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Residents condemn Caltrans’ use of law enforcement to guard vacant homes amidst homelessness crisis
View ArticleStory by Noah Kuhn News Editor Reporting by Ava Dunville Contributor Photos by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Community members have criticized the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)…
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Reopened outdoor dining boosts profits and morale
View ArticleStory by Lilian Zhu Associate Webmaster Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Local restaurant owners expressed hope and happiness when outdoor dining reopened on Friday, Jan. 29…
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City reaches $450,000 settlement over Marquez officer-involved killing
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Alice S. Hall / NBCU Photo Bank Contributor The City of South Pasadena reached a settlement of…
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Community applauds elementary school TK to 2 reopening
View ArticleStory by Adam Kwoh Copy Editor Photos by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer SPUSD TK to 2 students eagerly stepped through their elementary schools’ gates for the…
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City Council approves primary permit for Moffatt Street development despite community opposition
View ArticleStory by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Planet Home LivingContributor The City Council unanimously approved a Hillside Development permit for the Moffatt Street extension project…
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TK through second graders set to return to campus in hybrid model on Feb. 18
View ArticleStory by Georgia Parsons Feature Associate Editor Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The School Board unanimously approved the return of in-person instruction for grades TK to…
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AP exams return to traditional length with paper and digital testing options
View ArticleStory by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer The College Board announced that all 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) exams will be the traditional length with both in-person and…
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SPHS data highlights racial inequities
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva News Associate Editor Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Graphics by Charlotte Cohen Associate Design Editor The district’s annual School Plan for Student Achievement…
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SPHS students invited to participate in workshop combating political polarization
View ArticleStory by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Graphic courtesy of Jonathan Eisenberg Contributor South Pasadena Hometown Exchange (SPHE) is hosting “Skills for Bridging the Divide,” a student…
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The Anti-Racism Committee fights for local change
View ArticleStory by Haelee Kim Staff Writer Photo by Will Hoadley-Brill Contributor Since its inception, the South Pasadena Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) has dedicated itself to dismantling…
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Freshman bonding program aids transition to virtual high school
View ArticleStory by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Over 160 ninth graders attended the ASB Wellness Team’s first freshman bonding event on Thursday, Jan. 24, which debuted…
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State restrictions postpone SPUSD TK-2 reopening
View ArticleStory by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The district has delayed its grades TK-2 return plan indefinitely after state officials released…
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Vaccine distribution brings hope, frustration
View ArticleStory by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator Photos courtesy of Anne Michels M.D., Jose Cervantes M.D., Josh Albrektson M.D., & Jehni Robinson M.D. Contributors Community…
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Student experiences survey aims to address oppression at SPHS
View ArticleStory by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer The ASB Wellness Team, in conjunction with the counselors and social worker Natasha Prime, released a Google form for current…
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City Council passes permanent eviction protection ordinance after months of prolonged moratorium
View ArticleStory by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Noah KuhnNews Editor The City Council unanimously approved a permanent renters protection ordinance that requires landlords to obtain a permit…