while adding new flavors and expanding my tastebuds. The cafe offers a wide range of vegan cuisine, such as an entirely plant-based cheese made from cashews.
Review: Cafe Gratitude offers wide variety of quality vegan dishes
My meal included pancakes and a side of bacon and scrambled eggs. After one bite, I was immediately hooked. I knew that the Good Neighbor Diner would forever be one of my all-time favorite restaurants.
Review: Studio City’s Good Neighbor Restaurant is the perfect small town spot
This year, we cooked up and untraditional Thanksgiving table at my grandmothers house consisting of Oysters Rockefeller, lobster bisque and debuting sweet potato Christmas trees. Experiment with new holiday dishes this winter to spice up your seasonal routine and impress friends and family.
A cozy, untraditional winter food adventure
A volleyball rests on the Archer logo, which is painted on the sports court. The court can function as a playing space for volleyball, pickle ball and basketball and hosts Archer fitness classes.
From classroom to carpool: Student athletes, athletics department reflect on campus sports facilities, transportation
Junior Izzy Jeffery holds hands with her teammate Kennedy Schultz (’23) during a match in the 2021-2022 season. Jeffery has played volleyball for eight years with little league, club and school teams, loving the sports energy and intensity throughout.
Q&A with volleyball player, Junior Olympics competitor Izzy Jeffery
Varsity basketball player Phoebe Ramirez (25) smiles as she accepts the Panther Award alongside her coaches. The Panther Award is given to one student athlete on each sports team for their demonstration of honesty, respect and responsibility throughout the season.
Athletic Awards Night recognizes upper school student athletes’ accomplishments, season highlights
Club lacrosse team Fire Lacrosse holds up sticks to cheer after a practice at John Adams Middle School. High school soccer goalie and club volleyball player Serenity Jones-Nwankwo said she has played through and not been fully honest about her injuries because she would rather play hurt than not play at all.
Managing athletic injuries: High school, collegiate concussion protocols, injury awareness
Junior Cate Childers poses in a Colgate University soccer jersey to celebrate her commitment to their Division I women’s soccer team. From starting soccer at age 4 to joining the recruiting pool freshman year to committing to Colgate April 29, Childers said she is relieved and excited to see what the future holds. 
Junior Cate Childers verbally commits to play Division I soccer at Colgate University
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 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
Sophomore Mia Vosicher wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about the meaning of true activism and how people should approach making change today. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: What is true activism?
Sophomore Sophia Calne wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about how height should be included in the body positivity movement, and people should be more sensitive to differences in height. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: The weather down here
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
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
Sophomore Mia Vosicher wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about the meaning of true activism and how people should approach making change today. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: What is true activism?
Sophomore Sophia Calne wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about how height should be included in the body positivity movement, and people should be more sensitive to differences in height. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: The weather down here
Sophomore Natalie Huang wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about how personality tests can capitalize off of and further insecurities. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: This essay will tell you how insecure you are
Sophomore Sydney Curry wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about her experience being Black at a predominantly white school and the importance of affirming Black students value in their existence. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: Is it because I’m Black?
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
These are six books I consider the perfect summer reads. They all take place in summer and are wonderful novels to keep you reading all season. (Graphic Illustration by Olivia Hallinan-Gan)
The perfect summer books with the perfect summer playlist
World Language Teacher Natalie Kang rock climbs up a large boulder on a sunny day. This is one of Kang’s favorite hobbies and she said it has helped her gain a higher tolerance for adversity.
Rocks, nature-walks, photography: Faculty members share their favorite hobbies
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
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 of ‘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
An individual pushes away boxes labeled with common phrases teenagers say that misuse the labels of mental health disorders. Clinical psychologist and author Lisa Damour said it is essential that people separate describing momentary feelings from clinical diagnoses to not diminish the experience of those who struggle with the disorder. (Graphic illustration by Emily Paschall).
Teenagers’ conversations on mental health: misusing clinical diagnoses, social media’s impacts, self-diagnosing
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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The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Antisemitism in Los Angeles
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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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This is a printed copy of the The Stanford Dailys newspaper, which features a story written by Archer alumni Cybele Zhang. Zhang said the experience The Oracle gave her allowed her to find her passions outside of journalism and taught her practical skills she uses in her daily life.

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

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

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

By Cat Oriel and Cybele Zhang
May 24, 2018
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 USCs campus. Strasberg will join USCs Class of 2022.

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

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

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 DAddario 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

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

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 Chicagos mens basketball team and rose to fame earlier this year after LUCs 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 Kretchmers 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. Archers first location was a converted Pacific Palisades dance studio.

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

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

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 Archers home field. Image courtesy of Mosch.

Varsity soccer concludes historic season, loses in CIF playoffs

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2018
Wong-Smith and her parents pose for a photo during the NLI signing ceremony. She is the first Archer swimmer to go to swim on a collegiate level.

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

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

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

January 26, 2018

Kroks from Oracle on Vimeo.

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

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

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

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 years 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?

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

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

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

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
Ella Tollman 19 stretches before a ballet class. Dancers in Illumination come from all grade levels.

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

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

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. Archers 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 teams 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

October 8, 2017
Jael Ellman 18 (left), Chloe Weisberg 18 (middle) and Meagan Rowles 18 (right) pose while learning choreography from Jacob Guzman from Hamilton. Hamilton is currently being performed in Los Angeles at the Pantages Theater until December 30.

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

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 years theme is love.

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

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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