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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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Vaughan Anoa'i, Editor in Chief

Vaughan Anoa'i joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2019 and became the News Editor in 2020. In 2021, she became the Editor in Chief. She loves playing volleyball and has played on the Varsity team for all four years of high school. She is also on the executive board of the Girls Empowering Girls (GEG) club at Archer and serves as a PAWS tutor for middle school students. Additionally, she is an Archer Ambassador. In her free time, you can find her spending time with friends and family, working out or reading.

All content by Vaughan Anoa'i
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.

[Photo] Community reflects on process, significance of annual Maypole setup

May 6, 2022
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

March 29, 2022
Archers student-run publications The Oracle and Hestias Flame participate in a Zoom call with one another, where both parties are unmuted. Thursdays theme for Scholastic Journalism Week 2022 is #UnmuteYourself, encouraging student-journalists to interact with their favorite professional journalist or celebrity via social media. Thursday also marks Student Press Freedom Day, celebrating the privilege that is press freedom.

#UnmuteYourself: Student-journalists share importance of Student Press Freedom Day

February 24, 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.

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

January 28, 2022
Digital illustration that states: Most sincerely, Vaughan and Chloe. As members of the two affinity groups that were targeted by this hate speech, we shared our emotions and reflected on how this situation impacted us as individuals.

Opinion: There is no excuse

January 20, 2022
Senior and team captain Naya Ben-Meir crouches in ready position waiting for her opponent to serve. Varsity tennis made Archer history this season, as their CIF run marks the longest a varsity tennis team has ever made it in CIF. I also think it was special because we werent able to go [to CIF] last season and me and Lily both qualified to play together there, but we never got to go, Ben-Meir said. I think thats why it was so special to be able to represent Archer there and actually get to compete and have some fun.

Varsity tennis makes Archer history, ends season with gratitude

December 10, 2021
King Richard was theatrically released on Nov. 19, 2021. The biopic is based on the upbringing of tennis superstars, Venus and Serena Williams, and how learning under their fathers tutelage shaped their professional and personal careers.

Review: “King Richard” offers a look into the rise of tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams

December 9, 2021
One of this years promotional memes created by the Pillars of Salt staff, encouraging upper school students to submit their writing, art or photography to the magazine. The submission deadline was extended a week later to Nov. 12.

‘Pillars of Salt’ literary magazine extends submission deadline to November 12

November 7, 2021
Members of the middle school cross country team take their first stride at a Pacific Basin League (PBL) meet in Cheviot Hills. The running squad has earned first place finishes in both of their September meets, which marks the first time in Archer history for the middle school cross country team.

Middle school cross country sprints through season, makes history

October 12, 2021
Editor-in-Chief Vaughan Anoa’i and Features Editor Thea Leimone work on editing a story together in the Publication Lab. Anoai is serving as the Editor-in-Chief for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Letter from the Editor

September 22, 2021
Three neon signs illuminate the word Perfect in colors turquoise, yellow and white in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. My love-hate relationship with perfectionism has taken on a new meaning as I continue to evolve and grow older.

Op-Ed: My love-hate relationship with perfectionism

June 3, 2021
Uniform policy posters hanging in the bathroom describing the new rules from the 2018-2019 school year. As students return to campus they are now required to wear their uniforms whilst on-campus in addition to students who are continuing remote learning.

A united uniform front: Archer students required to wear uniforms on-campus, at home

May 18, 2021
Photographers wait for families to end their caravan experience with a family photo in front of the Maypole on Sunday, May 2. Seniors hung their college pennants on the portable wall for all to see the day before.

25 years of the ‘magic of Archer:’ On-campus caravan, gala celebrate anniversary

May 16, 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
In this picture on February 10, 2019, the Grammys was hosted at the Staples Center. However, this year the Grammys aired the 63rd show on March 14 at. Students shared their opinions towards how the Grammys went with limited amount of audience members due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Lights, Camera, Action: Students react to socially-distanced Grammys

April 25, 2021
Junior class members play the game Heads Up in their assigned on-campus cohort group. Following the Spring Break, Archer will continue to host students back on-campus for in-person learning opportunities.

Archer community prepares for return to campus plans following Spring Break

April 12, 2021
An ICU unit is separated into two rooms to prepare for the surge of COVID-19 cases. Melissa Sharps Systems Biology & Disease class researched and studied both vaccines to better inform the greater Archer community through their work.

Vaccine injects ‘eye opening’ experience: Student-scientists research COVID-19 vaccines

March 26, 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
For Scholastic Week 2021, Sundays theme is entitled Diversity Matters, and discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion within student-journalism.

Diversity matters: Community members reflect on representation within scholastic journalism

February 21, 2021
A cup of Valentines Day candies are scattered across a table. On Feb. 13, the annual Galentines Day celebration is held, which ceremonializes and commemorates the gift of friendship for all.

Op-Ed: Love me, love me not: Why Galentine’s Day should be equally celebrated as Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2021
A chef at a local restaurant prepares a meal while adjusting his mask. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom lifted the current stay-at-home order and extended the curfew for California residents. Because of this, restaurants, religious groups and other activities are now able to take place.

Community reflects on Newsom’s lifting of stay-at-home order for California residents

January 29, 2021
On June 6, 2020, men stand in unity at the Black Lives Matter protest in Washington, D.C.

Op-Ed: Selfie versus shooting: Double-standards emerge surrounding police response at Capitol Hill storming

January 24, 2021
An American flag waves over a car dealership in Los Angeles, California. Amid the insurrection, the American flag was one of the many examples of paraphernalia displayed at the storming of the Capitol. Pro-Trump supporters held up and waived this flag during the Save America march, that later turned into a violent rioting event, where the Capitol was ransacked and breached.

Community members reflect on Capitol riots, acknowledge white supremacy, white privilege

January 22, 2021
In the college admissions corridor, various pennants hang along the walls representing the past two years where Archer graduates have matriculated. For people of color, the harmful effects of microagressions surrounding the college admissions process has become an area of discomfort and discouragement, as topics such as race, athletics and socioeconomic status arise.

Op-Ed: The harmful effects of microaggressions surrounding the college admissions process

December 13, 2020
Archers very own mascot, the Panther, poses in front of a Winter Wonderland poster from a previous celebration on campus. Due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, this years Winter Wonderland caravan was cancelled until further notice.

Snow happens: On-campus Winter Wonderland caravan cancelled

December 12, 2020
People stand in line to vote with voting sign displayed in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump issued remarks on the election and mail-in ballots on Nov. 5 stating that there’s tremendous amount of litigation generally because of how unfair this [election] process was, and I predicted that. I’ve been talking about mail-in voting for a long time. It’s — it’s really destroyed our system. According to The New York Times, there was no evidence of voter fraud occurrence within this election.

Snail mail: U.S. Postal Service reports mail-in ballot delays on Election Day

November 8, 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
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
The front of Archer on March 13, 2020, the last day of on-campus school activity. On March 8, 2021, in-person learning will officially begin again as the sixth graders arrive to attend class on the Archer campus for the first time.

Archer students and faculty continue remote learning plan for 2020-2021 academic year

August 28, 2020
Archer graduate Lena Jones recently proposed and petitioned to both the Archer student-body, as well as the faculty, for the inclusion of Malcolm Xs autobiography in at least one of the humanities courses. Jones, who was admitted to Yale University and is taking a gap year, offered to join in the conversation with junior classes as they discuss the autobiography in the spring.

Archer graduate Lena Jones proposes Malcolm X autobiography to ‘mend the hole’ within current curriculum

August 22, 2020
Seniors, also known as the girls on fire after being assigned the color red in Color Wars four years ago, pose in front of their banner at the Color Wars 2020 event hosted by Student Council on Feb. 14. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all forms of social gatherings, including graduations are prohibited until further notice. For this years annual ceremony, the class of 2020 celebrated their commencement virtually via Zoom.

Virtual graduation ceremony, surprise performance creates ‘gratitude’ among graduates

June 8, 2020
The Class of 2018 graduates Archer. This year, the ceremony will be held online due to the spread of coronavirus.

BREAKING: Archer announces virtual graduation for seniors

May 21, 2020
ACTing in a pandemic: COVID-19 causes ACT, SAT cancellations, impacting juniors college process

ACTing in a pandemic: COVID-19 causes ACT, SAT cancellations, impacting juniors’ college process

May 19, 2020
This illustration depicts the effects and various stages of heightism that members of the Archer community and beyond can experience. Additionally, this image demonstrates the greater effect that heightism has within our society, considering it doesnt only affect one group or type of people. This illustration was created by graphic design artist and sophomore Molly Solowitz.

Heightism affects athletics, media portrayal, romantic relationships in contemporary society

May 11, 2020
A liquor store in Sheffield, UK posts a sign reminding customers to social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although businesses that provide essential services like food or healthcare are permitted to stay open, millions of people, including members of the Archer community, face financial uncertainty and job insecurity.

Cash, Community, COVID-19: Is Archer economically impacted by the novel coronavirus?

May 7, 2020
Emma London 21 and her horse jump over a fence during one of their shows this past season. The equestrian team participates in the Interscholastic Equestrain League, better known as the ECL.

Saddle up: Equestrian members leave their hoof-print on athletics program

March 22, 2020
Nia Mosby, Giana Parks and Hailey Adams warm up during one of their after school practices. The entire team feels excited to officially begin their season this year and begin competing. Their first liberty league meet took place on March 3.

Track and field sprints through preseason, sets goals for season

March 7, 2020
Students played in the courtyard with a bouncy beach ball while the LA vibe themed activities took place. In order to get spirit points students had to guess the ingredients in a Kreation juice drink.

[Photo] LA Vibe Day embraces Los Angeles stereotypes

March 6, 2020

#press4education: Community weighs in on press freedom

February 27, 2020
Upper school orchestra prepares to perform the piece Classical Symphony by composer Sergei Prokofiev. The choir, a cappella, and orchestra ensembles previewed the concert for all of the upper school on Jan.15.

Annual Winter Concert promotes inclusion,’ ’empowerment’ among performers

January 26, 2020
The varsity cross country runners take their marks at the league final meet. The runners collectively came in second place and beat their league rival, Pacifica Christian school. Throughout the season, every member of the team set a personal record.

Varsity cross country sprints through season, reflects on triumphs, challenges

December 13, 2019
Multi-colored prompts, prompt responses, and a rainbow ball-pit fill up the Eastern Star Gallery space for the Connections exhibit. Both students and faculty members used this space as an opportunity to make new connections and rekindle old ones.

‘Connections’ exhibit in Eastern Star Gallery sparks interactions between students, faculty

December 4, 2019
The Getty fire burns over a hill. Some families of Archer students were evacuated or faced power outages in addition to school cancellation.

‘We had to live with the unknown’: Students reflect on Getty fire impacts

November 7, 2019
The varsity cross country team, including senior Sophie Larbalestier, runs during an on campus practice. Larbalestier has been running cross country since the tenth grade and is team captain this year.

Q&A with varsity cross country captain: Sophie Larbalestier

October 24, 2019
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