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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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Lola Lamberg

Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief

Lola Lamberg was on the Oracle staff for four years from 2017 until her graduation date of 2021. Lamberg joined the Oracle in 2017 as a political columnist and was promoted to Voices Editor in 2018. She served as the News and Features Editor in 2019 and became Editor-in-Chief in 2020. She played varsity tennis for Archer and was a PAWS World Language tutor. In her spare time she enjoys listening to 90's music, reading and going on road trips.

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In this photo, Lola Lamberg (21) takes a selfie with her friends in the hallway during her last week, as they prepare to graduate on Friday.

[Photo] ‘A chapter that’s closing — so another can open’: Seniors look ahead to college

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
May 31, 2021
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

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2021
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

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2021
Seniors Mackenzie Turner, Lola Lamberg, Amelia Stone and Ava Salomon pose for a photo at the rose backdropped photo booth on May 1 during the evening senior prom celebration. The booth, set-up at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, created a really fun atmosphere that everyone was enjoying.. and it was a place to connect, fitness and wellness teacher Dani LeNoir said.

[Photo] Mamma Mia, it’s prom again! Senior class attends ‘unconventional’ prom celebration

By Greta Irvine, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2021
The Athletic Leadership Council leads the fifth Panther Speaker Series with professional soccer player Deena Rahman. Rahman currently plays for the national Bahrain team in the middle east and owns a youth coaching academy entitled Tekkers Football Academy.

An athlete at every altitude: Soccer player Rahman discusses athletic mindset, lifestyle as fifth speaker in Panther Speaker Series

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2021
A computer screen lights up with news articles surrounding New York Governor Andrew Cuomos sexual misconduct allegations. Cuomo currently has seven accusers.

[Photo] Column: Resign, Governor Cuomo

By Charlotte Tragos, Columnist
March 14, 2021
In honor of Student Press Freedom Day, editors were asked to reflect on the importance of student journalism.

[Photo] Oracle editors reflect on scholastic journalism for Student Press Freedom Day

By London Sinclair and Rio Hundley
February 28, 2021
The administration announced return-to-campus plans in a series of emails which includes specific dates for each grades with a combination of social/emotional learning and academic learning. More information and updates to follow.

[Photo] Archer administration announces school-wide return-to-campus plans

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Thea Leimone
February 28, 2021
Los Angeles County remains at a Tier 1 risk level for Covid-19 according to LA County Public Health. Archer continues to be unable to hold academic classes on campus but are working on plans for Social Emotional Learning opportunities according to Head of School Elizabeth English.

Head of School English announces return to campus plans for social connection

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2021
Senior Ava Salomon reviews her final project for French. Upper school students took final exams as a culmination to the first semester before winter break.

[Photo] Students reflect on virtual final exams, continued ‘difficulties’ of remote learning

By London Sinclair, Senior Reporter
January 10, 2021
To get our eyes off the computer screen, its always a good idea to sit down with a good book and a hot drink. I hope you enjoy some of these reads which combine good writing with important topics such as personal, spiritual journeys and politics.

A book a day keeps the doctor away: My favorite reads for the winter season

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020
On the television screen, CNN anchors discuss the continuation of counting votes and possible outcomes. The 2020 Presidential Election commenced on Nov. 3 and continues today as ballots are still being counted in states such as Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

[Photo] Red, white and youth: 2020 Presidential Election attracts conversation among young voters

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
November 4, 2020
Senior Lola Lamberg poses for a photo. Lamberg is serving as Editor-in-Chief for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Letter from the Editor

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2020
Upper School Director Meghan Tally announces altered schedule via email

Upper School Director Meghan Tally announces altered schedule via email

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2020
According to the College Board website, the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 focus on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education.

[Photo] Sophomore, junior class take at-home mock PSAT/NMSQT examination

By London Sinclair, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg served on the supreme court from 1993 fighting for progressive votes and laws including gender discrimination and same-sex marriage. Ginsburg died in her home in Washington D.C. on Friday, Sept. 18 due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2020
Junior Bella Morgan, founder of of Organic Matter Pottery, works in the Archer ceramics studio painting a mug. [Ceramics is] a strong passion of mine and I dedicate a lot of my time to it because it something very relaxing and stress free, Morgan said.

Teen in business: Junior Bella Morgan creates digital ceramics company Organic Matter Pottery

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2020
This image posted by the CDC is a magnified picture of the Covid-19 virus. The CDC has officially approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals five to 11 years old prompting Archer leaders to expand the vaccination requirements to all students.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) live updates: Archer

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020
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[Photo] ACTing in a pandemic: COVID-19 causes ACT, SAT cancellations, impacting juniors’ college process

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Nyah Fernandez
May 19, 2020
Facilities staff members Isaac Velasquez and Reyes Atrian walk to the servery. Velasquez and Atrian both like to play and watch soccer in their free time and have worked together for almost three years.

#OurNeighborhood: Facilities staff members reflect on work, personal life

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Daughter of Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Juanita Abernathy, Donzaleigh Abernathy gives a presentation on her and her families involvement in the Civil Rights Movement to students and faculty in the dining hall on Feb. 19. Abernathy is an actress, author and civil rights activist who starred on the American television show Any Day Now and wrote the book entitled Partners to History: Martin Luther King, Jr., Ralph David Abernathy, and the Civil Rights Movement.

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These Valentines day cards from journalism adviser Kristin Taylor are an example of non-romantic Valentines Day festivities. Though these cards were used to build community in the journalism class, sophomore Gabby Wolf feels that Valentine’s Day is a materialistic holiday that is overly focused on couples.

[Photo] Students comment on ‘materialistic,’ exclusive culture of Valentine’s Day

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
February 26, 2020
Sixth grader Riley Boccella plays Candy Corn Hole which was part of Student Councils rescheduled celebration for Halloween on Nov. 1. Students returned to campus Nov. 1, after the mandatory evacuation order was lifted.

Student council holds postponed Halloween celebration in response to Getty Fire closure

By Chloe Fidler and Lola Lamberg
December 4, 2019
Astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch in the International Space Station. Meir is originally from Maine while Koch is from Michigan.

HERstory in space: NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Christina Koch conduct first all-female space walk

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2019
Bella Morgan prepares to serve in a game against Crossroads in September 2018. On top of playing volleyball since the age of 9, Morgan makes ceramics in her free time. Photo courtesy of Marlee Rice.

Q&A with varsity volleyball player Bella Morgan

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
Director of Advancement and Communications Quyen Ngo works on her computer in her office on the first day of school. School started on Tuesday for both middle and upper school.

Reflecting, reading, hiking: Staff and faculty reflect on back-to-school routines

By Allie Worchell and Lola Lamberg
September 18, 2019
Upper School Director Gretchen Warner announced Wednesday that Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime were no longer blocked on the Archer network. The websites were banned for about a week.

Administration lifts streaming ban, emphasizes harms of television at school

By Anna Brodsky, Lola Lamberg, and Molly Goldberg
September 11, 2019
When now 16-year-old Alameda High School student, Natasha Waldorf, walked into her classroom one morning during her freshman year, Waldorf found etchings on her desk done by fellow students The etchings contained the phrase Jews are evil as well as swastikas. Waldorf struggled with anxiety through the rest of her freshman year as she dealt with anti-Semitic instances from her fellow classmates. Photo courtesy of Natasha Waldorf.

‘I felt broken’: Anti-Semitism impacts students in Newport Harbor, Alameda schools

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2019
Photographs of fellow seniors by Madison Dea with paint-designs by Megan Escobar hang on the wall in the Eastern Star Gallery on May 16 for Escobar and Daes senior art show entitled a dEtOUR tHrOuGh THe miNd. Escobar explains that the black and white portraits represent the restrictions of life and the paint and different figures represent the students creative space as artists.

Madison Dea, Megan Escobar take ‘a detour through the mind’ in collaborative senior art show

By Lola Lamberg and Celeste Ramirez
June 2, 2019
Senior Emma Golden presents her Humanities Honors Symposium research to fellow classmates and faculty in the library on May 24. There was a closing discussion including all the presenters at 2:20 p.m. in the library after the event ended.

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Varsity track and field athlete junior Nia Mosby competes at the Liberty League Finals on April 16 at Palisades Charter High School. The CIF State Championships will last two days: May 24 to May 25.

Track and field athlete Nia Mosby first to qualify for CIF state championships

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2019
Varsity track and field captains Hailey Adams 20 and Miayunique South run in their events. South, the only senior captain, is also the only pole-vaulter for Archers track team.

Q&A with varsity track and field captains: Hailey Adams, Miayunique South

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2019
A New Zealand flag surrounded by flowers at the tribute wall set up at the Botanic Gardens. Archer Student Support Coordinator and Junior Class Dean Jennifer Dohr was disgusted by the March 15 mosque shooting in New Zealand.

‘There are no words’: Community members reflect upon Christchurch shootings

By Molly Goldberg and Lola Lamberg
April 18, 2019
Archer sophomore and singer-songwriter Gwendolyn Hanson writes down lyrics to her song Side-Effects on a notepad in Archers art hallway. Hanson wrote the song after she was cleared to exit a UCLA inpatient program for eating disorders in July of 2018.

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Archer sophomore and singer-songwriter Gwendolyn Hanson writes down song lyrics on a notepad in the Archer art hallway. Her album, which comes out on June 26, will be available on Spotify, Apple Music and Soundcloud.

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An unnamed sculpture by Archer senior Grace Kerner sits on a white podium in the Eastern Star Gallery. Kerner used different types of clay during the creative process, including speckled buff and b-mix.

Grace Kerner sculpts her ‘Simple Love’ of ceramics in senior art show

By Lola Lamberg and Ella Frey
April 14, 2019
Student Council members sell Diddy Riese cookies in a Galentines Day sale benefitting Planned Parenthood. This was one of 10 fundraisers during Philanthropy February, which was organized by the Community Service Leadership Board.

[Photo] Philanthropy February ‘educates the community’

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
March 30, 2019
An accreditor delivers part of the final report to Archers staff and faculty in the Dining Hall on Feb. 6. [Archer] gained validation for the good work [from the report, Upper School Math Department Chair Chris Luzniak said.

Accreditation team evaluates Archer

By Lola Lamberg and Allie Worchell
March 21, 2019
The Journalism Education Association scheduled this years Scholastic Journalism Week from Feb. 18 to Feb. 24. Scholastic Journalism Week is intended to nationally support scholastic journalism. Graphic designed by Lola Lamberg 21.

#EverydayJournalism: Impactful Oracle stories through the years

By Lola Lamberg, Thea Leimone, and Chloe Richards
February 22, 2019
Student Body President Juliet Youssef 19 and Executive Board member Grace Wilson 20 hand out Diddy Riese cookies to Archer students. The phrase Galentines Day was made famous by the television show Parks and Recreation.

Archer celebrates Galentine’s Day with cookie sale for Planned Parenthood

By Lola Lamberg, Theadora Leimone, and Chloe Richards
February 21, 2019
Speaker of the House Democrat Nancy Pelosi claps after one of Trumps remarks with Mike Pence to her left at the State of the Union Address in Washington D.C. on Feb. 5. At another point in the speech, Pelosi clapped in a way that many interpreted as sarcastic. Trump has not responded to the virality of Pelosis gesture.

Op-Ed: #PelosiClap — Nancy Pelosi’s sarcastic clapping just stole Trump’s show

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2019
The sophomore dancers perform fellow sophomore Sydney Banks choreography. The dance was based off of Medusa, a mythical monster. Medusas snakes literally kill with looks, so I based this dance off that, Banks said.

Dancers preview upcoming Night of Dance, ‘highlight unsung heroes’

By Lola Lamberg, Thea Leimone, and Chloe Richards
February 11, 2019
Pretzels are always a go-to snack at parties when you want to avoid cake at all costs.

[Photo] Column: Let them eat…pretzels?

By Courtney Wernick, Columnist
February 10, 2019
Junior Ariana Gola (left) battles for the ball against a Grace Brethren player at Santa Monica College on Dec. 21. Each person on the field took initiative and took more shots, which evidently gave us more opportunities to score, senior co-captain Jenna Marks said.

Varsity soccer defeats Milken 5-0, wins Liberty League title

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Black Student Union senior-leader Madison Tyler reads the poem Wont You Celebrate With Me by Lucille Clifton to the upper school, staff and faculty in the dining hall. Tyler and her co-senior-leader MaeLea Williams said supporting black businesses is one way to celebrate Black History Month.

Black Student Union leaders preview Black History Month

By Lola Lamberg, Thea Leimone, and Chloe Richards
February 3, 2019
Middle School Director Karen Pavliscak speaks to the middle school on the importance of a growth mindset. Pavliscak frequently ties in pictures of animals, such as sloths, as an aspect of her presentations.

Middle School Director Karen Pavliscak teaches middle school about growth mindset, sloths

By Lola Lamberg, Chloe Richards, and Thea Leimone
January 26, 2019
Seniors Ruby Colby and Jenna Marks run down the soccer field at a game against Brentwood School. Archer played Brentwood High School on Dec. 6 and won with a score of 2-1.

Q&A with senior soccer captains: Jenna Marks, Ruby Colby

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2019
Graham stands in front of a world map in his classroom. Graham previously taught in England.

Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with history teacher Nick Graham

By Lola Lamberg, Chloe Richards, and Thea Leimone
January 11, 2019
Upper school choir sings Linden Lea Lee by composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Orchestra, choir and a capella have been working on the concert this whole semester.

Upper school orchestra, choir, a capella give preview of Winter Concert

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2018
Junior Angelica Gonzalez, eighth grader Karen Garcia, freshman Alejandra Ayala and junior Celeste Ramirez talk to the prospective Latinx Archer families. Both student and parent panels were held.

Latinx prospective families visit Archer for Spanish Campus Preview

By Lola Lamberg and Liz Haltrecht
December 21, 2018
Ask Archer: Whats one story in the news that caught your eye this week?

Ask Archer: What’s one story in the news that caught your eye this week?

By Lola Lamberg, Ella Frey, and Chloe Richards
December 17, 2018
Ask Archer: What are your favorite holiday traditions?

Ask Archer: What are your favorite holiday traditions?

By Lola Lamberg, Thea Leimone, and Chloe Richards
December 6, 2018
The musical cast sings a song to the upper school in the Dining Hall. The show will make its debut Dec. 8.

Buzzing, buzzy, singing bees: Upper school musical cast gives preview of ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

By Lola Lamberg, Chloe Richards, and Thea Leimone
November 29, 2018
Vote here sign located in Arlington County, Virginia. The 2018 midterms had the highest midterm voter involvement in over 50 years. Photo credit: USA.gov

Record-breaking results: Midterms exhibit ‘progress’ for women, LGBTQ+ candidates

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2018
Students observe different hues of color on canvas by artist Meg Cranston. The girls talked with Cranston about which colored canvas they most strongly responded to.

Hue-man reaction: Students participate in focus group with artist Meg Cranston

By Lola Lamberg and Celeste Ramirez
November 16, 2018
An El Capitan High School player spikes the ball. The Archer varsity volleyball team made it to the final round of CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs this year and the first round of state playoffs without any seniors on the team.

Varsity volleyball team wraps up season, looks to next year

By Lola Lamberg and Ella Frey
November 14, 2018
Meehan delivers a speech to the students, parents and faculty. Meehan founded the school in 1995 with Shorr and Callaway.

Annual Founders Day ceremony ‘put[s] women back in the story’

By Lola Lamberg, Chloe Richards, and Thea Leimone
November 8, 2018
Pictures lie on the ground of the HD room, featuring seven victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. JSC placed the pictures around a bowl with candles to honor the victims memories.

Community members attend council, discuss recent shootings

By Lola Lamberg and Amelia Stone
October 30, 2018
Junior Andrea Campos sets the ball to freshman Vaughn Anoai at the semi-final game. The team won the semi-final and will now advance to the division finals.

Varsity volleyball defeats Beaumont High School 3-0, advances to CIF-SS Division 6 finals

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2018
Leader of SoCA Mac Williams 19 smiling in the village. The SoCA panels goal is to bring students of color at Archer together in a communal space.

Students of Color at Archer panel provides ‘safe space’

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2018
Sophomore Ava Salomon blocks a hit from Heritage. The team will play Beaumont High School this Saturday.

Varsity volleyball defeats Heritage High School 3-2 in CIF-SS Division 6 quarter-finals

By Lola Lamberg, Chloe Richards, and Thea Leimone
October 24, 2018
A pile of number two pencils sits on a desk. Students were required to use these pencils when taking the practice ACT on Saturday.

[Photo] Juniors take on-campus practice ACT

By Anna Brodsky, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2018
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