Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Ferroequinologists, foamers, and gunzels, (otherwise known as rail fans or train enthusiasts, ) showed up at the Los Angeles Union Station Summer Fest on Saturday to admire their favorite mode of transportation up close. The fair provided thousands of civilians with a look […]
Temporary math bungalows built to allow for construction of new STEM building at SPHS
Written by Dominic Marziali Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Temporary math classrooms have just finished construction at South Pasadena High School to allow for the construction of a new math and science building. The new bungalows have been installed on the practice field to accommodate for the math classes that have been displaced since […]
The poke, sushi and burrito crazes culminate at Nori, a lesser known SP spot
Review and Photo by Peter Wang Staff Writer Located in a Fair Oaks plaza along with several other unassuming restaurants, Nori Sushi Wraps lacks the reputation and long lines that are associated with a highly-rated eatery. However, its well-crafted and innovative sushi “burritos” make Nori an excellent choice for fans of poke and sushi. Sushi […]
Fake news: an issue on both sides
Written by Peter Wang Staff Writer Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator The heated political climate of today has lead to widespread distrust of media, including the now-familiar accusation of “fake news”. While fake news is generally associated with fully fabricated stories that are intended to deceive, readers may encounter partially fabricated stories, altered facts, omission […]
Mosaic Church tests the waters, hosting an interest night at the Rialto
Written by Noah Parker Staff Writer Images by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The corner of Fair Oaks and Oxley was unusually lively on Saturday night, crowded with people waiting to enter the Rialto. Mosaic Church, which was recently leased the dilapidated theater, hosted a public “interest night,” designed to inform the residents of South Pasadena […]
Ben Clark dissects ‘The Mummy’— a mangled attempt at another franchise movie
Written by Ben Clark Senior Staff Writer Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator Universal Studios’s newest monster movie, The Mummy, is a poorly made film from which it is impossible to derive any pleasure whatsoever. One would be more likely to enjoy staring at a blank wall than watching The Mummy because at least the blank […]
SPLL All Stars finishes first tournament of the summer
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer South Pasadena Little League All Star teams spent their first three weeks of summer practicing and competing in the annual District 18 tournament. While all of the teams fought hard, some teams came up short and others will be moving on to the sectional tournament. After losing by ten […]
Assemblymember Chris Holden hosts town hall discussion with SP community
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer The South Pasadena Democratic Club hosted a Town Hall meeting Thursday for Assemblymember Chris Holden (who represents the 41st district) in the library’s community room. Holden presented a short speech to the sixty attendees/local residents before a question-and-answer session. Holden responded to audience […]
Fourth of July in South Pasadena
By Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Local residents gathered on Mission Street every Fourth of July to watch the annual Festival of Balloons Parade. For some, the first celebration of Independence Day after the inauguration of the 45th president was a call to appreciate the holiday in a different light than past years. Regardless, all parade-goers gathered […]
Boys in England don skirts in protest of uncomfortable dress code
Illustration and Text by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator In England, boys from ISCA Academy in Exeter, decided to protest the school’s uniform policy to include shorts for the boys. As summer arrives, their trousers get uncomfortable to wear in the heat. During the last week of school, about 50 boys participated and wore skirts to […]
South Pasadena Little League Participates in All-Star Tournament
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer Every summer, various South Pasadena Little League teams compete in the annual District 18 All-Star Baseball Tournament. Here’s how the teams fared in their season openers: The 13-14 year-old team beat the Los Angeles All-Stars on Saturday night by a score of 10-5. Eleven hits and solid relief pitching […]
South Pasadena High School reaches new height at SkillsUSA national competition
Written by Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photos contributed from Richard Simms The SPHS SkillsUSA team joined over 6,000 other students from around the nation in Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the 53rd annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference from Tuesday to Friday, June 20-23. This competition was the pinnacle of the chapter’s work and training […]
Press conference releases more details about missing boy: evidence points murder, attempted suicide
Written by Rachel Lu, Sofie Dreskin Photos by Helena Fu, Isaac Marziali Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials and District Attorneys are charging the father of the missing five-year-old Aramazd Andressian Jr. — whose disappearance gripped the South Pasadena community— with homicide and attempted suicide and stated that he was planning to leave the country. This information was […]
South Pas focuses on autism during Library Author Night
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SP City Council responds to public call for immigrant protection policy
Written by Cole Cahill Print Managing Editor Photo and Video by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Residents from many different backgrounds packed city council chambers at last Wednesday’s South Pasadena city council meeting. Nearly everyone was present for a single agenda item: a discussion of city policy on immigrant status and federal enforcement. Since the presidential […]
Historic Rialto Theatre will soon open its doors as a church
Written by Noah Parker Staff Writer Photo by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer The Rialto Theater will open its doors for the first time in a decade, beginning a new chapter in its storied history. The theater and its surrounding property have been leased to Mosaic, a Los Angeles based church. Owner Izek Shomof finalized […]