Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photos by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Residents gathered on Mission Street for the South Pasadena and SPACE Summer Arts Crawl Saturday, July 20, to celebrate the artistic works of local businesses and artists. The free “Neighborhood Night-on-the-Town” also featured live music, food, and shopping. Businesses and organizations in the business district […]
Tiger: Beyond L.A. – Amsterdam
Story and Photos by Brady NakamuraStaff Writer Notorious for its risqué facilities and haze-filled “coffee” shops, Amsterdam might not seem like the ideal spot for a family vacation. However, my time spent in the city has revealed many of its facets that extend beyond the city’s misunderstood reputation. Our first step into the airport after […]
TAAGLAA: Second Home Serpentine Pavilion
Story and Photos by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer A new category of museums is emerging: the Instagram museum. Pop-ups like the Museum of Ice Cream and the Happy Place host thousands of visitors every month who are eager to share their experience on social media. From a pool of brightly hued sprinkles or an entire room […]
Tiger: Beyond L.A. – London
Story and Photos by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Three key observations of London: the hostile environment to asthmatics like me, the incredible diversity of the people, and the shocking fact that the English apparently don’t believe in top sheets. Although two of those takeaways were, in my opinion, negative, I had a wonderful trip. From the […]
Tiger: Beyond L.A. – From Hanover to Montreal
Story and Photo by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Dartmouth College’s athletic slogan, “Welcome to the Woods,” didn’t make sense to me — until I realized during my visit that I was literally in the woods, surrounded by student dorms, classroom buildings, and a lot of green. While there is not much to do in the […]
Nearly 25 years later, Toy Story’s nostalgia lives on with ‘Toy Story 4’
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Illustration by David Sohn Staff Illustrator 4/5 stars The original Toy Story film became an instant hit in 1995, earning $373 million, mass numbers of positive reviews from critics and audiences, and praise for its revolutionary innovations in 3-D animation. Toy Story captured the hearts of many young children and adults […]
Sarah Uriarte: Assiduous beyond her years
Story by Alex Betts Feature Editor Photo by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor For most of high school, senior Sarah Uriarte has flown under the radar. The humble upperclassman has worked conscientiously to improve the lives of others in her diverse pursuits. Recently, she attained the acclaim she has long deserved; Uriarte was named a Weldon awardee and […]
Grace Kim: Embodying strength and kindness
Story by Dominic Marziali Associate Feature Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer Senior Grace Kim has become an SPHS legend for all the best reasons. She is known for her reassuring smile, and her calming presence and lighthearted disposition is on full display each and every day. A Weldon award recipient, Kim knows to savor her […]
Chinchikurin memorializes Japanese history and cuisine
Story by Andrés OyagaStaff Writer Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor Hiroshima, Japan is often synonymous with destruction and suffering at the hands of the first atomic bomb ever dropped. The result was a city left in shambles and a world that would never be the same. As the people of Hiroshima began to rebuild the city, chefs […]
‘Avengers: Endgame’ perfectly balances character arcs with action
Story by Matthew TsaiStaff Writer Illustration by Maddie YooStaff Illustrator 4.5/5 stars Avengers: Endgame shouldn’t even exist. Superhero blockbusters were few and far between and wildly inconsistent in quality just 11 years ago. Marvel was on the brink of bankruptcy and their most popular heroes had been sold away. In desperation, they turned to a snarky billionaire […]
The MCU adds another gem to its gauntlet with ‘Captain Marvel’
Story by Matthew TsaiStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 4/5 stars The Captain Marvel character not only has the power of flight, superhuman strength, and energy manipulation, but also the power to spark controversy across the globe. The cliffhanger of Infinity War, a cinematic gargantuan, left enormous pressure on Captain Marvel to be a pivotal […]
‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Soars Over its Predecessors
Story by Kaden ChaiContributor Illustration by Elaine YangDesign Editor 5/5 stars This is Berk: the island where dragons populate the skies as the Vikings of Berk roam the terrain. The union between dragons and Vikings has proven to be beneficial ever since Hiccup and his dragon companion, Toothless, first glided through the skies. We have […]
The Crack Shack fails to hook customers on innovative cuisine
Story and Photos by Cat FloresStaff Writer Fusion restaurants have taken on the challenge of putting original spins on beloved classics — often combining two foods for an unexpected match. At The Crack Shack, chicken dishes are transformed into the lighthearted and sunny spirit of innovative cuisine. The Crack Shack delivers a homey, yet modern feeling to […]
Instagram Profile — Elene Wu (@vegamelon)
57.5 thousand followers Story by Caroline KimbelStaff Writer Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer Elene Wu’s Instagram page stands out among the rest. Rather than using her platform to showcase a highly-edited version of herself, she uses it to spread an important message. As a passionate vegan, Wu has a desire to highlight how simple and appetizing it can be […]
Staff Profile: Anthony Chan
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo Courtesy of Anthony ChanContributor Anthony Chan never expected to wake up with more than a million views on a photo he and his girlfriend uploaded to Reddit. During their trip to Monument Valley, Arizona, the couple snapped a peaceful portrait of a stray dog basking in the winter morning sun (seen right). “I think […]
Staff Profile: Elsa Laron
Story by Dominic MarzialiAssociate Feature Editor Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor Spanish teacher Elsa Laron showed up at her first party in the US wearing a full length gown. Before immigrating to the US, Laron had never been to an American party, nor worn a mini skirt. Born in El Salvador and raised in Costa Rica, such an act would have been […]