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 […]
Students respond with mixed feelings to Joe Biden’s nomination
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Illustration by Nicholas Forman Staff Illustrator Many SPHS students were disappointed at the news of Bernie Sanders’ campaign suspension on Apr. 8, leaving Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic party nominee. Now, SPHS students are debating whether or not to support Biden in the upcoming general election. “I was so […]
Gym construction expected to continue during school closure
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Construction on the SPHS main gym is still expected to be completed by August 31st, despite SPUSD’s school closures. Public construction has been deemed essential by Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti, allowing work on the gym to continue throughout the lockdown. However, the […]
Senator Anthony Portantino briefs city on state response to coronavirus outbreak
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Richard Gomez Contributor Senator Anthony Portantino briefed the city council on state efforts in response to the coronavirus outbreak at its meeting on Wednesday, Apr. 29. Portantino and the state are currently brainstorming ideas to help residents, cities, and businesses adjust to the coronavirus situation, through proposed senior […]
L.A. confirms six deaths and 74 coronavirus cases in South Pasadena
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor L.A.’s Department of Public Health confirmed a total of 74 coronavirus cases in the City of South Pasadena in its Apr. 29 update. The county also confirmed six associated deaths, all of which were reported from the South Pasadena Care Center. According to Public Health’s Apr. 29 […]
Teachers find new ways to interact with students during distance learning
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Contributor SPUSD’s school closures on Mar. 13 and L.A.’s safer-at-home order has left many teachers in an unprecedented situation, being forced to work with students outside of the classroom. However, some SPHS staff have found unique approaches to interact with their students using weekly video calls and […]
Kimberly Hsueh wins Commissioner of Academics in runoff
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Junior Kimberly Hsueh was elected the 2020-2021 Commissioner of Academics in a runoff vote, as announced by ASB on Saturday, Apr. 25. As none of the three candidates for the Commissioner of Academics were able to secure more than 50 percent of the votes […]
South Pas soars past 50 coronavirus cases
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The L.A. Department of Public Health confirmed a total of 51 cases in the City of South Pasadena in its Apr. 23 update. South Pasadena’s number of confirmed cases has increased rapidly over the past week, garnering more than 20 confirmed cases within 72 hours. L.A. County […]
South Pas nursing home reports bulk of local coronavirus cases
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator The L.A. Department of Public Health released its report on coronavirus infections in healthcare facilities on Tuesday, Apr. 21, confirming the majority of South Pasadena’s cases from the South Pasadena Care Center. According to Public Health’s Apr. 23 update, the local nursing home has faced 37 […]
L.A. confirms a total of 30 coronavirus cases in South Pasadena
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena hit a total of 30 confirmed coronavirus cases in L.A.’s latest press release on Monday, Apr. 20. The number of confirmed cases in the city has grown rapidly, with South Pas facing 10 added cases within two days. L.A. County has identified a […]
Students band together to host LGBTQ+ Inclusivity event during quarantine
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator The SPHS Planned Parenthood Peer Advocates will host its online LGBTQ+ campus inclusivity panel on Tuesday, Apr. 21. The discussion will feature four experienced LGBTQ+ educators who will answer questions and advise participants on how to make their school more LGBTQ+ inclusive in […]