Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer and courtesy of Josh Desbrisay South Pasadenans enjoyed an impressive display as one of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket soared along the skyline on the evening of Friday, December 22. The two-stage rocket was launched from Vandenberg Air Force base in Santa Barbara on Friday evening. The booster held a […]
Portantino brings ‘State of the State’ address to South Pasadena
Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer State Senator Anthony Portantino delivered his annual ‘State of the State’ address to the South Pasadena City Council on December 20th. In his presentation, the senator discussed developments in state legislations during past year, especially those that pertained to the city. Portantino also reaffirmed his dedication to fighting the 710 […]
City Council elects new mayor Richard Schneider
Photo courtesy of City of South Pasadena Richard Schneider was elected mayor of South Pasadena in this past Wednesday’s city council meeting, and former council member Marina Khubesrian was elected to fill Schneider’s prior role of mayor pro-tempore. The elections follow the end of Michael Cacciotti’s one-year mayoral term, and he will now return to […]
Girls’ soccer finishes its immaculate preseason against Sierra Vista
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer preseason came to an impressive close as the Tigers defeated the Sierra Vista Dons 3-0 at a away game on Thursday, December 21. Determined to finish out the season strong, the Tigers’ sheer will overpowered all the Dons’ defenses. This ninth preseason match commemorates the […]
Boys’ soccer finishes preseason with a draw against Sierra Vista
Photos by Isaac Marzaili Staff Videographer Boys’ soccer battled cold and windy conditions on Thursday, December 21 to secure a tie with visiting Sierra Vista Dons in a 0-0 gridlock. The game wrapped up South Pasadena’s preseason slate, and puts the team on top of the Rio Hondo League with a 7-1-2 record. The first […]
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ fails to excite despite excellent presentation
Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator 3/5 stars The Star Wars franchise has ridden a bumpy road. From the excellence of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back to the utter failure of Attack of the Clones and The Phantom Menace, the series has been all over the place in terms of quality. Yet […]
Boys’ basketball falters in the Norco-Glendora Tournament
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boosted by a dominant performance from senior Nick Corvino, boys’ basketball secured its fifth preseason victory over Norco on December 12 in the Norco-Glendora Tournament. However, a major momentum swing resulted in losses versus San Dimas, South Hills, and Glendora, all CIF-tested squads, and the Tigers exited the competition […]
Winter Assembly sets holiday spirit with student performances
Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor SPHS kicked off the holiday season with its annual Winter Assembly on Friday, December 15. Commissioner of Assemblies senior Anders Keith led the holiday celebration with a series of short skits and the winners of the Winter Formal video contest as well as the location for the dance were […]
Girls’ basketball triumphs against Flintridge Prep
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Girls’ basketball defeated Flintridge Prep, 60-57, on December 15, at South Pasadena High School. The Tigers’ stamina kept them in the lead for the entirety of the game. Sophomore Charlize Kruzic opened the game with the first of her many three pointers. Flintridge Prep was unable to sustain possessions, […]
Senator Portantino pushes for later school start time at South Pasadena district board meeting
Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor Senator Anthony Portantino called for support of later school start times, a national health issue, in his annual educational and fiscal updates to the South Pasadena School Board. While other districts across the nation have introduced late starts, South Pasadena and many other school districts in California have not. […]
Fires consuming Southern California impact SPHS faculty
Featured photo courtesy of Garrett Shorr Photo by Isaac Marziali Videographer Fires blaze throughout Southern California during early and mid December, burning countless acres and forcing thousands of evacuations. The impact of the Creek Fire on the west side of Los Angeles has extended its impact to SPHS, where some members of staff are receiving ash […]
Albertsons officials unveil Pavilions “podium store” overhaul
Written by Isabella Tsai Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Albertsons Companies Southern California Real Estate Director Sam Shink The Fair Oaks Pavilions market is beginning the process of a complete overhaul that will result in a new, full-service store that will supply upscale items in addition to functioning as a conventional grocery store. Albertsons Companies […]
Girls’ soccer remains undefeated against Schurr
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team took down the Schurr Spartans, 2-0, in an away match on Thursday, December 14. After struggling through an intense first half battle, the Tigers switched into full gear and overpowered the worthy Spartan opponent. Eight games into preseason, South Pas remains undefeated and not […]
Boys’ soccer defends home turf against Schurr
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Varsity boys’ soccer defeated the visiting Schurr Spartans 3-1 on Thursday, December 14, avenging a one goal loss suffered against the non-league opponent last year. South Pasadena continues to play well on their home turf, as they improve to 4-0 at home with a 15-3 goal differential. The […]
Girls’ soccer runs wild against the Burbank Bulldogs
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The varsity girls’ soccer team maintained its intimidating reputation with a landslide 10-0 victory over the Burbank Bulldogs at home on Tuesday, December 12. The Tigers ran circles around their opponent; a rock-solid defense and midfield cleared each and every Burbank attempt while the frontline barraged the Burbank box […]
Boys’ soccer ties Burbank; maintaining its Rio Hondo leading preseason record
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer In a chippy preseason game, boys’ varsity soccer secured a draw with the Burbank Bulldogs by a score of 1-1 on Tuesday, December 12. The Tigers used a last-minute goal to draw even with the Bulldogs, who had gained control with of the game with a second half goal […]