Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Senior Sarah Zenas slowly climbed onto the diving board and waited for the whistle to blow. Muscles aching and out of breath, she wanted to climb back down. Instead, she waited in position and recalled her experience with the people living on Skid Row: homeless […]
‘Modern Love: The Podcast’ masterfully captures the essence of love
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator 5/5 stars ‘Modern Love: The Podcast’ features a series of readings of love essays based on real-life experiences from The New York Times’ column “Modern Love.” These readings, recited by actors, masterfully encapsulate the emotion of the pieces they deliver, making for immersive and compelling […]
After a full season, ‘Love is Blind’ remains blind to its faults
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Writer Love is Blind, Netflix’s first attempt at a reality dating show, has been a wild success on paper. The show gained a large following and even a pull-down tab on Buzzfeed — major accomplishment alert. In the show, men and women live on separate […]
Mr. G: Unraveling the enigma under the cowboy hat
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Many people view Mr. G — Megerdich Baghram Gregor — as just a staff member on campus, unaware of the captivating stories hidden under his cowboy hat and sunglasses. Students, intimidated by his poker face and aloofness, often walk past Gregor. Little do they know […]
Salt & Straw loses authenticity through overcomplication
Story by Audrey Ernst Staff Writer Photos by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Cardamom Black Pepper & Port Truffle probably isn’t the first flavor that comes to mind when thinking about ice cream, but at Salt & Straw, it’s an option in its wide variety of eccentric flavors. The Portland-based ice cream shop opened in Old Town […]
TAAGLAA: Exploring Laurel Canyon
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Echo in the Canyon is a lauded 2019 documentary from director Andrew Slater and Jacob Dylan (son of folk legend Bob Dylan). Last summer, I went to a screening followed by a question and answer session with Slater and Dylan, which attracted longtime residents […]
And the Oscar goes to…
Story by Sofia Alva, Amber Chen, Dominic Marziali, & Matthew TsaiStaff Writers, Online Managing Editor, & Sports Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator From Martin Scorcese’s 3.5 hour crime epic to Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of a classic novel to Bong Joon-ho’s genre-blending cult favorite, the Academy Awards have nominated a handful of terrific films. As […]
‘Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ embraces compellingly developed story lines
Story by Kaden ChaiContributor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 5/5 starsPublisher: NintendoDeveloper: Intelligent Systems and Koei TecmoPlatform: Nintendo SwitchESRB Rating: T The most remarkable aspect of Fire Emblem: Three Houses is not its strategic RPG gameplay, but rather its story. Initial normalcy at the Gareg Mach Monastery is torn apart as the entire continent of […]
‘Parasite’ provides an insightful look into today’s social issues
Story by Dominic MarzialiOnline Managing Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator 5/5 stars Director: Bong Joon-hoGenre: Comedy drama thrillerRuntime: 2 hr 12 minRating: R Parasite, one of this year’s top foreign films got off to a rocky start in the box office, releasing in roughly 30 theaters. Two months of media attention and rave reviews […]
Cole Fox: Confident and compassionate
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Preston SharkeyEditor in Chief Cole Fox has a powerful presence on campus; she draws people in with her compelling poise and calm composure, speaking in a focused, captivating, and articulate manner. The ambitious senior’s involvement reaches all aspects of the South Pasadena community and beyond, earning much award […]
TAAGLAA: Galco’s Soda Pop Stop
Story by Sofia Alva & Zoe SchlaakStaff Writers Photos by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor In the fast gentrifying L.A. suburb, Highland Park, one shop off of York Boulevard chooses to remain firmly rooted in the past. Attracted by its reputation for diverse soda flavors, we went to explore the 122-year-old, family owned, Galco’s Soda Pop Stop, […]
‘Frozen 2’ is a disappointing sequel to a beloved childhood film
Story by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 2/5 stars The sequel to the inspiring and heart-warming Frozen released in theaters on Nov. 22, after six long-awaited years. Disney’s Frozen Ⅱ features Anna and Elsa’s quest to restore peace between the four nature spirits within the fabled Enchanted Forest. However, an overly complex […]
Thomas Kano: Capturing authenticity in film
Story by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Thomas Kano uses his passion for filmmaking to express his committed and genuine nature. Dedicated to his craft, he will often spend countless hours quietly writing and editing his films to craft cinematic wonders. Kano holds himself to a standard of responsibility to do his […]
The Donut Man remains true to a legacy of quality
Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer lepsoc2014.com Photos by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer It is hard to imagine traveling for more than a couple of miles just to pick up a box of a dozen donuts, no matter how good they are. However, The Donut Man deserves this hype, reining customers into its nondescript yet quaint storefront […]
TAAGLAA: Eataly L.A.
Story by Peter WangCopy Editor Photos by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Eataly L.A. shares its home — the Westfield Century City shopping center — with renowned establishments such as Tiffany & Co, Din Tai Fung, a Tesla showroom, and the Consulate General of Portugal. The eclectic combination of restaurant and market spans 67,000 square feet across […]
Victoria Tskvitichvili: thriving with independence
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Senior Victoria Tskvitichvili stood on the golf course, tightly gripping her club, observing the fairway ahead of her. In this moment, a sense of calm washed over her. To Tskvitichvili, playing golf is exhilarating, yet unhurried; immersed into the game and without worry, and she […]