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Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus
Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus
Hermanas Unidas holds an affinity meeting for Archer students who identify as Latina or Hispanic. Archer offered six different affinity spaces Nov. 1 to upper school students. 
Upper school students participate in first affinity space programming of school year
Dani Fenster (23) and Uma Bajaj (23) defend a strike by Coach Stephanie Ferri. Members of the faculty and class of 2023 faced off in a volleyball match Friday Oct. 21.
‘What Archer spirit really looks like’: Color clash encourages school spirit, seniors edge out faculty in volleyball game
These antisemitic posters encased in plastic bags and weighed with sand were found in Beverly Hills Sunday. The Goyim Defense League, an antisemitic hate group, dispersed these Saturday night, and junior Stephanie Harrison said many of her neighbors found them in their backyards.
‘I feel jaded at this point’: Archer students respond to antisemitism in Los Angeles
Eighth grade students walk along a road at the start of their day. During Arrow Week, students had the opportunity to see Columbia Rock, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls and Yosemites spider caves.
Photo Essay: Eighth graders explore Yosemite National Park on Arrow Week
Protestors march down a street in Downtown, Los Angeles near Pershing Square. The protest, responding to the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran, took place mid October, and senior Delara Tehranchi took part in the demonstration with her family.
Iranian students respond to women’s revolution in Iran, implore community to take action
Head of School Elizabeth English teaches the origins of visual design elements in her seminar American History through Architecture. She said teaching has made her more connected to the class of 2023 and faculty.
Building blocks of connection: Head of School teaches senior seminar about architecture
Caption: The graphic showcases the bakeries and shops students can visit when traveling to the Brentwood village. Starting Oct.3, seniors, juniors and sophomores could travel off-campus to the Brentwood Village to purchase anything from the stores available including coffee, tea, pastries and lunch during the school day.
Off-campus privileges resume for sophomores, juniors, seniors
In this broadcast, students from within and outside Archer share their opinions on the hardening versus softening of schools in response to gun violence. These disparate approaches to school safety are of great discussion around the country following multiple school shootings in 2022.
Hardening versus softening: Student opinions on school gun safety precautions
Pictured is the entrance of The Archer School for Girls. This school year, Archer enrolled 500 students in both divisions, and 95 new students overall.
New students adjust to Archer, learning structure, support systems
“Ted Lasso” is a heartwarming and hilarious TV series about an optimistic American college football coach finding his way as the coach of a professional soccer team in London. It was nominated for 20 Emmys this year, making it the most nominated comedy series in 2022.
Review: ‘Ted Lasso’ is life!
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 teams escape through floods and disasters.
Review: ‘The Rescue’ highlights power within ones community
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
Four books written by Latina writers are displayed above. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I recommend checking out these books that depict the stories and history of Latines in the United States.
Five books written by Latina authors to read right now
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 
“Ted Lasso” is a heartwarming and hilarious TV series about an optimistic American college football coach finding his way as the coach of a professional soccer team in London. It was nominated for 20 Emmys this year, making it the most nominated comedy series in 2022.
Review: ‘Ted Lasso’ is life!
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 teams escape through floods and disasters.
Review: ‘The Rescue’ highlights power within ones community
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
Four books written by Latina writers are displayed above. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I recommend checking out these books that depict the stories and history of Latines in the United States.
Five books written by Latina authors to read right now
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 
The falafel pita, served with perfectly fried falafel, red cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, cucumbers, tahini, and hummus. A deliciously classic falafel pita.
Column: A Meating Point and an ending point
11 Madison Parks 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
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
Senior Treasure Brown signs her National Letter of Intent to throw shot put at CSUN. Brown celebrated with her family and the Archer community Nov. 9.
Q&A with senior Treasure Brown who signed National Letter of Intent to throw shot put at CSUN
My family and I stand up during the seventh inning stretch at a Dodger game this season. Unfortunately, the 2022 Dodger season tragically ended on Oct. 15. Im a huge baseball fan, an even bigger Dodger fan, so in an effort to highlight the positives of the season, here are my six top Dodger moments.
Commentary: Pride, heartbreak for 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers
Seniors Sydney Frank and Rose Sarner congratulate each other after a match against Buckley Oct. 18. After a successful season, the varsity tennis team advances to the CIF Division II playoffs, as well as individual playoffs.
Varsity tennis players reflect on undefeated league season, playoffs
Serenity Jones (26) preparing to serve to begin the next set during their game against Buckley Sept. 24. The JV varsity volleyball teams overall record so far this season is 7-6.
Bringing the ‘best game energy’: JV Volleyball celebrates new skills, strengthen team dynamic
Sophomore Dylan Evans-Robinson hugs senior Uma Bajaj after giving her a speech during the varsity volleyball senior night celebration. The celebration occurred 10/13 following a home game against Pacifica Christian School.
A fan-tastic game: Community members swarm to varsity volleyball senior night
Farmers put up signs off Californias 5 Freeway outside of Bakersfield on April 18, 2022. With extreme drought water restrictions farmers have been forced to leave thousands of acres idle, directly impacting the agricultural economy and their livelihoods. Photo used with permission from the Epoch Times.
Column: California’s drought is affecting our agriculture
Social media platforms swarm around the head of a girl. For many, social media serves as an escape from the real world. Fandoms made up of millions of stans span across the internet — most notably, BTS ARMY.
Column: What is a ‘stan’?
In response to the rise in antisemitic incidents in Los Angeles, we can stand up to antisemitism by staying informed, supporting the Jewish members of our communities and speaking out against antisemitic actions. Yes antisemitic tweets Oct. 8 sparked public demonstrations in Los Angeles.
Editorial: How we can stand up to antisemitism
This image is a screenshot of my own workspace in Unity, a common game engine used by professional developers. Ive made the game world to resemble a typical Coda game, along with a picture of a lamppost — one of the games most prominent symbols.
Column: Game within game within game…
As I blow out the candles of seventeen, I bite into the cupcake of adulthood. This new chapter of life is challenging for many women, but I know the journey will be very sweet in the end.
Column: Eighteen candles
Farmers put up signs off Californias 5 Freeway outside of Bakersfield on April 18, 2022. With extreme drought water restrictions farmers have been forced to leave thousands of acres idle, directly impacting the agricultural economy and their livelihoods. Photo used with permission from the Epoch Times.
Column: California’s drought is affecting our agriculture
Social media platforms swarm around the head of a girl. For many, social media serves as an escape from the real world. Fandoms made up of millions of stans span across the internet — most notably, BTS ARMY.
Column: What is a ‘stan’?
This image is a screenshot of my own workspace in Unity, a common game engine used by professional developers. Ive made the game world to resemble a typical Coda game, along with a picture of a lamppost — one of the games most prominent symbols.
Column: Game within game within game…
As I blow out the candles of seventeen, I bite into the cupcake of adulthood. This new chapter of life is challenging for many women, but I know the journey will be very sweet in the end.
Column: Eighteen candles
The Summer Snapdragons surround the fountain in the courtyard. As I approach my final year at Archer, I am beginning to realize how little I knew about the array of species that have called Archer home long before I did.
Column: Connections to place, identifying species at Archer
In response to the rise in antisemitic incidents in Los Angeles, we can stand up to antisemitism by staying informed, supporting the Jewish members of our communities and speaking out against antisemitic actions. Yes antisemitic tweets Oct. 8 sparked public demonstrations in Los Angeles.
Editorial: How we can stand up to antisemitism
This collage features promotional images from various Netflix true crime documentaries. With the recent release of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Ive thought a lot about our societys consumption of true crime television, podcasts and videos.
Op-Ed: Consumers’ obsession with true crime is problematic, insensitive
I found myself researching the situation after the multitude of articles The New York Times published on the resignation of previous Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez. Martinez and three of her colleagues are being demanded to resign by the public after a leaked audio of racist comments against Black and Indigenous communities in Los Angeles was posted on the online platform, Reddit.
Op-Ed: City Council’s leaked audio emphasizes need to address colorism in Latino community
This drawing features a book bag and the phrases hardening and softening. There have been discussions on whether school environments should be hardened or softened as the number of school shootings in our nation keeps rising.
Op-Ed: “Hardening” schools isn’t the solution, it’s the problem
Censorship has been raging in the United States, threatening classrooms and beyond. This nation-wide issue should be at the forefront of more minds.
Editorial: Censorship in on our minds, it should be on yours
Flour Shops location in Beverly Hills, CA, displays their colorful merch wall, including clothes and baking supplies. The store originated in New York and expanded to Los Angeles in 2020.
My 5 favorite bakeries in Los Angeles
This graphic depicts posters for several documentaries and films that I chose, exploring various topics highlighting influential women. I hope you find inspiration from this selection of films and engaging content. Graphic illustration curated with promotional film, tv show and documentary images.
Spirited six: Feminist films to empower, inspire over summer
I frequently find myself searching for summer playlists but none are ever perfect. I have attempted to curate the ultimate summer playlist full of joyful music.
Magnetic music: Dance-worthy playlist perfect for summer
After a busier shift than normal, my apron would be covered with splatters of various creams, caramels and syrups. Throughout my time working at Starbucks, I have experimented with numerous ingredients and have discovered some of the best matcha-incorporated beverages.
Best matcha drinks, flavor combinations from a Starbucks barista
A group of seventh grade students sit in the sun on the front lawn during lunch. The group originally began sitting there when one of them decided to use the drain cover as a makeshift table. 
Lunch time opinions: Students share favorite spots around campus
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
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
Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus
Live on the fright side: Halloween celebration encourages joy on campus
Caption: The graphic showcases the bakeries and shops students can visit when traveling to the Brentwood village. Starting Oct.3, seniors, juniors and sophomores could travel off-campus to the Brentwood Village to purchase anything from the stores available including coffee, tea, pastries and lunch during the school day.
Off-campus privileges resume for sophomores, juniors, seniors
In this broadcast, students from within and outside Archer share their opinions on the hardening versus softening of schools in response to gun violence. These disparate approaches to school safety are of great discussion around the country following multiple school shootings in 2022.
Hardening versus softening: Student opinions on school gun safety precautions
The journey of Archers Maypole, Moving Up Day tradition
The journey of Archer’s Maypole, Moving Up Day tradition
The Scoop S2 Ep3 - The Scoop on Hestias Flame, Archers Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep3 – The Scoop on Hestia’s Flame, Archer’s Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep3 - The Scoop on Hestias Flame, Archers Yearbook
The Scoop S2 Ep3 – The Scoop on Hestia’s Flame, Archer’s Yearbook
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
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Track and field team members Coco Takessian (28), Nissara Shah (28) and Mia Goldberg (28), get in their positions to start running in a track event at Brentwood School April 20. It is a really tiring sport, but I love the team so much, Farah Sandoval (28) said. We all were equally exhausted and worn out, so [the team] all had fun and joked about it after.

Pride and progress: Middle school track and field team reflects on season

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
June 2, 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
Purple team player Phoebe Miro (28) throws the ball into the air to prepare for her next serve at the teams first match where they won 4-2 against Geffen. The middle school tennis team consists of new players and spirits that will foster friendships and improve the teams playing and community. Its not necessarily about winning, green team player Abby Berman said. Its just really fun to be able to play with my friends.

‘A sense of family and unity’: Middle school tennis swings into new season

By Maia Alvarez, Multimedia Editor
March 14, 2022
Sophomore Maia Alvarez works on her Google Slides presentation at home for student-led conferences. While some students have chosen to create formal presentations, like Alvarez, others have decided to create talking points to discuss or use artifacts to discuss the progress they have made throughout the year.

Archer students, teachers prepare for upcoming student-led conferences

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
March 8, 2022
Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle pose as their characters in their hulu original series PEN15. The show follows Erskine and Konkle as they depict fictionalize versions of their middle school selves.

Review: ‘PEN15’ transports viewers back to their embarrassing middle school years

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
March 2, 2022
Sixth grader Bella Hansen dribbles to the basket. This home game was against Brentwood and resulted in a 18-16 loss for Archer. I got stronger, both as a player and as a person throughout the season, and saw improvement in myself, Hansen said.

Hoops and highlights: Middle school basketball wraps winter season

By Surya Patil, Sports Editor
February 11, 2022
A group of middle school soccer players warm up for practice on the back field. Everybody is really brought together by soccer, Walker said. Its super easy for us to connect about one thing which branches into fun and interesting conversations.

‘Back on the field’: Middle school soccer embarks on season, sets goals

By Jullie Cach, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2022
Co-directors Azel Alkadiri (23) and Grace Whitney (25) strategize with Tracy Poverstein on opening night of Bright. Young. Things. The cast was running through rehearsals in the anticipating hours before the show.

‘It’s been an honor:’ Azel Alkadiri and Grace Whitney co-direct middle school play

By Lucy Williams, Senior Reporter
December 17, 2021
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

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
December 7, 2021
Seventh grader Sloane Fitzgibbon and Dahlia Scarpa work together on a a cloud-based computer aided design program called Fusion 360 during the middle school InvenTeam meeting. InvenTeam uses Fusion 360 to create design models for Hydra.

‘We are becoming leaders’: Middle schoolers take charge in InvenTeam

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
November 29, 2021
Shayla Covington (26) films Julia Ong (26) and Skylar Roberts (26) posing in the lighting studio. On Nov. 17, they filmed their cooking show segment Flop Chef for the middle school broadcast.

Eighth grade film and TV elective captures ‘lighthearted spirit’ of middle school through broadcast

By Audrey Chang , News Editor
November 29, 2021
Middle school swimmers huddle together in the pool before an event. The Middle school swim team participated in and won the 2021 Pacific Basin League Championship, which was held on Nov. 7 at The Culver City Municipal Plunge pool. The meet started at 4 p.m. and ended at 6:39 p.m.

Prevailing in the pool: Middle school swim team wins Pacific Basin League Championship

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
November 15, 2021
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