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Ice Cream from Bloomfield Creamery on E. Washington Blvd. (Ai Hiruma, Hijiri Nakamatsu, Riana)

Local Ice Cream Review: Bloomfield Creamery

Hijiri Nakamatsu, Ai Hiruma, and Riana March 5, 2025

Bloomfield Creamery, located at 1727 E. Washington Blvd., is a standout ice cream shop that attracts people of all ages. EF Academy students often grab some ice cream after school to feel refreshed and...

Spring Break begins after class on Wednesday, March 5th.

Spring Break Survival Guide

Hannah Tran and Queenie Wang March 5, 2025

On Wednesday, March 5th, EF students will kick off spring break, which stretches till March 25th, offering us 20 days of rest, exploration, and fun during the break! Spring break is a great time to...

Barabás Lőrinc performs in Robinson.

Barabás Lőrinc Performs at EF Academy Community Meeting

George Liubymenko and Kristian Stanek March 3, 2025

On Friday, February 28th, EF Academy had the pleasure of hosting Hungarian musician Barabás Lőrinc during community meeting. Known for his innovative approach to the trumpet, Lőrinc delivered a dynamic...

The cockpit of a Boeing 737 Max.

Is Air Travel Still Safe?

Kira Marie, Reporter March 3, 2025

In recent weeks, the media has reported on multiple airplane crashes, sparking concerns about aviation safety. Some of the most significant incidents include Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, which was...

A house in Altadena, northwest of the EF campus, destroyed by the fire on January 7th.

EF Students Reflect on the Southern California Fires

Riana, Ai Hiruma, and Hijiri Nakamatsu February 28, 2025

On January 7th, a fire broke out in Eaton Canyon, located within the San Gabriel Mountains just a few miles away from EF Academy. It quickly spread into Altadena and Pasadena, devastating communities and...

An EF student learns about the University of Kent at the International College Fair.

Global Universities Visit Campus for International College Fair

Hannah Tran, Reporter February 28, 2025

On Tuesday, February 25th, the second level of Cena was crowded with students, especially 11th graders, as twenty-four colleges and universities from outside of the United States came to campus to share...

Students who participated in EF's Culture Fair outside of Cena.

Culture Fair at EF Showcases Global Diversity

Kristian Stanek and George Liubymenko February 28, 2025

On Saturday February 22nd, EF Academy’s Blackwell building came alive with colors, flavors, and performances as students from 31 countries came together to represent their cultures at the Culture Fair....

Selfie Knockout begins again on Monday, February 24th.

Selfie Knockout Game: Tutu Clue for Friday, February 28th

February 28, 2025

Here is your daily clue for locating one of the tutu “shields” for Selfie Knockout! “Up, down, all around—this tutu is where footsteps sound.” Stay tuned! Clues will be updated before classes...

A model for the set of High School Musical.

Looking Forward to the Spring Musical

Maia Pradelli and Antoni Stoklosa February 21, 2025

The EF Academy Theater Club, under the leadership of dedicated Ms. Dora Johnson, is preparing for an exciting new production. This year's spring production is a thriller rendition of the 2006 Disney...

Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen is  located at 738 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena. (Lydia Chang and Doanh Dao)

Restaurant Review: Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen

Lydia Chang and Doanh Dao February 21, 2025

Stepping into Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen feels like an escape from the bustling Old Town Pasadena, where you’re cocooned with an exotic aroma of herbs and spices. Renowned for its bold and vibrant...

The golf team at practice on February 19th.

EF Golf Club Tees Off

Ben Tran, Reporter February 20, 2025

The EF Academy golf team consists of two dedicated coaches, Coach Sean and Coach Chris, and eight golfers who share a passion for the sport. They are teammates, but more like a family because they motivate...

Selfie Knockout begins again on Monday, February 24th.

How Selfie Knockout Builds Community One Picture At A Time

Zuzanna Zawadzka, Reporter February 20, 2025

A burst of excitement and friendly rivalry will take over the halls of our school strating Monday, Feb 24th,  thanks to the next round of Selfie Knockout, a student-organized game that has quickly become...

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