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Seniors and their families participate in the Maypole set-up event Thursday, May 5. This year’s Maypole process was different than in previous years because its set-up was lead entirely by Archer staff members.
Community reflects on process, significance of annual Maypole setup
Junior Dani Fenster works on a homework sheet while wearing a mask in math teacher Matthew Barthas classroom. On May 4, the indoor mask mandate took effect once again due to the rising cases on campus.
Mask from the past: Indoor mask mandate reinstated until further notice
The chess team and chess coach Jay Stallings stand in front of a poster advertising the tournament before competing in their first rounds of matches. At the tournament, each player earned at least one point by winning a match for the Archer chess team.
‘A uniting experience’: Chess Club members compete in All-Girls National Championships in Chicago
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’
Next Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is sworn in prior to testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee April 28. On April 7, the Senate voted in favor of her confirmation.
Archer students reflect on Next Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s ‘impactful’ confirmation
Students like Gendy and Lassman feel silenced when society assumes they are white due to their light skin or straight hair. Lassman said that if people take the time to educate and spread information, they show they care about students from other backgrounds.
“A part of me that was overlooked”: the microaggressions on white-passing Multiracial identities
Seniors Andrea Ramirez, Destiny Morado and other students participate in a baile folkorico lesson led by senior Anny Rodriguez during an Hermanas Unidas meeting. This meeting was open to all of the Archer community and featured the history of this traditional Mexican dance. Affinity club leaders said they hope to see more student allies attending their open club meetings to support and learn.
Student leaders celebrate affinity spaces, call for more allyship
History teacher Beth Gold teaches her ninth grade students about Ibram X Kendis childrens book, Antiracist Baby. The class dives into a multitude of difficult topics throughout the year through units on race, religion, gender, government and gender and sexuality. Difficult knowledge often comes up in these units, and the curriculum has changed over the years due to new research or social movements.
‘There’s always going to be something missing’: Archer’s community practice unpacks difficult knowledge
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
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
The Midnight Gospel series consists of eight episodes and delves into important topics connected to spirituality. Clancy, the main character, is seen sitting with his pet, Charlotte. When we set an intention, somehow the world seems to magically come to meet us,” Trudy the Love Barbarian said.
Review: Animated series ‘The Midnight Gospel’ teleports you to another dimension
Belwood Bakery, located in the Brentwood village, attracts many Archer students. Soon to be graduated seniors reflect on their love for the bakery. “I would warn people about the price because I feel like it’s very expensive,” senior Leah Abazari said. “But it’s worth it.”
Local small business: Seniors share their love for Belwood Bakery
This graphic illustrates Karol G, Grupo Firme and Anitta who all attended this years Coachella Music and Arts Festival. The annual music festival hosted 20 Latin American artists in their lineup, which has been the most in Coachellas history. Watching every performance made me feel represented as I saw songs being sang in Spanish in one of the biggest musical stages.
Commentary: Viva la musica latina
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
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
The Midnight Gospel series consists of eight episodes and delves into important topics connected to spirituality. Clancy, the main character, is seen sitting with his pet, Charlotte. When we set an intention, somehow the world seems to magically come to meet us,” Trudy the Love Barbarian said.
Review: Animated series ‘The Midnight Gospel’ teleports you to another dimension
Belwood Bakery, located in the Brentwood village, attracts many Archer students. Soon to be graduated seniors reflect on their love for the bakery. “I would warn people about the price because I feel like it’s very expensive,” senior Leah Abazari said. “But it’s worth it.”
Local small business: Seniors share their love for Belwood Bakery
This graphic illustrates Karol G, Grupo Firme and Anitta who all attended this years Coachella Music and Arts Festival. The annual music festival hosted 20 Latin American artists in their lineup, which has been the most in Coachellas history. Watching every performance made me feel represented as I saw songs being sang in Spanish in one of the biggest musical stages.
Commentary: Viva la musica latina
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
The pork (left), chicken (middle) and brisket (right) tacos in all of their glory. They are served with a charred green pepper that gives each taco a nice kick of spice.
Column: Gochu Gang: A Korean-Mexican fusion dream
The Surf and Turf burger is topped with a whole fried lobster tail, crispy onions, lettuce and a perfectly toasted bun. This was definitely the star of the menu and worth every penny.
Column: Surf and turf, burger style
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
The delicious Nutella crepe topped with blueberries, bananas and powdered sugar. This crepe was definitely my favorite and a must try if you venture to Black Flour Crepes.
Column: Cut the crepe: An honest review of Black Flour Crepes
The American Girl burgers stacked on top of each other. This burger is the most classic one on the menu and the closest you will find to an original cheeseburger.
Column: Baby’s Badass Burgers
Seniors Faith Soriano and Isabella Specchierla smile as they sign their National Letters of Intent and Commitment in the amphitheater. After 12 years of training in their sports, Soriano committed to play softball at California State University Monterey Bay, and Specchierla committed to play soccer at Swarthmore University.
‘Know your potential’: Archer’s senior athletes sign college letters of intent
The middle school softball team poses for a photo with assistant coach Dani LeNoir (left) and head coach Natalie Chambers (right). The team is comprised of sixth and seventh graders. At some point, the middle school team diminished because the interest wasnt there, Chambers said. It has been a while, so the fact that we had a lot of girls sign up and really want to commit themselves — I couldnt ask for anything more.
‘They push me to do better’: Q&A with middle school softball coach, Natalie Chambers
The varsity softball team poses for a team photo after their game against Marymount. The team won with a score of 16-6. I love our team because of how supportive everyone is of each other, Apor said. We always pick each other up after a loss because softball is a big game of mistakes, and it’s the only way we will get better.
Varsity softball ends season with ‘sense of togetherness’
Thiagarjan poses with his Division 7 CIF championship plaque. I do not get as much sleep as I should so I am usually very, very tired during school. Thiagarajan said. As an athlete, I have to have very good grades to play and when I do play [especially as goalie], my games have to be perfect.
‘It does have its toxic side’: A ‘desperate’ need for sports psychiatry in athletes’ lives
Faith Soriano prepares to throw the ball to a teammate. Softball has been my rock, Soriano said.
Seven softball seniors: Their final swings, sentiments, stories
A handful of trophies, medals and certificates that I have won in various activities lie on the floor. These examples of physical achievements represent the visible wins, but fail to reflect all of the hard work and challenges I faced throughout the process.
Commentary: There is bravery in letting go
There are quite literally two Oscar awards for the same achievements, one for a man and the other for a woman. In a world of progress, change and steps towards gender equality, the annual Oscars event feels stuck in time. When men and women are handed different awards for the same job, it’s sending the message that their work is somehow unequal. The separation of men and women needs to be shifted to the separation of genres, so everyone is given a chance in the spotlight.
Column: It’s genre, not gender
Stickers line the outside of my kitchen window promoting pride and transgender visibility. There are many ways to uplift transgender show your support for the transgender community following March 31.
Column: Transgender visibility: A continual effort
There is not one look for a family. They come in different sizes and shapes. This is my family. They dont all look the same, talk the same or even act the same. We have different struggles and different places of happiness, but, at the end of the day, they are the family I have searched for and have found.
Column: What is family?
Pictured is me watching a CNN news broadcast in regards to the recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Shanghai, China. It is troubling to watch the pandemic continue its rampage throughout the world, and makes me wonder when life will go back to normal.
Column: Is this the new normal?
There are quite literally two Oscar awards for the same achievements, one for a man and the other for a woman. In a world of progress, change and steps towards gender equality, the annual Oscars event feels stuck in time. When men and women are handed different awards for the same job, it’s sending the message that their work is somehow unequal. The separation of men and women needs to be shifted to the separation of genres, so everyone is given a chance in the spotlight.
Column: It’s genre, not gender
Stickers line the outside of my kitchen window promoting pride and transgender visibility. There are many ways to uplift transgender show your support for the transgender community following March 31.
Column: Transgender visibility: A continual effort
There is not one look for a family. They come in different sizes and shapes. This is my family. They dont all look the same, talk the same or even act the same. We have different struggles and different places of happiness, but, at the end of the day, they are the family I have searched for and have found.
Column: What is family?
Pictured is me watching a CNN news broadcast in regards to the recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Shanghai, China. It is troubling to watch the pandemic continue its rampage throughout the world, and makes me wonder when life will go back to normal.
Column: Is this the new normal?
Various makeup products like eyeliner and eyeshadow, lie on a white sheet; products people use to participate in the popular “fox-eye” trend. The trend has taken the internet by storm—and not in a good way. People continue to romanticize having slanted eyes, although this only seems to apply to non-Asians.
Column: A TikTok trend or blatant racism?
A handful of trophies, medals and certificates that I have won in various activities lie on the floor. These examples of physical achievements represent the visible wins, but fail to reflect all of the hard work and challenges I faced throughout the process.
Commentary: There is bravery in letting go
Juniors Dani Fenster and Uma Bajaj hold up a sign while marching at the Youth Climate Strike Los Angeles. The strike took place March 25 in Downtown Los Angeles, and Archer students were granted excused absences for attending.
Editorial: The immeasurable value of administrative support for climate activism
I shuffle laterally across the net as I prepare to jump in the air and block the opposing teams offensive attack. On a day-to-day basis, I also feel as though I have to block or combat the ignorant assumptions and comments that people will make when discussing my college journey.
Op-Ed: Take a walk or run in my shoes
The language hallways walls are filled with the work of students in Archers Spanish, Chinese and French classes. For me, its extra special to see the work in Spanish and to walk by classrooms speaking my native language. Like in many places, the Spanish language is what brings a sense of home and security for me.
Commentary: A love letter to Spanish
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.
Op-Ed: The pressure of what comes next
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
These are some of my favorite snacks from the servery. There are so many different types of snacks for all tastebuds.
Photo Gallery: My favorite servery snacks
Happy holidays with this gift guide that comes straight from The Oracle editorial board. A curated list of what they are gifting this holiday season and hope to receive.
Gift Guide: The Oracle editors share items from holiday season wish list
Happy holidays with this cheerful gift guide. Celebrate the merry season with a gift for everyone on your list, without breaking the bank. This guide feature 40 gifts all under 50 dollars.
Gift Guide: 40 gifts under $50 for the holidays
Parker Keston lights the menorah as she celebrates Chanukah with her family. Keston shared how lighting the menorah is an important aspect of the holiday.
Photo Gallery: What is your favorite holiday tradition?
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
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational advocates have advice for you
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational advocates have advice for you
Letter to the Editor: Grin yourself a good day
Letter to the Editor: Grin yourself a good day
Letter to the Editor: Elementary, My Dear
Letter to the Editor: Elementary, My Dear
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 - The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 – The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The senior team performs with their grade mascot, the shark. Many students showed up to support their classmates 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.”
Boogie battle: Spirit Week culminates with annual dance competition
Mills brother, Harrison Mills, sits in front of a painting hung in their house. This piece is currently untitled because I still feel like I need to explore the work a little bit more and sit with a piece to have a solid title yet, Mills said. When it comes to my titles, I like to spend a bit of time with them, and I like to make sure that they align with the message that Im trying to explore.
Artist insight: Inside photographer Marley Mills’ process
A group of middle school students participate in the PAW-Some Pup Run Club, working on dog agility and helping Boo go over a hurdle. “[The dogs have] actually improved a lot,” sixth grader Josephine Hatton said. “At the beginning, some of them did not know how to do anything at all, and the students have trained them to be really attentive and do the agility courses.”
PAW-Some Pup Run Club empowers students, inspires ‘joy,’ ‘confidence’
At the VOXLunch performance, detailed programs were passed out to the audience highlighting the various performers. I think there was a moment where we both had this passion, Bahedry said. The event took place in the on campus garden, at lunch, on Dec. 3.
LunchVOX performance: Rose Morris hosts Archer’s first open mic event
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 - The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The Scoop S2 Ep 2 – The Scoop on Division Disconnection
The Scoop S2 Ep 1: Inside the Walls of Archer with Samantha Hazell-OBrien
The Scoop S2 Ep 1: Inside the Walls of Archer with Samantha Hazell-O’Brien
The Scoop S1 Ep 6 – Colonialism, Capitalism and Carbon Emissions
The Scoop S1 Ep 5 - #COVID19: Archer teen volunteers for adolescent Pfizer trial
The Scoop S1 Ep 5 – #COVID19: Archer teen volunteers for adolescent Pfizer trial
The Scoop S1 Ep 4 – Transition of Power: Conversations about Democracy Part 2
The Scoop S1 Ep 4 – Transition of Power: Conversations about Democracy Part 2
The Latest
  • May 15 As of May 9, the community positivity rate is 2.3%.
  • May 10 This year’s Middle School musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” will take place Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, at Archer.
  • May 3 As of May 3, the indoor mask mandate will be reinstated until further notice.
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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.

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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

April 26, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 3, 2021

Eleventh grade Arrow Week: A photo journey through Wyoming

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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’?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 11, 2018
Ask Archer: What are your favorite holiday traditions?

Ask Archer: What are your favorite holiday traditions?

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’

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

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

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’

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’

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

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

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

October 10, 2018
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