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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor L.A.’s Department of Public Health confirmed a total of 74 coronavirus cases in the City of South Pasadena in its Apr. 29 update. The county also confirmed six associated deaths, all of which were reported from the South Pasadena Care Center. According to Public Health’s Apr. 29 […]
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Contributor SPUSD’s school closures on Mar. 13 and L.A.’s safer-at-home order has left many teachers in an unprecedented situation, being forced to work with students outside of the classroom. However, some SPHS staff have found unique approaches to interact with their students using weekly video calls and […]
Story by Ellie CampbellCo-Associate Sports Editor Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Cal-Hi Sports named senior basketball star Billy Reed III to the First All-State Division IV team on Sunday, Apr. 26. Reed played his only season with South Pas, averaging 24.2 points and 9.8 rebounds. Reed drove SPHS to an 18-12 record and a third-place […]
Story by Ellie CampbellCo-Associate Sports Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The national coronavirus outbreak has abruptly disrupted the lives of South Pasadena residents. Many are sheltered up in their homes, worried about their jobs, and uncertain about the future. At SPHS, most aspects of student life have completely disappeared, including the spring sports season […]
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Junior Kimberly Hsueh was elected the 2020-2021 Commissioner of Academics in a runoff vote, as announced by ASB on Saturday, Apr. 25. As none of the three candidates for the Commissioner of Academics were able to secure more than 50 percent of the votes […]
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The L.A. Department of Public Health confirmed a total of 51 cases in the City of South Pasadena in its Apr. 23 update. South Pasadena’s number of confirmed cases has increased rapidly over the past week, garnering more than 20 confirmed cases within 72 hours. L.A. County […]
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator The L.A. Department of Public Health released its report on coronavirus infections in healthcare facilities on Tuesday, Apr. 21, confirming the majority of South Pasadena’s cases from the South Pasadena Care Center. According to Public Health’s Apr. 23 update, the local nursing home has faced 37 […]
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena hit a total of 30 confirmed coronavirus cases in L.A.’s latest press release on Monday, Apr. 20. The number of confirmed cases in the city has grown rapidly, with South Pas facing 10 added cases within two days. L.A. County has identified a […]
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator The SPHS Planned Parenthood Peer Advocates will host its online LGBTQ+ campus inclusivity panel on Tuesday, Apr. 21. The discussion will feature four experienced LGBTQ+ educators who will answer questions and advise participants on how to make their school more LGBTQ+ inclusive in […]
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor ASB announced its 2020-2021 commissioners on Saturday, Apr. 18 after online voting closed on Friday. This year a total of 18 students competed for a commission position, each campaigning and delivering their speeches online due to L.A.’s safer-at-home order. Candidates began campaigning on Monday, […]
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor L.A.’s Department of Public Health confirmed a total of 21 coronavirus cases in the City of South Pasadena on Friday, Apr. 17. Over the last 48 hours, L.A. county has faced 966 new coronavirus cases. According to L.A. County’s Apr. 17 news release, there have […]
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Superintendent Geoff Yantz is leading the district’s response to anticipated budget cuts to California’s education funding due to the economic downturn spurred by the coronavirus outbreak. Yantz is collaborating with other districts in Los Angeles County to collectively […]
