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A Home Away From Home Ronald McDonald House Of Pasadena’s SHINE Gala raises funds to continue providing for families

Jasmine Soria , Print Editor-in-Chief • October 19, 2021

This past Saturday, board members, donors, and members of the Pasadena community gathered at the Annandale golf course to celebrate the annual Ronald McDonald House of Pasadena SHINE GALA, a night of outdoor dining and full of bidding. Most importantly, to celebrate the work of the House and raise...

Two Young Teens Involved in a Shooting in Pasadena

Mimi Castellanos • September 24, 2020

Pasadena encountered a drive by shooting in Villa Parke last Sunday, September 14. Around 8:45pm, Pasadena Resident Nathan Rowe heard peculiar gun shots across from his home. “I just heard real quick five bangs and then I could hear a girl screaming,” Rowe says. An 18-year-old male had many shots...

Now is All That Matters: Maura Bendett

Diana Juarez , Managing Editor • November 28, 2018

The concept of time is a tricky one. On the one concrete and practical hand we have dedicated our lives to the concept of timeliness and finding ways of marking the passing of time

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LA County Sheriffs and Operation Healthy Hearts Provide Showers and More for Homeless

Ramon Alvarado, Sci. & Tech. Editor • July 9, 2018

Homelessness has been a longstanding issue in Los Angeles. The homeless rate jumped 75% in the last six years, according to a LA Times report. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) has plans to help those unfortunate this summer and beyond. HOST...

A Noise Within’s “A Raisin In The Sun” Is Flawless

Dante Lopez- Bennett, Copy Editor • April 16, 2018

Sunday, April 8- the 7 p.m. finale performance of Lorrain Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” saw audience members shed tears, laugh, and erupt to their feet in fervent ovation following the show’s endnote. While the majority of reviews are often quick to be written, there are rare instances in...

A Noise Within’s Henry V Depicts a Modern Classic

Dante Lopez- Bennett, Copy Editor • March 19, 2018

March 18, 2018- Pasadena’s a Noise Within theatre was alive and well with an audience of all shapes and sizes trickling into its 7:00 p.m. showing for the Shakespearean classic, Henry V. Stepping into the homely theatre, it was clear to see that the crowd was in eager anticipation of the dramatics...

Basketball: Rio Ladies Push Through Sophomore Night

Ramon Alvarado, Sci. & Tech. Editor • February 16, 2018

The Lady Roadrunners fell to the Pasadena City College Lancers Friday, Feb. 16 at Rio Hondo. Pasadena City spoiled Sophomore Night at The Hondo as they defeated the Rio Ladies, 76-50. Rio fell behind quickly Friday night. They trailed PCC by 15 after the first quarter and 21 at the half. The Rio...

Women’s basketball team lose play off game 65-54 at PCC

Victor Lozano, Staff Writer • February 28, 2016

A remarkable season for the Rio Hondo women's basketball team has come to an end after losing to Pasadena City College on Feb. 24 in the first round of the Southern California Regional playoffs 65-54. The Lady Roadrunners, who had an overall record of 14-13 qualified for the tournament with a 7-3...