Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPHS Principal Janet Anderson updated seniors and their families Friday, May 22 about revised year-end festivities, most notably the addition of a drive-through graduation in the campus parking lot. The decision comes after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors eased coronavirus restrictions to […]
City discusses possibility of parking lot dining spaces
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor The City Council reviewed the city’s potential Al Fresco Initiative plan at its meeting on Wednesday, May 20, which would enable businesses to host customers into nearby outdoor parking lot and sidewalk spaces. Councilmember Dr. Marina Khubesrian asked for the council’s support of a potential Al […]
SPUSD calls on community to advocate for school funding
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena School Board President Michele Kipke and SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz emailed community members to urgently request their help in advocating for school funding on Tuesday, May 19. The administrators asked residents to call California elected officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, and petition […]
Counselors honor juniors with annual Book Awards
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor The SPHS counselors announced the recipients for this year’s Book Awards on Monday, May 18, commending five juniors for their academic accomplishments and services to the school. Although the Book Awards are typically announced at the Farewell Assembly, due to the school closure the counselors posted a video to commemorate […]
South Pasadena soars to 110 confirmed coronavirus cases
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor L.A. County’s Department of Public Health confirmed a total of 110 coronavirus cases and 18 deaths in the City of South Pasadena on Saturday, May 16. According to Public Health’s May 16 press release, L.A. County has identified a total of 37,303 positive cases and 1,793 coronavirus-related […]
ASB releases 2020-2021 class officer election results
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPHS ASB announced the preliminary results of the 2020-2021 class elections on Saturday, May 16. Class officers campaigned online throughout the week, producing videos and social media posts before elections began on Thursday, May 14. Class officer elections occurred in a different fashion than […]
South Pasadena adjusts to L.A. and California plans for Phase 2 reopenings
Story by Janice Park and Lenise Diaz Contributors Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator A lot has happened in the past week as California has transitioned into Phase 2 of reopening the state’s economy. However, there are a few differences between what California Governor Gavin Newsom is allowing statewide and what the Los Angeles County […]
SPHS modifies traditional year-end events, prepares for virtual graduation
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPHS Principal Janet Anderson notified seniors of SPHS’ plans for traditional graduating activities during the year-long school closure and upcoming pick-up days for year-end memorabilia. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the school plans to implement precautions including social distancing and virtual meetups. […]
Congresswoman Judy Chu briefs city on national response to coronavirus
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture Contributor Congresswoman Judy Chu delivered a special presentation to the city council on Wednesday, May 13, briefing the council on Californian representatives’ current plans on the federal level to help support cities during the coronavirus. The fire chief, police chief, and city manager […]
SPHS alumna Sophie Reynolds releases single “You’ve Got This” in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photos Courtesy of Sophie ReynoldsContributor Sophie Reynolds’ new single “You’ve Got This,” released in March, isn’t afraid to be real. The young singer/songwriter drew directly from her own experiences to craft a song that blends an acoustic effortlessness with conceptually heavy subject matter, proving that not all honesty is […]
City council appeases local tenants, letting L.A. County eviction protections take effect
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The city council voted 4-1 against establishing its own protections for residential and commercial tenants and property owners at their meeting on Wednesday, May 6. The new resolution included language requiring tenants to provide documented proof of financial hardship due to the coronavirus outbreak, unlike […]
Math teacher Shane Mills uplifts spirits during quarantine with new song “Twelve Seventy-Four”
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Video by Shane Mills Contributor SPHS math teacher Shane Mills released his song, “Twelve Seventy-Four,” about loss and moving on to the student body via ASB’s weekly announcements on Thursday, May 7. Mills found a connection between the song’s lyrics and the coronavirus’ quarantining implications on everyone. “The surprisingly […]
City set to reopen parts of local economy on May 9
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Andrés Oyaga Contributor The City of South Pasadena plans to reopen certain parts of the local economy beginning Saturday, May 9. The decision aligns with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that phase two of reopening the state’s economy will start on Friday, May 8. The City will reopen […]
South Pasadena approaches nearly 100 coronavirus cases
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor L.A. County’s Public Health confirmed a total of 97 coronavirus cases and 12 deaths in the City of South Pasadena on Wednesday, May 6. The majority of cases continue to originate from the South Pasadena Care Center, with the local nursing home facing 78 resident […]
City and community organize homeless outreach amidst the coronavirus
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Quarantining is now a daily reality for most in South Pasadena, however, residents without homes have found it especially difficult to find shelter and safety during the pandemic. In response, many community members and organizations have taken it upon themselves to help the […]
Cheryl Busick selected as new SPMS principal
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor SPUSD introduced Cheryl Busick as SPMS’ new principal on Tuesday, Mar. 5. Busick’s new position comes after former principal David Kubela announced he would be leaving the position beginning on Apr. 30. Busick has led as Arroyo Vista’s principal since 2011. Previously, Busick has served as principal of Temple City’s […]