Story by Zoe SchlaakSports Associate Editor Photo by Sophie YoungStaff Photographer SPHS athletics returned to training on Tuesday, Feb. 2, for season one and two sports. Season one sports now have the possibility for league-wide competition, though this has not yet been confirmed. All in-person practice will follow previous regulations. Training continues to be organized in pods […]
SPHS students invited to participate in workshop combating political polarization
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Graphic courtesy of Jonathan Eisenberg Contributor South Pasadena Hometown Exchange (SPHE) is hosting “Skills for Bridging the Divide,” a student workshop focused on helping youth respect different political viewpoints on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is open to all SPHS students. Participants of the […]
SPHS gym and athletic facilities near finalization
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer The new athletic facilities’ construction is one step closer to completion. The entire project totalled 13.5 million dollars, covering landscaping, a new field house, reflooring of the gym, and more. The remodeling project started in November 2019 and was projected to finish in August 2020. However, […]
The Anti-Racism Committee fights for local change
Story by Haelee Kim Staff Writer Photo by Will Hoadley-Brill Contributor Since its inception, the South Pasadena Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) has dedicated itself to dismantling racism within the city through grassroots organizing in government, education, public safety, and the arts. This past year, the ARC worked with Care First and Black Lives Matter (BLM) South […]
Freshman bonding program aids transition to virtual high school
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Over 160 ninth graders attended the ASB Wellness Team’s first freshman bonding event on Thursday, Jan. 24, which debuted a larger program aimed to promote acceptance among students new to SPHS. The freshman split up into mentorship groups with two upperclassmen leaders, who will be part of the ninth […]
Che Guevara, MLK, and the art of cultural mystification
Cultural mystification, the idea of explaining away what may otherwise be obvious for the sake of an agenda, is destroying our political landscape.
State restrictions postpone SPUSD TK-2 reopening
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The district has delayed its grades TK-2 return plan indefinitely after state officials released new restrictions on Thursday, Jan. 14 that prohibit L.A. County schools from reopening due to record coronavirus cases. SPUSD elementary schools had previously been approved to reopen in January, but […]
Vaccine distribution brings hope, frustration
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator Photos courtesy of Anne Michels M.D., Jose Cervantes M.D., Josh Albrektson M.D., & Jehni Robinson M.D. Contributors Community members expressed relief and annoyance about vaccine distribution as South Pasadena approaches 1,200 coronavirus cases. California organized the vaccine distribution into Phases 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2, and they are […]
Opinion spread: student sexual assault and harassment — the power of social media when administration’s response isn’t enough
Story by Georgia Parsons & Quinn ManzoAssociate Feature Editor & Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and harassment that some might find disturbing. The #MeToo movement, founded by Tarana Burke in 2006, skyrocketed into mainstream conversation when the hashtag began trending on Twitter in 2017. It quickly […]
Student testimonies
Reporting by Georgia Parsons & Quinn ManzoAssociate Feature Editor & Staff Writer Illustration by Tarry SongAssociate Design Editor 10th grade, she/her: “One time, I [was] groped on campus by an SPHS student. I do not want to disclose their name but I will mention that they identify as male and repeatedly touched me even when […]
What needs to change about how SPHS approaches sexual assault and harassment
Story by Georgia Parsons & Quinn ManzoAssociate Feature Editor & Staff Writer Illustration by Tarry SongAssociate Design Editor Currently, the school has a series of protocols in place along with resources for survivors of sexual misconduct. The overarching procedure is Title IX, which ensures quality of education as one of several federal and state anti-discrimination […]
The pros and cons of using social media as an outlet
Social media has become the go-to platform for many teenagers to share their experiences with sexual assault and harassment, but it does not come without consequence.
Distrust in administration fuels social media exposés
The perceived administrative precedent of little to no punishment for abusers feeds into campus rape culture and distrust.
Student experiences survey aims to address oppression at SPHS
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer The ASB Wellness Team, in conjunction with the counselors and social worker Natasha Prime, released a Google form for current students to share their experiences with racism, homophobia, sexism, and other forms of oppression at SPHS. Students are also encouraged to give constructive feedback on how SPHS can become a […]
CIF cancels fall sports championships and playoffs
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by of Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The California Interscholastic Federation officially cancelled 2020-2021 fall sports championships and playoffs due to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Although the fall sports season will continue throughout the spring semester, sectional and state competitions will not take place this year for cross country, […]
City Council passes permanent eviction protection ordinance after months of prolonged moratorium
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Noah KuhnNews Editor The City Council unanimously approved a permanent renters protection ordinance that requires landlords to obtain a permit before evicting tenants for remodeling at its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The permanent ordinance follows months of a prolonged moratorium and advocacy from the South Pasadena Tenants Union (SPTU). […]