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Broadcast: Annual Spirit Week brings excitement, creativity before spring break
Broadcast: Annual Spirit Week brings excitement, creativity before spring break
Hollyn Alpert (’28) runs while tossing blue powder into the air March 22. Students celebrated Holi on the back field and threw colored powder at each other at commemorate the new spring.  
A vibrant Holi-day: Holi celebration marks beginning of spring
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Womens Day event, honors theme of Inspiring Inclusion
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Women’s Day event, honors theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’
Seniors Lacey Thompson and Laila Charles pour smoothies into cups for the “Guess the Smoothie” activity. The activity took place March 20 for the “Wild West vs. West Coast” Spirit Week theme day.
Spirit Week incorporates new, old themes during major assessment week
Freshman Milan Earl and sophomore Lucy Kaplan sit with their grandparents at Archer’s annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day Friday, March 15. The event took place over three 75-minute sessions.  “[I hope my grandparents] gain an understanding about what I do, Kaplan said, because I know they ask a lot of questions and can sort of see what I do in school and what the experience is like to be here.
Archer hosts annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day, students share school culture with loved ones
Associate Director of College Guidance Shalyn Tharayil works in her office in preparation for rising seniors college application season. Tharayil has worked with schools all over the world and reflected on her first year at Archer. I think the culture fit at Archer — the students, the teachers, our team — I just think I really fit well with the ethos of how we approach college counseling here, which is very holistic and very student-centered, Tharayil said.
Q&A with college guidance counselor on supporting students through journey of self-discovery
Four stuffed animals and one stuffed avocado are clustered on a bed. A New York Times article stated that stuffed animals help people cope with stress because of the comfort they provide.
More than toys: Stuffed animals’ calming effects on mental health
Maia Alvarez (’24), Allie Yang (’25) and Shae Killam (’27) pose with an award after their Western Bay Forensic League tournament. Their tournament took place at Harvard-Westlake School March 2. Photo provided by Maia Alvarez.
Q&A with speech and debate team captains on promoting positivity, friendship within team
Gabrielle Cain stands at her graduation in Naval Academy outfit. She graduated from flight school and became a Naval Aviator in 2023. Photo provided by Gabrielle Cain.
‘Unicorn’ in her field: Life in the military as a Black woman
A graphic illustration displays an individual speaking a world language with a native speaker via an online conversation platform. Upper school French and Spanish classes incorporated Boomalang, and upper school Chinese classes switched student groups at the National Taiwan University to help students practice their communication skills in the target language. (Graphic Illustration by Emily Paschall).
Beyond the classroom: World language classes utilize tutoring platforms, students become ‘open-minded citizens of the world’
Chappell Roan stands in front of a vanity with a full face of makeup on and prom-like outfit for her album cover. Roan described her look in a Rolling Stone article as her own version of drag. Photo Source: Image from Official Chappell Roan site.
Review: Chappell Roan’s ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess’ is an instant queer pop classic
Upon a backdrop of lush greenery, Kacey Musgraves holds a flower to her face, creating the album cover for Deeper Well. The album, released March 15, details Musgraves internal rhetoric of peace, whimsy and everything in between. Photo credit: “Deeper Well” album cover courtesy of Interscope Records .
Review: Kacey Musgraves heals, embraces peace on ‘Deeper Well’
There are sea anemones for days at Broad Beach, and, for some reason, the child in me cant help but get a closer look. This is just one of my favorite beaches in LA County that offers fun amenities and beautiful scenery you wont want to miss. Photo by Kate Hanney (25).
Review: My favorite beaches on LA County coast
Serenity Jones (26) and Alice Rifenbark (28) interact with senior Sadie Longs artwork. Long and Chloe Resnick (24) opened their senior show, Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings, in the Eastern Star Gallery Wednesday, April 10.
Senior show ‘Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings’ displays introspection, reflection on senior year
A man works at the counter at The Bread Lounge. Loaves of bread lined the shelves at this bakery that prides itself on its bountiful offerings.
Review: Bread Lounge delivers delicious, doughy treats, unique experience
Chappell Roan stands in front of a vanity with a full face of makeup on and prom-like outfit for her album cover. Roan described her look in a Rolling Stone article as her own version of drag. Photo Source: Image from Official Chappell Roan site.
Review: Chappell Roan’s ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess’ is an instant queer pop classic
Upon a backdrop of lush greenery, Kacey Musgraves holds a flower to her face, creating the album cover for Deeper Well. The album, released March 15, details Musgraves internal rhetoric of peace, whimsy and everything in between. Photo credit: “Deeper Well” album cover courtesy of Interscope Records .
Review: Kacey Musgraves heals, embraces peace on ‘Deeper Well’
Serenity Jones (26) and Alice Rifenbark (28) interact with senior Sadie Longs artwork. Long and Chloe Resnick (24) opened their senior show, Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings, in the Eastern Star Gallery Wednesday, April 10.
Senior show ‘Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings’ displays introspection, reflection on senior year
Various reality TV shows that are available for streaming on Hulu are shown. There are several genres within reality TV, such as makeover and romance, which makes reality TV appealing to different audiences.
From ‘The Bachelor’ to ‘Love is Blind,’ reality TV is ‘entertaining,’ ‘comforting’ despite inherent artificiality
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
A man works at the counter at The Bread Lounge. Loaves of bread lined the shelves at this bakery that prides itself on its bountiful offerings.
Review: Bread Lounge delivers delicious, doughy treats, unique experience
The bag customers at Sockerbit, a Swedish candy store, use to hold their delicious sweets is displayed. My favorites included their sour coke and lemon skulls and strawberry gummies.
Review: Sockerbit provides sweet escape into world of Swedish candy
Sweet Rose Creamery is shown above with its vibrant logo on display. The parlor makes a vast array of delicious flavors. 
Review: Sweet Rose Creamery has wonderfully versatile, delicious ice cream
Pastries and baked goods rest in the display case at Modern Bread & Bagel. Modern Bread & Bagel is a 100% gluten-free bakery that offers dishes and flavors from across the globe.
Review: Modern Bread & Bagel: Gluten-free has never tasted this good
The Apple Pan has a classic look and feel, with their slogan outlined on all of their signs: Quality Forever. Their classic Hickoryburger has a unique, smoky flavor that Ive never tasted before.
Review: The Apple Pan is an LA classic
A pickleball ball lays still on the sport court on Archers back field. As a part of their fitness curriculum, 10th graders have a pickleball unit, where they practice drills and participate in round-robin style play. 
What’s the dill: Exploring the popularity of pickleball
Freshmen Snow Zhou and Nicole Svendsen play against Pacifica Christian at Annenberg Beach Club on a day with sunny weather. During their season, the team had to adjust to the ever-changing weather in Los Angeles this year. Were very consistent with our serves, Zhou said. So even if its raining, we still put effort into the serves and all the practices.  Photo by Long Tom Zhou.
You’re hot then you’re cold: Varsity beach volleyball team perseveres despite weather challenges
The middle school softball team huddles together with head coach Bre Brown. The team has won all four of their games so far. Photo by Archer Athletics.
‘They all have their own superpower’: Middle school softball team slides through beginning of season
A March Madness set-up displays multiple games and different teams merchandise. This years womens March Madness tournament, which started March 22 and concluded April 8, marked record-breaking viewership. Photo by Rebecca Lazarus.
March Madness: Students, athletic director discuss record-breaking viewership of NCAA women’s basketball
Eighth grader Andrea Fuentes pitches for the Archer middle school softball team at a home game against Brentwood School. Fuentes began playing softball when she was 4 and has pitched for the Archer team for the past three years.
Q&A with eighth grade pitcher of middle school softball team
These are promotional posters of films I want to rewatch before graduation. The films range from introspective, yet humorous, to nostalgic and lighthearted. Photo credits: Lady Bird poster courtesy of A24. Booksmart poster courtesy of Annapurna Pictures. 10 Things I Hate About You poster courtesy of
Witty, whimsical, wise: 6 films to watch before graduating
Ten-year-old me holds a beet in one hand in the middle of a farm. Ive been vegetarian since I was 5 — a decision I promised myself Id stay true to. Photo by Jacoba Smulders.
Op-Ed: More people should consider a vegetarian diet
This collage features a book that showcases many of the Dior collections from 1947-2017. I hand selected a couple looks from collections dating back to the 80s all the way to 2015 that incorporate the trends I discuss in this column.
Column: 2024 in fashion: What to look forward to in this year’s style
The words Advanced Placement and Advanced Study rest on opposite sides of a scale. In the 2022-2023 school year, Archer removed Advanced Placement courses, replacing them with advanced study. The editorial board reflected on this transition and shared their insights on the new courses. (Graphic Illustration by Oona Seppala and Francie Wallack) 
Editorial: Advanced study courses benefit student engagement, growth
These quotes give you a peek into Dolly Aldertons chaotic world and brilliant mind through her memoir, Everything I Know About Parties, Dates, Friends, Jobs, Life, Love. As my first memoir, I enjoyed witnessing the highs and lows of her lifetime, which lead to my subsequent existential crisis.
Column: Everything I didn’t know about memoirs
This collage features a book that showcases many of the Dior collections from 1947-2017. I hand selected a couple looks from collections dating back to the 80s all the way to 2015 that incorporate the trends I discuss in this column.
Column: 2024 in fashion: What to look forward to in this year’s style
These quotes give you a peek into Dolly Aldertons chaotic world and brilliant mind through her memoir, Everything I Know About Parties, Dates, Friends, Jobs, Life, Love. As my first memoir, I enjoyed witnessing the highs and lows of her lifetime, which lead to my subsequent existential crisis.
Column: Everything I didn’t know about memoirs
The candy aisle of a Target store represents the abundance of choices people have in our society on a day-to-day level, which can ultimately lead to decision fatigue. Decision fatigue is when you make poorer decisions due the exhaustion that comes from making a lot of previous decisions; I suggest combating it by decreasing the number of decisions you make per day, which leaves more mental energy for important choices.
Column: This or that? The problem of decision fatigue.
This image features a video of Andrew Tate’s entitled, “Outwork Everyone Else.” This photo represents how one might be sucked into his content, believing it to be empowering and motivational rather than the hateful rhetoric it truly is. It also illustrates how Tate markets his videos in an unassuming manner to draw in and indoctrinate new viewers.
Column: ‘Alpha Male Podcast Bros’ and the epidemic of misogyny
Celebrity names are connected by arrows to 4chan and Telegram logos. These are just some of the public figures who have been explicitly disfigured by AI on social platforms. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)
Column: AI deepfakes denote deep consequences for all
Ten-year-old me holds a beet in one hand in the middle of a farm. Ive been vegetarian since I was 5 — a decision I promised myself Id stay true to. Photo by Jacoba Smulders.
Op-Ed: More people should consider a vegetarian diet
The words Advanced Placement and Advanced Study rest on opposite sides of a scale. In the 2022-2023 school year, Archer removed Advanced Placement courses, replacing them with advanced study. The editorial board reflected on this transition and shared their insights on the new courses. (Graphic Illustration by Oona Seppala and Francie Wallack) 
Editorial: Advanced study courses benefit student engagement, growth
The graphic illustration portrays a hand holding a heart, symbolizing a charitable nonprofit, next to a question mark. I have noticed a recent increase in youth-led nonprofit organizations, and I feel it is now more important than ever to consider the intentions behind their founding, which can affect the sustainability of such organizations in the long run. (Graphic Illustration by Melinda Wang)
Op-Ed: Passion should be the real foundation for student-led nonprofits
Freshmen Phoebe Gustafson and Lena Sakhnini look at their phones during lunch. Teens often find it hard to live without their phones on a daily basis. According to a Pew Research study, About three-quarters of teens (77%) say they use YouTube daily, while a smaller majority of teens (58%) say the same about TikTok.
Op-Ed: Charging your own battery
This photo was taken when my mom Tracy legally adopted me. We were surrounded by family and friends. Photo by Angelica Hernández.
Commentary: Growing up with an anonymous father
These are promotional posters of films I want to rewatch before graduation. The films range from introspective, yet humorous, to nostalgic and lighthearted. Photo credits: Lady Bird poster courtesy of A24. Booksmart poster courtesy of Annapurna Pictures. 10 Things I Hate About You poster courtesy of
Witty, whimsical, wise: 6 films to watch before graduating
My sister and I went to the Aquarium of the Pacific when we were younger. Entering an aquarium can feel like entering a new world. With the wondrous sea creatures and the unique habitats, there’s always more to explore. Photo by Lara Burnap.
Fun and fulfilling: 4 places to release your inner child
This image features four album covers from the highlighted, lesser-known artists I absolutely love. Covers include “Revealer” by Madison Cunningham and “Going Through It” by Eliza McLamb. Photo credits: “Revealer” album cover courtesy of Verve Label Group. “Going Through It” album cover courtesy of Royal Mountain Records. “Vienna (In Memoriam)” album cover courtesy of New Gold Medal. “Drunk on a Flight” album cover courtesy of AWAL Recordings.
4 favorites: Smaller, alternative musicians I can’t stop listening to
A collection of cut avocados rest on a cutting board. Using these avocados, I made a giant batch of guacamole for the Super Bowl Feb. 11.
The 4 best ways to eat an avocado (besides your basic avocado toast)
TV Throwbacks: My 10 favorite 2000s shows
TV Throwbacks: My 10 favorite 2000s shows
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
Broadcast: Annual Spirit Week brings excitement, creativity before spring break
Broadcast: Annual Spirit Week brings excitement, creativity before spring break
Lets Go to the Movies S1E3 - Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
Let’s Go to the Movies S1E3 – Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Womens Day event, honors theme of Inspiring Inclusion
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Women’s Day event, honors theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’
The BLACKCAST S1E4 - And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
The BLACKCAST S1E4 – And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Lets Go to the Movies S1E3 - Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
Let’s Go to the Movies S1E3 – Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
The BLACKCAST S1E4 - And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
The BLACKCAST S1E4 – And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
S4E9 - The Scoop on Archer’s English curriculum, impact of certain novels
S4E9 – The Scoop on Archer’s English curriculum, impact of certain novels
S4E8 - The Scoop on student journalist Lisa, her perspective on student censorship
S4E8 – The Scoop on student journalist Lisa, her perspective on student censorship
S4E7 - The Scoop on students’ passion-led service projects
S4E7 – The Scoop on students’ passion-led service projects
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Logan Connors joined the Oracle writing staff in 2015. She is on the varsity equestrian team and has been riding for 12 years. She is a member of the Best Buddies Club and volunteers at the Mesereau Free Legal Clinic.

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Uma Halsted 18 walks through Elizabeth Zinmans exhibit, entitled SPRINGBREAK2005. The show was filled with themes of nostalgia and childhood memories.

Kristen Mundy, Elizabeth Zinman display senior art showcases

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
A poster advertising this years show. The concert was held on April 19th and April 20th.

Archer holds annual Spring Concert, each performance ‘new adventure,’ Smith says

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Made by: Logan Connors

Playlist: Jam out to the best tunes this summer

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
Pictured is one of Johnsons exhibited pieces of work. Johnson photographed this while on a trip in Chicago.

Gallery Update: Briana Johnson, Leyla Namazie display senior exhibits

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
May 5, 2017
Students observing Sarah Walstons senior show titled Exploring the American Monster.

[Photo] Sarah Walston, Mari Goldberg use senior showcases as opportunity to prompt dialogue

By Harley Quinn Smith, Staff Writer
April 21, 2017
Featured above is the Get Out promotional poster. The movie is a mystery thriller and was released in the U.S. on February 24. Image source: Get Outs official website.

Review: ‘Get Out’ sheds light on racial issues today through horror and satire

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
April 20, 2017
Ambriz at the opening of her show titled Jacqui Ambriz. Her exhibition opened in the Eastern Star Gallery during X-Block.

Senior Jacqui Ambriz exhibits her photography in the Eastern Star Gallery

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
April 12, 2017
Spring break 2017 playlist. Infographic by Logan Connors

March Playlist: Spring Break

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
March 26, 2017
Archers debate team. The students pose at the UC Berkeley Debate Invitational. Photo courtesy of Kate Webster

Debaters attend Berkeley Invitational in final tournament of the year

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
March 21, 2017
The Orchestra stands up to take a bow after there performance. The Winter Concert was held on Jan. 19 and 20.

Student musicians perform at annual Winter Concert

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
The Archer students, faculty and Special Olympic Athletes pose for a group photo. This was the first kickball game associated with Special Olympics. Photo courtesy of Gustat-Karzen

Archer Special Olympics Club hosts first kickball game

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
February Playlist 2017. Infographic by Logan Connors

February Playlist: Valentine’s Day 2017

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
A presenter at the 2016 conference speaks at a panel. Last years conference was held in the library and was open to students throughout the day.

Archer prepares for annual ‘Literature &…’ Conference

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
Students and teachers gather in the yoga room at lunch for the GSA meeting. The Diversity Club also attended this meeting.

GSA discusses creating more inclusive community

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
December 15, 2016

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Julie Weitz brings ASMR relaxation to Eastern Star Gallery

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
December 12, 2016
This playlist will help you get through the end of first semester. Infographic by Logan Connors

December Playlist: Getting through finals (festively!)

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
The group waits to hear the results of their performance. Archers advanced drama class participated in the fall DTASC festival. Photo courtesy of Anika Ramlo 17.

Advanced drama students compete in DTASC Fall Festival

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
December 4, 2016
Sophomore Madison Tyler finishes the sentence, A woman who inspires me... and adds her response to the board. Archer students celebrated the International Day of the Girl on Oct. 27.

GEG celebrates International Day of the Girl with Archer community

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
Stefanie Ferri approaches the net to hit the ball as Kim Smith attempts to block her. The Pink Panthers and Hawt Sawce competed in the final game.

Salsa Verde kills second annual student, teacher volleyball game

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
Tennis players, from left to right, Elyse Pollack 18, Liadan Solomon 17, Zoe Woolf 19, Rachel Ferrera 18 and Isabella Simanowitz 18 smile at a match. The teams overall record is 7-4. Photo courtesy of Simanowitz.

Varsity tennis uses ‘positive culture’ to defeat Milken

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Student council decorated the courtyard to celebrate national I Love Food day.

Gallery: Archer celebrates ‘I Love Food Day’

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
September 24, 2016
Get ready for the back to school year with The Oracles back to school playlist.

Back to school Playlist

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
September 11, 2016
This traditional symbol for women adorns restrooms across the country, including here at Archer. The Archer School for Girls and Seattle Girls School recently addressed the issue of transgender students. Both schools consider admission for students in good academic standing who identify as females. Photographer: Logan Connors 17

Redefining ‘Girl’: Archer, Seattle Girls’ School address transgender students

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
May 27, 2016
From left to right, Jael Ellman 18, Lucia Barker 18, Nelly Rouzroch 18, Dana Duwaji 18, Audrey Angel 18 and Sara Rabinowitz 17 dance in the shows opening number. The dance was choreographed by Duwaji.

Dance Company celebrates dance, tells stories with first annual ‘Festival of Dance’

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
May 26, 2016
English Department Chair Brian Wogensen reads an excerpt of Alice in Wonderland to the Archer community. Photo by Syd Stone 16.

Archer seniors lead ‘One Book’ celebration

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
May 9, 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.

May Playlist: It’s Gonna Be ‘May’

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
May 3, 2016
Instrumentalists who attended CAIS pose for a picture. The girls were selected and placed according to their orchestra abilities. Photo courtesy of Kate Burns.

Archer musicians perform in annual CAIS Honors Music Festival

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
March 18, 2016
Pressed Juicery offers six different flavors of healthy soft-serves with toppings. In June 2014, Pressed Juicery came out with the new Freeze.

Pressed Juicery Freeze offers healthy snack alternative

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
A capella groups University of St. Andrews The Other Guys and Archers Unaccompanied Minors gather in the Rose Room. Both groups sang for one another and participated in a jam circle.

Scottish a cappella group ‘The Other Guys’ performs for Archer community

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
February 12, 2016
Audrey Koh 17 was accepted into the All-State Orchestra. Koh prepared her audition tapes with Orchestra Director Susan Smith. Photo courtesy of Audrey Koh 17

Audrey Koh, Hannah Kim selected for All-State Honor Orchestra

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
February 12, 2016
The Model UN club at their conference in San Diego. The girls bonded on their first group trip. Photo by Johanna Greene

Archer Model UN Club participates in first ever conference

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
December 18, 2015
Ciel Torres ‘17 and Isabel Adler ‘17 pose with their awards. Torres won second place as second speaker and the team made it to semi-finals for public forum. Photo by Kate Webster

Juniors Isabel Adler and Ciel Torres named semi-finalists in Public Forum Debate

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
December 8, 2015
The student white team celebrates after a successful play during the volleyball game at lunch. The white team lost in the final round to the faculty red team (Hawt Sauce).

Student council increases school spirit with students versus faculty volleyball game

By Logan Connors, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
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