Photos by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer
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Mature Blume books retain powerful messages
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Illustration by Sandra Moore Design Editor The simple mention of author Judy Blume is enough to trigger the memory of a turtle-swallowing Fudge or an all-inquisitive Margaret for readers everywhere. Blume’s books have been revolutionizing the themes of children’s and young adult literature for over four decades now with 28 […]
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 […]
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A comprehensive guide to the Fourth of July
By Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator
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Comic: Why
By Isabella Frescura Illustrator
“Finding Dory” meets high expectations
By Maya Williamson Staff Writer Illustration by Ashton Carless Staff Illustrator Finding Nemo, released in 2003, introduced the world to Marlin (Albert Brooks), Nemo (now Hayden Rolence), and Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), three fish from the great barrier reef, for the first time. The original film touched viewers with its unforgettable story of family and trust. […]
The Bay: a breath of fresh air
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photos by Sammy Park My family and I packed our bags and rushed to the Bay Area the day after school got out to help my brother move to a new apartment. We flew to visit him in October during UC Berkeley’s family weekend, but this time, we chose to […]
Exploring E3
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Ryan Nakamura The ambience of the annual E3 event was filled with anticipation and excitement as thousands of people poured into the LA Convention Center. E3 is the world’s leading trade show for video games ranging from mobile and computer devices as well as other related products. At […]
Balding Eagle
By Ashton Carless Illustrator “Turn on, chow down, and zone out”
Summer Vibes
By Isabella Frescura Illustrator “This summer’s looking great guys…right?”
Ableism dampens “Me Before You”
By Sammy Park Staff Writer British actors Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin star in summer’s biggest romantic movie, Me Before You. While the plot and characters are cliches for the romance genre, the film’s comedic moments come naturally and feature excellent acting. However, the movie’s major pitfall is its harmful portrayal of people with disabilities. […]
Spring Break
Comic by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator
“Star Wars: Episode VII” awakens nostalgia
By Ross Lelieur Senior Staff Writer 4.5/5 Star Wars: The Force Awakens starts off with a tremendous bang. Lasers fly and fighters whizz overhead as stormtroopers—no longer mere plastic toys but real, intimidating soldiers—rush D-Day style from carriers toward their target, already burning in the otherwise pitch dark. This first scene is delightful—invigorating and terrifying at […]