Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The applause roared up quickly in Mr. Asher’s 6th period, not for the first time nor the last, and Mr. Asher did a little bow and hand flourish to signify his approving mirth. On every occasion through the year that the class has applauded him, the reason was consistent: […]
South Pasadena embarks on “Visionary Charrette”
Just past noon in the SPUSD District Board Room this Monday, the City of South Pasadena began its “Visionary Charrette” week, a public planning process to assist in updates to the General and Mission Street Specific Plans. The plans set South Pasadena’s goals for the city as well as Mission Street, touching on topics such […]
A Sonic Endorsement: Performers at the Inauguration
By Nate Rudman Copy Editor Illustration by Angelica Navarro Staff Illustrator At first glance, President Trump’s difficulty finding musicians to perform at his inauguration seemed simple; no artist wanted to be associated with a figure whose words and policies have alienated so many. Many performers knew that they would be ridiculed or looked down upon […]
Issues first, symptoms second
By Nate Rudman Staff Writer Illustration by Angelica Navarro Staff Illustrator The environment is like the force. It binds and surrounds everyone. But unlike the force, environmental issues are not vague, looming, shapeless spectres. They’re vast and overarching, yet affected and experienced by every being on the Earth. Environmental issues are incredibly important, but are almost […]
Summer homework restricts education
By Nate Rudman Copy Editor Illustration by Sandra Moore Design Editor That their summer is limited is obvious to most South Pasadena students. The time given to students each summer, however, is invaluable, as it can be used to pursue interests that are often pushed to the side by the demanding time commitment of getting […]
Fourth of July Culture
By Nate Rudman Copy Editor Photo by Nate Rudman Pancakes waft through the air near the fire station, kids holding red, white, and blue balloons dart through the crowded sidewalks on Mission Street, and fireworks repaint the sky above the football field every Fourth of July during the annual South Pasadena Balloon Festival. The Balloon Festival […]