Written by Dominic Marziali and Peter Wang Staff Writers Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor The City of South Pasadena will create voting districts in response to an accusation of a voting rights violation. The city council moved to transition residents of the three-and-a-half square mile town from from voting at-large to district-voting to […]
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Ferroequinologists, foamers, and gunzels, (otherwise known as rail fans or train enthusiasts, ) showed up at the Los Angeles Union Station Summer Fest on Saturday to admire their favorite mode of transportation up close. The fair provided thousands of civilians with a look […]
Written by Dashiel Bove Staff Writer Illustration by Ashton Carless Design Editor Sam Rami’s 2002 film Spider-Man signaled the beginning of a new and better era for superhero movies. While Spider-Man is certainly a fun film from its era, it is not one that has stood the test of time. Spider-Man 2 improved on just about […]
Written by Dominic Marziali Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Temporary math classrooms have just finished construction at South Pasadena High School to allow for the construction of a new math and science building. The new bungalows have been installed on the practice field to accommodate for the math classes that have been displaced since […]
Review and Photo by Peter Wang Staff Writer Located in a Fair Oaks plaza along with several other unassuming restaurants, Nori Sushi Wraps lacks the reputation and long lines that are associated with a highly-rated eatery. However, its well-crafted and innovative sushi “burritos” make Nori an excellent choice for fans of poke and sushi. Sushi […]
Written by Peter Wang Staff Writer Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator The heated political climate of today has lead to widespread distrust of media, including the now-familiar accusation of “fake news”. While fake news is generally associated with fully fabricated stories that are intended to deceive, readers may encounter partially fabricated stories, altered facts, omission […]
Written by Noah Parker Staff Writer Images by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The corner of Fair Oaks and Oxley was unusually lively on Saturday night, crowded with people waiting to enter the Rialto. Mosaic Church, which was recently leased the dilapidated theater, hosted a public “interest night,” designed to inform the residents of South Pasadena […]
Written by Ben Clark Senior Staff Writer Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator Universal Studios’s newest monster movie, The Mummy, is a poorly made film from which it is impossible to derive any pleasure whatsoever. One would be more likely to enjoy staring at a blank wall than watching The Mummy because at least the blank […]
Written by Amelia Anthony Copy Editor Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator Pride this year exploded— plastered all over windows, Instagram feeds, and headlines. I read dozens of articles about the origin of the Rainbow Flag and the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. As the traction for Pride month increased, so did its rainbow […]
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer South Pasadena Little League All Star teams spent their first three weeks of summer practicing and competing in the annual District 18 tournament. While all of the teams fought hard, some teams came up short and others will be moving on to the sectional tournament. After losing by ten […]
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer The South Pasadena Democratic Club hosted a Town Hall meeting Thursday for Assemblymember Chris Holden (who represents the 41st district) in the library’s community room. Holden presented a short speech to the sixty attendees/local residents before a question-and-answer session. Holden responded to audience […]
Photos and Story by Alina Mehdi Copy Editor A spiral potato stick. A juice served in a glowing lightbulb. Every summer, images of these kinds of eye-catching street vendor style snacks fill up my social media feed. The source: San Gabriel’s 626 Night Market. This year, I decided to succumb to the hype and stop […]
By Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Local residents gathered on Mission Street every Fourth of July to watch the annual Festival of Balloons Parade. For some, the first celebration of Independence Day after the inauguration of the 45th president was a call to appreciate the holiday in a different light than past years. Regardless, all parade-goers gathered […]
Written by Sammy Park Senior Staff Writer Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer Aramazd Andressian Sr. pled ‘not guilty’ to the murder of his son, Aramazd Andressian Jr., on Monday, July 3rd at the Alhambra Courthouse. Judge Cathryn F. Brougham allowed Andressian Sr.’s request to waive his right to a preliminary hearing, during which a […]
Written by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor Ginger Merritt-Paul carried a box filled with yearbooks, curriculum documents, and a pink lamp, out to her car. She was beginning the process of clearing out her office, as her last few days as Assistant Principal at SPHS approach. In the fall, Merritt-Paul will start her principal position […]
Illustration and Text by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator In England, boys from ISCA Academy in Exeter, decided to protest the school’s uniform policy to include shorts for the boys. As summer arrives, their trousers get uncomfortable to wear in the heat. During the last week of school, about 50 boys participated and wore skirts to […]
