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School Board approves hybrid instructional models for SPMS and SPHS
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The School Board approved instructional hybrid learning models for SPMS and SPHS for…
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Drama students find joy in pandemic-adapted play
View ArticleStory by Quinn Manzo Staff Writer Photos by Sarah Lee Associate Photo Editor The SPHS drama department anticipates the filming of its play Macbeth using a…
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Community seeks anti-racist police chief at virtual forum
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Residents expressed a desire for the new leader of the SPPD to have extensive…
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Junior Ava Dunville educates elementary schoolers about local government and activism in Gold Award project
View ArticleStory by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer Junior Ava Dunville encourages civic engagement among third through fifth graders in weekly 30-minute Zoom…
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SPUSD assembles committee focused on inclusivity and equity
View ArticleStory by Georgia Parsons Associate Feature Editor SPUSD announced the formation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee in February, aiming to address bias and…
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Teachers, parents, and district clash over school reopening
View ArticleStory 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 together through countless…
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Community gathers at Vons to support temporary hero pay ordinance
View ArticleStory by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photos by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer A group of about 20 community members rallied outside of South Pasadena’s Vons…
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Upcoming virtual community forum gives residents the opportunity to provide input on search for new police chief
View ArticleStory by Georgia Parsons Associate Feature Editor Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor The City of South Pasadena and the Public Safety Commission will host a…
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Drives for those experiencing homelessness inspire compassion
View ArticleStory by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer Local activist group Black Lives Matter (BLM) South Pasadena emphasizes humanity and respect…
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SPUSD provides lunches to community youth at no cost
View ArticleStory by Georgia Parsons Associate Feature Editor Photo courtesy of Michelle Curry Contributor The SPUSD Food and Nutrition program is offering free meals to anyone in…
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Pet adoptions lift spirits during quarantine
View ArticleStory by Lilian Zhu Associate Webmaster Photos by Katelyn Hernandez & Sophie Yeung Staff Photographers Skyrocketing pet adoptions since the beginning of quarantine have brought joy and…
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Students set to return to SPMS and SPHS in hybrid models on Apr. 8 and Apr. 15, respectively
View ArticleStory by Zoe Schlaak Associate Sports Editor Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The School Board approved the return to campus for SPMS and SPHS students using…
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Abigail Choi triumphs in photography competition, reminds the community to social distance
View ArticleStory by Georgia Parsons Associate Feature Editor Photo by Abigail Choi Contributor SPHS sophomore Abigail Choi emphasized the importance of social distancing via art, winning an…
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Residents rally behind $5 essential worker hazard pay
View ArticleStory by Noah Kuhn & Lilian Zhu News Editor & Associate Webmaster Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Nearly 150 community members signed onto a public comment advocating…
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Weekly assemblies recognize Black History Month at MHS
View ArticleStory by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Monterey Hills Elementary School (MHS) honored Black history in weekly video assemblies in February dedicated to specific themes, like Black…