Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor The SPHS counselors announced the recipients for this year’s Book Awards on Monday, May 18, commending five juniors for their academic accomplishments and services to the school. Although the Book Awards are typically announced at the Farewell Assembly, due to the school closure the counselors posted a video to commemorate […]
Story by Kimberly Hsueh, Haelee Kim, & Matthew TsaiStaff Writer, Associate Opinion Editor, & Sports Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator The coronavirus pandemic has left those in quarantine bored out of their minds. A month and a half into California’s lockdown, most people have surely run out of fresh ideas to maintain their sanity. […]
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Voting continues to be the most important and effective way for citizens to influence the laws that govern both themselves and future generations. However, the United States has one of the lowest turnout rates among developed countries — only 56 percent according to the Pew […]
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor L.A. County’s Department of Public Health confirmed a total of 110 coronavirus cases and 18 deaths in the City of South Pasadena on Saturday, May 16. According to Public Health’s May 16 press release, L.A. County has identified a total of 37,303 positive cases and 1,793 coronavirus-related […]
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPHS ASB announced the preliminary results of the 2020-2021 class elections on Saturday, May 16. Class officers campaigned online throughout the week, producing videos and social media posts before elections began on Thursday, May 14. Class officer elections occurred in a different fashion than […]
Story by Janice Park and Lenise Diaz Contributors Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator A lot has happened in the past week as California has transitioned into Phase 2 of reopening the state’s economy. However, there are a few differences between what California Governor Gavin Newsom is allowing statewide and what the Los Angeles County […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Video by Shane Mills Contributor SPHS math teacher Shane Mills released his song, “Twelve Seventy-Four,” about loss and moving on to the student body via ASB’s weekly announcements on Thursday, May 7. Mills found a connection between the song’s lyrics and the coronavirus’ quarantining implications on everyone. “The surprisingly […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
