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Students from the Chinese 1 class dance around the courtyard in a big red and gold dragon to symbolize good luck for the new year. The Archer community celebrated the Lunar New Year through student-led crafts, songs and dances Jan. 27.
Archer community hops into Lunar New Year with courtyard celebration, fashion show
A student views his computer which alerts him of the recents mass shootings in the U.S.
Low turnout at Monterey Park reflection spaces worries community members about desensitization to gun violence
Red felt is cut into elaborate patterns and characters and hung around the house or above doorframes. People who celebrate Lunar New Year hang the felt for good luck, which is shown through the character “fu” (福) because it can mean “good luck” or “prosperity.”
New moons, old traditions: students, faculty celebrate Lunar New Year with unique traditions 
Holocaust survivor and artist Trudie Strobel speaks about her experiences during the Holocaust and the importance of her work as an artist throughout her life. Strobel spoke to the upper school, and the middle school watched from a livestream in mentorships, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Friday, Jan. 27.
Archer community commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day, hears from Holocaust survivor, artist Trudie Strobel
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.
Senior Alyssa Ponrartana presents her research project at Archer’s annual Student STEM Symposium May 14, 2022. Ponrartana was named a scholar in the 82nd Regeneron Science Talent Search for her research intersecting neurodevelopment and environment.
Senior Alyssa Ponrartana named Regeneron Scholar for neurodevelopmental research
Laura Borstien (26), Eman Said, Sophia Shin (25) and Francie Wallack (25) pose together in the amphitheater. Said says the best part about coming to work is seeing the students because they are so friendly.
Eman Said is a servery employee by day, accountant by night
Sasha Capatori-Poole (26) poses in front of the Eastern Star Gallery. She is a leader of the animal rights club and is passionate about spreading awareness on the topic.
Club leader, activist Sasha Capatori-Poole strives to spread awareness for animal rights
Junior Alejandra Cortes holds the InvenTeam’s device, Hydra, which she has been working on for three years. Alejandra is currently working on motion programming for Hydra. Cortes has been on the InvenTeam leadership team for two years.
From ALT to InventTeam, Alejandra Cortes is taking the world by storm sySTEMatically
Boy Scout Belén Haro (26) works on her mural of the six women who are or have been on the Supreme Court. She is creating this mural for her Eagle Project, which aims to influence her Boy Scout and school community. 
Painting our future: Belén Haro designs mural to impact greater community
The Kia Forum was lit up in pink and blue in honor of Harry Styles fourteenth Los Angeles show. Styles sold out 15 nights in the Inglewood venue, and he played a 90-minute setlist to a sea of fans with colorful outfits and boas.
Review: Harry Styles puts the love in ‘Love on Tour’ during his 14 LA show
Platinum and purple banners, along with a sliver crest reading Disney 100, adorn Sleeping Beautys Castle while fountains spray out of its moat. The decor is displayed in honor of the Walt Disney Companys 100th anniversary celebration, which began Jan. 27.
Review: Disney100 celebration pays glittering homage to company’s legacy
Marcel, the one-inch-tall, one eyed shell stands with his pink shoes on. The curious, resourceful and heartwarming shell has been entertaining viewers in short films for almost 13 years, but he finally made his big screen debut in 2022.
Review: ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ takes viewers on heartwarming, emotional journey
People converse and view They Come to Pay Respect: Boreal Forest As Tar Sands at the opening exhibition of Cornucopia. The piece is a 12-foot by 3.5-foot monotype made by Paper Buck, which uses used oil pastel, India ink and tusche.
Eastern Star Gallery’s second show, “Cornucopia,” inspires deep thought with anti-colonialist, environmentalist art
The Mardini sisters, two gifted swimmers, play in the ocean during sunset. Netflix released the film Nov. 23. The film highlights the Syrian refugee crisis through the Mardini sisters story.
Review: ‘The Swimmers’ exposes inhumane obstacles Syrian refugees overcome
The Kia Forum was lit up in pink and blue in honor of Harry Styles fourteenth Los Angeles show. Styles sold out 15 nights in the Inglewood venue, and he played a 90-minute setlist to a sea of fans with colorful outfits and boas.
Review: Harry Styles puts the love in ‘Love on Tour’ during his 14 LA show
Platinum and purple banners, along with a sliver crest reading Disney 100, adorn Sleeping Beautys Castle while fountains spray out of its moat. The decor is displayed in honor of the Walt Disney Companys 100th anniversary celebration, which began Jan. 27.
Review: Disney100 celebration pays glittering homage to company’s legacy
Marcel, the one-inch-tall, one eyed shell stands with his pink shoes on. The curious, resourceful and heartwarming shell has been entertaining viewers in short films for almost 13 years, but he finally made his big screen debut in 2022.
Review: ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ takes viewers on heartwarming, emotional journey
People converse and view They Come to Pay Respect: Boreal Forest As Tar Sands at the opening exhibition of Cornucopia. The piece is a 12-foot by 3.5-foot monotype made by Paper Buck, which uses used oil pastel, India ink and tusche.
Eastern Star Gallery’s second show, “Cornucopia,” inspires deep thought with anti-colonialist, environmentalist art
The Mardini sisters, two gifted swimmers, play in the ocean during sunset. Netflix released the film Nov. 23. The film highlights the Syrian refugee crisis through the Mardini sisters story.
Review: ‘The Swimmers’ exposes inhumane obstacles Syrian refugees overcome
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
11 Madison Parks summer salad highlights all different types, colors and shapes of tomatoes. This was one of my favorite dishes at 11 Madison Park because of how fresh each ingredient included is.
Review: 11 Madison Park’s new plant-based menu has transformed fine dining
The pork (left), chicken (middle) and brisket (right) tacos in all of their glory. They are served with a charred green pepper that gives each taco a nice kick of spice.
Column: Gochu Gang: A Korean-Mexican fusion dream
The Surf and Turf burger is topped with a whole fried lobster tail, crispy onions, lettuce and a perfectly toasted bun. This was definitely the star of the menu and worth every penny.
Column: Surf and turf, burger style
Sixth grader Haley Lazarus dribbles down the field at a home game against Brentwood. Archer won 2-1 against Brentwood, continuing their undefeated season.
Through the storm: Middle School soccer adapts to rain, remains undefeated
Two players on the middle school basketball green team high-five during a game. I like the team very much and Im glad to be on the team with such great people. Alice Rifenbark said
The middle school green basketball team’s formula for success: optimism
Sophomore Carrie Xue tosses a tennis ball while she holds a tennis racket. 2022 was Xue’s first year at Archer and she joined Archer’s tennis team. “something very fun to be a part of.”
Weil tennis player Carrie Xue aces through first semester
The varsity basketball team poses together after winning a game against Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles. The game took place on Dec. 14, and the score was 35-31.
Varsity basketball team begins season with change in leadership, overcomes previous obstacles
Junior Malia Apor holds up her softball bat on Archers softball field. Apor said she developed a love for the game when she first started playing more than 10 years ago. “[Softball] is a rock for me,” Apor said. “Its something I really enjoy, and it brings me a lot of happiness.”
From All-Star softball to Archer’s varsity team, Malia Apor leaves a mark
This image depicts Lunar New Year festivities in a town, but what has been a peaceful time for celebration in the past has recently become a call to action. Jan. 21., citizens of Monterey Park were killed in a mass shooting following a popular Lunar New Year festival in the neighborhood.
Column: Why the Monterey Park shooting affects all of us
As the senior class bAs the senior class begins their final semester and starts rocking their red, class of 23 t-shirts, we have a responsibility to voice the emotions we feel and welcome the feelings of others, through this incredible chapter of change.
Column: The year of the email
This image features a vanilla Disney-themed birthday cake I made for a 3-year-old girl during the summer of 2022. Volunteering for the organization For Goodness Cakes for over two years, now, has allowed me to see the immensely positive impact even small actions like baking a cake can have on a persons life.
Op-Ed: You can bake an impact
A screenshot of Little Nightmare’s profile on Steam, a popular video game marketplace. “Little Nightmares” is a 3D puzzle-platformer that follows the adventures of main character Six in an underground resort complex.
Column: Smaller than life
Gift Guide: Last-minute, winter-themed, for the girls
Gift Guide: Last-minute, winter-themed, for the girls
This image depicts Lunar New Year festivities in a town, but what has been a peaceful time for celebration in the past has recently become a call to action. Jan. 21., citizens of Monterey Park were killed in a mass shooting following a popular Lunar New Year festival in the neighborhood.
Column: Why the Monterey Park shooting affects all of us
As the senior class bAs the senior class begins their final semester and starts rocking their red, class of 23 t-shirts, we have a responsibility to voice the emotions we feel and welcome the feelings of others, through this incredible chapter of change.
Column: The year of the email
A screenshot of Little Nightmare’s profile on Steam, a popular video game marketplace. “Little Nightmares” is a 3D puzzle-platformer that follows the adventures of main character Six in an underground resort complex.
Column: Smaller than life
A fallen Christmas tree perfectly represents our departure from the true meaning of the holidays, and instead the overconsumption of material goods society has undertaken. This holiday season I hope you reflect on your own consumption and reduce waste where you can. 
Column: Consumerism isn’t just ruining the holidays, it’s ruining the planet
The American flag flies above the US capitol on a windy afternoon. The United States congress has been sworn in and will begin governance in January.
Column: Political violence and de threats to democracy
This image features a vanilla Disney-themed birthday cake I made for a 3-year-old girl during the summer of 2022. Volunteering for the organization For Goodness Cakes for over two years, now, has allowed me to see the immensely positive impact even small actions like baking a cake can have on a persons life.
Op-Ed: You can bake an impact
A map of the U.S. has states crossed out in orange or red. States with a red x have banned or heavily limited abortion, and states marked with orange an x have uncertain legal status regarding abortion. States where abortion is legal are left blank. My friends and I have made maps like this after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark case legalizing abortion, on June 24, 2022. At least 13 states have banned abortion as of December 2022.
Commentary: Making college decisions in a post-Roe world
A girl sits in front of her laptop and does work for her Latine Studies course. This year, I enrolled in my first ever ethnic studies course, and it has erupted a passion in me in this field. It has also helped me feel represented in history curriculums.
Op-Ed: My Latine studies class changed my life
A reporters notebook and recording device is a must for each individual on The Oracle. As a editorial board however, we hold the responsibility of not only editing each piece on The Oracle, but also deciding what we wish to cover.
Editorial: An editorial board’s purpose
In response to the rise in antisemitic incidents in Los Angeles, we can stand up to antisemitism by staying informed, supporting the Jewish members of our communities and speaking out against antisemitic actions. Yes antisemitic tweets Oct. 8 sparked public demonstrations in Los Angeles.
Editorial: How we can stand up to antisemitism
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
I frequently find myself searching for summer playlists but none are ever perfect. I have attempted to curate the ultimate summer playlist full of joyful music.
Magnetic music: Dance-worthy playlist perfect for summer
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
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational advocates have advice for you
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational advocates have advice for you
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
Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus
Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus
Caption: The graphic showcases the bakeries and shops students can visit when traveling to the Brentwood village. Starting Oct.3, seniors, juniors and sophomores could travel off-campus to the Brentwood Village to purchase anything from the stores available including coffee, tea, pastries and lunch during the school day.
Off-campus privileges resume for sophomores, juniors, seniors
In this broadcast, students from within and outside Archer share their opinions on the hardening versus softening of schools in response to gun violence. These disparate approaches to school safety are of great discussion around the country following multiple school shootings in 2022.
Hardening versus softening: Student opinions on school gun safety precautions
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
The Scoop S2 Ep 1: Inside the Walls of Archer with Samantha Hazell-OBrien
The Scoop S2 Ep 1: Inside the Walls of Archer with Samantha Hazell-O’Brien
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Lizette Gonzalez

Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor

Lizette Gonzalez joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2019 and became Features Editor in 2022. She serves on the executive board of Hermanas Unidas and is on the Executive Board of Advocacy and Diversity. Outside of Archer, she serves on the leadership team of a non-profit organization named DemocraShe. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, watching baseball and listening to music. 

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The Kia Forum was lit up in pink and blue in honor of Harry Styles fourteenth Los Angeles show. Styles sold out 15 nights in the Inglewood venue, and he played a 90-minute setlist to a sea of fans with colorful outfits and boas.

Review: Harry Styles puts the love in ‘Love on Tour’ during his 14 LA show

February 3, 2023
The illustration shows books and a laptop signifying the research students in the new advanced study curriculum delve into. Seniors who decided to take the advanced class equivalent of either their history or English course completed an individually designed semester-long project.

Seniors develop research skills, explore own interests through humanities advanced study curriculum

January 19, 2023
A girl sits in front of her laptop and does work for her Latine Studies course. This year, I enrolled in my first ever ethnic studies course, and it has erupted a passion in me in this field. It has also helped me feel represented in history curriculums.

Op-Ed: My Latine studies class changed my life

January 14, 2023
Sophomores Bryce Collis and Hayden Seid perform a scene from holiday movie “Elf” during a Drama Queens performance. Students, faculty and family members watched holiday-themed scenes prepared by students in the advanced theatre class in Archer’s Blackbox Dec. 15.

Winter cheer: Drama Queens take stage, perform holiday-themed scenes

December 16, 2022
A painting by Margaret Garcia from her collected works titled Arte para la Gente is displayed at La Plaza de Cultura y Arte in Los Angeles. This museum uses community geared art to evoke a powerful message of bringing awareness to the Chicano and Latino identity and history in this country. 

Review: La Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a hidden gem

December 15, 2022
Los Angeles mayor-elect Karen Bass talks with a group of young activists in an event organized by her campaigns youth group called Youth 4 Bass at WACO Theatre Center in Los Angeles Oct. 8. We had a dialogue between her with young people who agreed and disagreed with her. It was awesome to see such seamless organizing [take] place by young people, Youth 4 Bass organizer Bailey Swain said. 

Karen Bass becomes Los Angeles’ first Black female mayor, focused on youth involvement in campaign

December 5, 2022
Juniors Amelia Hines and Tess Hubbard stand in front of their poster during Archers annual club fair. Due to both of their love for Taylor Swift, they created Archer’s new Taylor Swift Club this year.

‘Archer itself is a Swiftie’: Students share Taylor Swift’s impact on campus

November 30, 2022
My family and I stand up during the seventh inning stretch at a Dodger game this season. Unfortunately, the 2022 Dodger season tragically ended on Oct. 15. Im a huge baseball fan, an even bigger Dodger fan, so in an effort to highlight the positives of the season, here are my six top Dodger moments.

Commentary: Pride, heartbreak for 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers

November 16, 2022
Hermanas Unidas holds an affinity meeting for Archer students who identify as Latina or Hispanic. Archer offered six different affinity spaces Nov. 1 to upper school students. 

Upper school students participate in first affinity space programming of school year

November 3, 2022
I found myself researching the situation after the multitude of articles The New York Times published on the resignation of previous Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez. Martinez and three of her colleagues are being demanded to resign by the public after a leaked audio of racist comments against Black and Indigenous communities in Los Angeles was posted on the online platform, Reddit.

Op-Ed: City Council’s leaked audio emphasizes need to address colorism in Latino community

October 14, 2022
The junior varsity tennis team pose for a picture after a victory against Marymount where they won 16-2. This season, the team has played two matches so far and hold a record of 1-1. 

‘You have a team to fall on win or lose’: JV tennis welcome three new ninth graders to team

October 8, 2022
Pictured is the entrance of The Archer School for Girls. This school year, Archer enrolled 500 students in both divisions, and 95 new students overall.

New students adjust to Archer, learning structure, support systems

September 30, 2022
Four books written by Latina writers are displayed above. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I recommend checking out these books that depict the stories and history of Latines in the United States.

Five books written by Latina authors to read right now

September 24, 2022
Senior Daisy Marmur performs in the Maccabiah Games in Israel. Over the summer, Marmur represented the United States in the Olympic sanctioned event in rhythmic gymnastics.

Summer spotlights: Students pursue passions over break

September 13, 2022
Former Oracle Editor-in-Chief Cybele Zhang (18) reads the newspapers mission statement during the 2018 editorial board induction ceremony. Zhang served as Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief during her time on staff.

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

May 24, 2022
Seniors and their families participate in the Maypole set-up event Thursday, May 5. This year’s Maypole process was different than in previous years because its set-up was lead entirely by Archer staff members.

Community reflects on process, significance of annual Maypole setup

May 6, 2022
This graphic illustrates Karol G, Grupo Firme and Anitta who all attended this years Coachella Music and Arts Festival. The annual music festival hosted 20 Latin American artists in their lineup, which has been the most in Coachellas history. Watching every performance made me feel represented as I saw songs being sang in Spanish in one of the biggest musical stages.

Commentary: Viva la musica latina

May 6, 2022
Seniors Andrea Ramirez, Destiny Morado and other students participate in a baile folkorico lesson led by senior Anny Rodriguez during an Hermanas Unidas meeting. This meeting was open to all of the Archer community and featured the history of this traditional Mexican dance. Affinity club leaders said they hope to see more student allies attending their open club meetings to support and learn.

Student leaders celebrate affinity spaces, call for more allyship

April 28, 2022
The language hallways walls are filled with the work of students in Archers Spanish, Chinese and French classes. For me, its extra special to see the work in Spanish and to walk by classrooms speaking my native language. Like in many places, the Spanish language is what brings a sense of home and security for me.

Commentary: A love letter to Spanish

March 29, 2022
In honor of Nowruz, seventh grader Charlotte Kamdar installed a Haft-Sin that is currently displayed in Archer’s Zimmer Family Gallery. She led Archer’s celebration of Nowruz by presenting on the holiday to the community March 15. 

Charlotte Kamdar presents on Nowruz, shares holiday’s significance

March 17, 2022
The Stuffed Animal World exhibit features topics of childhood, nostalgia and love in connection to the stuffed animals in peoples lives. The show opened on March 3 and is open throughout the entire school day for students and faculty. 

‘The beauty of childhood’: The Eastern Star Gallery opens ‘Stuffed Animal World’ exhibit

March 8, 2022
As I drive around my neighborhood, I now pass by the SoFi Stadium on the daily. Despite the huge fences surrounding our so-called new treasure, its presence has changed my lifestyle.

Op-Ed: Inglewood is changing

March 2, 2022
Guggenheim participates in a cinnamon croissant baking class at Sur La Table. Guggenheim dedicates her free time to learning different baking skills.

‘Baking is who I am’: Through the eyes of Lily Guggenheim

February 22, 2022
Juniors Rose Sarner and Charlotte Tragos facilitate the Q&A event with Councilmember Nithya Raman in the courtyard on Jan. 31. Raman spoke about her experience as an elected official and why she believes women should be leaders to Archers upper school.

‘To see it is to be it’: City Councilmember Nithya Raman speaks to upper school

February 3, 2022
The graphic illustrates how I feel when Im having an anxiety attack. Experiencing anxiety in silence has led me to drown myself in a million thoughts all at the same time. Its time to create a safer and more authentic space in conversations about mental health. 

Op-Ed: One million inhales, zero exhales

January 31, 2022
Varsity soccer captains Alessandra Aragon, Isabella Specchierla and Gabrielle Wolf pose for a picture before a game in 2020. All three of them began their Archer soccer journey in middle school, but in freshman year, they joined varsity soccer.

‘We’re friends on and off the field’: Meet the varsity soccer co-captains

January 20, 2022
Junior Samantha Garibaldi and her mother, Marizabel Garibaldi, look at college resources that are in Spanish. Archer’s college guidance team offers these resources to students from Spanish-speaking families as part of their curriculum.

‘Language shouldn’t be a barrier’: Support to students from Spanish-speaking families in college process

January 17, 2022
Maria Hinojosas memoir Once I Was You, sits on a book shelf in Barnes and Nobles. Hinojosas memoir touches on her personal journey as a journalist and emphasizes the importance of reporting on difficult topics, such as the immigration crisis.

Review: Maria Hinojosa’s memoir ‘Once I Was You’ highlights importance of diverse journalism

January 7, 2022
Students participate in the gingerbread house decorating contest in the courtyard for Winter Wonderland. Four students from each grade competed for spirit points and the junior class won first place.

Holiday connection: Archer community celebrates annual Winter Wonderland

December 12, 2021
Seventh grader Sloane Fitzgibbon and Dahlia Scarpa work together on a a cloud-based computer aided design program called Fusion 360 during the middle school InvenTeam meeting. InvenTeam uses Fusion 360 to create design models for Hydra.

‘We are becoming leaders’: Middle schoolers take charge in InvenTeam

November 29, 2021
Red (Taylors Version) was released on Nov. 12. This album is Swifts second re-recorded album released so far and is composed of 30 songs. Some of these songs are brand new, and some others, are from her first Red album.

Review: Taylor Swift takes us back to 2012 with ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’

November 14, 2021
This picture is a literal, illustrative metaphor of my parents unconditional support and love that pushes me through any obstacle. The pressures of being a first-generation student and being the oldest sibling in the family can be hard sometimes, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Op-Ed: What being first-generation means to me

November 7, 2021
Archers annual altar for Dia de Los Muertos is located in the front hallway of the school. Students are welcomed to bring in photographs or items to place on the altar and the work of art and Spanish students are displayed as well.

‘A beautiful tradition’: Archer celebrates Día de Los Muertos, students reflect on significance

November 3, 2021
Table in the dining hall displays the treats for the annual 11th grade fall bake-off this year. The judges announced Lily Guggenheims devils food tombstone cake as the winner. 

‘Terrifyingly good’: Juniors participate in Halloween themed bake-off

October 27, 2021
Meera Mahidhara works on her tutoring organizations, Mentorship Allegiance, website in the courtyard. She has four years of tutoring experience and created her own site in 2021.

Mentorship Allegiance: Meera Mahidhara’s self-built tutoring organization

October 22, 2021
The graphic illustrates the two worlds I feel that I have battled since coming to Archer. As when I am riding on the bus towards school, which is a different environment than I was ever used to, it felt as I entered a second world when I walked up the schools front steps.

Commentary: Battling two worlds at a time

October 2, 2021
Upper school students walk around Archer’s courtyard to sign up for interest clubs and affinity, alliance and advocacy student groups at the Club fair on Friday, Sept. 24. The club fair is held annually in September during students lunchtime so club leaders make posters and offer treats to welcome potential club members.

Annual club fair prompts ‘authentic connection’ among student groups

September 25, 2021
Signs reminding community members to stay home if feeling ill and to follow COVID-19 protocols are posted all around campus. If students do experience such symptoms, they have the option to access online learning. 

Connecting safely: Remote learning options for COVID-19 related absences

September 16, 2021
Seniors Mikayla Weinhouse, Isabella Specchierla, Faith Soriano, Thea Leimone, Gabby Wolf, Lily Miro, Lauren Robson, Ali Aragon and Marissa Gendy pose for a photo in the Eastern Star courtyard following upper school orientation. The students are dressed in the formal uniform blazers to mark the occasion.

Bittersweet blues: Class of 2022 reflects on their last first day of high school

September 3, 2021
Conan Grays new album, Kid Krow was released on March 20, 2020. My friends have always joked that if I were an animal I would be a crow, Gray shares that this was the inspiration behind the album cover and title in an Apple Music interview.

Review: Conan Gray proves his place in indie-pop music world with ‘Kid Krow’

May 15, 2020
An artistic illustration by Leslie Castaneda. The graphic represents students of color standing in front of the entrance of Archer.

Students of color, mentors reflect on Archer’s admissions process, diversity

May 7, 2020
Niall Horans second album was released on March 13, 2020. I have worked so hard on this album for the last 18 months and I am so ready to release it, Horran wrote in an Instagram post.

Review: Niall Horan’s disappointing album puts the heartbreak in ‘Heartbreak Weather’

April 22, 2020
The middle school tennis team adjusts to having practice over Zoom. Tennis players are staying connected not only to their rackets, but with their teammates and coaches, Director of Athletics Kim Smith wrote.

Athletes, coaches adjust to remote learning during outbreak of COVID-19

April 9, 2020
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Lit &… Conference postponed due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 18, 2020
During her free time at school, freshman Maya Kakani explores Disneys new streaming service, Disney Plus, on her school laptop. Disney Plus features old and new shows and movies from not only the Disney universe.

Community shares strategies, opinions regarding Disney’s new streaming service

March 1, 2020

[Video] A changing game: Varsity basketball talks new coaches, players and leadership

February 26, 2020
David reads lines from Act 3 Scene 3 from Macbeth and shows students the importance of understanding the emotions in the text.

Actor Keith David performs, presents about Macbeth to ninth grade English students

February 23, 2020
Harry Styles album Fine Line was released Dec. 13, 2019. I can not wait to share this album with you, Styles said in a concert at The Forum on the day of the release. The album is yours, I am yours.

Review: Harry Styles’ ‘Fine Line’ explores happiness, heartbreak

January 21, 2020
English teacher and journalism adviser speaks with parents along with Admissions Associate, Angela Boulart who was present to be a translator during the conference. I see [conferences] as an opportunity to tell them what I see as their daughters strengths and where I see their areas for growth, and to work together as a team to help their student improve, Taylor said.

Parent conferences prompt communication among parents, students, teachers

January 8, 2020
Junior Ariel Heimanson attempts a shot in the first varsity basketball game of the season against Vistamar School on Nov. 19. The team won with the score of 30-21.

Q&A with varsity basketball captains: Nadia Charles, Ariel Heimanson

December 4, 2019
Athletes, including sophomores Naya Ben-Meir and Vaughan Anoai and eighth grader Julissa Cach practice their sports. Varsity Tennis, Varsity and Middle School Volleyball, Cross Country and Middle School Swim were all affected by the Getty fire, which left many students evacuated from October 28 to October 31. Photos courtesy of Archer Athletics. Photo editing by Rio Hundley

Getty fire impacts athletes’ practice, game schedules

November 14, 2019
The varsity cross country team, including senior Sophie Larbalestier, runs during an on campus practice. Larbalestier has been running cross country since the tenth grade and is team captain this year.

Q&A with varsity cross country captain: Sophie Larbalestier

October 24, 2019
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