Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Senior basketball star Billy Reed III was named to the Division 4A All-CIF Southern Section (SS) Team Monday, Mar. 30. The transfer from Alemany spearheaded the South Pas offense in his first year with 24.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per match. Over two playoff games, […]
‘Stargirl’ misses its chance to shine
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Disney’s film adaptation of the YA classic Stargirl was neither a trainwreck nor particularly well executed. It can be most fittingly described as “lost in translation.” The whole movie felt like a missed high five. Disney, with its nearly unlimited resources, was unable to […]
South Pasadena faces fifth confirmed coronavirus case
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. County Department of Public Health confirmed 332 cases of coronavirus, as well as a new fifth case in the City of South Pasadena. Public Health to date has identified a total of 2136 cases and 37 deaths across all areas of L.A. County. […]
Facing coronavirus in South Pasadena
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Responses have been edited for clarity. Repercussions of the social distancing measures put in place to combat the coronavirus have taken a significant toll on people nationwide. Airlines have shut down, conferences have been cancelled, and many businesses have been forced to close their doors. […]
Facing coronavirus in South Pasadena
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Responses have been edited for clarity. Repercussions of the social distancing measures put in place to combat the coronavirus have taken a significant toll on people nationwide. Airlines have shut down, conferences have been cancelled, and many businesses have been forced to close their doors. […]
L.A. confirms South Pasadena’s fourth coronavirus case
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. County Department of Public Health confirmed a total of four coronavirus cases in South Pasadena on Thursday, Mar. 26. The number of confirmed cases has spiked rapidly, with 559 new confirmed cases in L.A. County since Mar. 24. In the Public Health Department’s […]
‘Miss Anthropocene’ brings post-irony to unrelenting darkness
Story by Peter WangCopy Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Grimes is an enigma. Her meteoric ascent from underground electronic producer to almost-mainstream pop star shows remarkable dedication to indie ideals — but her boundary-pushing antics have incite controversy and confusion. On top of her divisive reputation, being pregnant with Elon Musk’s child deepens the […]
Pre-game rituals: giving teams luck and confidence
Story by Sofia Alva & Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editors Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Many athletes have one goal in mind: gain every advantage possible. While some may put extra hours in at the gym or scour over film, others believe that developing their own unique pre-game rituals or superstitions allows them to compete at […]
L.A. confirms South Pasadena’s third coronavirus case
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. County Department of Health confirmed 71 new cases of coronavirus and a new confirmed death in Culver City on Sunday, Mar. 22. The county has also confirmed the third coronavirus case in the South Pasadena area. According to L.A. County’s Mar. 22 news […]
Is there a zone between race-blind and tokenism? ‘Altered Carbon’ says… sort of
Story by Dominic MarzialiOnline Managing Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustration Netflix has taken a few turns and tumbles with the rise of the #MeToo movement. In its haste to become a fan favorite platform, the behemoth started mass-producing movies and shows with non-white leads. However, Netflix clearly became a believer of quantity over quality. […]
L.A. confirms second case of coronavirus in South Pasadena
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The L.A. County Department of Health confirmed a new case of the coronavirus in South Pasadena, making it the city’s second laboratory-confirmed case during the coronavirus pandemic. The number of confirmed cases in L.A. County has more than tripled within the past 4 days, with a current […]
SPUSD to extend closure until May 5
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor SPUSD announced it will extend its school closure until Tuesday, May 5, on Friday, Mar. 20. The district is acting in response to the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s recommendation concerning the coronavirus pandemic and expects a Monday, May 4, return date for employees […]
‘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 […]
Local pub violates social distancing measures, prompting community backlash
Story and photo by Dominic Marziali Online Managing Editor Griffins of Kinsale, the pub on Mission St. near the Metro Gold line, opened for a dine-in St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Mar. 17, despite a mandate from the City and L.A. County to service delivery and takeout only. SPPD officers closed the establishment due to […]
CIF defers spring season decision to Apr. 3
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The CIF State office did not reach a decision pertaining to the spring postseason games and the coronavirus outbreak in its annual spring meeting Tuesday, Mar. 17. The commissioners will reevaluate the situation on Friday, Apr. 3. While most preseason matches have been canceled, […]
SPUSD prepares for Independent Study Distance Learning Program
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPUSD contacted teachers and faculty members on Monday, Mar. 16, to prepare for a possible Independent Study Distance Learning Program. Online teaching is reportedly set to begin on Apr. 6 for SPUSD students if the program was to be implemented. Teachers will meet for […]