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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
The Scoop S2 Ep3 - The Scoop on Hestias Flame, Archers Yearbook
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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Thea Leimone

Thea Leimone, Features Editor

Thea Leimone joined the Oracle in 2018 and became the Features Editor in 2021. She loves swimming and has been on the Varsity Archer Swim Team for three years. She's very passionate about the environment and is a movie fanatic. In her free time, you can find her hanging out with friends, at the beach or baking.

All content by Thea Leimone
My first photo from the 2018-2019 Oracle staff. This photo was on the lanyard I wore when I reported. Since my first year writing for The Oracle, I have held positions as a Staff Reporter, Cultures Editor and Features Editor. 

Commentary: So long, Pub Lab

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
May 22, 2022
Promotional poster for ABC News podcast The Dropout, reported by Rebecca Jarvis and produced by Taylor Dunn and Victoria Thompson. The two season podcast follows former entrepreneur of the biotech industry Elizabeth Holmes path to being convicted of criminal charges.

Review: Dropping out of fame, ‘The Dropout’ tells story of Theranos scam

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
May 20, 2022

Post-prom: Students reflect on celebration with peers

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
May 11, 2022
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[Photo] Local small business: Seniors share their love for Belwood Bakery

May 8, 2022
Senior Faith Sorianos prom dress and shoes are laid out prior to the event. The prom will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23.

Prepping for prom: Seniors and juniors share thoughts prior to event

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
April 26, 2022
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[Photo] ‘Young people are less institutionally minded’: How youth participation in politics has increased

May 18, 2022
Freshman Alina Williams greek amphora pottery piece is placed for a submission photo. The piece won a blank award for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The piece was a project for her Introduction to Ceramics class that her teacher Olivia Moon urged her to submit for judging.

Awards and accomplishments: Students sweep in art and writing awards

By Thea Leimone , Features Editor
March 31, 2022
Archer students and faculty pose, making Xs with their arms for International Womens Day theme: Break the Bias. The day took place Monday, March 8, 2022, in the first full week of Womens History Month.

‘Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope’: Students share thoughts on Women’s History Month

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
March 14, 2022
Archers varsity track and field team poses at their first Liberty League meet of the season, located at Birmingham High School. The 18 member team will continue competing through May.

Ready, set, sprint: Varsity track and field kicks off season

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
March 13, 2022
Claire Leimone poses will a Trader Joes reusable bag filled with grocery items. On top of their fantastic food and welcoming stores, Trader Joes provides recyclable and reusable bags.

An ode to Trader Joe’s

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
March 1, 2022
Junior Eliza Tiles and a friend pose with one of the hundreds of carrots they farmed. Farming, hiking and field labs were part of Tiles daily life during her semester abroad in Chewonki, ME

Through the eyes of Eliza Tiles: A semester abroad in Chewonki

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
February 16, 2022
An AP Calculus AB and BC course and exam description binder sits on the desk of math teacher Monica Barragán. The binder details the specific standards and way in which to teach the AP course. Phasing out AP classes will allow teachers to choose their curriculums and teaching pace.

‘It allows teachers to teach’: Archer phases out of advanced placement, honors courses for 2022-2023 school year

By Thea Leimone and Vaughan Anoa'i
February 15, 2022
A female agent from the FBI demonstrates how bulletproof vests are worn. Students who participated in the assembly had the opportunity to try on gear following the presentation.

[Photo] Feminism in the FBI: Female agents visit campus, discuss career paths

January 28, 2022
Students observe artwork on display at the first Visual Arts Fair held in the courtyard at lunch. Two rows of clotheslines were pinned with student art ranging from photography to felt artwork for the community to look at. Senior Bess Frierson created this event to showcase all of the artwork that fellow students have created, whether they are in an art elective or not.

‘Art unites people’: First ever Visual Arts Fair celebrated in courtyard

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
January 24, 2022
Senior and co-captain Marissa Gendy dribbles in a game against Heritage High School. The team has worked together to support one another as friends and as teammates as they work to improve their skills and scores.

Basketball bonds: Varsity basketball grows together

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
January 9, 2022
Netflixs newest blockbuster Dont Look Up creates an eerily similar world to our own filled with disaster-denying politicians, exploitative businessmen and scientists fighting to save the world; all while a comet is set to destroy the planet.

Review: ‘Don’t Look Up’ at the screen

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
January 9, 2022
Poster for the upcoming middle school play titled Bright. Young. Things. The play follows a group of young geniuses in a televised competition for the title of the brightest child of Britain. The story shares the kids journey of competition, self-reflection and coming together.

Theater togetherness: Middle school play brings cast together

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
December 7, 2021
Seniors sit in the Blackbox Theatre as they wait for a video of college advice from Archer graduates during a surprise celebration. The celebration during US-FLX block also included Sprinkles cupcakes donated by the Archer Parent’s Association.

Words of wisdom: Seniors celebrate first wave of application deadlines

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
November 19, 2021
Dune was released Oct. 2021, after a years delay in release due to COVID-19. The film is an adaptation of the novel by Frank Herbert and follows a young boy in his predestined journey to power over the galaxy.

Review: “Dune” introduces a new world to cinema, treads the line of good and bad

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
November 9, 2021
Janet Lyon and Jane Davis celebrate Lyons retirement at an after school faculty and staff party. She deserves to retire because she’s worked so hard at this point over these years, but it’s like I feel like I’m losing a piece of myself,”  Davis said. Lyon is retiring from her role as Director of Operations after 22 years at Archer.

Into the limelight: Director of Operations Janet Lyon retires after 22 years at Archer

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
October 31, 2021
Lawn decorations in celebration of upcoming Halloween. Some other fun ways to celebrate the season are baking or watching shows and movies for the season.

The ultimate list of frightful films and shows for this Halloween season

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
October 21, 2021
Freshman August Kohn sells seniors Ruby Williams and Lexi Tooley baked goods for the GEG bake sale fundraiser in support of the LÍde foundation. The bake sale was one of multiple stations in the courtyard for the International Day of the Girl celebration on Oct. 11.

GEG fills courtyard with festivities for International Day of the Girl celebration

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
October 15, 2021
Being a teenage girl thats also an athlete is challenging for body image. Expectations of strength and performance in one part of life, and societal pressures of thin bodies and skipped meals in the other. We must learn to love our bodies and appreciate the fuel we give them.

Op-Ed: Food for thought, fuel for your body

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
October 3, 2021

Eleventh grade Arrow Week: A photo journey through Wyoming

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
September 22, 2021
The new 2021-2022 schedule template features the new rotation systems, class timing and additional periods. A document with the template was sent out to the student body so they could plan out their classes and plans for the new FLX Block and 8-day rotation.

A, B, C…G Block? Planning and overview of the 2021-2022 schedule

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
September 7, 2021
Senior Kaitlyn Kim presents to her classmates and faculty on An Analysis of the Failures of the American Medical System for Women of Color. Kims presentation was given in the dining hall and was based on the research from her semester-long Gender Studies seminar.

‘Thinking and learning made visible’: Seniors share semester research journeys at annual Humanities Honors Symposium

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
May 29, 2021
Dancers Cara Banks, Chloe Terani and Daisy Marmur perform in doorways in an edited piece streamed during the remote Festival of Dance. The doorways were used as framing to represent the isolation people have faced this past year.

Annual Festival of Dance: Overcoming obstacles and finding hope

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
May 26, 2021
Chairs placed outside of the Dining Hall with signs to notify others to be quiet while AP Exams take place. The first AP Exams took place at Archer this week, and the rest will follow with some subjects in-person and others online.

Perseverance and preparation: AP Exams administered in-person following year of remote learning

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
May 16, 2021
Juniors sit in socially distanced seats in the amphitheater during the Junior Prom Movie Night. In place of the typical junior-senior prom, Archer hosted a movie night where the 2012 movie Pitch Perfect was projected for students.

A pandemic prom: Junior class participates in movie night, replacing traditional prom celebration

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
May 2, 2021
Athletes Lauren Robson (22) and Kate Hanney (25) run on the Archer field during an Archer cross country practice. COVID-19 regulations have changed in L.A. county, allowing for Archer athletics to return to sports practices and some competitions.

Archer sports teams return to practices; athletes ‘reconnected,’ ‘excited’

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
April 15, 2021
Lana Del Rey released her seventh studio album Chemtrails Over the Country Club, produced alongside Jack Antonoff and Rick Nowels, on March 19, 2021. The album cover captures Del Rey amongst her closest friends inher most authentic album yet, captioning its release with These are my friends, this is my life. We are all a beautiful mix of everything, which is visible and celebrated in everything I do.”

Review: Lana Del Rey’s ‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club’ is authentic and enchanting

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
April 15, 2021
This illustration depicts a love letter among the various aspects of the busy lives of student athletes. The love letter recognizes all the hard work and sacrifice student athletes make to do what they love.

Op-Ed: A love letter to student-athletes everywhere

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Thea Leimone
April 15, 2021
Cover for Taylor Swifts most recent song release: a re-recording of her 2009 song Love Story, which she now has the full rights to. Taylor Swift made her debut into the world of music in 2004, at age 14. Since then, Swift has released nine studio albums and set multiple of records for music sales and awards, but is still met with intense criticism of her talent and success.

Op-Ed: What do you mean you ‘don’t like Taylor Swift’?

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
March 18, 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.

Archer administration announces school-wide return-to-campus plans

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Thea Leimone
February 28, 2021
Wednesday of the 2021 Scholastic Journalism Week highlights the significance of local journalism. The Oracle takes a closer look by asking community members to reflect on the impact of local journalism on the Archer campus.

Local journalism matters: Q&A with community members on importance of local journalism

By Thea Leimone and Greta Irvine
February 24, 2021
Virtual sophomore self-defense class, led by IMPACT instructor Danielle Joy, practices kicking an attacker in their homes. Self-defense is a required part of the sophomore physical education curriculum, but classes have been conducted virtually due to COVID restrictions.

Learning to fight back…at home?: Self defense classes adapt to virtual setting

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
February 21, 2021
The middle school Orchestra performs a song during the Winter Concert. The musicians recorded two videos, one for audio and one for visual, which were then edited together and added to virtual background and streamed on Vimeo.

Musical magic: Winter Concert adapts to virtual setting

By Thea Leimone and Greta Irvine
February 11, 2021
On Monday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced that the Biden Administration would be continuing the Obama initiative, paused under President Donald Trump, to add American Abolitionist Harriet Tubman to the $20 bill.

Treasury Department to resume process of adding Harriett Tubman to $20 bill

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
January 31, 2021
Award-winning playwright Karen Zacarías (top right) joins junior english class and advanced theater students, along with other members of the archer community, on a Zoom to answer questions about her play Native Gardens and her career as a playwright. Zacarías is from Mexico and has won awards for her work, including the National Latino Playwriting Award.

Playwright Karen Zacarías joins Archer community for Q&A

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
December 19, 2020
Netflix Original, The Queens Gambit, is a story of a female chess prodigy living int he 1960s. The series highlights the endless capabilities of a woman who is confident in herself, and never sees gender as a barrier.

Review of ‘The Queen’s Gambit:’ An unusual feminist tale

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
December 17, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett addresses the crowd after President Donald Trump announced his nomination of her for a Supreme Court Justice. The nomination event took place at the White House.

Students express ‘frustration,’ ‘worry’ at Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court appointment

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
December 11, 2020
Pictured is a scene from the first showing of the upper school play entitled Radium Girls. Justine Moore 22, Bess Frierson 22 and Ruby Horton 21 are shown on a pre-recording stream on Vimeo.

‘Radium Girls’: Fighting for rights amidst a pandemic

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
December 6, 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.

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

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
November 4, 2020
The Wall Street Journal cover page of Amy Coney Barretts SCOTUS confirmation hearing. The Wall Street Journal is owned by Robert Murdoch, who also owns The New York Post and The Times of London and was the previous CEO of Fox News.

Op-Ed: Can journalism truly be objective?

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
October 25, 2020
Senator Kamala Harris speaking during the BBC News coverage of the vice presidential debate. The debate took place at the University of Utah on Oct. 7, 2020.

Let the chaos fly away: Vice presidential debate recognized as more ‘civil,’ ‘professional’ according to students

By Thea Leimone and Vaughan Anoa'i
October 18, 2020
In the virtual space, members of Archers dance program have had to readjust and readapt their usual rehearsals for this semester. In preparation for the annual Night of Dance performance in the winter, all members of the program have been collectively rehearsing their respective dances via Zoom.

Dance like nobody’s watching: Archer’s dance program adjusts rehearsals due to remote learning

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Thea Leimone
October 15, 2020
Freshman Piper Porters desk and computer setup for remote learning. Porter and her twin Paige are both new to Archer, and have been adjusting to starting a new school remotely.

New students adjust, connect through online learning

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
October 3, 2020
Lauren Robson with a leader from the Meals on Wheels organization who helped Robson launch her senior outreach program. Robsons outreach projects is one of the unique service opportunities that COVID-19 has created.

Students adapt service learning projects amid pandemic

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
September 25, 2020
The Lighthouse, released in 2019, starred British actor Robert Pattison and American actor Willem Dafoe as they played two lighthouse keepers attempting to maintain sanity. The film garnered 118 nominations including an Academy Award for cinematography.

Review: Pattinson and Dafoe make for a twisted, maddening duo in film ‘The Lighthouse’

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
September 18, 2020
On December 3 2019, the Black Student Union (BSU) and Hermanas Unidas Club came together for a joint club meeting held in the HD room. This meeting was hosted by both clubs student-leaders as well as faculty advisers.

Goal-setting and reflection: Archer club leaders ‘excited’ to explore remote learning space

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Thea Leimone
September 15, 2020
Seniors Gracey Wyles and Norah Adler socially distance while spending Labor Day at the beach in Santa Monica. Los Angeles County reached a record high temperature of 121 degrees over Labor Day weekend.

COVID-19 restrictions and heatwave burns up Labor Day weekend plans for Angelenos

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Thea Leimone
September 15, 2020
Archer sent the class of 2026 materials to make mini Maypoles in place of the famous Archer Maypole positioned in the front lawn on campus. In some ways, each individual strand of the Maypole, whether it be the real or miniature one, is like an aspect of Archer, and when woven together, emulates connection and substantial bonds, sixth grader Saskia Sommer said.

Archer hosts first virtual Moving Up Day

By London Sinclair and Thea Leimone
June 8, 2020
In an anonymous survey conducted by the Oracle, students at Archer shared their opinions on vaccines; 74.3% of the responses answered that they strongly support vaccines. I feel that, for the most part...the Archer community is generally believes in vaccines, Ava Rothenberg 22 said. Graphic Illustration by Amanda Greene

‘Important’ and ‘safe’: Students share thoughts on vaccines

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
June 8, 2019
Middle schoolers in the ALTeachers X-Block follow sophomore Ambassador Leadership Team member Jessica Tuchin 21. The X-Block focused on teaching students how to be ambassadors for the school.

Ambassador Leadership Team reflects on school year

By Thea Leimone and Amelia Stone
June 7, 2019
A sign in front of the Dining Hall, which was lined with chairs and individual desks for students taking the AP Exams. The exams were held in other places such as the library and lighting studio.

Archer students complete AP exams

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
June 2, 2019
One wall of the village bridge, filled with extra boxes from the classrooms. Honor Education Council organized an activity where students could write reflections about the village and the new building on the walls of the bridge.

Students say goodbye to classroom village, transition into Academic Center

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
May 30, 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.

Philanthropy February ‘educates the community’

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
March 30, 2019
For the Pi day festivities, math students decorated each link of a paper chain with a digit of Pi. In addition to creating the chain, students participated in scavenger hunts and fundraisers related to math.

Archer celebrates Pi Day with week of math challenges

By Thea Leimone, Emma London, and Liz Haltrecht
March 21, 2019
Freshmen London Sinclair and Chloe Fidler sit in the shade in the courtyard during x-block. The lavender grey color of the jacket really compliments our uniform colors. Sinclair said.

Rain on: New grey puffy jacket keeps students warm

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
February 24, 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
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
Billie Eilish performs at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on March 9, 2018. Eilish often sings while playing the ukulele.

Billie Eilish’s music, persona ‘inspiring’ for students

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
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
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
The drawn out plans for the construction of the new kitchen at Archer. The kitchen will be located behind the dining hall and will be divided into a servery and a kitchen.

New kitchen to emphasize nutrition, offer variety of dining options

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
December 19, 2018
The Upper School varsity soccer team huddles up before todays game. The team won 3-0 against Pacifica Christian High School.

#Ourtime: Archer varsity soccer team ‘work[s] together,’ wins first league game

By Amelia Stone and Thea Leimone
December 15, 2018
Two swimmers get ready to push off the wall and begin to swim at the PBL championships. Seventh grader Amelia Hines was named MVP of middle school swim.

Amelia Hines named middle school swim MVP

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
December 11, 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
Archers middle school swim team celebrates after winning the PBL championships at Brentwood school. The team won the PBL championship with 242 points. I know I practice fairly frequently so it feels good to have it pay off, eight grader Lily Prokop said.

Swimmers make a splash: Middle school swim team wins PBL championship in short season

By Liz Haltrecht and Thea Leimone
November 26, 2018
Archer students work in the hallway outside the library. The library has been closed for the past few days because a pipe burst.

Burst pipe dampens mood: Library closed temporarily due to flooding

By Liz Haltrecht, Thea Leimone, and Chloe Richards
November 15, 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
Students play feel what is in the box. If students guess correctly they receive a ticket which will eventually become a spirit point.

Creeping it real: Community celebrates Halloween, embraces atmosphere of ‘joy’

By Allie Worchell , Chloe Richards , and Thea Leimone
November 1, 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 graphic depicts the LGBTQ+ pride flag. Two seniors are leading GSA, an affinity and alliance club that aims to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ community members and allies. Photo illustration by Anna Brodsky

Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club holds first meeting

By Lola Lamberg, Chloe Richards, and Thea Leimone
October 17, 2018
The varsity girls anticipate the opposing teams serve. The team will play Buckley on Oct. 11 as they continue to work towards a CIF victory.

Varsity volleyball team defeats Glendale Adventist Academy 3-0

By Lola Lamberg, Chloe Richards, and Thea Leimone
October 10, 2018
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