Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor South Pasadena residents voted to continue Measure S, a parcel tax that provides benefits for programs across South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Tuesday, February 27. The measure funds programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), art, music, and drama, among other programs. Residents and businesses throughout South Pasadena […]
SPHS secures second place at “Math Day at the Beach”
Photo courtesy of Mr. Andrew McGough SPHS’ “Math Day at the Beach” team placed second at California State University Long Beach (CSULB) on Saturday, February 24. The competition invited schools from Southern California to bring a team of six for a day of problem-solving and “camaraderie with university mathematics students and professors.” The event was […]
Boys’ tennis loses pre-league match to Crescenta Valley, now at 2-1
Photos by Kevin Huang Contributing Photographer The boys’ tennis team was trampled by Crescenta Valley in a near shutout on February 23 at home. The Tigers were outdone at nearly every turn by their opponents, ending the day with a score of 14-4 for Crescenta Valley and their first loss of the season. The face-off marks […]
SPHS chemistry teacher Ku receives National Board Certification
Photo by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The South Pasadena School Board recognized SPHS chemistry teacher Benjamin Ku as the latest National Board Certification recipient during Tuesday’s board meeting. Ku spent three years on the project, spending nearly 300 hours to achieve the feat. South Pasadena School Board members expressed gratitude for Ku’s contributions to SPHS. “Your […]
Senator Portantino pushes for later school start time at South Pasadena district board meeting
Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor Senator Anthony Portantino called for support of later school start times, a national health issue, in his annual educational and fiscal updates to the South Pasadena School Board. While other districts across the nation have introduced late starts, South Pasadena and many other school districts in California have not. […]
Fires consuming Southern California impact SPHS faculty
Featured photo courtesy of Garrett Shorr Photo by Isaac Marziali Videographer Fires blaze throughout Southern California during early and mid December, burning countless acres and forcing thousands of evacuations. The impact of the Creek Fire on the west side of Los Angeles has extended its impact to SPHS, where some members of staff are receiving ash […]
After “dehumanizing” conditions and rent increases, SP tenants approach city council
Written by Dominic Marziali and Peter Wang Staff Writer, Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor The tenants of 265 Monterey Road currently face substantial rent increases and safety concerns. Despite repeated complaints to the building’s management, the Housing Rights Center, and the South Pasadena City Council, they have yet to see […]
An assembly, picnic, dance, and football game span a high school tradition, ‘Homecoming Day’
Written by Dominic Marziali Staff Writer Photos by Brandon Yung, Isaac Marziali and Helena Fu Online Managing Editor, Staff Videographer, Staff Photographer Students at South Pasadena High School came together to support clubs and show their school spirit on Friday, November 3. A week of dress-up days and spirit activities coordinated by ASB led to a palpable […]
South Pas’ annual Arts Crawl lights up Mission Street
Story by Dominic Marziali Staff Writer Photos by Isaac Marziali Videographer Residents from South Pasadena and surrounding cities came together on Saturday night to clog sidewalks and show their small town spirit for the annual Arts Crawl in the Mission Street business area. Dozens of local artists put their work on display, selling hand painted […]
Proposed election district maps unveiled at community workshop
Co-Written by Peter Wang and Dominic Marziali Staff Writers District maps attached at the conclusion of the article Courtesy of the City of South Pasadena The South Pasadena City Clerk’s department hosted a community workshop to present and receive input regarding the proposed voting district maps Saturday, September 16th. Chief City Clerk Anthony Mejia and interim City […]