Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer Local activist group Black Lives Matter (BLM) South Pasadena emphasizes…
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SPUSD provides lunches to community youth at no cost
by Georgia Parsons March 8, 2021Story by Georgia Parsons Associate Feature Editor Photo courtesy of Michelle Curry Contributor The SPUSD Food and Nutrition program is offering free meals…
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Pet adoptions lift spirits during quarantine
by Lilian Zhu March 8, 2021Story by Lilian Zhu Associate Webmaster Photos by Katelyn Hernandez & Sophie Yeung Staff Photographers Skyrocketing pet adoptions since the beginning of quarantine have…
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Students set to return to SPMS and SPHS in hybrid models on Apr. 8 and Apr. 15, respectively
by Zoe Schlaak March 4, 2021Story by Zoe Schlaak Associate Sports Editor Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The School Board approved the return to campus for SPMS and…
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Abigail Choi triumphs in photography competition, reminds the community to social distance
by Georgia Parsons March 4, 2021Story by Georgia Parsons Associate Feature Editor Photo by Abigail Choi Contributor SPHS sophomore Abigail Choi emphasized the importance of social distancing via…
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Residents rally behind $5 essential worker hazard pay
by Noah Kuhn March 4, 2021Story by Noah Kuhn & Lilian Zhu News Editor & Associate Webmaster Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Nearly 150 community members signed onto a…
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Weekly assemblies recognize Black History Month at MHS
by Katie Hohman March 2, 2021Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Monterey Hills Elementary School (MHS) honored Black history in weekly video assemblies in February dedicated to specific…
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Residents condemn Caltrans’ use of law enforcement to guard vacant homes amidst homelessness crisis
by Noah Kuhn February 25, 2021Story by Noah Kuhn News Editor Reporting by Ava Dunville Contributor Photos by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Community members have criticized the California Department…
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Reopened outdoor dining boosts profits and morale
by Lilian Zhu February 25, 2021Story by Lilian Zhu Associate Webmaster Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Local restaurant owners expressed hope and happiness when outdoor dining reopened on…
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City reaches $450,000 settlement over Marquez officer-involved killing
by Sofia Alva February 24, 2021Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Alice S. Hall / NBCU Photo Bank Contributor The City of South Pasadena reached…
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Community applauds elementary school TK to 2 reopening
by Adam Kwoh February 23, 2021Story 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…