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Diversity Conference Leadership Team member, Layla Huber-Verjan ('22) presents during the Upper School Current Conversations meeting about linguistic appropriation and African American Vernacular English (AAVE). She has been a member on the DCLT since 2020 and she has been reinstated for the 2021-2022 school year.
Navigate, educate and teach: Q&A with the Diversity Conference Leadership Team
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
Dani Fenster ('23) and her father traveled to a lake last summer.
‘Summer break feels long overdue’: Students look forward to summer plans
Seniors and their families listen to the welcome speech delivered by Head of School Elizabeth English at the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021. Situated in the Eastern Star courtyard on the Archer campus, the seniors, dressed in the traditional white attire with flower wreaths on top of their heads, sat socially distanced to watch the ceremony live as well as on two projected screens featuring videos from Oprah, Brandi Carlile, and the grade themselves.
‘A love-filled ceremony:’ Senior class partakes in an in-person graduation
Senior Kaitlyn Kim presents to her classmates and faculty on
‘Thinking and learning made visible’: Seniors share semester research journeys at annual Humanities Honors Symposium
The week of May 24 was the senior's 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
Samantha Hazell-O'Brien, who was recently appointed as Dean of Student Life, Equity and Inclusion for the 2021-2022 school year, teaches an English class at Marymount High School. Hazell-O'Brien is
Dean Decisions: Samantha Hazell-O’Brien selected as Dean of Student Life, Equity, Inclusion 2021-2022
This picture was taken at the Kedren Community Center Garden where one of Marley Mills' gardens are located. Marley Mills said that she felt
Through the eyes of Marley Mills: Flourish4Ever
A mother and her two children walk away from a Laraya's Bodega, a local grocery store. The grocery store is located in the middle of downtown Los Angeles and puts an emphasis on healthy nutritious food. According to Feeding America, inn 2020, an estimated 265,000,000 were living with food insecurity, partially due to lack of access to healthful food and affordable groceries.
‘Striving to help’: Understanding the underlying issues of affordable food
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.
Review of ‘Promising Young Woman’: A struggling feminist seeking revenge
Upper school students watch a performance from the musical,
‘A fruitful endeavor:’ The upper school puts on virtual performance of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
Archer's 10th annual Film Festival took place on April 22 via Zoom. The festival was comprised of the three finalist films, keynote speakers and alumni appearances.
Lights, ‘Zoom’ Camera, Action: Archer Film Festival adapted to virtual setting for second year
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.
Review of ‘Promising Young Woman’: A struggling feminist seeking revenge
Upper school students watch a performance from the musical,
‘A fruitful endeavor:’ The upper school puts on virtual performance of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
Archer's 10th annual Film Festival took place on April 22 via Zoom. The festival was comprised of the three finalist films, keynote speakers and alumni appearances.
Lights, ‘Zoom’ Camera, Action: Archer Film Festival adapted to virtual setting for second year
The counter at Bianca displays the day's 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
A box of a dozen cookies from Cookie Good, the bakery in Santa Monica where junior Kelsey Thompson works. Thompson
Junior Kelsey Thompson combines passion for baking with work at Cookie Good in Santa Monica
Chickpea tikka masala with red quinoa is a plant-based meal.
Veganism impacts American, Angeleno culture
Visitors of Downtown Los Angeles' Grand Central Market check out restaurants. The market is home to more than 30 restaurants and different shops.
Review: Grand Central Market offers delicious food, unique experience
From soccer to swimming, basketball to softball and tennis to track, Archer Athletics are culminating their seasons that were met with
A year of ‘silver linings’: Looking back at 2020-2021 season for Archer Athletics
College freshman Andrea Campos and her teammates come together in a huddle during a volleyball game.
Once a Panther, always a Panther: Archer alumni continue their sports at the collegiate level
Senior spring athletes are upon their final meet, match and game. As their seasons come to an end, senior athletes characterize it as
Springing into senior season: Senior athletes reflect on ‘bittersweet’ last season
Professional big wave surfer Bianca Valenti discusses her career as a professional big wave surfer, activist for gender equality and advocate for ocean conservation as the final speaker in the ALC’s Panther Speaker series. Her conversation ranged from mental toughness to fighting for equality across sports, with the hope to expand the conversation surrounding female empowerment.
Women of the waves: Final Panther Speaker Series features big wave surfer Valenti, Hamilton documentary
Athletes Lauren Robson ('22) and Kate Hanney ('25) run on the Archer field during an Archer cross country practice. COVID-19 regulations have changed in L.A. county, allowing for Archer athletics to return to sports practices and some competitions.
Archer sports teams return to practices; athletes ‘reconnected,’ ‘excited’
Three neon signs illuminate the word
Op-Ed: My love-hate relationship with perfectionism
Joe Biden smiles for his official White House Portrait. The Biden administration has been in office for more than 100 days.
Column: 100 days later
Con(grad)ulations: Gift guide for the graduate
Con(grad)ulations: Gift guide for the graduate
I took this picture in the summer of 2020. Protests all over the nations ensued in response to the police brutality experienced by the Black community. This picture symbolizes the desire to belong in a society that continuously rejects you for your skin color, yet people have found support in others that feel, experience and fight for what they believe in.
Column: We fight for a space where we are accepted
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
Joe Biden smiles for his official White House Portrait. The Biden administration has been in office for more than 100 days.
Column: 100 days later
I took this picture in the summer of 2020. Protests all over the nations ensued in response to the police brutality experienced by the Black community. This picture symbolizes the desire to belong in a society that continuously rejects you for your skin color, yet people have found support in others that feel, experience and fight for what they believe in.
Column: We fight for a space where we are accepted
The Archer garden is used by sustainably classes to learn about soil health. One solution to food deserts is local gardens. Community gardens can help build relationships between neighbors, provide healthy foods and improve physical and mental health.
Column: Food for thought
This is an action shot of me at a softball game up to bat against Marymount’s softball team. A picture that represents me in a state of confidence and appreciation for the sport I play.
Column: I am enough and that is enough
Lieutenant Donald Glenn Droz (right) poses with his crew on board his Navy ship in Vietnam. Droz was killed in battle on Apr 12, 1969, at 25 years old, leaving behind a wife, Judith Droz Keyes, and three-month-old daughter, Tracy Droz Tragos, whom he only met once.
Column: We need to ban military assault weapons
Three neon signs illuminate the word
Op-Ed: My love-hate relationship with perfectionism
Graduating Editor-in-Chief Lola Lamberg stands in front of her locker in sixth grade (left) and poses for a photo in her senior blazer (right). There is a six year difference externally and internally between these two images, all thanks to Archer and the Oracle.
Letter from the Editor: Kisses, hugs and lots of love
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
Senior Lola Lamberg and her father, Evan Lamberg, wear masks inside to maintain caution and mindfulness surrounding Covid. Even though it may be tempting to no longer follow Covid guidelines, we need to uphold the values of empathy and care in regards to our own health and the health of others, specifically in public spaces.
Op-Ed: Maintain your mindfulness
From popular movies to classic books fairytales are a staple in many childhoods. However, looking deeper into the stories reveal another side of the lighthearted stories. Jon McBride, a BYU professor wrote for Phsy.org,
Bippity boppity boo: Why we must offset fairytales’ harmful gender norms
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 senior's 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
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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Grace Doyle

Grace Doyle, Sports Editor

Grace Doyle joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2019 and served as the Sports Editor in 2020 and 2021. She loves journalism and has attended the School of the New York Times for two summers studying journalism basics and national security reporting. She also held an internship with Cape Cod Broadcasting Media. Aside from journalism, Grace participates in varsity Archer swimming.

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From soccer to swimming, basketball to softball and tennis to track, Archer Athletics are culminating their seasons that were met with

A year of ‘silver linings’: Looking back at 2020-2021 season for Archer Athletics

June 3, 2021
Flash cards and study guides fill the desks of many students in preparation for finals. Upper schoolers are reflecting on the online format. From nervousness to relief, students highlight how they feel going into finals.

The final push: Upper schoolers share their thoughts on upcoming virtual finals

May 22, 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
Archer's 10th annual Film Festival took place on April 22 via Zoom. The festival was comprised of the three finalist films, keynote speakers and alumni appearances.

Lights, ‘Zoom’ Camera, Action: Archer Film Festival adapted to virtual setting for second year

May 19, 2021
Senior spring athletes are upon their final meet, match and game. As their seasons come to an end, senior athletes characterize it as

Springing into senior season: Senior athletes reflect on ‘bittersweet’ last season

May 19, 2021
From popular movies to classic books fairytales are a staple in many childhoods. However, looking deeper into the stories reveal another side of the lighthearted stories. Jon McBride, a BYU professor wrote for Phsy.org,

Bippity boppity boo: Why we must offset fairytales’ harmful gender norms

May 7, 2021
Professional big wave surfer Bianca Valenti discusses her career as a professional big wave surfer, activist for gender equality and advocate for ocean conservation as the final speaker in the ALC’s Panther Speaker series. Her conversation ranged from mental toughness to fighting for equality across sports, with the hope to expand the conversation surrounding female empowerment.

Women of the waves: Final Panther Speaker Series features big wave surfer Valenti, Hamilton documentary

May 2, 2021
Cross County athletes Katherine Lee ('21), Keera Levell ('23), Nicole Farmer ('21), Alessandra Aragon('22) and Lauren Robson ('22) stand on the field next to Coach Leufroy during a practice on Nov. 19. As the fall sports season came to a close, senior athletes reflected on their last season. From cross country to volleyball athletes has to adapt to a Covid-19-plagued fall.

Final fall: Senior fall athletes reflect on their ‘non-traditional,’ ‘chaotic’ season

April 12, 2021
Archer's annual Spirit Week continues with modifications for an online environment. Each day's respective theme come with their own virtual activity.

Stay-at-home spirit: Student Council modifies annual Spirit Week for virtual celebration

March 14, 2021
In honor of Scholastic Journalism Week, students reflected on their media consumption. The Oracle put together a survey for students to fill out with the purpose of reflecting on media consumption and literacy.

Beyond scholastic journalism: Students reflect on media consumption

February 25, 2021
Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Ox were translated onto an online space. A wide range of activities and learning opportunities were planed and executed by Chinese class students.

Chinese classes host online Lunar New Year festivities for Year of the Ox

February 14, 2021
Along with being a Harem Globetrotter, Cherelle “Torch” George is also a Guinness World Record holder for the most between-the-leg-tumble dribbles in a minute. George spoke to the Archer community as the fifth speaker in the Athlete Leadership Council's panther speaker series on Jan. 28.

Panther Speaker Series hosts Harem Globetrotter, Guinness World Record holder Cherelle George as fifth speaker

February 6, 2021
Black Student Union (BSU) held a meeting on Thurs. Jan. 14 to speak about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his tactics during the fight for social justice in the '60s. MLK Day falls today, on Jan. 18.

Black Student Union discusses ways to expand upon activism in honor of MLK day

January 18, 2021
The volleyball team wears masks to practice on campus to maintain COVID-19 guidelines. Both the upper school volleyball and cross country teams have the opportunity to practice on campus as they started on Nov. 8 with their COVID-19 friendly training.

On-campus sports practices structured with new framework, allows athletes to refine ‘basics’

December 20, 2020
Angela Hucles, the fourth speaker in the Panther Speaker Series, spoke to the Archer community about the importance of a positive attitude and perseverance. On Nov.19 via webinar she spoke to the community and was interviewed by members of the Athlete Leadership Council.

[Photo] Olympic soccer player Angela Hucles discusses perseverance, athletic journey in fourth Panther Speaker Series

December 6, 2020
After researching select propositions, students in Margaret Shirk's Voice of Democracy class put together a Padlet with the pros and cons on their assigned California ballot propositions. Later, the Archer community watched the videos and voted on their preferred local policy.

Students vote on select California propositions to ‘learn about local politics’ during election season

November 22, 2020
The second and final presidential debate occurred on Oct. 22 at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. 

Archer community members offer perspectives on final presidential debate

November 1, 2020

Chai tea latte

October 26, 2020
Coach Jill Ellis, the former U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team head coach, spoke in the Panther Speaker Series hosted by the Athletics Leadership Council. Ellis talked about her views of success and ways in which she frames failures.

Soccer coach Jill Ellis discusses successes, failures as second speaker in Panther Speaker Series

October 25, 2020
Jordanian soccer player, Yasmeen Shabsough, took the time to present to the Archer community over Zoom about her journey in professional sports and other ventures. The Athlete Leadership Council will continue to host female athletes to share their stories and journeys within often male-dominated sporting fields.

Soccer player Yasmeen Shabsough seeks to empower students in first athletic speaker series

October 11, 2020
The varsity basketball team poses for a picture after a game at The Buckley School. Athletes, such as the basketball team, will have to regain their team dynamic virtually. Discussions of the 2020-2021 timeline and ways to keep up training were weaved in with new opportunities coming in the fall announced Athletic Director Kim Smith.

One team on multiple screens: Archer athletics adapts for 2020-2021 sports season

September 28, 2020
Student body president Francesca Cappello created this digital poster when campaigning in May. Along with the goals laid out on the poster, Cappello said she plans to try to retain a sense of normalcy for this school year.

New year, new president: Q&A with Francesca Cappello

September 18, 2020
With over 100 community members watching over Zoom, senior Amelia Nathanson officially signed to play volleyball in college.

Play like a panther: Amelia Nathanson commits to Chapman volleyball via Zoom

May 31, 2020
Sixth grader Saskia Sommer and her tennis teammates meet on Zoom during the first week of the Panther Challenge. After traditional spring sports were cancelled, athletes shifted to a virtual model to promote psychical fitness, mental health, and team connectivity.

New challenges arise from cancellation of traditional spring sports season

May 21, 2020
Pete Buttigieg delivers his final campaign remarks in South Bend, Indiana, following a poor showing in the South Carolina primary. Buttigieg's campaign surpassed expectations considering his relative youth and inexperience.

Pete Buttigieg’s campaign emphasized core values, closeness to issues

April 26, 2020
Sophomore Glorianna Chase takes the stage for a tech rehearsal show while Langdon Janos volunteers to fill in as an interactive audience member. In total, the Upper School play had five shows, all keeping within the 50 people or under order.

The show must go on: US play ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ adapts to coronavirus crisis

April 25, 2020

#press4education: Community weighs in on press freedom

February 27, 2020
Chinese class 1B participates in a fan dance choreographed by eighth and eleventh grade Chinese students. Along with the fan dance, classes also participated in a skit and song.

Community celebrates Year of the Rat with Chinese New Year celebration

February 27, 2020
Drake University's Knapp Center served as Des Moines, Iowa's precinct. Starting at 8 p.m., Des Moines residents began caucusing for their preferred Democratic candidates.

Narrowing Democratic presidential race in Iowa fosters unity

February 12, 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 Vaughn Anoa'i practices a

‘No! No! No!’: Archer implements self-defense program into sophomore fitness curriculum

February 7, 2020
Stella Kraus of the class of 2020 is the only senior to be named as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. She participates in a multitude of STEM-related clubs and the soccer team, in addition to playing the piano.

Senior Stella Kraus named 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

January 27, 2020
As Archer's 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
Elsa from Frozen perpetuates Disney's unrealistic body standards. Her large features and small waist teach young children to strive for unattainable appearances. Image source: Disney.

Middle School Spotlight: Disney perpetuates unrealistic body expectations

September 29, 2017
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