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PASADENA (CBSLA) — Many students all across Southern California felt anxious about returning to school, one day after the shooting at Saugus High School. So, a group of Pasadena High students wanted to show support for their classmates and let them know they matter. (credit: CBS2) They put post-it notes with words of encouragement on every single student locker. Some of the uplifting messages included, “You can do it” and “You are enough”. In total, they wrote over 2,000 notes. Fellow students appreciated the gesture. “We wanted to make sure everyone here felt welcomed and loved,” said Allie Bodake, a sophomore at Saugus High School. “And everyone really has. It’s amazing.” … [Read more...] about Pasadena High Students Write Notes of Encouragement After Saugus Shooting

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — USC’s first female drum major made her debut as the leader of the Trojan Marching Band Friday night. Traditionally, the drum major kicks off every football season by stabbing the game-day sword on the grassy field to kick off festivities. An excited crowd watched India Anderson do it for the first time. “When the whole stadium goes off, it’s amazing,” said Anderson. “It’s just a huge rush of energy.” In 1971, women were brought into the band for the first time since World War II, according to USC News. Anderson is a junior at USC and also serves as a tuba player in The Spirit of Troy. … [Read more...] about USC Marching Band’s First Female Drum Major Makes Debut