Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Senior Andrea Castellanos announced her commitment to Texas A&M on a full-ride soccer scholarship on Wednesday, Apr. 15, where she plans to study kinesiology. After playing a year in Mexico’s top flight professional league, Castellano transferred to South Pas to prepare for collegiate soccer. She […]
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer City of South Pasadena department heads gave coronavirus update presentations at the City’s online city council broadcast on Wednesday, Apr. 15. All departments have continued to stay in contact with neighboring city’s staff to ensure the best steps are taken to prevent further spread of […]
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Candidates for ASB’s 2020-2021 Commission kicked off their week of campaigning on Monday, Apr. 13 in preparation for online elections on Friday, Apr. 17. In light of L.A.’s stay-at-home order, ASB officers have opted to digitize the traditional campaign week, posting recordings of Q&A sessions […]
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo by Jeremy Thompson Contributor The Grad Nite committee announced that its annual senior Grad Nite from June 3 to June 4, has officially been canceled. The eight-hour event originally planned to send seniors to Disneyland’s California Adventure, giving students free access to any functioning ride in the park to […]
Story by Cloe Maurer Associate Feature Editor Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator Juniors Miles Bernath, Zoe Albornoz, and Justin Toshima earned three of the four spots on the Los Angeles Department of Education’s (LACOE) Senior Historical Paper State Team. The three students competed against 230 other entries across the Los Angeles area as part of […]
Story and photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor South Pasadena’s Trader Joe’s on Mission Street is closed temporarily for cleaning until Wednesday, Apr. 15. The store closed on Sunday, Apr. 12 as several Crew Members tested positive for the coronavirus. The Crew Members who tested positive were last working in the store on Monday, […]
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. Department of Public Health confirmed three new cases in South Pasadena on Saturday, Apr. 11, marking a total of 15 cases in the city. Public Health also confirmed 25 new deaths and 456 new L.A. coronavirus cases in its Apr. 11 news release. […]
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor SPHS counselor Marilyn Garcia has announced her return to SPHS on Friday, Apr. 10, after taking a personal leave of absence in January. Her original replacement, Joyce Ku-Rodriguez, will remain in her position until the end of April. Garcia announced her personal leave of absence from the SPHS staff, originally […]
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) Principal David Kubela announced he will be leaving his position effective on Thursday, Apr. 30, to fill his new role as principal of Acton-Agua Dulce Middle School. SPMS Assistant Principal Carlos Kassam-Clay will take over the position temporarily until the district finds a replacement. […]
Story and photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) School Board unanimously passed an emergency district grading policy in a special board meeting on Thursday, Apr. 9. The new structure impacts elementary, middle, and high school grades in addition to senior graduation requirements and the district’s late work […]
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor L.A. County’s Department of Public Health confirmed South Pasadena’s 11th coronavirus case in its latest news release. Public Health also confirmed 970 new cases over the last 48 hours and 22 new deaths on Tuesday, Apr. 7. The county has reached a total of 6,910 […]
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Helena Fu Contributor California’s decision to close schools amidst the coronavirus outbreak’s growing implications has left a trail of new challenges for the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) and Superintendent Geoff Yantz. As SPUSD faces a community-wide quarantine through the end of the school year, the district […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
