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Broadcast: Annual Spirit Week brings excitement, creativity before spring break
Broadcast: Annual Spirit Week brings excitement, creativity before spring break
Hollyn Alpert (’28) runs while tossing blue powder into the air March 22. Students celebrated Holi on the back field and threw colored powder at each other at commemorate the new spring.  
A vibrant Holi-day: Holi celebration marks beginning of spring
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Womens Day event, honors theme of Inspiring Inclusion
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Women’s Day event, honors theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’
Seniors Lacey Thompson and Laila Charles pour smoothies into cups for the “Guess the Smoothie” activity. The activity took place March 20 for the “Wild West vs. West Coast” Spirit Week theme day.
Spirit Week incorporates new, old themes during major assessment week
Freshman Milan Earl and sophomore Lucy Kaplan sit with their grandparents at Archer’s annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day Friday, March 15. The event took place over three 75-minute sessions.  “[I hope my grandparents] gain an understanding about what I do, Kaplan said, because I know they ask a lot of questions and can sort of see what I do in school and what the experience is like to be here.
Archer hosts annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day, students share school culture with loved ones
Associate Director of College Guidance Shalyn Tharayil works in her office in preparation for rising seniors college application season. Tharayil has worked with schools all over the world and reflected on her first year at Archer. I think the culture fit at Archer — the students, the teachers, our team — I just think I really fit well with the ethos of how we approach college counseling here, which is very holistic and very student-centered, Tharayil said.
Q&A with college guidance counselor on supporting students through journey of self-discovery
Four stuffed animals and one stuffed avocado are clustered on a bed. A New York Times article stated that stuffed animals help people cope with stress because of the comfort they provide.
More than toys: Stuffed animals’ calming effects on mental health
Maia Alvarez (’24), Allie Yang (’25) and Shae Killam (’27) pose with an award after their Western Bay Forensic League tournament. Their tournament took place at Harvard-Westlake School March 2. Photo provided by Maia Alvarez.
Q&A with speech and debate team captains on promoting positivity, friendship within team
Gabrielle Cain stands at her graduation in Naval Academy outfit. She graduated from flight school and became a Naval Aviator in 2023. Photo provided by Gabrielle Cain.
‘Unicorn’ in her field: Life in the military as a Black woman
A graphic illustration displays an individual speaking a world language with a native speaker via an online conversation platform. Upper school French and Spanish classes incorporated Boomalang, and upper school Chinese classes switched student groups at the National Taiwan University to help students practice their communication skills in the target language. (Graphic Illustration by Emily Paschall).
Beyond the classroom: World language classes utilize tutoring platforms, students become ‘open-minded citizens of the world’
Chappell Roan stands in front of a vanity with a full face of makeup on and prom-like outfit for her album cover. Roan described her look in a Rolling Stone article as her own version of drag. Photo Source: Image from Official Chappell Roan site.
Review: Chappell Roan’s ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess’ is an instant queer pop classic
Upon a backdrop of lush greenery, Kacey Musgraves holds a flower to her face, creating the album cover for Deeper Well. The album, released March 15, details Musgraves internal rhetoric of peace, whimsy and everything in between. Photo credit: “Deeper Well” album cover courtesy of Interscope Records .
Review: Kacey Musgraves heals, embraces peace on ‘Deeper Well’
There are sea anemones for days at Broad Beach, and, for some reason, the child in me cant help but get a closer look. This is just one of my favorite beaches in LA County that offers fun amenities and beautiful scenery you wont want to miss. Photo by Kate Hanney (25).
Review: My favorite beaches on LA County coast
Serenity Jones (26) and Alice Rifenbark (28) interact with senior Sadie Longs artwork. Long and Chloe Resnick (24) opened their senior show, Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings, in the Eastern Star Gallery Wednesday, April 10.
Senior show ‘Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings’ displays introspection, reflection on senior year
A man works at the counter at The Bread Lounge. Loaves of bread lined the shelves at this bakery that prides itself on its bountiful offerings.
Review: Bread Lounge delivers delicious, doughy treats, unique experience
Chappell Roan stands in front of a vanity with a full face of makeup on and prom-like outfit for her album cover. Roan described her look in a Rolling Stone article as her own version of drag. Photo Source: Image from Official Chappell Roan site.
Review: Chappell Roan’s ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess’ is an instant queer pop classic
Upon a backdrop of lush greenery, Kacey Musgraves holds a flower to her face, creating the album cover for Deeper Well. The album, released March 15, details Musgraves internal rhetoric of peace, whimsy and everything in between. Photo credit: “Deeper Well” album cover courtesy of Interscope Records .
Review: Kacey Musgraves heals, embraces peace on ‘Deeper Well’
Serenity Jones (26) and Alice Rifenbark (28) interact with senior Sadie Longs artwork. Long and Chloe Resnick (24) opened their senior show, Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings, in the Eastern Star Gallery Wednesday, April 10.
Senior show ‘Roots & Reflections: A Surreal Look at Beginnings’ displays introspection, reflection on senior year
Various reality TV shows that are available for streaming on Hulu are shown. There are several genres within reality TV, such as makeover and romance, which makes reality TV appealing to different audiences.
From ‘The Bachelor’ to ‘Love is Blind,’ reality TV is ‘entertaining,’ ‘comforting’ despite inherent artificiality
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
A man works at the counter at The Bread Lounge. Loaves of bread lined the shelves at this bakery that prides itself on its bountiful offerings.
Review: Bread Lounge delivers delicious, doughy treats, unique experience
The bag customers at Sockerbit, a Swedish candy store, use to hold their delicious sweets is displayed. My favorites included their sour coke and lemon skulls and strawberry gummies.
Review: Sockerbit provides sweet escape into world of Swedish candy
Sweet Rose Creamery is shown above with its vibrant logo on display. The parlor makes a vast array of delicious flavors. 
Review: Sweet Rose Creamery has wonderfully versatile, delicious ice cream
Pastries and baked goods rest in the display case at Modern Bread & Bagel. Modern Bread & Bagel is a 100% gluten-free bakery that offers dishes and flavors from across the globe.
Review: Modern Bread & Bagel: Gluten-free has never tasted this good
The Apple Pan has a classic look and feel, with their slogan outlined on all of their signs: Quality Forever. Their classic Hickoryburger has a unique, smoky flavor that Ive never tasted before.
Review: The Apple Pan is an LA classic
A pickleball ball lays still on the sport court on Archers back field. As a part of their fitness curriculum, 10th graders have a pickleball unit, where they practice drills and participate in round-robin style play. 
What’s the dill: Exploring the popularity of pickleball
Freshmen Snow Zhou and Nicole Svendsen play against Pacifica Christian at Annenberg Beach Club on a day with sunny weather. During their season, the team had to adjust to the ever-changing weather in Los Angeles this year. Were very consistent with our serves, Zhou said. So even if its raining, we still put effort into the serves and all the practices.  Photo by Long Tom Zhou.
You’re hot then you’re cold: Varsity beach volleyball team perseveres despite weather challenges
The middle school softball team huddles together with head coach Bre Brown. The team has won all four of their games so far. Photo by Archer Athletics.
‘They all have their own superpower’: Middle school softball team slides through beginning of season
A March Madness set-up displays multiple games and different teams merchandise. This years womens March Madness tournament, which started March 22 and concluded April 8, marked record-breaking viewership. Photo by Rebecca Lazarus.
March Madness: Students, athletic director discuss record-breaking viewership of NCAA women’s basketball
Eighth grader Andrea Fuentes pitches for the Archer middle school softball team at a home game against Brentwood School. Fuentes began playing softball when she was 4 and has pitched for the Archer team for the past three years.
Q&A with eighth grade pitcher of middle school softball team
These are promotional posters of films I want to rewatch before graduation. The films range from introspective, yet humorous, to nostalgic and lighthearted. Photo credits: Lady Bird poster courtesy of A24. Booksmart poster courtesy of Annapurna Pictures. 10 Things I Hate About You poster courtesy of
Witty, whimsical, wise: 6 films to watch before graduating
Ten-year-old me holds a beet in one hand in the middle of a farm. Ive been vegetarian since I was 5 — a decision I promised myself Id stay true to. Photo by Jacoba Smulders.
Op-Ed: More people should consider a vegetarian diet
This collage features a book that showcases many of the Dior collections from 1947-2017. I hand selected a couple looks from collections dating back to the 80s all the way to 2015 that incorporate the trends I discuss in this column.
Column: 2024 in fashion: What to look forward to in this year’s style
The words Advanced Placement and Advanced Study rest on opposite sides of a scale. In the 2022-2023 school year, Archer removed Advanced Placement courses, replacing them with advanced study. The editorial board reflected on this transition and shared their insights on the new courses. (Graphic Illustration by Oona Seppala and Francie Wallack) 
Editorial: Advanced study courses benefit student engagement, growth
These quotes give you a peek into Dolly Aldertons chaotic world and brilliant mind through her memoir, Everything I Know About Parties, Dates, Friends, Jobs, Life, Love. As my first memoir, I enjoyed witnessing the highs and lows of her lifetime, which lead to my subsequent existential crisis.
Column: Everything I didn’t know about memoirs
This collage features a book that showcases many of the Dior collections from 1947-2017. I hand selected a couple looks from collections dating back to the 80s all the way to 2015 that incorporate the trends I discuss in this column.
Column: 2024 in fashion: What to look forward to in this year’s style
These quotes give you a peek into Dolly Aldertons chaotic world and brilliant mind through her memoir, Everything I Know About Parties, Dates, Friends, Jobs, Life, Love. As my first memoir, I enjoyed witnessing the highs and lows of her lifetime, which lead to my subsequent existential crisis.
Column: Everything I didn’t know about memoirs
The candy aisle of a Target store represents the abundance of choices people have in our society on a day-to-day level, which can ultimately lead to decision fatigue. Decision fatigue is when you make poorer decisions due the exhaustion that comes from making a lot of previous decisions; I suggest combating it by decreasing the number of decisions you make per day, which leaves more mental energy for important choices.
Column: This or that? The problem of decision fatigue.
This image features a video of Andrew Tate’s entitled, “Outwork Everyone Else.” This photo represents how one might be sucked into his content, believing it to be empowering and motivational rather than the hateful rhetoric it truly is. It also illustrates how Tate markets his videos in an unassuming manner to draw in and indoctrinate new viewers.
Column: ‘Alpha Male Podcast Bros’ and the epidemic of misogyny
Celebrity names are connected by arrows to 4chan and Telegram logos. These are just some of the public figures who have been explicitly disfigured by AI on social platforms. (Graphic Illustration by Allie Yang)
Column: AI deepfakes denote deep consequences for all
Ten-year-old me holds a beet in one hand in the middle of a farm. Ive been vegetarian since I was 5 — a decision I promised myself Id stay true to. Photo by Jacoba Smulders.
Op-Ed: More people should consider a vegetarian diet
The words Advanced Placement and Advanced Study rest on opposite sides of a scale. In the 2022-2023 school year, Archer removed Advanced Placement courses, replacing them with advanced study. The editorial board reflected on this transition and shared their insights on the new courses. (Graphic Illustration by Oona Seppala and Francie Wallack) 
Editorial: Advanced study courses benefit student engagement, growth
The graphic illustration portrays a hand holding a heart, symbolizing a charitable nonprofit, next to a question mark. I have noticed a recent increase in youth-led nonprofit organizations, and I feel it is now more important than ever to consider the intentions behind their founding, which can affect the sustainability of such organizations in the long run. (Graphic Illustration by Melinda Wang)
Op-Ed: Passion should be the real foundation for student-led nonprofits
Freshmen Phoebe Gustafson and Lena Sakhnini look at their phones during lunch. Teens often find it hard to live without their phones on a daily basis. According to a Pew Research study, About three-quarters of teens (77%) say they use YouTube daily, while a smaller majority of teens (58%) say the same about TikTok.
Op-Ed: Charging your own battery
This photo was taken when my mom Tracy legally adopted me. We were surrounded by family and friends. Photo by Angelica Hernández.
Commentary: Growing up with an anonymous father
These are promotional posters of films I want to rewatch before graduation. The films range from introspective, yet humorous, to nostalgic and lighthearted. Photo credits: Lady Bird poster courtesy of A24. Booksmart poster courtesy of Annapurna Pictures. 10 Things I Hate About You poster courtesy of
Witty, whimsical, wise: 6 films to watch before graduating
My sister and I went to the Aquarium of the Pacific when we were younger. Entering an aquarium can feel like entering a new world. With the wondrous sea creatures and the unique habitats, there’s always more to explore. Photo by Lara Burnap.
Fun and fulfilling: 4 places to release your inner child
This image features four album covers from the highlighted, lesser-known artists I absolutely love. Covers include “Revealer” by Madison Cunningham and “Going Through It” by Eliza McLamb. Photo credits: “Revealer” album cover courtesy of Verve Label Group. “Going Through It” album cover courtesy of Royal Mountain Records. “Vienna (In Memoriam)” album cover courtesy of New Gold Medal. “Drunk on a Flight” album cover courtesy of AWAL Recordings.
4 favorites: Smaller, alternative musicians I can’t stop listening to
A collection of cut avocados rest on a cutting board. Using these avocados, I made a giant batch of guacamole for the Super Bowl Feb. 11.
The 4 best ways to eat an avocado (besides your basic avocado toast)
TV Throwbacks: My 10 favorite 2000s shows
TV Throwbacks: My 10 favorite 2000s shows
Letter to the Editor: Archers insufficient communication about Israel
Letter to the Editor: Archer’s insufficient communication about Israel
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
Broadcast: Annual Spirit Week brings excitement, creativity before spring break
Broadcast: Annual Spirit Week brings excitement, creativity before spring break
Lets Go to the Movies S1E3 - Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
Let’s Go to the Movies S1E3 – Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Womens Day event, honors theme of Inspiring Inclusion
Broadcast: GEG hosts International Women’s Day event, honors theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’
The BLACKCAST S1E4 - And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
The BLACKCAST S1E4 – And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Broadcast: Senior dance captain celebrates annual Night of Dance, reflects on Archer dance community
Lets Go to the Movies S1E3 - Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
Let’s Go to the Movies S1E3 – Cheating on the Oscars: What is category fraud and how is it changing?
The BLACKCAST S1E4 - And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
The BLACKCAST S1E4 – And the award goes to: Black creatives and award shows
S4E9 - The Scoop on Archer’s English curriculum, impact of certain novels
S4E9 – The Scoop on Archer’s English curriculum, impact of certain novels
S4E8 - The Scoop on student journalist Lisa, her perspective on student censorship
S4E8 – The Scoop on student journalist Lisa, her perspective on student censorship
S4E7 - The Scoop on students’ passion-led service projects
S4E7 – The Scoop on students’ passion-led service projects
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Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor

Chloe Fidler joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2019, became the Voices Editor in 2020 and continued that role through her senior year. Passionate about social justice, she participated in political activism in and outside of school. She has an immense love for journalism and held an internship for, and contributed to, the Stanford Daily. She also participated in the Medill 2021 Online Journalism Workshop. She graduated in 2022.

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This illustration shows me thanking the Voices section. After two years of being the Voices Editor, I am more than grateful that I had this opportunity.

Commentary: Thank you, Voices section

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 20, 2022
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

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 11, 2022
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

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
April 1, 2022
Members of the Archer community and Los Angeles residents protest at the Global Climate Strike in Downtown Los Angeles.

[Photo] ‘Young people are less institutionally minded’: How youth participation in politics has increased

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
May 18, 2022
Student Body President Langdon Janos and freshman Julianna Hatton prepare the Archer community for the pie to the face Executive Board members Marissa Gendy and Bess Frierson are about to receive.

Photo Gallery: Student perspectives on annual Spirit Week event

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
March 22, 2022
CNN reporter Sara Sidner cover Russias invasion of Ukraine. It is a tragedy, Sidner said.

[Photo] Editorial: How to stay informed during a time of crisis, Russian invasion of Ukraine

By 21-22 Oracle Editorial Board
March 1, 2022
The Archer Oracle, Marlborough Ultraviolet and Harvard-Westlake Chronicle comment on collaboration. Scholastic Journalism Week celebrates student-journalism, choosing a theme each year. The 2022 theme is Amplifying Voices.

#MakingConnections: Los Angeles student-journalists highlight necessity of collaboration

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
February 21, 2022
Bojack Horseman is an animated show on Netflix that only features characters with fundamental flaws. When Bojacks ex-girlfriend, an owl named Wanda, breaks up with him, she says that When you look at someone through rose-colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags.

Review: ‘Bojack Horseman,’ the most underrated series on Netflix

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
January 29, 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

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Chloe Fidler
January 20, 2022
Editor-in-Chief Vaughan Anoai and Kristin Taylor discuss Oracle-related matters in the Publication Laboratory. Ms. Taylor has served as an inspiration for me on the Oracle and just in general, Anoai said.

Get to know our journalism adviser: Kristin Taylor

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
December 14, 2021
Vaughan, Tiffany and Reno Anoai smile after Vaughan officially signed her letter of intent to play at Georgetown University. According to Marissa Gendy, fellow senior, Vaughan has worked so hard, and will do incredible things in the future.

Senior Vaughan Anoa’i signs letter of intent, commits to play Division I volleyball at Georgetown University

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 29, 2021
Seniors gather in the black box during a break amidst the haunted house run through. This has been such an integral experience for my senior year, senior Chidimma Nwafor said.

Decapitated doll heads: Spooktober senior haunted house

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 3, 2021
Seniors Katelyn Chi, Vaughan Anoai and Shaunael Milton are celebrated for their contributions to Archers varsity volleyball team. I cried so hard because I was so proud, senior Marissa Gendy said. It [the night] is one to remember.

Varsity volleyball senior night celebration ‘is one to remember’

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 20, 2021
Seniors Emilia Ramirez and Grace Doyle purchase items from Starbucks. Doyle said being able to get a drink from Starbucks is a nice way to start the day.

Starbucks, Belwood, Kreation and more: Across the street privileges return

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
September 22, 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.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor

By Vaughan Anoa'i, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2021
On the left is my last Archer Student ID, twelfth grade, above my first ever Student ID, seventh grade; on the right is my first Oracle press pass. 2019, and my last Oracle press pass, 2022. Putting the IDs and press passes together makes me feel nostalgic, but also reminds me of how far I have come.

Commentary: Where’d all the time go?

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
September 21, 2021
Marissa Gendy

[Photo] Marissa Gendy

May 21, 2021
​​Freshman Addie Myers and Natalie Huang study together in the student lounge during US-FLX block. Farley hopes students use this time to “connect with each other,” which Myers and Huang said they appreciate following a long year of online learning.

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

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
September 7, 2021
The Class of 2021 poses in front of the fountain in the Eastern Star courtyard after squirting one another with water for the adapted tradition, the fountain jump, on their last day of classes. After getting drenched in water, senior Ava Salomon described the event as the best kind of hectic.

Splashing into summer: Seniors share perspectives on refashioned fountain jump

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 26, 2021
The left cup, filled with matcha, and the right cup, filled with chai tea, steaming before being enjoyed. Although Chloe and Grace often bicker about which drink is superior, they have finally found common ground and can agree that both are valid ways to enjoy morning-time.

A battle of how to start the morning: Matcha vs. Chai tea latte

By Chloe Fidler and Grace Doyle
May 20, 2021
Liberation Day May 5, 1945: my great grandma (woman with white circle around her face) and other prisoners were given new boots and clothes after being freed from Mauthausen by the Americans. My great-grandma later moved to the United States, settling in Brooklyn, New York.

Op-Ed: I am tired of my people being the punchline

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 14, 2021
Seniors gather on the front field of Archer to put up the annual Maypole. Senior Rio Hundley described the event as refreshing. We finally got to participate in a tradition and really bond as a class in person, Hundley said.

Rainbows and ribbons: Seniors share perspectives on annual Maypole event amidst pandemic

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 2, 2021
The dance shows theme this year was Synergy. Junior Marley Mills who has been dancing for Archer for five years, described the show as impactful and inspiring.

5, 6, 7, 8: Night of Dance participants adjust to the remote platform

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
April 15, 2021
The Oracle staff discusses the purpose of journalistic work via a virtual class. I have learned so much from being a student journalist, current Podcast Editor London Sinclair said.

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

By Chloe Fidler and Rose Sarner
February 23, 2021
Brought in to present by DCLT and the Arts Department, Asuka Lin expressed how important art and creativity is for the human race. Lin said when filming winter terrace in Japan, them and their friends ate food for three hours and just kept the camera rolling.

DCLT and Arts Department virtually collaborate with indie filmmaker Asuka Lin

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
February 22, 2021
Joe Biden visits Israel in March of 2016. History teacher Kathleen Niles reflected on the past four years: “There is a way in which that I think Americans have been able to not see some really important elements of our society because pre-Trump society didn’t talk about things as openly.

A four-year reflection: ‘Kids will be reading about 2016 and 2020 in their history books’

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
January 23, 2021
This image is from the 2019 climate strike. I think when it comes to being a young climate activist, there is so much bad news we have to grapple with daily, Archer junior Paola Hoffman said. What I remember about that strike was the overwhelming sense of hope at seeing so many other people who were right there with me. It really rejuvenates your will to keep fighting.

Council for Sustainability prompts environmental discussion surrounding ‘I am Greta’ documentary

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
December 6, 2020
On Friday Oct. 30, the seniors surprised the whole school by wearing costumes and Zoom filters. They threw a virtual haunted house to encourage spirit and laughter within the Archer community according to Executive Board member Madis Kennedy.

Executive Board creeps it real in planning this year’s virtual Halloween celebration

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 3, 2020

Matcha

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 26, 2020
Along with walks in the afternoon, senior Jessica Tuchin also said that walks in the evening are a great way to clear your head and relax.

Zoom fatigue: Combatting the stresses that come with remote learning

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 11, 2020
One of the many railroads that led to the largest concentration camp in World War II, Auschwitz in Poland. As emerging generations are becoming more distanced from the events of the Holocaust, education of this genocide should be mandatory throughout the United States.

Op-Ed: Holocaust education should be mandatory in schools

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 3, 2020
In this photo staged by junior Emily Eshel, a girl stands on a scale that reads unacceptable where the weight is supposed to be located. Eshel created this image for an English project exploring beauty ideals. Sophomore Leah Abazari said that the pressure to be a certain weight and a certain body type can be overwhelming.

‘Not adequate enough’: Los Angeles residents reflect on city’s beauty standards

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
May 21, 2020
A sophomore English class taught by Stephanie Nicolard virtually touches hands on Zoom. Sophomore Marley Mills said that it was only one of the many fun activities they had done in class.

Community members reflect on implementation of remote learning practices

By Chloe Fidler and Anna Brodsky
April 23, 2020
On Temple Ahavat Shaloms welcome sign, the phrase 6 million $ was not enough was written in all capital letters.

Op-Ed: Why didn’t anyone talk about local anti-Semitic vandalism?

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
March 6, 2020

#press4education: Community weighs in on press freedom

By Chloe Fidler, Vaughan Anoa'i, Allie Worchell, and Grace Doyle
February 27, 2020
Captain Riley Adams gives a half time pep talk during the Archer varsity soccer game against Oakwood hosted at Santa Monica College. Archer beat Oakwood 7-0.

Q&A with varsity soccer captains: Sophie Larbalestier, Stella Chuck

By Chloe Fidler and Grace Doyle
February 10, 2020
Sophomore Lauren Robson scrolls through TikTok and views a #WWIII video. After the conflict between the U.S. and Iran these videos went viral.

Op-Ed: WWIII Tik Tok memes promote stereotypes, trivialize U.S.-Iran relations

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
February 9, 2020
As Archers soccer team begin their season, they have the opportunity to play games at home due to the new regulation size field.

Varsity soccer kicks off season with new field

By Chloe Fidler and Grace Doyle
January 9, 2020
Ferocious Friday: As part of a new tradition created by English teachers Brian Wogensen and Wendy Deming, Head of School Elizabeth English and Associate Head of School Karen Pavliscak sport ferocious tiger and leopard print track suits.

Teachers go wild in new Ferocious Friday tradition

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
December 12, 2019
Sixth grader Riley Boccella plays Candy Corn Hole which was part of Student Councils rescheduled celebration for Halloween on Nov. 1. Students returned to campus Nov. 1, after the mandatory evacuation order was lifted.

Student council holds postponed Halloween celebration in response to Getty Fire closure

By Chloe Fidler and Lola Lamberg
December 4, 2019
Sophomore varsity tennis player Naya Ben-Meir puts her tennis bag above the lockers at the start of school day. Ben-Meir has been on the varsity tennis team since her freshman year.

‘You make sacrifices’: Athletes practice time-management, prioritization

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
November 14, 2019
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