Story by Jayden Tran Staff Writer Illustration by Ellie Nakamura Graphic Designer Required by a majority of prestigious universities during the application process, letters…
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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is joyous but shallow
by Charlotte Dekle February 17, 2022Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Illustration by Isole Kim Staff Illustrator After two years bereft of live entertainment, the Ahmanson…
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Hays Code regulations leave an ugly mark on American media
by Charlotte Dekle January 27, 2022Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Illustration by Isole Kim Staff Illustrator Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart summed up censorship laws…
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Season preview: Boys basketball embodies family and passion
by Hanna Bae November 15, 2021Story by Hanna Bae & Michael Mayemura Staff Writers Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer After an unconventional last season when they…
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Quinnie’s Opinnies: Sympathy Sucks
by Quinn Manzo October 15, 2021Story by Quinn Manzo Print Editor Sympathy makes me really uncomfortable. It’s difficult to tell when it’s coming from a genuine place,…
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The problem with modern parasocial relationships
by Elsie Waters October 15, 2021Story by Elsie Waters Staff Writers Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator Parasocial relationships have recently gained a threatening relevancy. While they…
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SPUSD’s coronavirus policy is lacking
by Raluca Tudusciuc October 14, 2021Story by Charlotte Dekle & Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writers Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator The return to in-person school marked the…
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Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator Each year, approximately 35,680 tons of plastic are produced globally.…
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Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photos by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Nestled among the hills of northern Altadena lies one of…
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Bookshop cafe Waverly connects cooking, culture, and community
by Anayah Mehdi September 29, 2021Story by Anayah Mehdi Staff Writer Photos by Sarah Lee Staff Photographer New bookshop cafe and cooking school Waverly made its debut on Fair Oaks…
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Solar Power affirms Lorde’s musical versatility
by Elsie Waters September 27, 2021Story by Elsie Waters Staff Writer Illustration by Isole Kim Staff Illustrator Since she released her debut album, Pure Heroine back in…
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SPHS hires new water polo coach Lindsey Garcia
by Alison Wang September 16, 2021Story by Alison Wang Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The SPHS Athletic Department promoted assistant coach Lindsey Garcia to…
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SPHS adjusts to new coronavirus policies
by Michael Mayemura September 15, 2021Story by Michael Mayemura Staff Writer Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator SPHS’ coronavirus protocols, which came in the wake of a resurgence of L.A.…
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Students explore campus activities at Club Rush
by Hanna Bae September 12, 2021Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee, Sarah Lee, Michelle Shadmon, and Sophie Yeung Staff Photographers and Photo Editor Students congregated…
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Nostalgia in Media is Necessary in a Time Period Where the Future Teems with Uncertainty
by Sam Grotenstein May 5, 2021[Spoilers ahead for I’m Thinking of Ending Things] Charlie Kaufman’s 2020 film I’m Thinking of Ending Things was one of the most…