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The Bridge Fire in the San Gabriel Mountains burns on September 10.
Wildfires ravage the West Coast
Leilah Villa, Staff Reporter | October 25, 2024

Wildfires ravage the west side of the United States every year. Still, the summer of 2024 was especially detrimental, burning millions of acres...

Logging into Minga is an everyday routine for students at South Hills.
Students and staff members reflect on Minga
Sophia Ramos, Staff Reporter | October 21, 2024
The cheer team performs on stage at Echo on September 12.
Echo 2024: capturing the spirit of our school
Belen Haro, Staff Reporter | October 21, 2024
Reflections from the class of 2024
Reflections from the class of 2024
Leila Ramirez, Staff Reporter | June 5, 2024
Features
Vivian Rowley (11) poses for a photo in one of her fall fashion looks.
Fall fashion at South Hills
Luciana Siqueira, Staff Reporter | December 12, 2024

Fall fashion at South Hills is all about embracing the cozy and warm aesthetic. As the temperatures drop, students have gotten creative with...

The pomline seniors pose for a photo during their senior night on October 25.
Pomline members reflect on their senior night
Leila Ramirez, Staff Reporter | December 11, 2024
Band members find ways to balance the challenges of academic, personal and band commitments.
Band members reflect on work-life balance
Sophia Amezquita, Staff Reporter | December 11, 2024
Nikocado Avocado's weight loss transformation shocks the internet.
Nikocado Avocado pranks the internet
Nazareth Cibrian-Sabillon, Staff Reporter | October 25, 2024
Sports
The pomline seniors pose for a photo during their senior night on October 25.
Pomline members reflect on their senior night
Leila Ramirez, Staff Reporter | December 11, 2024

After a successful season cheering on the football sidelines and performing at several events, the senior pommies were able to have a special...

Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new coach of the U.S. Men's Soccer National Team, following the exit of Gregg Berhalter.
From Europe to the stars and the stripes: Pochettino takes on USA men’s soccer as the head coach
Paul Fong, Staff Reporter | October 30, 2024
Football players physically and mentally prepare for games by using a variety of techniques.
How football players mentally prepare before a game
Genesis Rascon, Staff Reporter | October 25, 2024
Haley Ramos (10) anticipates a pass to Alexis Guerrero (10) at the game against Dorsey High School.
Flag football: this is just the beginning
Denia Evans, Staff Reporter | October 24, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Willow Eichen (12) and David Palmer (12) practice a fight before the show begins.
Cast and crew of “She Kills Monsters” reflect on opening night
Willow Eichen, Editor | December 16, 2024

The lights were up on South Hills High School’s fall play, “She Kills Monsters,” on November 15. Overall, the cast had a successful opening...

How do Starbucks and Dutch Bros seasonal fall drinks compare?
Who did it better? Starbucks and Dutch Bros on their seasonal pumpkin flavors
Belen Haro, Staff Reporter | December 13, 2024
Vivian Rowley (11) poses for a photo in one of her fall fashion looks.
Fall fashion at South Hills
Luciana Siqueira, Staff Reporter | December 12, 2024
A fan edited the 2024 "Wicked" film poster to look like the original Broadway poster of 2003.
Wicked fan poster edit: is it just fan art?
Denia Evans, Staff Reporter | December 12, 2024
Opinion
A live jazz band plays at the Huntington Library's Rothenburg Hall.
T.O.K field trip to the Huntington Library
Tatiana Monge, Staff Reporter | May 1, 2024
Review: The Clash of the Chicken Sandwiches
Review: The Clash of the Chicken Sandwiches
Selene Nunez, Staff Reporter | March 4, 2024
The aftermath of the al-Rimal neighborhood in the Gaza Strip after recent bombings.
What the Gaza conflict has unveiled to me about human struggle
Molly McDermott, Staff Reporter | January 18, 2024
A line forms outside the girl's restroom during passing period.
All we want is more time: Why the 4-minute passing period is not enough
Juliet Everling, Editor | May 17, 2023
Kali doing a photoshoot for Red Moon In Venus
Review: Red Moon in Venus
Ashley Sendejas and Skye Gonzalez | April 27, 2023
Characters Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal) in the series: The Last of Us
Series Review: HBO’s The Last of Us
Eliza Garcia and Katelyn Isa | March 31, 2023
This is the dramatized to-do list of an overworked, stressed student with high expectations from parents.
Prepared for life or pressed for time: how high expectations from parents lead to stress on their children
Kaeleb Hanson, Editor | March 15, 2023
Various prompts were inserted into an AI program to generate the images shown.
Why AI art takes away the beauty of manmade art
Skye Gonzalez, Editorial Staff | March 9, 2023
Images of fans that enjoy being extreme or obnoxious.
Which NFL fan base is the most obnoxious?
Joseph Rivera, Editorial Staff | March 9, 2023
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