Story by Ethan KwakStaff Writer Illustration by Lanah KimDesign Editor The chasm has never been more distinct between those who “care” about literature and those who do not. This can be traced back to the sensibilities developed by the “L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E” poetry movement of the 1960s. These poets resisted the Confessional tradition by focusing on the materiality of […]
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Ethan Kwak’s first column.
APISU unites Asian cultures on campus
Junior President Nadia Cho founded the Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union at SPHS in 2023.
SPHS Instrumental Music Program presents annual 2024 Spaghetti Dinner Night
SPHS students of the Instrumental Music Program performed over 24 pieces as part of the annual fundraiser and silent auction on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 6-9 p.m.
SPHS Asian Pacific Islander Student Union hosts Lunar New Year event
Students engaged in booths from several SPHS clubs and Lunar New Year activities.
SPHS students shine at annual ASB talent show
Seven distinct acts performed at the talent show assembly on Friday, Feb. 9.
SPHS Sports Medicine Presents Athlete Recovery Day
Taking place during two late starts, SPHS advanced sports medicine gave athletes a chance to recover and students a chance to practice their knowledge.
SPHS teacher Rouzanna Berberian showcases paintings in TRACE gallery
SPHS photography teacher Rouzanna Berberian gave an artist talk at the Center for Armenian Arts in Glendale.
SPHS Winter Assembly reveals 2024 Winter Formal venue
The ASB Winter Assembly showcased the top three entries of the Winter Formal video competition, SPHS choir and orchestra performances, and the Winter Formal venue.
Photo Gallery: Tiger Run 2023
The annual SPUSD Tiger Run took place on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The South Pasadena High School Booster Club hosted the event with the support of the Aztlan Athletics Foundation. The event aims to provide financial funding for athletic and extracurricular programs at the high school. Over 800 runners registered, which surpasses previous years’ participation numbers.
Waltzing through time: SPHS Dance presents the 2023 winter concert
The annual winter concert showcased 64 student dancers in traditional and modern performances.
SPHS Literary Magazine, Voice Box Lit., Opens Call for Submissions
Schools surrounding South Pasadena boast their own creative writing publications, or literary magazines, from San Marino’s Titan Musings and La Cañada’s Ink and Iris to Harvard-Westlake’s Stone-cutters. Founded in 2023, the student-led Voice Box Lit. is on a mission to uplift student creative voices at SPHS and break through the container of school through literary […]
ASB welcomes homecoming weekend with annual assembly
The assembly, held prior to the homecoming picnic, featured a myriad of performances and videos.
SPHS clubs unite at the 2023 Homecoming Picnic
South Pasadena students crowd the streets of Diamond Ave. on Friday for the Homecoming picnic.
Vandalism at SPHS Removed Before 2023–2024 School Year
Story by Sonya Shimpock Staff Writer Photo by Rachel Shin-Hye ChoiStaff Photographer Vandalism of the basketball courts and the wall of the SPHS Aquatics Center occurred over the summer, in the last week of July. “I think I heard about it first from Ray [Alarcon], our lead custodian, and then Alfredo Perez, who runs maintenance,” SPHS Principal, […]
Athletic Director Anthony Chan announces departure from SPHS
Story by Zoe ChenStaff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Anthony Chan, the SPHS Athletic Director for the past four years, announced his departure from SPUSD on Aug. 1. Chan began working at SPHS in 2013. He has now transferred to Temple City High School, his alma mater, to take on the role of Assistant Principal. After […]