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A decorative scarecrow is perched on the top of a tent looking out onto the courtyard. The festival closed after lunch, and students went off to their last to classes before Thanksgiving Break. “It’s fun, and everyone really got into it,” Meadows said. Its a nice, friendly competition and a great way to kick off Thanksgiving Break.
Photo Essay: Faux Final Friday Fall Fest inspires spirit, competition, raises money for junior, senior prom
Hermanas Unidas Board members present to families at Archers annual Spanish-Speaking Families Night Tuesday, Nov. 28. Their presentation included campus news and information about the college application process, as well as resources for Spanish-speaking families at Archer.
A space to ‘feel seen’: Annual Spanish-Speaking Families Night promotes connection, highlights diversity within community
Beyla Patil (’27) and Shanti Seth (’27) pass out chai to Lucy Kaplan (’26) in the courtyard during lunch. The Diwali celebration took place Nov. 14, and it included music, food and games.
‘Feel proud of where you come from’: Students plan, reflect on Diwali celebration
Service Squad member Avery Greene (26) donates food to the Service Squads annual Thanksgiving food drive Nov. 12-17. They created posters and set up bins for food in the front hallway, and at the end of the week, Greene sorted the food to be ready for donation. 
‘Accessible form of giving back’: Service Squad hosts annual Thanksgiving food drive
FULL CIRCLE singer Jagger Moon sings to the crowd during a lunchtime performance Wednesday, Oct. 25. Moon was joined in the courtyard by fellow bandmates Jason Peters, Sean Garrity and James Herron. According to Student Services Administrative Assistant Cori Morris, the performance was an extension of iHeart Radios campus lunchtime takeovers.
Circling back: Let’s talk about that FULL CIRCLE performance
Archer’s old logo is pictured on the top of this image with the new logo below. The administration rolled out Archers rebranding Sept. 6, including their logos, tagline and website.
Communications team, focus group members give insight into Archer’s rebranding, new ‘Striking Brilliance’ tagline
Bastien Beaufort, the director of Guyapi Paris and specialist in fair trade and indigenous plants, explains the history of the slow food movement and the organizations efforts to bring indigenous knowledge and plant-based nutrients to French consumers. This past summer, French students traveled to France and Belgium for a sustainability-focused Archer Abroad trip June 3-10.
Archer Abroad trip to France, Belgium engages French students in environmental studies, language, culture
In the 2023 haunted houses opening scene, it was senior Alex Martins birthday slumber party, where they are watching Scream. The theme was a birthday slumber party mixed with classic horror movies. 
Slumber party turned horror nightmare: Behind the scenes of the 2023 senior haunted house
A student waits inside of Starbucks, holding a matcha drink and strawberry refresher. Starbucks is a popular destination across Los Angeles and the U.S. that enables students easy access to caffeine. Teenagers caffeine consumption has greatly increased over the past few years.
More than a cup of coffee: Rise in caffeinated drink consumption, advertisements negatively affects teenagers
Eleventh grade history teacher Kathleen Niles leads her class through a lesson on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza. In her classes, Niles held a brief council for processing thoughts and emotions surrounding the crisis and followed with a lesson providing current and historical context for it. Each history teachers lesson plan surrounding the crisis varied based on grade-level and curriculum-specific needs. 
‘We’re as human as everybody else’: History department responds to ongoing crisis in Israel, Gaza, implements Code Red
Photo Essay: Movement blossoming: Night of Dance rehearsals progress, resonate with Efflourescent theme
Photo Essay: Movement blossoming: Night of Dance rehearsals progress, resonate with ‘Efflourescent’ theme
AJRs fifth studio album, The Maybe Man, was released Nov. 9. The album follows band members Adam, Jack and Ryans re-examination of life in their most authentic album to date. Photo Source: Image from The Maybe Man on Apple Music.
Review: ‘The Maybe Man’ by AJR calls for authenticity in the music industry
Lauryn Hill, touring as Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees, sings Killing Me Softly With His Song alongside former band member Pras Michel Nov. 5. The engaging visuals, the performers and the crowds energy and the raw vocals made this concert unforgettable.
Review: Lauryn Hill reestablishes her greatness in The Ms. Lauryn Hill & Fugees: Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour
Dishes of dim sum from Maximum are presented in bamboo baskets. The dim sums are steamed, and they have a range of textures and tastes.
Cantonese culture’s culinary gem: Dim sum delights
I went with my friend to see Arctic Monkeys perform live at the Kia Forum Sept. 29. It was one of the best nights of my life, and I cannot recommend this band enough.
Review: Arctic Monkeys’ The Car Tour was best night of my life
Photo Essay: Movement blossoming: Night of Dance rehearsals progress, resonate with Efflourescent theme
Photo Essay: Movement blossoming: Night of Dance rehearsals progress, resonate with ‘Efflourescent’ theme
AJRs fifth studio album, The Maybe Man, was released Nov. 9. The album follows band members Adam, Jack and Ryans re-examination of life in their most authentic album to date. Photo Source: Image from The Maybe Man on Apple Music.
Review: ‘The Maybe Man’ by AJR calls for authenticity in the music industry
Lauryn Hill, touring as Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees, sings Killing Me Softly With His Song alongside former band member Pras Michel Nov. 5. The engaging visuals, the performers and the crowds energy and the raw vocals made this concert unforgettable.
Review: Lauryn Hill reestablishes her greatness in The Ms. Lauryn Hill & Fugees: Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour
I went with my friend to see Arctic Monkeys perform live at the Kia Forum Sept. 29. It was one of the best nights of my life, and I cannot recommend this band enough.
Review: Arctic Monkeys’ The Car Tour was best night of my life
INCAPTIVITY is an exhibit in the Eastern Star Gallery that features the work of Fulton Leroy Washington. Washington began his career in jail and created all of the oil-paintings exhibited in the gallery while serving a wrongful life sentence. 
‘Do it your way’: ‘INCAPTIVITY’ exhibit in Eastern Star Gallery inspires students with story of dedication
Dishes of dim sum from Maximum are presented in bamboo baskets. The dim sums are steamed, and they have a range of textures and tastes.
Cantonese culture’s culinary gem: Dim sum delights
Pictured are the tater tots, fries, Caesar salad, “Single Burg’r” and “Deluxe Crispy Chick’n” from Hart House. The fast food restaurant is completely plant-based and has four locations across L.A.
Review: Hart House transforms fast food dining with delicious plant-based menu
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
Sophomores Alex Laffitte and Oona Seppala high-five after winning a doubles match on Archer’s home courts, Barrington courts. The team is moving into the Gold Coast league next year, which means players will play different schools, including Brentwood, Crossroads and Viewpoint.
Going for gold: Varsity tennis moves up to Gold Coast League alongside new assistant coach
Mindset Performance Coach Pamela Kalinoski speaks to around 20 upper school students about the importance of being self-aware as an athlete. The event took place Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the library during US FLX Block.
Mindset Coach Pamela Kalinoski’s key to a successful underdog sports performance: self-awareness
Archer varsity tennis player Surya Patil (’25) high-fives her uncle during a match against her sister, Beyla Patil (’27), and her dad at the annual Parent-Daughter Round-Robin. Teams played doubles, the winners received prizes and at the end of the day, the Archer tennis community celebrated senior night.
Annual Parent-Daughter Round-Robin bonds tennis community, showcases athletic development
Team captains Stephanie Harrison (24) and Emi Marmol (24) chat as they come off the court. The JV tennis team had a final record of 8-1.
JV tennis coaches promote mental strength, in-person connection
Senior Sophie Sackett and her rowing crew wait for their coaches boat to launch from the dock before practice. Sackett practices Monday to Friday from 4:15-6:45 p.m. at Marina Aquatic Center in Marina Del Ray.
In the same boat: Rowing inspires, empowers seniors
This graphic illustration of a magnifying glass with an exclamation point being held up to text represents the importance of critically thinking about your news consumption to combat the spread of misinformation. The rapid spread of information facilitated by social media further underscores the importance of responsibly reporting and consuming news. (Graphic Illustration by Audrey Chang)
Editorial: Dangers of misinformation and how to combat it as a news consumer
Signs are displayed featuring phrases in favor of abortion protections and affirming a woman’s right to an abortion. Although Ohio’s passing of Issue 1 is important in re-securing reproductive freedoms across the U.S., it is hard to not feel disappointed that we must re-secure these protections in the first place.
Column: The small victory we never should have needed
The Barnes and Noble Banned Books Week display encourages readers to consume challenging reads and learn about current censorship. This article explores the negative effects of censorship on developing readers.
Column: Trigger warning (banned books)
My first out of 15 haikus about Charles Darwin is in quotes. Compared to when I had no prior knowledge about poetry and didnt understand why it mattered, I now feel a deeper appreciation for how poetry evokes different feelings for each reader. (Graphic Illustration by Melinda Wang)
Op-Ed: To each their own: The importance of personal poetic interpretations
A person feels overwhelmed and burned out by the abundance of news in her life. I believe it is important to set boundaries with the news to protect personal well-being and interest in keeping up with global affairs. (Graphic Illustration by Lila Paschall)
Column: Setting boundaries with the news
Signs are displayed featuring phrases in favor of abortion protections and affirming a woman’s right to an abortion. Although Ohio’s passing of Issue 1 is important in re-securing reproductive freedoms across the U.S., it is hard to not feel disappointed that we must re-secure these protections in the first place.
Column: The small victory we never should have needed
The Barnes and Noble Banned Books Week display encourages readers to consume challenging reads and learn about current censorship. This article explores the negative effects of censorship on developing readers.
Column: Trigger warning (banned books)
A person feels overwhelmed and burned out by the abundance of news in her life. I believe it is important to set boundaries with the news to protect personal well-being and interest in keeping up with global affairs. (Graphic Illustration by Lila Paschall)
Column: Setting boundaries with the news
This is one of of the Jordans I have been lucky enough to own; it is called the Nike Dunk Low Championship red. From the NBA court in the 80s to my closet, the Jordan 1s will follow you everywhere.
Column: The NBA couldn’t stop them: The Jordan 1’s imperishable legacy 
Duolingo, Dictionary.com, TED and The Washington Post respectively show a learning exercise, “Word of the Day,” motivational speech and an opinion article. Users are able to browse and practice language skills on these sites to maintain independence in human voice with the rise of AI deepfakes. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)
Column: AI voice deepfakes signal deep trouble
This graphic illustration of a magnifying glass with an exclamation point being held up to text represents the importance of critically thinking about your news consumption to combat the spread of misinformation. The rapid spread of information facilitated by social media further underscores the importance of responsibly reporting and consuming news. (Graphic Illustration by Audrey Chang)
Editorial: Dangers of misinformation and how to combat it as a news consumer
My first out of 15 haikus about Charles Darwin is in quotes. Compared to when I had no prior knowledge about poetry and didnt understand why it mattered, I now feel a deeper appreciation for how poetry evokes different feelings for each reader. (Graphic Illustration by Melinda Wang)
Op-Ed: To each their own: The importance of personal poetic interpretations
The 46 American and Israeli teens of Yallah Israel! Bus 2 hug before saying goodbye to our Israeli friends for the last time. Leaving Israel this summer was one of the hardest things Ive had to do. Even after only knowing my Israeli friends for one week, nothing upsets me more than seeing their beautiful country being destroyed.
Commentary: War in Israel, through the eyes of Israeli teenagers
This is a group photo of my journalism class, a mix of freshman through seniors. I appreciate how Archer supports our press freedom and educational autonomy.
Op-Ed: Freedom is a right, not a privilege
Hands hold halloween candies packaged in non-recyclable wrappers. Opting to purchase candies packaged in compostable or recyclable wrappers is one method of making a beloved Halloween tradition more sustainable.
Editorial: Candy and composting: Incorporating sustainability into Halloween traditions
This quiz is a fun, light hearted, relatable Archer student quiz. Each question will highlight a relatable Archer experience. Complete the quiz, press finish to see your score and refer to the key to see what your score means.
Relatable Archer student quiz
My jack-o’-lantern is lit up in the dark. Jack-o’-lantern faces can be silly, scary or even sad. Along with carving pumpkins, baking fun treats, watching scary movies and picking apples are some of my favorite activities to in the fall. 
Spook-tacular festivities: 5 fun activities to do for fall
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
Letter to the Editor: Archers insufficient communication about Israel
Letter to the Editor: Archer’s insufficient communication about Israel
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
S4E2 - The Scoop on Archer’s holiday spirit: Diversity in holiday celebrations among students, faculty lights up campus
S4E2 – The Scoop on Archer’s holiday spirit: Diversity in holiday celebrations among students, faculty lights up campus
What’s the difference between news and opinion journalism? Oracle editors explain
What’s the difference between news and opinion journalism? Oracle editors explain
Broadcast: Top 3 Disneyland rides that are worth the wait
Broadcast: Top 3 Disneyland rides that are worth the wait
Sexplained S1E1 - Vulva 101: Understanding external female genitalia
Sexplained S1E1 – Vulva 101: Understanding external female genitalia
Lets Go to the Movies S1E1 - Barbenheimer: Why did it work and why did we love it?
Let’s Go to the Movies S1E1 – Barbenheimer: Why did it work and why did we love it?
S4E2 - The Scoop on Archer’s holiday spirit: Diversity in holiday celebrations among students, faculty lights up campus
S4E2 – The Scoop on Archer’s holiday spirit: Diversity in holiday celebrations among students, faculty lights up campus
Sexplained S1E1 - Vulva 101: Understanding external female genitalia
Sexplained S1E1 – Vulva 101: Understanding external female genitalia
Lets Go to the Movies S1E1 - Barbenheimer: Why did it work and why did we love it?
Let’s Go to the Movies S1E1 – Barbenheimer: Why did it work and why did we love it?
S4E1 - The Scoop on senior Amelia Hines commitment to swim at Brown University
S4E1 – The Scoop on senior Amelia Hines’ commitment to swim at Brown University
Self-Love Isnt Selfish S1E1 - The problem with perfectionism as we start the new year
Self-Love Isn’t Selfish S1E1 – The problem with perfectionism as we start the new year
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Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter

Emily Paschall joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2022. She is now a senior reporter. She participates in dance at Archer. She is also a part of the Ambassador Leadership Team Advisory Board and Dance Leadership Team. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to K-pop or Taylor Swift, and playing with her dog.

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Photo Essay: Movement blossoming: Night of Dance rehearsals progress, resonate with Efflourescent theme

Photo Essay: Movement blossoming: Night of Dance rehearsals progress, resonate with ‘Efflourescent’ theme

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
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[Video] S4E2 – The Scoop on Archer’s holiday spirit: Diversity in holiday celebrations among students, faculty lights up campus

By Lola Thomas and Emily Paschall
November 30, 2023
A student waits inside of Starbucks, holding a matcha drink and strawberry refresher. Starbucks is a popular destination across Los Angeles and the U.S. that enables students easy access to caffeine. Teenagers caffeine consumption has greatly increased over the past few years.

More than a cup of coffee: Rise in caffeinated drink consumption, advertisements negatively affects teenagers

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
November 28, 2023
A graphic illustration depicts two students at school; one is actively engaging in class after a getting full night of sleep, and the other is slumped over while scrolling on their phone, exhausted and sleep deprived. Sleeping for at least eight hours every 24 hours is essential for students, however, many of them are sleep deprived due to poor sleep hygiene, stress or trouble falling asleep. (Graphic Illustration by Emily Paschall)

Sleepy students: Effects of sleep deprivation, importance of healthy sleep schedules for adolescents

By Emily Paschall and Melinda Wang
November 25, 2023
Sophomore Melinda Wang reads Reflect Empathy Ukraine Anthology in the library. She and sophomore Shayl Khatod, who attends Santa Monica High School, published their book Oct. 21 and said they hope it spreads awareness about the humanitarian crisis Ukraine continues to face. 

Awareness through arts and literature: Sophomore Melinda Wang co-publishes Ukraine anthology

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
October 29, 2023
Broadcast: A conversation with school counselor Erica Greene

Broadcast: A conversation with school counselor Erica Greene

By Emily Paschall and Melinda Wang
October 22, 2023
A picture of Snoopy riding Charlie Brown’s back states a life lesson Charles M. Schulz highlights through these characters in Peanuts. We should appreciate the positive influences comics and childrens books have had on our lives but also challenge the biases weve developed through consuming these stories.

Op-Ed: Small words, big impacts

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
October 7, 2023
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

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
September 29, 2023
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

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
September 20, 2023
The Class of 2025 gathers inside LAX the morning of Friday, Aug. 25, prior to departing to Salt Lake City, Utah. From there, the grade took an approximately six-hour drive to Lander, Wyoming. Im really hopeful that we can reframe some of the negative thoughts or the fears around [Arrow Week] and have students bond and find some positive moments together on the trail, 11th grade Dean of Culture Community and Belonging Casey Huff said. 

Class of 2025 kicks off junior year with final Arrow Week in Lander, Wyoming

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
August 29, 2023
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

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
May 31, 2023
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

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
May 19, 2023
Middle schoolers Lil SIS projects are displayed on vibrant posters, which are lined up in the library. Archer recently had their 10th annual Lil SIS May 10, and sixth graders said they enjoyed learning how to use the scientific method while practicing group work. 

Beyond the lab: 6th graders, new teacher reflect on first Lil’ SIS

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
May 17, 2023
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

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
May 7, 2023
This is the “Love Yourself: Answer” repackaged album cover by South Korean boy band Bangtan Boys or BTS. It was released Aug. 24, 2018, and broke records for the group. It sold more than 1.51 million copies within the first six days of the pre-order period. Photo Source: Image from Official Big Hit Music website.

Review: ‘Love Yourself: Answer’ teaches fans to accept, love themselves

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
May 6, 2023
World language teacher Talia Geffen displays a large bracket on her classroom whiteboard that presents the different songs competing against each other to win this year’s Locura De Marzo. Geffen started incorporating Locura De Marzo into her curriculum in 2020 to make online learning more exciting and interactive for students.

Locura De Marzo musically motivates Spanish teachers, students at Archer, around world

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
March 12, 2023
My nanny plays Santa Claus in the living room with me and my siblings. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, and she was with us for 14 years. We recently lost her to breast cancer, and I want to bring awareness to how the disease impacts lives.

Op-Ed: Importance of breast cancer awareness, understanding how it affects lives

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
March 3, 2023
The road of Archers back parking lot is slick and covered with large puddles. This past week, Los Angeles has experienced rain, hail and a drop in temperature.

Icy, wet weather conditions hit Archer, appropriate safety precautions follow

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
February 25, 2023
Lucine Stephan, Quinn Evans-Agard and Claire Doyle lift weights during varsity swim practice in the training center. The team practices five to six days a week, focusing on various skills and mindsets. This year, were focusing on standing tall, Head Coach Wilma Wong said. 

Varsity swim team aims for new records, gains endurance through dryland workouts

By Emily Paschall , Senior Reporter
February 20, 2023
This book display in Archer’s library showcases books about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and spotlights the causes he supported. Assistant Librarian Denise Hernandez helped assemble this book display, which is one of the many ways students and faculty at Archer celebrated and honored MLK Day.

Archer celebrates dynamic, ongoing legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
January 27, 2023
Running swiftly with a treat in her hand, junior Anna Entin leads Associate Head of School Karen Pavliscak’s dog, Mr. Hubble, through the tunnel and jump of the dog agility course in the backfield. Entin has led the dog agility team at Archer since seventh grade.

Leading the pack: Anna Entin gains leadership skills through dog agility

By Emily Paschall, Senior Reporter
January 16, 2023
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