Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPHS Principal Janet Anderson notified seniors of SPHS’ plans for traditional graduating activities during the year-long school closure and upcoming pick-up days for year-end memorabilia. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the school plans to implement precautions including social distancing and virtual meetups. […]
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Congresswoman Judy Chu briefs city on national response to coronavirus
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture Contributor Congresswoman Judy Chu delivered a special presentation to the city council on Wednesday, May 13, briefing the council on Californian representatives’ current plans on the federal level to help support cities during the coronavirus. The fire chief, police chief, and city manager […]
SPHS alumna Sophie Reynolds releases single “You’ve Got This” in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photos Courtesy of Sophie ReynoldsContributor Sophie Reynolds’ new single “You’ve Got This,” released in March, isn’t afraid to be real. The young singer/songwriter drew directly from her own experiences to craft a song that blends an acoustic effortlessness with conceptually heavy subject matter, proving that not all honesty is […]
Athletes prepare for a fall sports season clouded in uncertainty
Story by Amber Chen & Audrey ErnstStaff Writers Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The coronavirus pandemic has brought spring sports to an unexpected close, and as the crisis continues to escalate, many athletes now fear a fall season closure. Meanwhile, teams are playing a waiting game, training for a season that may never happen. Fall […]
City council appeases local tenants, letting L.A. County eviction protections take effect
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The city council voted 4-1 against establishing its own protections for residential and commercial tenants and property owners at their meeting on Wednesday, May 6. The new resolution included language requiring tenants to provide documented proof of financial hardship due to the coronavirus outbreak, unlike […]
City set to reopen parts of local economy on May 9
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Andrés Oyaga Contributor The City of South Pasadena plans to reopen certain parts of the local economy beginning Saturday, May 9. The decision aligns with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that phase two of reopening the state’s economy will start on Friday, May 8. The City will reopen […]
South Pasadena approaches nearly 100 coronavirus cases
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor L.A. County’s Public Health confirmed a total of 97 coronavirus cases and 12 deaths in the City of South Pasadena on Wednesday, May 6. The majority of cases continue to originate from the South Pasadena Care Center, with the local nursing home facing 78 resident […]
City and community organize homeless outreach amidst the coronavirus
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Quarantining is now a daily reality for most in South Pasadena, however, residents without homes have found it especially difficult to find shelter and safety during the pandemic. In response, many community members and organizations have taken it upon themselves to help the […]
Cheryl Busick selected as new SPMS principal
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor SPUSD introduced Cheryl Busick as SPMS’ new principal on Tuesday, Mar. 5. Busick’s new position comes after former principal David Kubela announced he would be leaving the position beginning on Apr. 30. Busick has led as Arroyo Vista’s principal since 2011. Previously, Busick has served as principal of Temple City’s […]
How coronavirus disrupted baseball’s promising season
Story by Lilian Zhu & Katharine FlorenceStaff Writers Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The baseball team has held the dreadful reputation as one of the worst teams at SPHS, going without a winning league record since 2008. But this year, the Tigers finally found some success. However, the arrival of coronavirus cut the season and […]
Students respond with mixed feelings to Joe Biden’s nomination
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Illustration by Nicholas Forman Staff Illustrator Many SPHS students were disappointed at the news of Bernie Sanders’ campaign suspension on Apr. 8, leaving Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic party nominee. Now, SPHS students are debating whether or not to support Biden in the upcoming general election. “I was so […]
Understanding the limits of empathy
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Empathy is often seen as the pathway to connection, a virtue that all must strive towards. To arrive at an empathetic perspective, people must practice putting themselves in the shoes of another. However, in certain cases, some are unable to even fathom the perspective of another. A […]
Jackson Monical: unapologetically genuine
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor For some, being in the spotlight is daunting, but for Jackson Monical, it’s exhilarating. Right before entering middle school, the senior decided to audition for a part in the annual fifth grade play, and earned the part of Jafar in the Class of 2013’s […]
Gym construction expected to continue during school closure
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Construction on the SPHS main gym is still expected to be completed by August 31st, despite SPUSD’s school closures. Public construction has been deemed essential by Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti, allowing work on the gym to continue throughout the lockdown. However, the […]
Senator Anthony Portantino briefs city on state response to coronavirus outbreak
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Richard Gomez Contributor Senator Anthony Portantino briefed the city council on state efforts in response to the coronavirus outbreak at its meeting on Wednesday, Apr. 29. Portantino and the state are currently brainstorming ideas to help residents, cities, and businesses adjust to the coronavirus situation, through proposed senior […]