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Journalism adviser Kristin Taylor helps publications staff members organize the yearbooks while grades six through 11 line up to receive them Wednesday, May 24. Community members signed each others yearbooks to reflect on the year before summer break.
Yearbook distribution week resurfaces community memories from school year
The new, blank triangle sign on the gender-neutral bathroom replaces the old female figure sign. According to GSA Executive Board member and junior Remi Cannon, the opening of the gender-neutral bathroom helps provide a safe space for students of all gender identities at Archer.
New gender-neutral bathroom provides safety, comfort for students of all gender identities
Spanish teacher Talia Geffen produced the poster for the first ever ARCHERVISION competition based on the Eurovision Song Contest poster. The competition included both middle and upper school divisions. (Graphic Illustration by Talia Geffen)
Archer community celebrates middle, upper school ARCHERVISION winners
Senior Ella Poon recounts the power of theater for Latine Americans by highlighting everyday life in Washington Heights from the musical “In the Heights.” Archer’s annual Advanced Study Humanities Symposium was held in the library and Media Space Friday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Annual Advanced Study Humanities Symposium highlights seniors’ passions through presentations, writing
Tess Hubbard (24) explains InvenTeams outreach strategies of connecting with local and digital audiences. The team presented on campus to parents, students and teachers during the STEM Symposiums third breakout session presentation.
STEM Symposium offers platform to discover scientific solutions, explore global problems
New ninth grader Noah Johnson sits on the far right side of the couch with other ninth graders who are not new to Archer. Johnson said she thinks there are cliques at Archer, which can be challenging for new students, but friend groups are always shifting throughout high school.
Faculty, new students reflect on adjusting to different school settings
A graphic illustration depicts a teen girl being pointed at, feeling peer pressure. According to Firewall Times, 85% of high school students have felt peer pressure during middle or high school. (Graphic Illustration by Lola Thomas)
Archer students reflect on peer pressure’s impact, professionals describe psychological effects
Junior Maia Alvarez and sophomores Cezanne Silverton and Allie Yang practice for the speech and debate club’s national competition. According to another debate team member Lucy Williams (’25), the art and language of disagreement has largely been forgotten but is fundamental to understanding opposing opinions and one’s own beliefs.
The culture of discourse, importance of conversation, communication in the 21st century
An image of a phone with numerous searches for how to fix one’s body demonstrates social medias deeply-rooted diet culture. According to Healthline, there was a large user growth among girls ages 15-22 on TikTok, an app known to spread misinformation, especially about weight and dieting. (Graphic Illustration by Olivia Hallinan-Gan)
Teenage girls reflect on diet culture on social media in all-girls environment
This WordCloud illustrates the results of a survey about teenage girls’ self-esteem where Archer students were asked to describe how social media makes them feel in one word. Social media has both positive and negative effects on teen girls, specifically on their body image and mental health. (Graphic Illustration by Tavi Memoli)
Self-love and social media: Teen girls navigate their lives on, off the internet
Azel Al-Kadiri (23), portraying Elinor Dashwood, and Ella Gray (24), portraying Marianne Dashwood, hold hands during a technical rehearsal of Sense and Sensibility. Rehearsals for the upper school play began in January and spanned over three months.
From script to stage: Making of ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Choir Director Hannah O’Connor leads middle school a capella, the Middle C’s, as they sing “Roar” by Katy Perry. A cappella, choir and orchestra groups came together  to perform the Spring Concert May 3-5 in the amphitheater.
Cities, Seas and Stars: Spring Concert sends audience on musical journey through community, culture
Junior Julissa Espinoza creates pieces inspired by different interests and cultural connections for her Advanced Ceramics class. The skull ceramic piece was inspired by Mexican artist Alfonso Castillo Orta, and the lamp was inspired by nature, specifically sun rays, as well as the symbol sagrado corazon. (Graphic Illustration by Audrey Chang)
Cakes, culture and creativity: Advanced ceramics students construct independent projects, reflect on past year
Strawberries, pots, blueberries and more fill the Eastern Star Gallery. Seniors Sara Steiner and Lily Prokop opened their ceramics show, Soirée, Wednesday, May 10.
A community soirée: Lily Prokop, Sara Steiner open senior ceramics show
The front cover of the Nationals new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, features a photograph of a young boy holding a mannequins head. The ninth album in their catalog finds the rock band examining sadness with a newfound softness.
Review: The National re-examines their sadness in ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’
Azel Al-Kadiri (23), portraying Elinor Dashwood, and Ella Gray (24), portraying Marianne Dashwood, hold hands during a technical rehearsal of Sense and Sensibility. Rehearsals for the upper school play began in January and spanned over three months.
From script to stage: Making of ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Choir Director Hannah O’Connor leads middle school a capella, the Middle C’s, as they sing “Roar” by Katy Perry. A cappella, choir and orchestra groups came together  to perform the Spring Concert May 3-5 in the amphitheater.
Cities, Seas and Stars: Spring Concert sends audience on musical journey through community, culture
Junior Julissa Espinoza creates pieces inspired by different interests and cultural connections for her Advanced Ceramics class. The skull ceramic piece was inspired by Mexican artist Alfonso Castillo Orta, and the lamp was inspired by nature, specifically sun rays, as well as the symbol sagrado corazon. (Graphic Illustration by Audrey Chang)
Cakes, culture and creativity: Advanced ceramics students construct independent projects, reflect on past year
Strawberries, pots, blueberries and more fill the Eastern Star Gallery. Seniors Sara Steiner and Lily Prokop opened their ceramics show, Soirée, Wednesday, May 10.
A community soirée: Lily Prokop, Sara Steiner open senior ceramics show
The front cover of the Nationals new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, features a photograph of a young boy holding a mannequins head. The ninth album in their catalog finds the rock band examining sadness with a newfound softness.
Review: The National re-examines their sadness in ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’
This is the famous truffle pasta from Sushi House Unico located in Beverly Glen Circle. It was creamy and it had great texture to it. This was my favorite dish of the night.
Review: Sushi House Unico’s dishes capture wide range of cuisines
I hold my dessert from Pinkberry: a large pomegranate and tart swirl with cookies and cream and chocolate chips on top. Upon the first bite I knew this would be my new favorite dessert place.
Review: Pinkberry’s frozen yogurt is personalizable, delicious
The açaí bowl, margarita pizza and curry bowl are pictured at Gratitude Cafe. One of my favorites on the menu was the pizza as it replicated a traditional pizza, while adding new flavors and expanding my tastebuds. The cafe offers a wide range of vegan cuisine, such as an entirely plant-based cheese made from cashews.
Review: Cafe Gratitude offers wide variety of quality vegan dishes
My meal included pancakes and a side of bacon and scrambled eggs. After one bite, I was immediately hooked. I knew that the Good Neighbor Diner would forever be one of my all-time favorite restaurants.
Review: Studio City’s Good Neighbor Restaurant is the perfect small town spot
This year, we cooked up and untraditional Thanksgiving table at my grandmothers house consisting of Oysters Rockefeller, lobster bisque and debuting sweet potato Christmas trees. Experiment with new holiday dishes this winter to spice up your seasonal routine and impress friends and family.
A cozy, untraditional winter food adventure
A student athlete thinks about her day-to-day activities. Many Archer student athletes reported learning time management skills and resilience through sports. (Graphic Illustration by Meredith Ho)
Benefitting and learning through sports: Student athletes develop endurance, time management
A volleyball rests on the Archer logo, which is painted on the sports court. The court can function as a playing space for volleyball, pickle ball and basketball and hosts Archer fitness classes.
From classroom to carpool: Student athletes, athletics department reflect on campus sports facilities, transportation
Junior Izzy Jeffery holds hands with her teammate Kennedy Schultz (’23) during a match in the 2021-2022 season. Jeffery has played volleyball for eight years with little league, club and school teams, loving the sports energy and intensity throughout.
Q&A with volleyball player, Junior Olympics competitor Izzy Jeffery
Varsity basketball player Phoebe Ramirez (25) smiles as she accepts the Panther Award alongside her coaches. The Panther Award is given to one student athlete on each sports team for their demonstration of honesty, respect and responsibility throughout the season.
Athletic Awards Night recognizes upper school student athletes’ accomplishments, season highlights
Club lacrosse team Fire Lacrosse holds up sticks to cheer after a practice at John Adams Middle School. High school soccer goalie and club volleyball player Serenity Jones-Nwankwo said she has played through and not been fully honest about her injuries because she would rather play hurt than not play at all.
Managing athletic injuries: High school, collegiate concussion protocols, injury awareness
My parents assemble all the ingredients necessary to make which dumpling filling. This particular dinner, my mom tried to step out of her comfort zone by making a pork and mushroom dumpling, which she had never attempted before.
My top 5 favorite Chinese foods
Instagram plays a large role in the growing rates of eating disorders in teenagers. As the apps popularity exponentially increases among teenagers, the commonality of eating disorders in teens has risen as well. (Graphic illustration by Tavi Memoli)
Op-Ed: Instagram’s role in the growing rates of eating disorders in teenagers
This graphic image contains promotional posters for five journalism films I believe are inspiring and powerful. These films range from the classic All the Presidents Men, which was revolutionary for the way it depicted journalism, to Bad Education, which emphasizes the power of student journalism in schools. (Graphic Illustration by Nina Sperling)
From ‘Shattered Glass’ to shattered glass ceilings: 5 films that capture the power of journalism
Jet Rags only location in Los Angeles has a large ground floor and a smaller second floor. Smaller items like rings, sunglasses and iron-on patches can be found near the cash register on the first floor.
My 3 favorite thrift stores in Los Angeles
Sophomore Mia Vosicher wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about the meaning of true activism and how people should approach making change today. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: What is true activism?
Japanese Breakfast performed May 11 at the Kilby Block Party Festival in Salt Lake City, Utah. Witnessing their performance live is one of my final memories of high school and stirred up a lot of bittersweet emotions.
Column: An ode to senior year… and Japanese Breakfast
My friend and I took this screenshot of our avatars on one of our favorite servers. Throughout all the years I’ve played video games, it’s always been the one I can consistently return to, having built some of my strongest relationships and shaped who I am as a person.
Column: Create new world
As I begin the road to graduation, Im reminded of the extraordinary experience that Ive had writing a feminist column. It has been a beautifully empowering process that I will be forever grateful for.
Column: Dear column, I love you.
Disney’s 2002 film “Lilo and Stitch” is getting a live action reboot, set to release in 2024. Recently, the film has come under fire, though, for its seemingly whitewashed casting decisions. (Graphic Illustration by Sydney Frank)
Column: “Ohana means family”
Image displays a Nintendo Switch alongside a gaming mouse and a few dollar bills. With the overwhelming prices of video games in the modern age, here are five wonderful games that you can play for free! Image credit to Paulina DePaulo.
Column: The best games in life are free
Instagram plays a large role in the growing rates of eating disorders in teenagers. As the apps popularity exponentially increases among teenagers, the commonality of eating disorders in teens has risen as well. (Graphic illustration by Tavi Memoli)
Op-Ed: Instagram’s role in the growing rates of eating disorders in teenagers
Sophomore Mia Vosicher wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about the meaning of true activism and how people should approach making change today. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: What is true activism?
Sophomore Sophia Calne wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about how height should be included in the body positivity movement, and people should be more sensitive to differences in height. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: The weather down here
Sophomore Natalie Huang wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about how personality tests can capitalize off of and further insecurities. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: This essay will tell you how insecure you are
Sophomore Sydney Curry wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about her experience being Black at a predominantly white school and the importance of affirming Black students value in their existence. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)
Op-Ed: Is it because I’m Black?
My parents assemble all the ingredients necessary to make which dumpling filling. This particular dinner, my mom tried to step out of her comfort zone by making a pork and mushroom dumpling, which she had never attempted before.
My top 5 favorite Chinese foods
This graphic image contains promotional posters for five journalism films I believe are inspiring and powerful. These films range from the classic All the Presidents Men, which was revolutionary for the way it depicted journalism, to Bad Education, which emphasizes the power of student journalism in schools. (Graphic Illustration by Nina Sperling)
From ‘Shattered Glass’ to shattered glass ceilings: 5 films that capture the power of journalism
Jet Rags only location in Los Angeles has a large ground floor and a smaller second floor. Smaller items like rings, sunglasses and iron-on patches can be found near the cash register on the first floor.
My 3 favorite thrift stores in Los Angeles
Gift Guide: What to get your dad for Fathers Day
Gift Guide: What to get your dad for Father’s Day
These are six books I consider the perfect summer reads. They all take place in summer and are wonderful novels to keep you reading all season. (Graphic Illustration by Olivia Hallinan-Gan)
The perfect summer books with the perfect summer playlist
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
Conversation with Shirin Pakfar, head of private sector partnerships for United Nations Refugee Agency
Conversation with Shirin Pakfar, head of private sector partnerships for United Nations Refugee Agency
Letter to the Editor: Sun, sand and scrumptious
Letter to the Editor: Sun, sand and scrumptious
Letter to the Editor: Food deserts
Letter to the Editor: Food deserts
Letter to Editor: Mental Health Club: 8 Ways to stay occupied & healthy during social distancing
Letter to Editor: Mental Health Club: 8 Ways to stay occupied & healthy during social distancing
A graphic illustration depicts a teen girl being pointed at, feeling peer pressure. According to Firewall Times, 85% of high school students have felt peer pressure during middle or high school. (Graphic Illustration by Lola Thomas)
Archer students reflect on peer pressure’s impact, professionals describe psychological effects
The Scoop: A conversation with my trans brother
The Scoop: A conversation with my trans brother
Azel Al-Kadiri (23), portraying Elinor Dashwood, and Ella Gray (24), portraying Marianne Dashwood, hold hands during a technical rehearsal of Sense and Sensibility. Rehearsals for the upper school play began in January and spanned over three months.
From script to stage: Making of ‘Sense and Sensibility’
An image of a phone with numerous searches for how to fix one’s body demonstrates social medias deeply-rooted diet culture. According to Healthline, there was a large user growth among girls ages 15-22 on TikTok, an app known to spread misinformation, especially about weight and dieting. (Graphic Illustration by Olivia Hallinan-Gan)
Teenage girls reflect on diet culture on social media in all-girls environment
An individual pushes away boxes labeled with common phrases teenagers say that misuse the labels of mental health disorders. Clinical psychologist and author Lisa Damour said it is essential that people separate describing momentary feelings from clinical diagnoses to not diminish the experience of those who struggle with the disorder. (Graphic illustration by Emily Paschall).
Teenagers’ conversations on mental health: misusing clinical diagnoses, social media’s impacts, self-diagnosing
The Scoop: A conversation with my trans brother
The Scoop: A conversation with my trans brother
The Scoop on Academic Peer Pressure in preparation for College
The Scoop on Academic Peer Pressure in preparation for College
S3 Ep3 – Round Table: Varsity Winter Sports Captains
S3 Ep3 – Round Table: Varsity Winter Sports Captains
The Scoop S3 Ep3 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep3 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Antisemitism in Los Angeles
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Antisemitism in Los Angeles
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Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor

Maia Alvarez joined The Oracle as a staff reporter in 2021 and became the Multimedia Editor in 2022. She is on the leadership board for InvenTeam, a violist and a member of the Speech and Debate team. Outside of classes, she practices taekwondo as a second-degree black belt.

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Sophomore Sophia Calne wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about how height should be included in the body positivity movement, and people should be more sensitive to differences in height. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)

[Photo] Op-Ed: The weather down here

May 27, 2023
Sophomore Mia Vosicher wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about the meaning of true activism and how people should approach making change today. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)

[Photo] Op-Ed: What is true activism?

May 27, 2023
Sophomore Natalie Huang wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about how personality tests can capitalize off of and further insecurities. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)

[Photo] Op-Ed: This essay will tell you how insecure you are

May 27, 2023
Sophomore Sydney Curry wrote an opinion piece for her 10th grade English class about her experience being Black at a predominantly white school and the importance of affirming Black students value in their existence. (Graphic Illustration by Maia Alvarez)

[Photo] Op-Ed: Is it because I’m Black?

May 27, 2023
Senior Ella Poon recounts the power of theater for Latine Americans by highlighting everyday life in Washington Heights from the musical “In the Heights.” Archer’s annual Advanced Study Humanities Symposium was held in the library and Media Space Friday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Annual Advanced Study Humanities Symposium highlights seniors’ passions through presentations, writing

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
May 24, 2023
While 20% of students at Archer recieve some form of Flexible Tuition, the schools term for financial aid, none of these students receive meal stipends for breakfast or lunch. Within this piece, students share their concerns with the lack of meal stipends, while administration explains the complexities of the schools budgeting system. (Graphic Illustration: Maia Alvarez)

Students raise concerns about lack of food stipends, administration shares complexities behind school’s budgeting

By Lizette Gonzalez and Maia Alvarez
May 7, 2023
The position of middle school president goes to Asha Parry (’28), as she received the most votes from the rising seventh and eighth graders.

[Photo] BREAKING: 2023-2024 middle school election results announced

May 5, 2023
The position of Student Body President goes to Anaiya Asomugha (’24), as she received the most votes from the rising upper schoolers. The Executive Board will be comprised of Tess Hubbard (’24), Amelia Hines (’24) and Laila Charles (’24).

[Photo] BREAKING: 2023-2024 Student Council Executive Board results announced

May 2, 2023
A row of cardboard boxes lines the front hallway wall where students can donate items. Between Monday, April 10, and Monday, April 17, students donated to the American Red Cross Drive for refugees fleeing unsafe conditions.

American Red Cross Club hosts refugee drive, motivates community towards service work

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
April 18, 2023
Senior Lily Prokop cheers on her teammate at the first swim meet of the season. As club and non-club athletes on the swim team do not practice together, meets are a unique time to build connections within Archers swim community.

To club or not to club: Varsity, JV Swim find community between small practices, scattered meets

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
April 11, 2023
The row of the 5:30 late buses to take students home after sports practice or extracurriculars. As students, faculty and staff come from over 76 zip codes around Los Angeles County, long morning commuting through busing and driving has become a lifestyle for many.

Long commutes to campus challenge student, faculty timeliness, affects productivity

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
March 6, 2023
Graphic Ilustration by Maia Alvarez.

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Oracle staff members discuss and edit articles. Layout and Design Editor of Archer’s yearbook Lucia Ponti (’24) and Sports Editor Surya Patil (’25) said they ensure every story has three sources, follows AP-Style rules and includes fact-checked information.

#InclusiveReporting: The Oracle diversity audit reveals how unique perspectives ‘highlight stories hidden in the everyday’

February 22, 2023
The Ukrainian flag is raised into the air following a year of Russian attacks. Russias initial invasion along Ukraines eastern border escalated one year ago Feb. 24, 2022. Graphic design by Maia Alvarez

[Photo] Students, faculty express concerns, share opinions on anniversary of Ukraine conflict

February 24, 2023
My speech and debate teammates lift me up for a photo. Even if I do not perform my best at a tournament, I never feel the need to compare myself to other competitors. My enjoyment of the activity is my primary focus.

[Photo] Commentary: My ongoing relationship with comparison

February 12, 2023
A student views his computer which alerts him of the recents mass shootings in the U.S.

[Photo] Low turnout at Monterey Park reflection spaces worries community members about desensitization to gun violence

January 31, 2023
Like the student pictured above, students often experience stress during finals week and in the weeks leading up to it. As a community, we should work together to reduce our stress, especially towards the end of semesters. Graphic Design by Maia Alvarez

[Photo] Editorial: Why administration efforts matter, additional support strategies are vital

February 11, 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.

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

January 19, 2023
Chair of Honor Education Council Rachel Heyman (23) discusses her perspective a scenario during the HEC general session Friday, Jan. 13. At the biweekly general sessions, upper school students have been joining HEC members to discuss real-world ethical dilemmas, learn about the honor code and get advice on moral situations of their own.

HEC hosts upper school general sessions, discusses ethical decision-making before finals week

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
January 18, 2023
This illustration shows me listening to music through my headphones. While Ive been hard of hearing most of my life, music has been a constant and Im grateful to have it in my life.

Commentary: Music’s importance to me

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
January 7, 2023
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.

[Photo] Editorial: An editorial board’s purpose

December 15, 2022
Sophia Altemus, Azel Al-Kadiri and Noor Afshar wave their white roses as the Unaccompained Minors, Archer’s upper school a cappella group, performs the school’s song “Within the Walls of Archer.” The annual Founder’s Day and the Senior Recognition Ceremony celebrated the women who established Archer and the women who will soon step into the world beyond Archer’s walls.

Founder’s Day, senior recognition ceremony honor founders, alumna, seniors

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
December 9, 2022
Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus

Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
November 16, 2022
Dani Fenster (23) and Uma Bajaj (23) defend a strike by Coach Stephanie Ferri. Members of the faculty and class of 2023 faced off in a volleyball match Friday Oct. 21.

‘What Archer spirit really looks like’: Color clash encourages school spirit, seniors edge out faculty in volleyball game

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
November 1, 2022
Serenity Jones (26) preparing to serve to begin the next set during their game against Buckley Sept. 24. The JV varsity volleyball teams overall record so far this season is 7-6.

Bringing the ‘best game energy’: JV Volleyball celebrates new skills, strengthen team dynamic

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
October 29, 2022
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

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
October 23, 2022
Students play a game where teams catch as many balls as they can in their nets. “It’s similar to basketball, it’s a similar look to soccer, so it’s not completely foreign to something that someone may have done before,” Lacrosse Coach Megan Toomey said. “It’s just a perfect spring sport for anyone that’s looking to do more athletics.”

Student’s initiative launches pilot lacrosse clinics during fall season

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
October 19, 2022
Meera Mahidhara (23) presents the Home Screen Club to sixth grader Samaira Modgil. HomeScreens plans on garnering more volunteers and spreading more awareness about the mental health crisis in the homeless population, Mahidhara said.

[Photo] Club Fair showcases diverse range of students interests

October 22, 2022
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

October 14, 2022
Students gather in the courtyard on the first day of classes to eat lunch and take their yearbook photos while trying to stay in the shade as much as possible. At the start of the new school year, the Los Angeles community experienced Californias hottest and longest heatwave in its history. It takes a lot of effort for you to do the tasks that you need to do when its too hot, facilities staff member Enrique Montoya said. You need to keep drinking water and make sure you stay cool throughout the day.”

Record-setting heat wave challenges community’s first week back

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
September 15, 2022
Students arrive to campus on their first day of the new school year September 6. Prior to the start of school, students from a variety of grade levels experienced outdoor education programs, orientation or a College Jumpstart Meeting.

[Photo] Fall Outing, orientation and College Jumpstart: Archer leadership welcomes students back to campus

September 20, 2022

[Video] The journey of Archer’s Maypole, Moving Up Day tradition

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
June 10, 2022

[Video] The Scoop S2 Ep3 – The Scoop on Hestia’s Flame, Archer’s Yearbook

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
June 3, 2022
Seniors Emily Cadenas and Naobi Benjamin pose with their flowers to commence the opening of their art gallery. “Character Development” opened Wednesday, March 30, at the Eastern Star Gallery and highlighted their joint artwork about their growth as POC women. “Working with Emily  — she’s one of my best friends, so it’s cool to have a best friend who will encourage you and help you,” Benjamin said. “Our gallery was really successful because we have that trust and connection as well.”

‘Character Development’ in progress: Senior art show explores ‘space of transformation’

By Maia Alvarez and Jullie Cach
June 2, 2022
The middle school purple tennis team celebrates after finishing as runner-ups at the Pacific Basin League Finals with Head Coach Paula Feignbaum and Assistant Coach Sydney Streimer.  “Wanting to see your teammates succeed, you’re not really focused on yourself,” Sepalla said. “There was a little bit of anxiety surrounding going into the finals because I don’t think anyone had ever done anything like that before. But, when we got there, we knew that our nerves would settle because we were there together. We weren’t on our own.” 

Swings and wins: Middle school tennis runner-up in PBL finals and Individuals Championships 

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
May 31, 2022
Sophomore Camila Blank sprays seventh grader Nicole Svendsen after moving during a game of Red LIght, Green Light. To commence Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, APSU hosted a celebration on May 16 where students could participate in games and enjoy food from different Asian cultures. Its no small thing to consume Asian and Asian American media and make an Asian presence in the media more common and more mainstream, Fester said. Whether thats music or movies or books, its a really big thing to increase exposure.

‘Not just one Asian tradition’: APSU hosts game-filled celebration for AAPI Month 

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
May 29, 2022
Planaria and Parkinsons Disease: Four student scientists place at California State Science Fair

Planaria and Parkinson’s Disease: Four student scientists place at California State Science Fair

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
May 28, 2022
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[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Sun, sand and scrumptious

May 23, 2022
The position of Student Body President goes to Rose Chuck, as she received the most votes from the rising upper schoolers. The Executive Board will be comprised of Tess Hubbard, Alyssa Ponrartana and Meera Mahidhara.

[Photo] BREAKING: 2022-2023 Student Council Executive Board results announced

May 13, 2022
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[Photo] Executive Board Candidates 2022

May 11, 2022
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[Photo] Meet the Candidate: Alyssa Ponrartana

May 11, 2022
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[Photo] Meet the Candidate: Mia Makower

May 11, 2022
Chelsea Austin explains the inspiration for her book at her book talk. Austin held a book talk for the Archer community April 1 to discuss her new memoir, “Inexplicably Me.” “I just want everybody to walk away feeling as loved as possible because a lot of people don’t feel that love, at home, at school, wherever it is,” Austin said. “So my hope is that I can exude this aura of love and that they can take away that they feel loved, even if it’s not conscious.”

Alumni Chelsea Austin’s book talk teaches attendees ‘self worth, self acceptance’

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
May 1, 2022
Fourth grader Daniel Cortez, who has down syndrome learning about a sunflower from his mother, Marisol Cortez at Avila Farm during quarantine. Dr. Douglas said through exposure and intentional education, different kinds of diversity can be explored. Neurodiversity is just one of the dimensions of diversity, that we can experience, Vanderbilt said. Its another diversity element that people should be thinking about and how do we learn more about that in addition to ethnicity and culture and gender and sexual orientation.

‘Another dimension of diversity’: Special-Education students engage in school communities

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
April 24, 2022

The Scoop S2 Ep 2 – The Scoop on Division Disconnection

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
April 1, 2022
Community members wait for the Spirit Week dance competition to begin. Many students showed up to support their grades and watch the dances. “It’s a hard process but the end goal is really good,” senior Naya Ben-Meir said. “I also love how spirited the whole day is.”

[Photo] Boogie battle: Spirit Week culminates with annual dance competition

March 24, 2022
Purple team player Phoebe Miro (28) throws the ball into the air to prepare for her next serve at the teams first match where they won 4-2 against Geffen. The middle school tennis team consists of new players and spirits that will foster friendships and improve the teams playing and community. Its not necessarily about winning, green team player Abby Berman said. Its just really fun to be able to play with my friends.

‘A sense of family and unity’: Middle school tennis swings into new season

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
March 14, 2022
Junior Ella Poon practices her dramatic interpretation in front of speech and debate coach Shaindi Schwebel and freshmen Allie Yang and Lili Franks, who are watching to give Poon feedback. Speech and debate members competed in qualifying tournaments March 5 and 12, where top placers advanced to the state tournament.

[Photo] Speech and debate members 'solidify interests,' place highly in qualifying tournament

March 12, 2022
Four members of the Chess Club think pensively about their next moves during a round of chess. Chess Club, Callighraphy Club, Stitch Perfect and Mental Health Club are all clubs on campus full of creativity, impact and community.

#SharingStories: Highlighting lesser known clubs on campus for Scholastic Journalism Week

By Maia Alvarez, Grace Doyle, Nyah Fernandez, and Jullie Cach
February 24, 2022
I sit within a chalk circle, metaphorically drawing my boundaries. Every person has their own capacity for physical touch. Drawing up what your boundaries are and standing by them seems terrifying. But so long as spaces for open and healthy boundary discussions are avaliable, healthy boundaries and mutual understandings can be created.

Op-Ed: Why a hug isn’t just a hug

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
February 17, 2022
Amanda Gormans newest poetry book, Call Us What We Carry, sits at my favorite place to read, on my desk in my bedroom. Gormans collection of poems sailed readers through the storms and sunlight of this past year to reflect upon inner emotions and refract their attention to forgotten narratives. 

Review: ‘Call Us What We Carry’ is a ‘message in a bottle’

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
February 13, 2022
I sit under the various alumni pennants that are hanging in the business hallway. When I sat below the pennants, I felt nothing but admiration for the previous alumnis accomplishments. I hope I can be like them in my own way.

[Photo] Op-Ed: The pressure of what comes next

March 21, 2022
Jennifer Dohr points to the classroom whiteboard as she explains how to fix writing errors to her online and in-person students. Students of hybrid learning attempt to connect and learn to classes from the digital space. Obviously the best-case scenario is we all get to go in person, but staying online, its not horrible, Guinevere Hesse said. I am learning new things and Im able to ask questions when I need to and schedule meetings when I need to. Im able to do a lot of the same things.

Remote learning is the ‘neither-nor land’ of learning spaces

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
February 6, 2022
A group hiking to their first campsite in Utah during the Class of 2024s seventh grade Arrow Week trip. Due to wildfires and sudden cold fronts, environmental excursions such as the eighth-grade Arrow Week and Senior Trip have been further delayed to spring. I feel like for other people, they might have been a little bit more apprehensive. But I think overall, we were all pretty excited, Roberts said. And I dont think thats changed. Its just been a longer anticipation for everyone.

‘Still an incredible trip either way’: Arrow Week and senior trip rescheduled to spring

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
January 28, 2022
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