Story by Adam Kwoh Copy Editor Photos by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer SPUSD TK to 2 students eagerly stepped through their elementary schools’…
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City Council approves primary permit for Moffatt Street development despite community opposition
by Zoe Schlaak February 19, 2021Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Planet Home LivingContributor The City Council unanimously approved a Hillside Development permit for the Moffatt…
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TK through second graders set to return to campus in hybrid model on Feb. 18
by Georgia Parsons February 11, 2021Story by Georgia Parsons Feature Associate Editor Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The School Board unanimously approved the return of in-person instruction for…
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AP exams return to traditional length with paper and digital testing options
by Zoe Schlaak February 5, 2021Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer The College Board announced that all 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) exams will be the traditional length with…
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SPHS data highlights racial inequities
by Sofia Alva February 5, 2021Story by Sofia Alva News Associate Editor Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Graphics by Charlotte Cohen Associate Design Editor The district’s annual School Plan…
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SPHS students invited to participate in workshop combating political polarization
by Lilian Zhu February 3, 2021Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Graphic courtesy of Jonathan Eisenberg Contributor South Pasadena Hometown Exchange (SPHE) is hosting “Skills for Bridging the…
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The Anti-Racism Committee fights for local change
by Haelee Kim February 3, 2021Story by Haelee Kim Staff Writer Photo by Will Hoadley-Brill Contributor Since its inception, the South Pasadena Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) has dedicated…
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Freshman bonding program aids transition to virtual high school
by Lilian Zhu February 2, 2021Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Over 160 ninth graders attended the ASB Wellness Team’s first freshman bonding event on Thursday, Jan.…
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State restrictions postpone SPUSD TK-2 reopening
by Katie Hohman January 31, 2021Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The district has delayed its grades TK-2 return plan indefinitely after…
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Vaccine distribution brings hope, frustration
by Zoe Schlaak January 30, 2021Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator Photos courtesy of Anne Michels M.D., Jose Cervantes M.D., Josh Albrektson M.D., & Jehni Robinson…
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Student experiences survey aims to address oppression at SPHS
by Lilian Zhu January 27, 2021Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer The ASB Wellness Team, in conjunction with the counselors and social worker Natasha Prime, released a Google…
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City Council passes permanent eviction protection ordinance after months of prolonged moratorium
by Zoe Schlaak January 24, 2021Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Noah KuhnNews Editor The City Council unanimously approved a permanent renters protection ordinance that requires landlords to…
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APUSH students aid people experiencing homelessness through annual sock drive
by Quinn Manzo January 14, 2021Story by Quinn Manzo Staff Writer Graphic by Daniel Lin Contributor The annual SPHS student-run sock drive and fundraiser for people experiencing homelessness began…
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2020: A year in review
by Tiger Staff December 31, 2020Story, Photos, & Illustrations by Tiger Staff 2020 has been an unprecedented year. At this point that phrase is an annoying cliche,…
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Holiday donation drive for those facing homelessness rendered a success
by Eddie Zhou December 26, 2020Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photos by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Black Lives Matter South Pasadena, Care First, and the Anti-Racism Committee distributed cold…