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Planned Parenthood Peer Advocates tackle negative body image in community project
by Zoe Schlaak March 25, 2021Story by Zoe Schlaak Associate Sports Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The Planned Parenthood Peer Advocates promote positive body image through…
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Talent show assembly video highlights wide array of student excellence
by Georgia Parsons March 23, 2021Story by Georgia Parsons Associate Feature Editor Photo courtesy of Eliot Correll Contributor ASB celebrated students’ diverse skills in the annual SPHS Talent…
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City Council sponsors state bill to prioritize local residents in selling of Caltrans properties
by Zoe Schlaak March 22, 2021Story by Zoe Schlaak Associate Sports Editor Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor The City Council approved the sponsorship of the Senate Bill…
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School Board approves hybrid instructional models for SPMS and SPHS
by Sofia Alva March 21, 2021Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The School Board approved instructional hybrid learning models for SPMS…
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Drama students find joy in pandemic-adapted play
by Quinn Manzo March 21, 2021Story 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…