Story by Quinn Manzo Staff Writer Photos by Sarah Lee Associate Photo Editor The SPHS drama department anticipates the filming of its play…
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Community seeks anti-racist police chief at virtual forum
by Sofia Alva March 19, 2021Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Residents expressed a desire for the new leader of the SPPD…
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Junior Ava Dunville educates elementary schoolers about local government and activism in Gold Award project
by Kahlen Miao March 19, 2021Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer Junior Ava Dunville encourages civic engagement among third through fifth graders in…
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SPUSD assembles committee focused on inclusivity and equity
by Georgia Parsons March 17, 2021Story by Georgia Parsons Associate Feature Editor SPUSD announced the formation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee in February, aiming to…
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Teachers, parents, and district clash over school reopening
by Sofia Alva March 16, 2021Story by Sofia Alva & Lilian Zhu Associate News Editor & Associate Webmaster Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator Photos courtesy of Pat Barr & Kim Sinclair Contributors Teachers rallied…
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Community gathers at Vons to support temporary hero pay ordinance
by Kahlen Miao March 14, 2021Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photos by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer A group of about 20 community members rallied outside of…
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Upcoming virtual community forum gives residents the opportunity to provide input on search for new police chief
by Georgia Parsons March 13, 2021Story by Georgia Parsons Associate Feature Editor Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor The City of South Pasadena and the Public Safety Commission…
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Drives for those experiencing homelessness inspire compassion
by Eddie Zhou March 10, 2021Story 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…