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  • November 17There will be a bus emergency drill Thursday, Nov. 21, and there is no late bus.
  • November 17The Amphitheater will be closed Monday, Nov. 18 for the removal of the US Musical set.
  • November 17School will be closed Friday, Nov. 22 for virtual parent-teacher conferences.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
Rose Sarner

Rose Sarner, Culture Editor

Rose Sarner joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2020 and was the Culture Editor starting in 2021 until she graduated in 2023. Sarner graduated in 2023.

All content by Rose Sarner
Strawberries, pots, blueberries and more fill the Eastern Star Gallery. Seniors Sara Steiner and Lily Prokop opened their ceramics show, Soirée, Wednesday, May 10.

A community soirée: Lily Prokop, Sara Steiner open senior ceramics show

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
May 18, 2023
Backup dancers walk out on to the stage for Frank Ocean's performance. All of the backup dancers were set to ice skate around the stage; however, at the last minute, Ocean chose to change the entire set.

Review: Frank Ocean’s controversial 2023 Coachella performance deserves to be controversial

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
May 16, 2023
Fruits, grass, a mirror, cookies and sweet treats sit on Archer’s haft-seen table. A haft-seen table is created to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and allowed for Archer students to engage with the culture. 

Students present on Nowruz, Ramadan, construct Haft-Sin table

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
April 23, 2023
Oracle staff members discuss and edit articles. Layout and Design Editor of Archer’s yearbook Lucia Ponti (’24) and Sports Editor Surya Patil (’25) said they ensure every story has three sources, follows AP-Style rules and includes fact-checked information.

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

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

Seniors protect ecosystems at the Ballona Wetlands during service day

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

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

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

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

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

Kaleidoscope: An interplay of musical notes

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

Q & A with YoungArts award recipient Georgia Ehrlich

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

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

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

Review: The (Second) Weekend Concert

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

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

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

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

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

Review: ‘The Rescue’ highlights power within ones community

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

Advanced study music courses offer new opportunities for Archer musicians

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

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

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

Movement, music and memories: Archer presents Festival of Dance 

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

Q & A with dancer, writer, producer Georgia Ehrlich

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

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

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

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

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

Archer’s a cappella groups perform on International Earth Day

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

Managing masks: Teacher perspectives on indoor mask mandate lift

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Money makers: Financial literacy classes help students manage money

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

#AmplifyYourVoice: Student leaders highlight importance of community involvement

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 22, 2022
History teacher Elana Goldbaum and Dean of Student Life, Equity and Inclusion Samantha Hazell-O’Brien present on International Holocaust Remembrance Day through a pre-recorded video. The video highlighted the background and history of the Holocaust, as well as, what survivors are doing in the world today

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Thea Leimone signs likely letter to swim for Columbia University

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
December 1, 2021

Belwood Bakery

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

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

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

[Photo] Clark Street vs. Belwood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Archella adapted to grade level celebrations and video performances

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
March 5, 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 22, 2021
The Tehranchi sisters delivered every gift to the many foster kids around Los Angeles. Their organization, Coco's Angels, raised a total of $50,000 this holiday season and are continuing their work with a focus on education around foster children.

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

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

Review: Every Angelenos’ dream and addiction: Erewhon

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

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

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

Op-Ed: Healthy food is not a solitary issue

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

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

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

A year away: Newmyer reflects on unique junior experience

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
November 15, 2020
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