September 2022 Issue

This is only Ms. Deborah Orret's third year teaching APP Academy at Pasadena High School, and she has already made a huge impact on the learning environment and on the students. The ways Orret fuses fun and learning in the classroom makes for a stellar learning environment where students feel engage...

Whether you are a freshman or a senior, I am sure you have probably seen flyers scattered around campus of iconic anime characters like L and Gojo, with a pastel-colored background and the words "Anime Club" above them. As a student who has been interested in learning more about what the Anime Club ...

As the school year begins, PHS gives a warm welcome to its new principal, Mathew Kodama. You’ve certainly heard his name and read his emails, or maybe even seen him around on campus. But what exactly does a new principal mean for the students of PHS? What can we expect from our new administration as...

It’s no secret that the past few years have taken a big toll on PHS’s students. Over the course of the pandemic, I witnessed a drastic shift in my friends’ personalities—many of them became exhausted, depressed, and angry at the world. This made me wonder: if this was how they felt nearly every day,...

At this year’s Club Rush, PHS students saw a surplus of new clubs and organizations. With over 50 clubs now on campus, there’s definitely a space for everyone! Here are some of the newest clubs to come to our campus! Baking Club isn’t a new club, but it is branching out this year with its new Culina...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For many people, suicide is a tough topic to discuss. Even though suicide is something most people prefer not to talk about, bringing awareness to the issue is incredibly important. Talking about it allows individuals who are dealing with thoughts of ...

Mr. He, a Mandarin teacher at PHS, is a very accomplished man. Not only can he teach multiple languages, but he can also incorporate every student's needs. He is a graduate of Cal State San Bernardino, with a master’s degree in education, and now teaches Mandarin 1,2, and 3, along with AP Chinese. A...

As people filter into the gym after they pick up their books from their locker, girls volleyball is one of the most popular sports on campus. 3:30 is when the Varsity team plays, so the game is well off as the students find their way to the bleachers at the 3:44 bell. On the outside, you see a flash...

Picture this: It’s a beautifully warm, sunny day, and you and your friends are looking for a place to sit down at lunch. You want to breathe in some fresh air, find a patch of shade, or get away from the concrete quads and noise of campus. If only a divine space like this existed at PHS… Well - it d...