Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor SPHS’ annual end of the year senior class trip to Yosemite National Park has been canceled in response to the coronavirus threat. The trip’s non-profit, NatureBridge, announced the cancellation of all its programs until June 5, 2020. The organization provides outdoor education programs to students through […]
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. County Department of Public Health confirmed a total of four coronavirus cases in South Pasadena on Thursday, Mar. 26. The number of confirmed cases has spiked rapidly, with 559 new confirmed cases in L.A. County since Mar. 24. In the Public Health Department’s […]
Story by Peter WangCopy Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Grimes is an enigma. Her meteoric ascent from underground electronic producer to almost-mainstream pop star shows remarkable dedication to indie ideals — but her boundary-pushing antics have incite controversy and confusion. On top of her divisive reputation, being pregnant with Elon Musk’s child deepens the […]
Story by Sofia Alva & Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editors Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Many athletes have one goal in mind: gain every advantage possible. While some may put extra hours in at the gym or scour over film, others believe that developing their own unique pre-game rituals or superstitions allows them to compete at […]
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Residents have banded together to help the community during the coronavirus outbreak, founding the South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers program to assist seniors, families with special needs students, and the otherwise health compromised with groceries and/or pharmaceutical needs in order to reduce their exposure […]
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. County Department of Health confirmed 71 new cases of coronavirus and a new confirmed death in Culver City on Sunday, Mar. 22. The county has also confirmed the third coronavirus case in the South Pasadena area. According to L.A. County’s Mar. 22 news […]
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Tiger Staff The SPHS Alumni Association (SPHSAA) is continuing to offer its annual scholarships for high school seniors who hope to pursue any higher education — including community college, four-year colleges or universities, and vocational schools. In light of SPUSD closing all schools until May 5, the association […]
Story by Dominic MarzialiOnline Managing Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustration Netflix has taken a few turns and tumbles with the rise of the #MeToo movement. In its haste to become a fan favorite platform, the behemoth started mass-producing movies and shows with non-white leads. However, Netflix clearly became a believer of quantity over quality. […]
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The L.A. County Department of Health confirmed a new case of the coronavirus in South Pasadena, making it the city’s second laboratory-confirmed case during the coronavirus pandemic. The number of confirmed cases in L.A. County has more than tripled within the past 4 days, with a current […]
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor SPUSD announced it will extend its school closure until Tuesday, May 5, on Friday, Mar. 20. The district is acting in response to the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s recommendation concerning the coronavirus pandemic and expects a Monday, May 4, return date for employees […]
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor California resident Jeffrey Ghazarian died at Pasadena’s Huntington Hospital on Thursday, Mar. 19, after testing positive for coronavirus following a visit to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida. The 34-year old’s passing marks the second confirmed death in L.A. County. Ghazarian, according to TMZ, developed a fever and […]
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council passed a resolution to declare a local emergency and establish residential and commercial renter protections at their meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 18, due to the coronavirus outbreak. This declaration also adopts regulations for private and public facilities and gatherings and […]
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Senior Sarah Zenas slowly climbed onto the diving board and waited for the whistle to blow. Muscles aching and out of breath, she wanted to climb back down. Instead, she waited in position and recalled her experience with the people living on Skid Row: homeless […]
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator 5/5 stars ‘Modern Love: The Podcast’ features a series of readings of love essays based on real-life experiences from The New York Times’ column “Modern Love.” These readings, recited by actors, masterfully encapsulate the emotion of the pieces they deliver, making for immersive and compelling […]
Story and photo by Dominic Marziali Online Managing Editor Griffins of Kinsale, the pub on Mission St. near the Metro Gold line, opened for a dine-in St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Mar. 17, despite a mandate from the City and L.A. County to service delivery and takeout only. SPPD officers closed the establishment due to […]
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The CIF State office did not reach a decision pertaining to the spring postseason games and the coronavirus outbreak in its annual spring meeting Tuesday, Mar. 17. The commissioners will reevaluate the situation on Friday, Apr. 3. While most preseason matches have been canceled, […]
