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Students and faculty cheer as 12th grade dancers finish their final Spirit Week performance. The senior class placed first in the annual dance competition, which took place on Thursday during Spirit Week.
Spirit Week fosters schoolwide joy, adjusts to rain
A group of seventh graders gather together for a picture in the dining hall during the seventh grade social Friday, Jan. 27. The social had an Old Hollywood theme, and students and dance committee members provided pizza, snacks and games for attending students.
7th grade bonds with night of pizza, paparazzi
Paramount Global’s Executive Vice President of Entertainment Diversity and Inclusion Tiffany Smith Anoa’i, advocate for justice and equality Sofia Shield and Education Director at the Anti-Defamation League in Southern California Megan Nevels speak on the Anti-Bias Panel in the Zeller Student Center. The panelists gave suggestions for navigating difficult conversations surrounding bias Feb. 24.
EBAD hosts panel on anti-bias, presenters advise on having difficult conversations
Senior Stella Lyne presents “The Gaze vs. Gays: Understanding the Subject-Object Relationship Within Lesbian Film,” a presentation under the theme of works examining identity. Archer’s 15th annual Lit &… Conference was held in the library Friday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Annual Literature &… Conference spotlights student passions, connections, love for writing
Administrative Leader of InvenTeam Karen Garcia (23) presents their team, invention and progress at the mid-grant review. InvenTeam members went to Singleton Classics in Costa Mesa Saturday, Feb. 25, for their presentation and received live feedback on their ideas.
InvenTeam members further entrepreneurship, present invention, progress at Lemelson-MIT mid-grant review
Two girls are split into two and each represent the two sides of a reporter: the human side and the inner reporter. Student-journalists across the country reflected on how they report on difficult topics and their experience.
Reporter vs. human: Student-journalists discuss approach to reporting on difficult topics
Freshmen Sydney Curry, Simonne McDavid, Eden Sinclair and junior Laila Charles serve Himbasha, an Ethiopian celebration bread, during Archers Taste of Soul food festival. Griffin said food was an informal, unique activity to effectively immerse students into Black culture.
From soul food to rhythm and blues: BSU hosts cultural festivities for Black History Month
Stephanie Nicolard works with junior Danika Jhawar and her family on Zoom to discuss their college process. Nicolard was chosen to temporarily fill the position of college guidance counselor in December.
Stephanie Nicolard assumes temporary position as college guidance counselor
The row of the 5:30 late buses to take students home after sports practice or extracurriculars. As students, faculty and staff come from over 76 zip codes around Los Angeles County, long morning commuting through busing and driving has become a lifestyle for many.
Long commutes to campus challenge student, faculty timeliness, affects productivity
Office Assistant Sarah Boehm and librarian Denise Hernandez work together at their desk. Lately, they have been working on planning new displays and developing collections to promote student representation.
Librarians support student interests, promote diversity through library’s book selections
Advanced Study dancers pose on stage wearing sparkly mesh tops and baggy pants during their dance, The Great Gatsby, which opened Night of Dance at the Broad Stage. The dance was choreographed by Jezebel Melara and based on the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This year is the first year that Night of Dance has been held at a theater since 2020. The theme of this years show was Timeless, with each dance representing a book and a different stage in the coming of age cycle.
Behind the wings: Dancers, crew reflect on bringing ‘Timeless’ to life
The dark title of Jennette McCurdys memoir, Im Glad My Mom Died, contrasts with the books bright cover. The memoir was published Aug. 9, and has since sold over 200,000 copies.
Review: I’m glad I read ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
Stevie Nicks performs her hit song Edge of Seventeen. Nicks and Joel headlined their joint concert March 10.
Review: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks concert lives up to its name
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
Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, is displayed on my iPad. Chuas novel forms an impact on the reader that is equally as powerful in its digital format as it is in its physical format.
Review: ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’ is a tale of a tiger mother’s transformation
Advanced Study dancers pose on stage wearing sparkly mesh tops and baggy pants during their dance, The Great Gatsby, which opened Night of Dance at the Broad Stage. The dance was choreographed by Jezebel Melara and based on the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This year is the first year that Night of Dance has been held at a theater since 2020. The theme of this years show was Timeless, with each dance representing a book and a different stage in the coming of age cycle.
Behind the wings: Dancers, crew reflect on bringing ‘Timeless’ to life
The dark title of Jennette McCurdys memoir, Im Glad My Mom Died, contrasts with the books bright cover. The memoir was published Aug. 9, and has since sold over 200,000 copies.
Review: I’m glad I read ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
Stevie Nicks performs her hit song Edge of Seventeen. Nicks and Joel headlined their joint concert March 10.
Review: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks concert lives up to its name
Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, is displayed on my iPad. Chuas novel forms an impact on the reader that is equally as powerful in its digital format as it is in its physical format.
Review: ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’ is a tale of a tiger mother’s transformation
Maggie Rogers starts off her concert belting Overdrive from her newest album Surrender. This was Rogers 11th night on the Feral Joy Tour.
Review: Maggie Rogers radiates joy for her 11th night on the ‘Feral Joy Tour’
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
The falafel pita, served with perfectly fried falafel, red cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, cucumbers, tahini, and hummus. A deliciously classic falafel pita.
Column: A Meating Point and an ending point
The beach volleyball team practices at Edinburgh beach. The team started practicing in the beginning of February and has played Palisades Charter, Notre Dame and Viewpoint.
Beach volleyball reaches midpoint in season, athletes reflect on team enviroment
Seventh grader Andrea Fuentes runs through a human tunnel during the pep rally. Students gather in the courtyard on Mar. 3 to celebrate student athletes winter sports accomplishments.
Winter pep rally celebrates sports accomplishments, features performance from dance company
Seventh grader Kaia Soni holds her ice skates in the Moxie Elite Training gym. This was taken after her Wednesday figure skating practice.
7th grader Kaia Soni ranks 12th in the nation for figure skating
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
Seventh grader Andrea Fuentes passes the basketball to her teammate. The purple team competed against New Roads Jan. 17 and won the game 28-15.
Communication is key: middle school purple basketball team reflects on season
Snow heavily covers trees in Mammoth Lakes, CA. This winter season has seen an increase in harrowing snow storms around the globe as climate change increases the intensity of weather events. The Willow Project will add to climate change and thus weather patterns are only going to get worse.
Column: The Willow Project is the beginning of the end
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
A womans silhouette faces the words National Womens History Month. As we roll through the month of March, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history. This year, the National Women’s History Alliance honors the theme of “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” (Graphic Illustration by Azel Al-Kadiri)
Column: National Women’s History Month
Depicted in this illustration is a futuristic, cyberpunk city. In media, aesthetics like this one often use Asian culture in harmful ways, something that is known as techno-orientalism.
Column: How do you imagine the future?
This image depicts characters Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie Williams (Bella Ramsey) from the live-action The Last of Us series. I am an avid watcher and enjoyer of post-apocalyptic media, and I bonded with my cousin over the genre. 
Zombodie that I used to know
Snow heavily covers trees in Mammoth Lakes, CA. This winter season has seen an increase in harrowing snow storms around the globe as climate change increases the intensity of weather events. The Willow Project will add to climate change and thus weather patterns are only going to get worse.
Column: The Willow Project is the beginning of the end
A womans silhouette faces the words National Womens History Month. As we roll through the month of March, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history. This year, the National Women’s History Alliance honors the theme of “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” (Graphic Illustration by Azel Al-Kadiri)
Column: National Women’s History Month
Depicted in this illustration is a futuristic, cyberpunk city. In media, aesthetics like this one often use Asian culture in harmful ways, something that is known as techno-orientalism.
Column: How do you imagine the future?
My old outdoor cat, Bertie, explores a rooftop. In the video game “Stray, you play as an adventurous young cat who traverses a post-apocalyptic world to uncover clues and liberate civilizations.
Column: The future is feline
Chat GPTs home-screen illuminates the dangers and capabilities of the software. Among the more dangerous limitations are the spread of misinformation and lies.
Column: “Democracy: The Gift That Keeps on Giving (Threats)”
My opa and I stand together in front of his childhood home in Dresden, Germany. He and his family moved to this condo after the bombing of Dresden in 1945.
Commentary: Stories live forever
A variety of produce from a Community Supported Agriculture delivery box is pictured. CSA boxes were a staple in my family’s life a year ago, as they provided fresh produce from farms directly to customers’ homes.
Op-Ed: The difference of a day
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
My older siblings and I play a game called “Spy.” I cherished these moments because we solidified out unconventional friendship. 
Commentary: I’m always going to be 10 years old
Depicted is the flag representing transgender pride with an athlete in the middle. There was no way to tell whether the athlete was male or female to show that no matter the gender, anyone can play sports. (Graphic illustration by Sydney Tilles)
Op-Ed: Transgender athletes should compete with their gender, not sex
This image depicts characters Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie Williams (Bella Ramsey) from the live-action The Last of Us series. I am an avid watcher and enjoyer of post-apocalyptic media, and I bonded with my cousin over the genre. 
Zombodie that I used to know
This graphic depicts promotional album covers of the songs that I chose for this rainy day list. These songs range from lo-fi R & B to confidence-boosting and dance-worthy indie pop. I hope these songs get you through these unusually rainy days.
Singing in the rain: Six songs to get you through the rainy, cloudy days
Gift Guide: Last-minute, winter-themed, for the girls
Gift Guide: Last-minute, winter-themed, for the girls
Flour Shops location in Beverly Hills, CA, displays their colorful merch wall, including clothes and baking supplies. The store originated in New York and expanded to Los Angeles in 2020.
My 5 favorite bakeries in Los Angeles
This graphic depicts posters for several documentaries and films that I chose, exploring various topics highlighting influential women. I hope you find inspiration from this selection of films and engaging content. Graphic illustration curated with promotional film, tv show and documentary images.
Spirited six: Feminist films to empower, inspire over summer
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
Freshmen Sydney Curry, Simonne McDavid, Eden Sinclair and junior Laila Charles serve Himbasha, an Ethiopian celebration bread, during Archers Taste of Soul food festival. Griffin said food was an informal, unique activity to effectively immerse students into Black culture.
From soul food to rhythm and blues: BSU hosts cultural festivities for Black History Month
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
The row of the 5:30 late buses to take students home after sports practice or extracurriculars. As students, faculty and staff come from over 76 zip codes around Los Angeles County, long morning commuting through busing and driving has become a lifestyle for many.
Long commutes to campus challenge student, faculty timeliness, affects productivity
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
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
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
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Antisemitism in Los Angeles
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Antisemitism in Los Angeles
The Scoop S3 Ep1 –The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Sydney Curry
The Scoop S3 Ep1 –The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Sydney Curry
The Scoop S2 Ep3 - The Scoop on Hestias Flame, Archers Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep3 – The Scoop on Hestia’s Flame, Archer’s Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 - The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 – The Scoop on Division Disconnection
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Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor

Isabelle Kantz graduated in 2016. She joined the Oracle Staff during the 2014-2015 school year and took over the position of Lifestyle Editor for the final quarter of the year; she continued to serve as Lifestyle & Culture editor in 2015-2016. Her passion for lifestyle and entertainment writing stemmed from her interest in films and movies. Over the summer of 2014, Isabelle attended the National Student Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. where she took classes in Communication Studies and Entertainment Management. Isabelle was also an intern for film and lifestyle journalist Elaine Lipworth.

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Gonzalezs portraits from left to right of Reanna Wauer 16, Carina Oriel 16 and Kimia Khatibi 16 . Gonzalez started the project in January.

Senior Kayry Gonzalez honors Class of 2016 with photography

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
May 26, 2016
Haley Jamiesons 16 friend Molly Egger is shown next to an image of a tree, each of the images mimicking the emotions of the other. This piece of photography was one of the original three pieces that Jamieson created, which inspired the rest of her photography project.

Haley Jamieson ’16 compares human emotion, nature in senior photography exhibition

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
May 21, 2016
One of senior Cairo Dweks pieces in her show. Her artwork is inspired by personal experiences.

[Photo] Cairo Dwek presents artwork to Archer community

May 15, 2016
The Maypole sways in the breeze on Archers front lawn, as it has done for the past 35 years. It is a school tradition for the senior class and their parents to set up the Maypole together in the beginning of May.

[Photo] May Playlist: It’s Gonna Be ‘May’

May 3, 2016
Diversity Club discusses Black Lives Matter Movement with community

Diversity Club discusses ‘Black Lives Matter’ Movement with community

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
March 18, 2016

Middle school receives ‘XPRIZE’ surprise

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
March 11, 2016
Dr. Monica Applewhite holds the microphone to Ava Rothenberg 22. After listening to Applewhites presentation, the sixth grade made presentations of their own to summarize what they had learned. Photo by Isabelle Kantz 16

Social work expert Dr. Monica Applewhite pays visit to Archer

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
March 9, 2016

Op-Ed: No more Statute of Limitations for sexual assault crimes

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
February 4, 2016
Created by Isabelle Kantz 16 with Piktochart.

December Playlist: Make your finals epic

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
December 15, 2015
Op-Ed: Bieber Fever is back and better than ever

Op-Ed: Bieber Fever is back and better than ever

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
December 3, 2015
During one of the presentations of the day, the Class of 2019 learned about the organization Free the Children. Founded by Craig and Marc Kielburger, Free the Children is an international charity that advocates for human and youth rights. Photo by Ella Tollman 19

Ninth grade participates in community service day

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
November 17, 2015
Cookies from Belwood are stacked up and ready for Archer girls to buy. Their cookies are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. And thats why I like them, Gaby Sumpter 16 said.

Secret treats from across the street

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
November 6, 2015
The Varsity Cross Country team poses with their coaches at Paramount Ranch after one of their meets. Leyla Namazie 17 won third place at this race. Photo courtesy of Alison Kiley 16.

Q&A with 2015-2016 Varsity Cross Country Seniors: Reanna Wauer, Marcela Riddick

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
November 2, 2015
English teacher Wendy Deming shares what she loves about being a girl. Students and Faculty were asked to write about sugar and spice, the good and bad parts about being girls. Photo by Isabelle Kantz 16

Archer Community celebrates International Day of the Girl

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
October 22, 2015
Senior Gabrielle Sumpter has eye-opening experience in Spain

Senior Gabrielle Sumpter has eye-opening experience in Spain

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
October 7, 2015
Talia Natoli 17 serves a ball at a Varsity Tennis practice. Boehm and Sumpter have played on the same team as Natoli for the past three years. Photo by Madina Mohammed 17.

Q&A with 2015-2016 Varsity Tennis Captains: Gabrielle Sumpter, Sarah Boehm

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
October 7, 2015
Students share about their disabilities in diversity panel

Students share about their ‘disabilities’ in diversity panel

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
June 5, 2015
The Thien Hau Temple is a well-known Buddhist temple in Los Angeles Chinatown. The temple is dedicated to Mazu, the Chinese goddess of the sea. Photographer: Haley Kerner 16

Chinese language classes experience Chinese culture through field trip

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
May 22, 2015
Jacquelyn Klein 15 captures her fascination with Greek and Roman mythology in one of her self-portraits in her art gallery. Connections between Greek and Roman mythology, fairytales and real life are common themes in Kleins work.

Jacquelyn Klein featured in solo art gallery

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
May 18, 2015
Camila Gazcon 15 packages food for underprivileged communities at the Los Angeles Food Bank. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank distributes free food to 825 children per week at seven schools in L.A. Unified and Compton Unified School Districts, according to its website.

5 community service ideas for the end of the year

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
May 8, 2015
Diversity Club discusses diversity gap in politics

Diversity Club discusses diversity gap in politics

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
May 7, 2015
Modern high school stress: a balancing act

Modern high school stress: a balancing act

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
April 28, 2015
10 tips to make the most out of your summer

10 tips to make the most out of your summer

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
April 19, 2015
Promotional poster for Kingsman: The Secret Service 20th Century Fox

‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ puts new twist on ‘James Bond’-style movies

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
February 26, 2015
Sonia Miklaucics 16 process of creating the Phantom Spooge shoes. Used with permission by Miklaucic and Sara Seaman 16.

Archer juniors create online shoe store

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
February 18, 2015
Taylor Swift fans can dance to Shake It Off on a color-changing dance floor when they first enter the exhibit. Photographer: Isabelle Kantz 16

People of Los Angeles can now have the ‘Taylor Swift Experience’

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
January 30, 2015
Kim Phuc, center left, running down a road near Trang Bang after the South Vietnamese Air Force released a napalm attack. Used with permission by photographer Nick Ut, Associated Press

‘Napalm Girl’ Brings Her Story To Archer

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
December 15, 2014
Doing what they do best, Archer girls snack on holiday goodies to relieve stress.

8 Ways to Relieve Stress

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
December 15, 2014
Promotional poster for film The Theory of Everything created by Focus Features.

‘The Theory of Everything’ Creates Oscar Buzz

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
November 17, 2014
Promotional poster for the exhibit created by Hollywood Costume, which features Jamie Foxx as Django from Django Unchained. Source: Oscars

Hollywood Costume Exhibition Arrives in Los Angeles

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
November 10, 2014
Annabelle GustatKarzen 17 and April Tate 17 create papel picados, a tradition Mexican folk craft made out of tissue paper cut into elaborate designs. Archer students worked on many different art pieces during the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in the courtyard on Oct. 10.

Archer Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

By Isabelle Kantz, Lifestyle Editor
October 30, 2014
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