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Students and faculty cheer as 12th grade dancers finish their final Spirit Week performance. The senior class placed first in the annual dance competition, which took place on Thursday during Spirit Week.
Spirit Week fosters schoolwide joy, adjusts to rain
A group of seventh graders gather together for a picture in the dining hall during the seventh grade social Friday, Jan. 27. The social had an Old Hollywood theme, and students and dance committee members provided pizza, snacks and games for attending students.
7th grade bonds with night of pizza, paparazzi
Paramount Global’s Executive Vice President of Entertainment Diversity and Inclusion Tiffany Smith Anoa’i, advocate for justice and equality Sofia Shield and Education Director at the Anti-Defamation League in Southern California Megan Nevels speak on the Anti-Bias Panel in the Zeller Student Center. The panelists gave suggestions for navigating difficult conversations surrounding bias Feb. 24.
EBAD hosts panel on anti-bias, presenters advise on having difficult conversations
Senior Stella Lyne presents “The Gaze vs. Gays: Understanding the Subject-Object Relationship Within Lesbian Film,” a presentation under the theme of works examining identity. Archer’s 15th annual Lit &… Conference was held in the library Friday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Annual Literature &… Conference spotlights student passions, connections, love for writing
Administrative Leader of InvenTeam Karen Garcia (23) presents their team, invention and progress at the mid-grant review. InvenTeam members went to Singleton Classics in Costa Mesa Saturday, Feb. 25, for their presentation and received live feedback on their ideas.
InvenTeam members further entrepreneurship, present invention, progress at Lemelson-MIT mid-grant review
Two girls are split into two and each represent the two sides of a reporter: the human side and the inner reporter. Student-journalists across the country reflected on how they report on difficult topics and their experience.
Reporter vs. human: Student-journalists discuss approach to reporting on difficult topics
Freshmen Sydney Curry, Simonne McDavid, Eden Sinclair and junior Laila Charles serve Himbasha, an Ethiopian celebration bread, during Archers Taste of Soul food festival. Griffin said food was an informal, unique activity to effectively immerse students into Black culture.
From soul food to rhythm and blues: BSU hosts cultural festivities for Black History Month
Stephanie Nicolard works with junior Danika Jhawar and her family on Zoom to discuss their college process. Nicolard was chosen to temporarily fill the position of college guidance counselor in December.
Stephanie Nicolard assumes temporary position as college guidance counselor
The row of the 5:30 late buses to take students home after sports practice or extracurriculars. As students, faculty and staff come from over 76 zip codes around Los Angeles County, long morning commuting through busing and driving has become a lifestyle for many.
Long commutes to campus challenge student, faculty timeliness, affects productivity
Office Assistant Sarah Boehm and librarian Denise Hernandez work together at their desk. Lately, they have been working on planning new displays and developing collections to promote student representation.
Librarians support student interests, promote diversity through library’s book selections
Advanced Study dancers pose on stage wearing sparkly mesh tops and baggy pants during their dance, The Great Gatsby, which opened Night of Dance at the Broad Stage. The dance was choreographed by Jezebel Melara and based on the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This year is the first year that Night of Dance has been held at a theater since 2020. The theme of this years show was Timeless, with each dance representing a book and a different stage in the coming of age cycle.
Behind the wings: Dancers, crew reflect on bringing ‘Timeless’ to life
The dark title of Jennette McCurdys memoir, Im Glad My Mom Died, contrasts with the books bright cover. The memoir was published Aug. 9, and has since sold over 200,000 copies.
Review: I’m glad I read ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
Stevie Nicks performs her hit song Edge of Seventeen. Nicks and Joel headlined their joint concert March 10.
Review: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks concert lives up to its name
I hold my dessert from Pinkberry: a large pomegranate and tart swirl with cookies and cream and chocolate chips on top. Upon the first bite I knew this would be my new favorite dessert place.
Review: Pinkberry’s frozen yogurt is personalizable, delicious
Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, is displayed on my iPad. Chuas novel forms an impact on the reader that is equally as powerful in its digital format as it is in its physical format.
Review: ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’ is a tale of a tiger mother’s transformation
Advanced Study dancers pose on stage wearing sparkly mesh tops and baggy pants during their dance, The Great Gatsby, which opened Night of Dance at the Broad Stage. The dance was choreographed by Jezebel Melara and based on the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This year is the first year that Night of Dance has been held at a theater since 2020. The theme of this years show was Timeless, with each dance representing a book and a different stage in the coming of age cycle.
Behind the wings: Dancers, crew reflect on bringing ‘Timeless’ to life
The dark title of Jennette McCurdys memoir, Im Glad My Mom Died, contrasts with the books bright cover. The memoir was published Aug. 9, and has since sold over 200,000 copies.
Review: I’m glad I read ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
Stevie Nicks performs her hit song Edge of Seventeen. Nicks and Joel headlined their joint concert March 10.
Review: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks concert lives up to its name
Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, is displayed on my iPad. Chuas novel forms an impact on the reader that is equally as powerful in its digital format as it is in its physical format.
Review: ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’ is a tale of a tiger mother’s transformation
Maggie Rogers starts off her concert belting Overdrive from her newest album Surrender. This was Rogers 11th night on the Feral Joy Tour.
Review: Maggie Rogers radiates joy for her 11th night on the ‘Feral Joy Tour’
I hold my dessert from Pinkberry: a large pomegranate and tart swirl with cookies and cream and chocolate chips on top. Upon the first bite I knew this would be my new favorite dessert place.
Review: Pinkberry’s frozen yogurt is personalizable, delicious
The açaí bowl, margarita pizza and curry bowl are pictured at Gratitude Cafe. One of my favorites on the menu was the pizza as it replicated a traditional pizza, while adding new flavors and expanding my tastebuds. The cafe offers a wide range of vegan cuisine, such as an entirely plant-based cheese made from cashews.
Review: Cafe Gratitude offers wide variety of quality vegan dishes
My meal included pancakes and a side of bacon and scrambled eggs. After one bite, I was immediately hooked. I knew that the Good Neighbor Diner would forever be one of my all-time favorite restaurants.
Review: Studio City’s Good Neighbor Restaurant is the perfect small town spot
This year, we cooked up and untraditional Thanksgiving table at my grandmothers house consisting of Oysters Rockefeller, lobster bisque and debuting sweet potato Christmas trees. Experiment with new holiday dishes this winter to spice up your seasonal routine and impress friends and family.
A cozy, untraditional winter food adventure
The falafel pita, served with perfectly fried falafel, red cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, cucumbers, tahini, and hummus. A deliciously classic falafel pita.
Column: A Meating Point and an ending point
The beach volleyball team practices at Edinburgh beach. The team started practicing in the beginning of February and has played Palisades Charter, Notre Dame and Viewpoint.
Beach volleyball reaches midpoint in season, athletes reflect on team enviroment
Seventh grader Andrea Fuentes runs through a human tunnel during the pep rally. Students gather in the courtyard on Mar. 3 to celebrate student athletes winter sports accomplishments.
Winter pep rally celebrates sports accomplishments, features performance from dance company
Seventh grader Kaia Soni holds her ice skates in the Moxie Elite Training gym. This was taken after her Wednesday figure skating practice.
7th grader Kaia Soni ranks 12th in the nation for figure skating
Lucine Stephan, Quinn Evans-Agard and Claire Doyle lift weights during varsity swim practice in the training center. The team practices five to six days a week, focusing on various skills and mindsets. This year, were focusing on standing tall, Head Coach Wilma Wong said. 
Varsity swim team aims for new records, gains endurance through dryland workouts
Seventh grader Andrea Fuentes passes the basketball to her teammate. The purple team competed against New Roads Jan. 17 and won the game 28-15.
Communication is key: middle school purple basketball team reflects on season
Snow heavily covers trees in Mammoth Lakes, CA. This winter season has seen an increase in harrowing snow storms around the globe as climate change increases the intensity of weather events. The Willow Project will add to climate change and thus weather patterns are only going to get worse.
Column: The Willow Project is the beginning of the end
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
A womans silhouette faces the words National Womens History Month. As we roll through the month of March, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history. This year, the National Women’s History Alliance honors the theme of “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” (Graphic Illustration by Azel Al-Kadiri)
Column: National Women’s History Month
Depicted in this illustration is a futuristic, cyberpunk city. In media, aesthetics like this one often use Asian culture in harmful ways, something that is known as techno-orientalism.
Column: How do you imagine the future?
This image depicts characters Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie Williams (Bella Ramsey) from the live-action The Last of Us series. I am an avid watcher and enjoyer of post-apocalyptic media, and I bonded with my cousin over the genre. 
Zombodie that I used to know
Snow heavily covers trees in Mammoth Lakes, CA. This winter season has seen an increase in harrowing snow storms around the globe as climate change increases the intensity of weather events. The Willow Project will add to climate change and thus weather patterns are only going to get worse.
Column: The Willow Project is the beginning of the end
A womans silhouette faces the words National Womens History Month. As we roll through the month of March, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history. This year, the National Women’s History Alliance honors the theme of “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” (Graphic Illustration by Azel Al-Kadiri)
Column: National Women’s History Month
Depicted in this illustration is a futuristic, cyberpunk city. In media, aesthetics like this one often use Asian culture in harmful ways, something that is known as techno-orientalism.
Column: How do you imagine the future?
My old outdoor cat, Bertie, explores a rooftop. In the video game “Stray, you play as an adventurous young cat who traverses a post-apocalyptic world to uncover clues and liberate civilizations.
Column: The future is feline
Chat GPTs home-screen illuminates the dangers and capabilities of the software. Among the more dangerous limitations are the spread of misinformation and lies.
Column: “Democracy: The Gift That Keeps on Giving (Threats)”
My opa and I stand together in front of his childhood home in Dresden, Germany. He and his family moved to this condo after the bombing of Dresden in 1945.
Commentary: Stories live forever
A variety of produce from a Community Supported Agriculture delivery box is pictured. CSA boxes were a staple in my family’s life a year ago, as they provided fresh produce from farms directly to customers’ homes.
Op-Ed: The difference of a day
My nanny plays Santa Claus in the living room with me and my siblings. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, and she was with us for 14 years. We recently lost her to breast cancer, and I want to bring awareness to how the disease impacts lives.
Op-Ed: Importance of breast cancer awareness, understanding how it affects lives
My older siblings and I play a game called “Spy.” I cherished these moments because we solidified out unconventional friendship. 
Commentary: I’m always going to be 10 years old
Depicted is the flag representing transgender pride with an athlete in the middle. There was no way to tell whether the athlete was male or female to show that no matter the gender, anyone can play sports. (Graphic illustration by Sydney Tilles)
Op-Ed: Transgender athletes should compete with their gender, not sex
This image depicts characters Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie Williams (Bella Ramsey) from the live-action The Last of Us series. I am an avid watcher and enjoyer of post-apocalyptic media, and I bonded with my cousin over the genre. 
Zombodie that I used to know
This graphic depicts promotional album covers of the songs that I chose for this rainy day list. These songs range from lo-fi R & B to confidence-boosting and dance-worthy indie pop. I hope these songs get you through these unusually rainy days.
Singing in the rain: Six songs to get you through the rainy, cloudy days
Gift Guide: Last-minute, winter-themed, for the girls
Gift Guide: Last-minute, winter-themed, for the girls
Flour Shops location in Beverly Hills, CA, displays their colorful merch wall, including clothes and baking supplies. The store originated in New York and expanded to Los Angeles in 2020.
My 5 favorite bakeries in Los Angeles
This graphic depicts posters for several documentaries and films that I chose, exploring various topics highlighting influential women. I hope you find inspiration from this selection of films and engaging content. Graphic illustration curated with promotional film, tv show and documentary images.
Spirited six: Feminist films to empower, inspire over summer
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
Letter to the Editor: See the whole person
Conversation with Shirin Pakfar, head of private sector partnerships for United Nations Refugee Agency
Conversation with Shirin Pakfar, head of private sector partnerships for United Nations Refugee Agency
Letter to the Editor: Sun, sand and scrumptious
Letter to the Editor: Sun, sand and scrumptious
Letter to the Editor: Food deserts
Letter to the Editor: Food deserts
Letter to Editor: Mental Health Club: 8 Ways to stay occupied & healthy during social distancing
Letter to Editor: Mental Health Club: 8 Ways to stay occupied & healthy during social distancing
Freshmen Sydney Curry, Simonne McDavid, Eden Sinclair and junior Laila Charles serve Himbasha, an Ethiopian celebration bread, during Archers Taste of Soul food festival. Griffin said food was an informal, unique activity to effectively immerse students into Black culture.
From soul food to rhythm and blues: BSU hosts cultural festivities for Black History Month
World language teacher Talia Geffen displays a large bracket on her classroom whiteboard that presents the different songs competing against each other to win this year’s Locura De Marzo. Geffen started incorporating Locura De Marzo into her curriculum in 2020 to make online learning more exciting and interactive for students.
Locura De Marzo musically motivates Spanish teachers, students at Archer, around world
The row of the 5:30 late buses to take students home after sports practice or extracurriculars. As students, faculty and staff come from over 76 zip codes around Los Angeles County, long morning commuting through busing and driving has become a lifestyle for many.
Long commutes to campus challenge student, faculty timeliness, affects productivity
The road of Archers back parking lot is slick and covered with large puddles. This past week, Los Angeles has experienced rain, hail and a drop in temperature.
Icy, wet weather conditions hit Archer, appropriate safety precautions follow
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Alumni Lauren Finkelstein
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Antisemitism in Los Angeles
The Scoop S3 Ep2 – The Scoop on Antisemitism in Los Angeles
The Scoop S3 Ep1 –The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Sydney Curry
The Scoop S3 Ep1 –The Scoop on Growing Up Archer: Sydney Curry
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The Scoop S2 Ep3 – The Scoop on Hestia’s Flame, Archer’s Yearbook
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The Scoop S2 Ep 2 – The Scoop on Division Disconnection
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Rose Sarner

Rose Sarner, Culture Editor

Rose Sarner joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2020 and has been the Cultures Editor since 2021. She has been playing tennis since she was six and joined the Archer Varsity tennis team when she was a freshman. She also serves on the board of the Artemis Center for Public Service and Social Good, Model United Nations and Girls Empowering Girls. In her free time, Sarner loves spending time with friends, hiking, going on long walks and biking with her family.

All content by Rose Sarner
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.

#BalancedReporting: Archer publications students discuss what bias means to them

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 23, 2023
Archer seniors pull out invasive species from the Ballona Wetlands Friday Feb. 10. This activity was a part of the seniors service day which aims to promote community involvement and connection.

Seniors protect ecosystems at the Ballona Wetlands during service day

By Rose Sarner , Culture Editor
February 15, 2023
Archer varsity seniors smile after securing a win against Buckley to conclude their senior night.  The team won their league and went on to CIFs where they lost in the second round.  

6 stars: Varsity soccer seniors lead team to league title, playoffs

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 15, 2023
Shirin Pakfar answers panel questions posed by Olivia Miro (’24). The conversation took place during lunch, Jan. 5., in history teacher Beth Gold’s classroom.

Refugees and activism: united nations member Shirin Pakfar presents to students

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
January 22, 2023
Junior Camila Blank plays the violin with her fellow violinists during the orchestra’s performance on Saturday night. Orchestra was accompanied by Archer’s choir and a cappella groups during the Winter Concert.

Kaleidoscope: An interplay of musical notes

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
January 16, 2023
Senior Georgia Ehrlich poses for a photoshoot in Israel during her summer program where she explored new dance styles. Ehrlich spent this past summer choreographing, dancing and learning from experts around the world.

Q & A with YoungArts award recipient Georgia Ehrlich

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
January 10, 2023
The witch reveals their spell to the Baker and his wife in a scene from the upper school musical, Into the Woods. Senior Grace Delossa played the Baker, Bryce Collis (’25) played the Baker’s wife and Anaiya Asomugha (’24) played the witch. The musical was performed in the Blackbox theater Nov. 11, 12 and 13.

Upper school presents ‘Into the Woods,’ an interwoven musical journey

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
December 16, 2022
The Weekend begins his concert at the top of the Toronto skyscraper as a group of women in red walk down the stage. After this dark opening number, The Weekend incorporated different light colors to keep audience members excited and engaged.

Review: The (Second) Weekend Concert

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
December 15, 2022
The New York Times tracks the 2022 midterm election results. Democrats have secured control over the Senate, and Republicans have secured control over the House of Representatives elections with six seats still not called. 

‘Young people will decide this election’: Archer students learn about their impact on 2022 midterm elections

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
November 29, 2022
Hermanas Unidas club members Emily Hernandez (24), Gizelle Moran (23) and Jullie Cach (24) pass out fruit to community members in the courtyard. This booth aimed to honor street vendors who sell assorted fruit and educate the community on what it means to be a street vendor.

Untold Stories: Hermanas Unidas celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Archer community

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
November 27, 2022
The rescue team races through the narrow walls of the cave in search of the boys soccer team. The inspiring documentary, The Rescue, follows a Thailand boys soccer teams escape through floods and disasters.

Review: ‘The Rescue’ highlights power within ones community

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
November 14, 2022
The music room is a creative space for students to explore their own compositions and creative skills. Advance Study classes have started working with other Archer musicians to incorporate into their final projects.

Advanced study music courses offer new opportunities for Archer musicians

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
October 6, 2022
Sisters and founders of non-profit organization, Cocos Angels, are advocating for foster children in Los Angeles through their events. Delara and Layla Tehranchi organize events to connect with foster children and provide them with resources they gathered through drives.

‘We knew that we needed to take action’: Delara, Layla Tehranchi expand ‘Coco’s Angels’

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
September 14, 2022
Eighth grade dancers perform their student choreographed dance in the historic courtyard during lunch. Student choreographers had creative freedom as they choose their costumes, music and dancers.

Movement, music and memories: Archer presents Festival of Dance 

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
June 2, 2022
Junior Georgia Ehrlich sits with many hands around her face, which highlights the experiences and feelings humans share. Ehrlich’s show “Sentinent” will be shown Wednesday, June 8, at the Electric Lodge Theater. 

Q & A with dancer, writer, producer Georgia Ehrlich

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
June 2, 2022
11 Madison Parks summer salad highlights all different types, colors and shapes of tomatoes. This was one of my favorite dishes at 11 Madison Park because of how fresh each ingredient included is.

Review: 11 Madison Park’s new plant-based menu has transformed fine dining

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
May 19, 2022
Lily Miro (22) shows observers her ceramic cups, bowls and sculptures that depict peoples mouths. The Eastern Star Gallery is filled with different forms of self expression and artwork from Miro, Ben-Meir and Soriano, that all come together to make énouement.

Paintings, pots and film: Naya Ben-Meir, Lily Miro and Faith Soriano open senior art show

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
May 15, 2022
The Middle Cs finish singing for the Brentwood Earth Day celebration. Both the middle and upper school a cappella groups preformed a song during the event.

Archer’s a cappella groups perform on International Earth Day

By Rose Sarner , Culture Editor
May 2, 2022
Librarians Jacque Giebel and Denise Hernandez sit in the library together during the school day. Giebel has chosen to wear a mask, and Hernandez decided to not wear one.

Managing masks: Teacher perspectives on indoor mask mandate lift

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
April 24, 2022
Sophomore Remi Cannon plays the mischievous fairy Puck in A Midsummer Nights Dream. This year, the production took place in the courtyard which allowed the cast to utilizes large sets throughout the entire performance.

A Shakespearean musical: Upper school presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
March 24, 2022
Junior Charlotte Tragos considers the complexities of the What is Love? exhibit and what it means to her. Junior Cira Mizel created a space where students and faculty can interact and reflect on the subject of love.

‘It’s vital to the times we’re living in today’: ‘What is Love’ exhibit explores complexities of love

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
March 8, 2022
My at home test has two red lines confirming that I have COVID-19. On New Years Day, my whole family and I tested positive for COVID-19, and began our 10 day quarantine.

Op-Ed: Surprise, it was not the worst 10 days of my life

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
March 4, 2022
Zoe Griffin (23) prepares a slide show discussing how to properly budget for the Billionaires Girls Club. Griffin hopes to empower younger women and make them more confident in their financial endeavors.

Money makers: Financial literacy classes help students manage money

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 23, 2022
Student leaders Noor Afshar and Margaret Morris promote Ecocide and spread the word on climate activism. Students were able to sign petitions and make posters during the First Fridays event held in the courtyard. Tuesdays theme for Scholastic Journalism Week 2022 is #AmplifyYourVoice, highlighting the importance of student-involvement within their school communities.

#AmplifyYourVoice: Student leaders highlight importance of community involvement

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 23, 2022
History teacher Elana Goldbaum and Dean of Student Life, Equity and Inclusion Samantha Hazell-O’Brien present on International Holocaust Remembrance Day through a pre-recorded video. The video highlighted the background and history of the Holocaust, as well as, what survivors are doing in the world today

‘I hope they extend the conversation’: Archer leaders discuss International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 17, 2022
The upper school choir is pictured singing together for the first time in two years during a live performance. The upper school choir was just one of the performers during the winter concert.

‘There was a real buzz and excitement in the air’: Winter Concert returns to Archer

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 4, 2022
Hazell-OBrien presents on the restorative justice plan during an all school meeting. This was the first of many meetings towards restorative accountability.

‘Approach with the intention to understand’: Administration organizes affinity groups following campus incident

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
January 18, 2022
Thea Leimone and her family all participate in a Q&A hosted by the Athletic Leadership Council. Lemoine discussed how swimming has effected her life and what she is looking forward to during college.

Senior Thea Leimone signs likely letter to swim for Columbia University

December 1, 2021

Belwood Bakery

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
November 29, 2021
Uma Bajaj, age 10, gets ready to perform for her fifth grade elementary class in celebration of Diwali [2015]. Uma Bajaj said, “Diwali is always such a special moment that allows me to connect with my family.

‘Everywhere you see lights’: November 4 marks India’s largest holiday, Diwali

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
November 9, 2021
The left image shows Belwood Bakery in the cul de sac across from Archer where customers can order food from an outside widow. The right image shows the storefront of Clark Street, a new addition to Brentwood that offers indoor and outdoor seating. 

[Photo] Clark Street vs. Belwood

November 29, 2021
Star Gallery will show students something they have never seen.

‘A great rock for you is different than a great rock for me’: Eastern Star Gallery exhibit promotes ‘appreciation’ and ‘connection’

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
October 26, 2021
Student leaders of The Artemis Center set up a poster board during the club fair, informing the community on opportunities to engage with service. This year, as the club fair coincided with the Los Angeles climate strike, the Artemis center provided students with information about the strike happening that same day and encouraged students to sign a petition for California plastic laws.

‘It is not just to stand on the street’: Student leaders guide community engagement in climate strike

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
October 4, 2021
Pictured in the middle is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wearing a dress with the print reading, Tax the Rich, to the right is Kendall Jenner, and on the left is Kerby Jean Raymond. This years Met Gala highlighted the importance of using your voice to promote change.

Spring already: Annual Met Gala event takes place in fall 2021

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
September 23, 2021
​​Freshman Addie Myers and Natalie Huang study together in the student lounge during US-FLX block. Farley hopes students use this time to “connect with each other,” which Myers and Huang said they appreciate following a long year of online learning.

‘I think [this change] is really needed:’ Students share perspectives on new schedule for 2021-2022 school year

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
September 7, 2021
Carey Mulligan is pictured as she steps into the role of Cassandra Thomas. Cassie is at a local bar waiting to go home, pretending to be intoxicated, with yet another man who intends to take advantage of her. Promising Young Woman which premiered in 2021 was nominated for five Oscars and won the award for Best Screen Play.

Review of ‘Promising Young Woman’: A struggling feminist seeking revenge

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
May 24, 2021
Hana Cho (’27) and her classmates enjoy their first in-person class meeting on Apr. 23. Since they are sixth graders and have just entered Archer, this grade level meeting was the first time any of the students interacted with each other in person.

‘The bridge between the student body and the faculty:’ Class representatives reflect on past school year

By Rose Sarner and Nyah Fernandez
May 23, 2021
A mother and her two children walk away from a Larayas Bodega, a local grocery store. The grocery store is located in the middle of downtown Los Angeles and puts an emphasis on healthy nutritious food. According to Feeding America, inn 2020, an estimated 265,000,000 were living with food insecurity, partially due to lack of access to healthful food and affordable groceries.

‘Striving to help’: Understanding the underlying issues of affordable food

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
May 22, 2021
Leila Chakravarty preformed for Archella with her two kids, Rowan and Callie. They all sang a sweet song that [they] learned at the beginning of the pandemic … [the performance] meant a lot to us, Chakravarty said.

Archella adapted to grade level celebrations and video performances

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
May 17, 2021
Seniors Sydney Raucher, Kaitlyn Kim, Maggie OLeary, Eva Dembo, Jessica Tuchin, and Nicole Farmer celebrate their college decisions on the front lawn Friday, April 30. Seniors dressed up in their college gear today for an on-campus celebration in commemoration of May 1 knows as a national Decision Day in respect to the college process.

Caravan, celebration, college send-offs: Seniors take part in, reflect on National Decision Day

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
May 7, 2021
Ivy Woolenberg 25 works on an order for her business. Woolenberg started her baking business prior to COVID-19 however, she has been able to grow her business even more over the past couple months.

Baking for a cause, ring making and more: Archer students work on growing their small businesses

By Andrea Ramirez and Rose Sarner
March 22, 2021
Sophomore students take a socially distanced selfie with English teacher Stephanie Nicolard in her classroom. Students were welcomed back on campus to reconnect for social and emotional learning, as well as to continue their remote classes.

365 days later: Students return to campus for social, emotional connection

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
March 14, 2021
Prime videos newest series, The Wilds, released in December 2021, follows a group of teenage girls as they are stranded on an island. The riveting and surprising journey will leave you addicted.

Review: ‘The Wilds’ is not your ideal story line

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
March 6, 2021
The Oracle staff discusses the purpose of journalistic work via a virtual class. I have learned so much from being a student journalist, current Podcast Editor London Sinclair said.

Why do we do what we do?: Oracle staff reflects on purpose of journalistic work

By Chloe Fidler and Rose Sarner
February 23, 2021
The Tehranchi sisters delivered every gift to the many foster kids around Los Angeles. Their organization, Cocos Angels, raised a total of $50,000 this holiday season and are continuing their work with a focus on education around foster children.

Two sisters, one miracle: Delara, Layla Tehranchi start nonprofit ‘Coco’s Angels’

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 13, 2021
Erewhons hot bar has a new selection of sides every day made fresh that morning. All their ingredients are sourced locally.

Review: Every Angelenos’ dream and addiction: Erewhon

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 6, 2021
Sophomore Uma Bajaj plays for Actyve Volleyball, a volleyball club located in Santa Monica. In addition, junior Gabrielle Wolf plays for Santa Monica Surf Soccer Club which competed in the Coast Soccer League.

‘Covid wont stop us:’ Volleyball player Bajaj, soccer player Wolf continue training

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
January 31, 2021
Healthy and nutritious food should be a given right to everyone in the United States. To not ensure that every community has access to healthy and fresh produce is a lasting fault of American society.

Op-Ed: Healthy food is not a solitary issue

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
January 31, 2021
Sophomore Eliza Tiles collects a bucket of mud to later turn into clay. Tiles was able to collect clay for her ceramics class while she was knee deep in an inlet in the middle of Maine.

‘Clay is not compatible with computers:’ Ceramics classes adapt to remote learning

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
January 18, 2021
Senior Billi Newmyer speaks at a meeting with Lissa Muscatine (Hillary Clintons head speechwriter) last spring in D.C. at the School for Ethics and Global Leadership. Newmyer said she was able to engage in conversation with crazy people who she would never get to talk to before.

A year away: Newmyer reflects on unique junior experience

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
November 15, 2020
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