By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Illustration by Angelica Navarro Everyone knows Simba and Nala, but more recently, Cecil the Lion has become even more popular in the eyes of the public. In early July, the black maned lion was lured across sanctuary lines by poachers, shot with a crossbow and later a gun. His unique […]
By Declan Chin Staff Writer Photo by Declan Chin Back in December, I heard about a program known as Camp Children’s Hospital Los Angeles from my mom and older sisters. It was my sophomore year, and I had barely started thinking about potential careers yet. I decided to apply even though the program was primarily […]
By Riley Segal Staff Writer At Tom Sawyer Camps, a new league of junior counselors bring something new to offer each year. Sophomore Ben Elbaum has been been going to camp for eight years now, but this is the first time he won’t be a camper. Since his first year, Elbaum always knew that he […]
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photos by Sammy Park From the hectic packing to the occasional family member getting seasick, cruising with my family was a memory I will never forget The Norwegian Pearl is an Alaskan cruise that boards in Seattle, Washington. The seven-day cruise attracts passengers from as far away as India and […]
By Kyle Kan News Editor The South Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education held its final summer session just nine days before the first day of the 2015-2016 school year on Tuesday, August 11. The Board discussed the future of the construction of a new science building on the South Pasadena High School campus […]
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The past and the future met this Friday, August 14th. The SPHS varsity football team played a scrimmage match of flag football with the team from the SPHS class of 1975. Unlike a normal football game, no one kept score. However, the audience and players still enjoyed […]
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer The buzz of anticipation can be felt, a fine air of social media-induced excitement resonating through the line that almost reaches out the door. Murmurs of expectation are overheard, “I hear the owner came from Hawaii”, “Maybe the place in Venice Beach is better.” The glass facade of the crowded […]
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer The summer series of concerts held at Garfield Park ended Sunday, August 9 with a Latin American musical performance. Around 300 South Pasadena residents completely filled the designated seating areas and even spilled onto the sidewalk to watch Louie Cruz Beltran and his band. The band, complete with vocals, […]
Photos By: Tucker Judkins
By Declan Chin Staff Writer 3.5/5 Ant-Man? A superhero that turns into the size of an ant? How is that even a superpower? How could this be a good movie? Thankfully, the writers and director overcome the skepticism with a light hearted, entertaining flick. Apart from die hard comic book fans, everyone had the same […]
By Ross Lelieur Senior Staff Writer 5/5 Much worry clouded Studio Ghibli’s reputation following director Hayao Miyazaki’s departure and the company’s subsequent organizational breakdown. Despite this issue, the production house has managed to put out what may be its last film – When Marnie Was There – as a sort of farewell (for now) to […]
By Sammy Park Staff Writer The aroma of fried funnel cake on Tuesdays and Thursdays will soon be fading from West Main Street in Alhambra. Ice Que, home of decadent funnel cake ice cream sandwich, boba, and shaved ice, announced its closure on Thursday, July 23rd. Less than a year old, the business’ closing shocked […]
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Incoming senior Kristen Kafkaloff is taking part in a rigorous eight-week internship with the Flight Electronics and Software Systems Department of JPL, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This program has been Kafkaloff’s first step into the professional world as it uses both her academic and interpersonal skills. Wanting to experience a […]
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer 2/5 Minions provides a prequel to the critically acclaimed Despicable Me franchise, but fails to earn any other distinction. Although the film depicts creative animated schemes and contains a comedic aspect, the generic characters and a predictable plotline create 90 minutes of cringing, boredom, and dissatisfaction. Taking place 42 years […]
By Cole Cahill Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Formen The South Pasadena Library hosted its third and final seminar and workshop on journalism of the summer for kids ages eight to 14 on Friday, June 24 at the South Pasadena Public Library. The presentation was lead by former Associated Press bureau chief Andrew Lippman and […]
