Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor L.A. County’s Department of Public Health confirmed two new South Pasadena coronavirus cases, marking a total of nine confirmed cases in the city to date. Public Health also confirmed 711 more cases and 28 coronavirus-related deaths across all areas of L.A. County on Saturday, Apr. […]
Junior wrestler Devin Peries named All-Area Second Team
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Junior wrestler Devin Peries joined 14 wrestlers as a San Gabriel Valley All-Area Second Team selection on Wednesday, Mar. 25. A third-year varsity wrestler, Peries climbed to the CIF Masters competition. At CIF Divisionals, he placed fifth in Division 12, qualifying him for Masters where […]
Rio Hondo League announces spring season cancellation
Story by Ellie CampbellCo-Associate Sports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The SPHS athletic department announced the cancellation of the Rio Hondo League (RHL) spring season on Friday, Apr. 3, in coordination with the CIF’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. There are no plans to postpone league play or make up any competitions. “It […]
Senior class faces disappointment as year-end events cancel
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor SPHS Principal Janet Anderson released an email apologizing to the senior class on Thursday, Apr. 2, in light of the coronavirus outbreak. California’s widespread pandemic has led to the shutdown of all schools for the remainder of the school year, leaving many graduating seniors with lost […]
CIF cancels spring season playoffs
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor CIF officially canceled all 2020 spring Section, Regional, and State Championship events on Friday, Apr. 3. The Rio Hondo League has yet to announce an update on the remainder of its spring season. “As always, our top priority is everyone’s ongoing health and […]
L.A. County confirms new cases, totaling seven coronavirus cases in South Pasadena
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor L.A. County confirmed 513 new cases and 11 deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday, Apr. 1, as well as a total of seven cases in South Pasadena. L.A.’s Public Health Department has identified 3518 coronavirus cases and 65 deaths across all areas of […]
March 2020 at SPHS
Video by Alexander ParraWebmaster & Videographer The spread of the coronavirus has ravaged the global economy. A bit closer to home, locals have cleaned out store shelves and SPUSD schools have shut down. Most residents are confined to their homes with the exception of trips to grocery stores or occasional spurts of physical activity. Watch for […]
SPUSD outlines guide to online learning program
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPUSD updated students and parents on the structure of its upcoming Independent Study Distance Learning Program (ISDLP) on Monday, Mar. 30. Teachers and students will be expected to complete work from home on a weekly basis using online services such as Google Classroom, Seesaw, and […]
Students honored with Scholastic Art and Writing National Awards
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Bailey Negrete Contributor Four SPHS students and four SPUSD teachers were honored with national gold and silver medals from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Senior Yvonne Ma won a gold medal for her digital artwork, “Library in a Train,” while senior Bailey Negrete took home a silver medal […]
Senior Billy Reed III earns All-CIFSS team nod
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Senior basketball star Billy Reed III was named to the Division 4A All-CIF Southern Section (SS) Team Monday, Mar. 30. The transfer from Alemany spearheaded the South Pas offense in his first year with 24.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per match. Over two playoff games, […]
‘Stargirl’ misses its chance to shine
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Disney’s film adaptation of the YA classic Stargirl was neither a trainwreck nor particularly well executed. It can be most fittingly described as “lost in translation.” The whole movie felt like a missed high five. Disney, with its nearly unlimited resources, was unable to […]
Facing coronavirus in South Pasadena
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Responses have been edited for clarity. Repercussions of the social distancing measures put in place to combat the coronavirus have taken a significant toll on people nationwide. Airlines have shut down, conferences have been cancelled, and many businesses have been forced to close their doors. […]
Senior class Yosemite trip called off in consequence of coronavirus threat
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor SPHS’ annual end of the year senior class trip to Yosemite National Park has been canceled in response to the coronavirus threat. The trip’s non-profit, NatureBridge, announced the cancellation of all its programs until June 5, 2020. The organization provides outdoor education programs to students through […]
L.A. confirms South Pasadena’s fourth coronavirus case
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. County Department of Public Health confirmed a total of four coronavirus cases in South Pasadena on Thursday, Mar. 26. The number of confirmed cases has spiked rapidly, with 559 new confirmed cases in L.A. County since Mar. 24. In the Public Health Department’s […]
Community bands together in grocery shopping volunteer service
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Residents have banded together to help the community during the coronavirus outbreak, founding the South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers program to assist seniors, families with special needs students, and the otherwise health compromised with groceries and/or pharmaceutical needs in order to reduce their exposure […]
L.A. confirms South Pasadena’s third coronavirus case
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. County Department of Health confirmed 71 new cases of coronavirus and a new confirmed death in Culver City on Sunday, Mar. 22. The county has also confirmed the third coronavirus case in the South Pasadena area. According to L.A. County’s Mar. 22 news […]