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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
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

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

By Vaughan Anoa'i and London Sinclair
January 22, 2021
Senior Ava Salomon reviews her final project for French. Upper school students took final exams as a culmination to the first semester before winter break.

Students reflect on virtual final exams, continued ‘difficulties’ of remote learning

By London Sinclair, Podcast Editor
January 10, 2021
Juliet, played by eighth-grader Sienna Schlesinger, stabs herself with a Minecraft sword during the performance of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ streamed on Vimeo, Friday, Dec. 11. The choice to use a Minecraft sword as the dagger reflects the decision to not provide props (or costumes),

Unmute, cameras on, action!: Middle school puts on a virtual production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

By Greta Irvine, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2021
The volleyball team wears masks to practice on campus to maintain COVID-19 guidelines. Both the upper school volleyball and cross country teams have the opportunity to practice on campus as they started on Nov. 8 with their COVID-19 friendly training.

On-campus sports practices structured with new framework, allows athletes to refine ‘basics’

By Grace Doyle
December 20, 2020
Yony Marian, Camden Hodges and Willow Glenn film a scene for senior Kylie Chryss-Connell's Percy Jackson web series.

‘The Lightning Thief’ strikes again: Chryss-Connell creates, produces Percy Jackson web series

By Rio Hundley, Features Editor
December 18, 2020
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Faculty, staff communicate anti-racist action plans for the future of DEI

By London Sinclair, Podcast Editor
December 16, 2020
Menorah's are set out in display in preparation for lighting the menorah candles later in the evening. This year, Hanukkah was celebrated differently by Archer's Jewish students and the Jewish Student Union due to COVID-19.

Jewish Student Union fosters connections as students ‘adapt’ to Hanukkah amidst pandemic

By Rio Hundley, Features Editor
December 13, 2020
Archer's 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 year's Winter Wonderland caravan was cancelled until further notice.

Snow happens: On-campus Winter Wonderland caravan cancelled

By Vaughan Anoa'i, News Editor
December 12, 2020
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Review: ‘The Great British Bake-Off’ is one thing the world can count on this year

By Rio Hundley, Features Editor
December 6, 2020
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and curfews in Los Angeles County, plans may be altered for Thanksgiving break. Junior Isabella Specchierla describes this

Turkey season: Students express relaxation, relief heading into Thanksgiving break

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
November 23, 2020
Middle School President Rachel Chung leads the newly elected sixth and seventh grade representatives along with the eighth grade representatives through their first virtual meeting of the school year. During the Zoom, the young leaders planned for future middle school gatherings. “I love these meetings so much [...] because all of us work together to do the best for our grade,” Rachel said.

Rachel Chung leads middle school through pandemic

By Greta Irvine, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2020
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