On August 19, The South Pasadena football team held a preseason scrimmage at their home field. The scrimmage consisted of 4 teams: South Pasadena, Mark Keppel, Ontario Christian and a special appearance of the Ritsumeikan Uji High School football team from Kyoto, Japan. The mutual scrimmage allowed the participating teams to observe how their offense…
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Sexist Ads Continue to Exist
A recent ad from clothing company Gap has been criticized for promoting gender stereotypes. The ad depicts a boy, wearing a shirt with Albert Einstein, as “the little scholar” whose “future starts now.” The girl in the ad however is wearing a pink and white sweater while being portrayed as “the social butterfly” who will…
The Domestic Violence Problem of Professional Athletes
On July 27th, pro football linebacker Nigel Bradham, of the Philadelphia Eagles, was arrested in Miami after physically assaulting a hotel employee. According to the police report, Bradham complained to the hotel worker about the service. The incident escalated when the defendant, without provocation, struck the victim with a closed fist. The victim, who suffered…
Can Verizon Go Big with Yahoo?
Recently, Yahoo’s 21 year history as an independent corporation came to an end. Verizon Wireless has already paid, in full cash, a staggering $4.83 billion dollars to take ownership of Yahoo, a seemingly integral part of the web. After all, many regard Yahoo as one of the several “Internet giants,” which also include companies such…
The Bandwagon Is Speeding Up
The bandwagon phenomenon that defines our culture today has led to new connections and discoveries and the new trends that pop up everyday can persuade people to step out of their comfort zone. However, joining every bandwagon or trend that rolls along can dissuade people from taking initiative and finding independence. The hot topics today will probably be something completely different tomorrow so although it’s fun to keep up with the latest trends, enjoying something at your own pace definitely has its perks.
USA Archers Head to Decatur for the 132nd National Outdoor Championships
USA Archers competed in a tournament and despite some complications with the weather, many came out successful. Many of the archers that competed in this tournament will find themselves joining teams that train for the Olympics and will begin training under great names and mentors.
Kevin Durant Signs with Warriors
Kevin Durant has left his Oklahoma City Thunders and has joined the Golden State Warriors. Durant’s intentions in changing teams after this NBA season is not quite known, but the reactions to his new team and Durant’s final decision has stirred up many different reactions. Some like it, some think it’s selfish, and others just want to see the results in the upcoming season.
International Academy of Music: 14th Music Festival in Italy
Reporting from Italy at the heart of the International Music Academy’s 14th Annual Festival. Many young musicians from around the world have gathered to perform musical numbers from classical pieces to more contemporary pieces. In the end, directors and participants agree that they created great music throughout the festival.
Book Review on Unbroken: A Novel
A book review of Unbroken, a novel by Jessie Haas, is a heartwarming story about a single girl as she is growing up. She is working towards adapting to an unfamiliar world as she is also navigating the different hurdles of life in her own way. She battles through physical and emotional pain as she grows to be more mature.
The Secret Life of Pets – Movie
“The Secret Life of Pets” is a highly anticipated film right after “Finding Dory” seems to be a movie not just for entertainment but also a film that is thought provoking. The film’s plot seems to get the audience of the film to think about responsible pet ownership and also entertainingly shows the audience what pets actually do when their owners are away.