Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Image courtesy of Zach Brown Contributor The City Council made strides toward an anti-racist future by proclaiming February 2022 Black History Month and condemning South Pasadena’s history of institutionalized racism by approving the Sundown Town Resolution at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 2. However, the Council was also lambasted by […]
City council continues redistricting efforts with public hearing
Story by Benjamin Regan Sports Associate Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The City Council held a public hearing for community members to voice opinions on the city’s redistricting at its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19. This meeting was the second of four hearings in which the City Council will receive public input as to where the […]
Coronavirus Update: Week of January 18
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia Zhang Contributor SPUSD distributed rapid antigen self-testing kits to students following a spike in coronavirus cases throughout the state on Friday, Jan. 14. 60 students at SPHS had tested positive for the virus as of Wednesday, Jan. 19, with 11 new cases this week. The district requested all […]
District implements new coronavirus policies following spike in state-wide cases
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer SPUSD issued new coronavirus policies following a spike in positive cases throughout the state on Tuesday, Jan. 4. An email sent by the district outlines the seven new categories of guidelines: masks, testing requirements for close contacts, changes to isolation procedure, youth sports, […]
Community members raise concern over cost of middle school’s Washington, D.C. trip
Story by Elsie Waters Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Contributor Community member and local activist John Sreblaus wrote a letter to the school district on Tuesday, Oct. 12 addressing the high cost of SPMS’ annual eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. In his letter, Srebalus and over 10 other residents and parents raised concerns that the […]
ASB rings in holiday spirit with annual Winter Assembly
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer SPHS marked the last day of school before finals with the annual Winter Assembly on Friday, Dec. 17. The live streamed event included video skits revealing the location of Winter Formal, as well as a reminder to students to prepare for finals. Due to coronavirus […]
City council passes ordinance mandating separation of organic waste
Story by Alison Wang Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The city council passed an ordinance mandating that all single-family residences separate their organic waste from hazardous and other recyclable waste at its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The ordinance goes into effect on January 1 of next year and comes as an amendment of […]
Band performs in annual Winter Concert
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Photographer Photos by Erin Lee and Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer SPHS’ Concert Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensemble performed in their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 9. The Winter Concert brought the community together for 90 minutes of music and was a culmination of the work all four groups put […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Dance returns with winter concert
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photos by Sarah Lee and Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer and Photo Editor The SPHS Dance Program held its annual Winter Dance Concert on Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4. The concert featured soloist and group performances by the Dance II and III classes and was split into two acts. The […]
City council opposes proposal removing law enforcement from Metro stations
Story by Charlotte Dekle and Alison Wang Staff Writers Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The City Council approved a letter of opposition to the defunding of law enforcement at Metro stations at its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 1. This letter comes as a result of a recommendation made by the Metro Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) […]
School Board appoints Karissa Adams as provisional member
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District Contributor The School Board voted unanimously to appoint Karissa Adams as its new provisional member at its meeting on Tuesday Nov. 9. Adams’ appointment comes after former school board member, Dr. Suzie Abajian’s, resignation in September as a result of relocation. The Board […]
Family of Andre Patzkowski creates memorial academic scholarship
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Yoli Patzkowski Contributor Content Warning: suicide The family of recently deceased SPHS Class of 2021 alumnus Andre Patzkowski has created an academic scholarship in his honor. The scholarship is being funded through a GoFundMe page organized by Andre’s sister, Yoli Patzkowski, which has been accepting donations since Friday, […]
Homecoming traditions continue with annual assembly, picnic, and game
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee, Sarah Lee, and Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographers Students gathered to support clubs and display their school spirit for the annual homecoming festivities on Friday, Oct. 12. The day consisted of an assembly on the football field, a picnic on the numbered walkway and surrounding athletic fields, and […]
Anti-Bias Club finalizes design for Black Lives Matter mural
Story by Alison Wang Staff Writer Image courtesy of Zach Brown Contributor The Public Arts Commission approved the Anti-Bias Club’s updated designs for a Black Lives Matter (BLM) mural at Orange Grove Park during its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 22. This approval follows the more than year-long effort by members of the club to design and find a location for their mural […]
City Council to cut investment ties with ExxonMobil and Chevron
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The City Council voted to approve an amended investment policy resolution aimed at cutting economic ties with ExxonMobil and Chevron at its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 20. The investment and cash management focus remains unchanged except for the amended section detailing that going forward, the […]
Senior Ava Feldman selected for Rose Court
Story by Anayah Mehdi Staff Writer Photo by Sophie Yeung Photo Editor The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announced senior Ava Feldman as a princess on the 2022 Tournament of Roses Rose Court on Monday, Oct. 4. Feldman will make over 100 public appearances before representing South Pasadena in the New Year’s Day parade along with six other court members from Flintridge Sacred […]