Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Curtis Cronn Contributor South Pasadena announced its participation in its first ever two-week domestic exchange program with sister city Windsor, Colorado. Participants will host a student from Windsor for half the duration of the program, then travel to Colorado to live with their family for the second week. Two […]
Athletics construction project to finish demolition process
Story by Sofia Alva and Zoe Schlaak Staff Writers Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPUSD’s multi-million dollar athletics and gym site construction project is in the final stages of the demolition process. The district broke ground on the renovation in November 2019, which will focus on refurbishing the main gym and practice gym, construction of a new […]
General Plan adds new focus on sustainability
Story by Audrey Ernst Staff Writer Photo by Sarah Lee Staff Photographer South Pasadena city planners congregated in the City Council chambers, updating residents on changes made to the 2017 General Plan, on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 1. The General Plan has been revised to focus on sustainability in all aspects, including infrastructure, environmental issues, […]
Brush fire breaks out on Bank Street
Story by Haelee Kim and Jayden Eden Photo by Jayden Eden A fire broke out in the trees between two homes on the 800 block of Bank St. in South Pasadena on Monday, Feb. 3. The cause of the fire, which began around noon, has yet to be determined. No injuries were reported. Two calls were made […]
School board switches to district-based elections after legal allegations
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Tony Chen Contributor The South Pasadena School Board voted to change to election by districts in 2022, transitioning away from the current at-large election. The district was forced to make the change following a letter from the Malibu-based firm Shenkman & Hughes, which alleged the current system disenfranchises […]
Faculty clarify parent questions about AP courses at annual AP night
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor South Pasadena High School’s annual AP Night was held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, advising parents with tips from Stanford’s Challenge Success Program. The presentation followed two weeks of student AP exploration meetings, informing both students and parents about the value and difficulty of […]
Metro highlights pedestrian safety with annual L.A Metro assembly
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The annual Metro Assembly invited students to learn about safety and services available with the Metro on Thursday, Jan. 30. Metro representative Mark Arroyo explained the history of the transit company in the LA area, starting with the two original lines in the early […]
Tigers honored with 12 Gold Key Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Illustration by Maddie Yoo Design Editor South Pasadena High School received 71 Scholastic Western Region Awards on Friday, Jan. 31, recognizing the visual and written works of over 50 students. Students submitted works in categories ranging from illustration to science fiction & fantasy where their works were evaluated by a […]
Pasadena commemorates victims of the Holocaust with “Every Person Has a Name” 24-hour reading
Story and photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Local representatives and community members gathered on the steps of Pasadena City Hall to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, on Saturday Jan. 25. The Jewish Federation hosted Every Person Has a Name, a 24-hour reading of the names of people who were killed in the […]
Braden Wong selected as new Commissioner of Athletics
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Senior Braden Wong was selected as the new Commissioner of Athletics in January. The two sport athlete is captain of the varsity soccer and track teams. Former Commissioner of Athletics Tearay Taylor left the position of Commissioner of Athletics in December 2019, transferring to Victorville. […]
Band to play Soviet National Anthem for Apple TV show
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Noelle Chan Contributor The South Pasadena High School band will be featured in a filming shoot on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for a new episode of the Apple TV Cold War drama “For All Mankind.” The shooting will be a one day event, with the band […]
SPHS introduces new counselor Joyce Ku-Rodriguez
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Jayden Eden Staff Photographer SPHS announced its newest counselor Joyce Ku-Rodriguez on Friday, Jan. 17. Ku-Rodriguez will take over former counselor Marilyn Garcia’s effective Tuesday, Jan. 21. Ku-Rodriguez has previously served as a counselor in New York City. Ku-Rodriguez also grew up in California, being selected as a […]
Virtual business teams compete at 22nd annual Bakersfield trade show
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Gabriel Tom Contributor The South Pasadena Virtual Business teams — ARCH and GLO — traveled to Bakersfield for the 22nd Annual Trade Show on Wednesday Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16. Although the business plan teams did not qualify for nationals, ARCH received two presentation gold awards and […]
“You Matter” assembly spotlights challenge and self-esteem with speaker Richard Kuo
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The You Matter Global Movement highlighted the importance of self-esteem and confidence in an assembly on Friday, Jan. 17, advocating for mental health awareness among the student body. Organized by the Health and Wellness chairs seniors Bini Ballagh and Charis Au and ASB advisor […]
SPUSD introduces draft plans for elementary school renovation
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District Contributor The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) introduced its draft plan to renovate the three elementary schools on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at a school board meeting. Although plans are still in their beginning stages, SPUSD presented the current focuses of renovation […]
Tiger Health club organizes city’s first annual Family Wellness Fair
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor South Pasadena invited residents to its first Family Wellness Fair at Orange Grove Park on Saturday, Jan. 11. Tiger Health, led by seniors Christian Montoya and Bailey Negrete, organized the event, bringing together health-focused organizations across the Los Angeles area to inform attendees about resources and services […]