Written by Dominic Marziali Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang With a new school year beginning, the SPHS girls’ tennis team is preparing for a successful season under new coach, Sean Taroli. Due to the departure of graduated seniors, incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to contribute in the 2017 season. The girls’ varsity team […]
Ryan Lee takes helm of boys’ basketball, amidst coach Lutzeier’s departure
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer After six years of coaching Freshman and JV basketball at SPHS, Ryan Lee will be this year’s new varsity boys’ basketball head coach. Lee will step up to fill the varsity job vacated by coach David Lutzeier, who recently took a new coaching job at Bellarmine Jefferson high school […]
City Council swears in Paul Riddle, South Pasadena’s new Fire Chief
Story and Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Writer and Photographer Council Members officially swore in Paul Riddle as the City of South Pasadena Fire Chief at the Wednesday, August 16th city council meeting. Since his initial appointment in July, Riddle has become the 17th officer to occupy the position for the City of South Pasadena. […]
Photos: protestors gather in downtown L.A. after violence in Charlottesville
Hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles this past Sunday to protest the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Protestors chanted “No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA” in response to the largest white nationalist gatherings in over two decades. Others held signs condemning the driver who plowed into a crowd of over […]
Al Gore underlines the worsening climate in ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’
Written by Noah Parker Staff Writer Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator A decade after his first film exposed the existence of climate change, Al Gore’s newest movie, An Inconvenient Sequel, presents the dire situation the world has been thrown into. The film effectively mixes troubling statistics and startling images, providing a somber reminder of […]
South Pasadena woman injured in fire
Written by Lily Azat Staff Writer A gas explosion on the 1700 block of Huntington Drive hospitalized one woman around 6:30 AM the morning of Tuesday, August 15. The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) received several calls of the explosion and a fire. The woman was quickly rushed to the hospital, severely injured with burns […]
Freshmen adjust to SPHS campus and culture at new student orientation
Written by Elizabeth Bock Staff Writer Photo by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Incoming South Pasadena High School freshmen gathered outside the gym on August 8 to complete orientation. From 9 AM to 12 PM, the new students were given an opportunity to tour SPHS and form deeper class bonds. “Assimilating to high school as a […]
Fall sports: Ranking talent loss across South Pasadena athletics
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer With the graduation of many seniors, South Pasadena athletic programs have been left afflicted by the departure of numerous key players. As the fall season approaches, Tiger has ranked the varying degree of loss from these teams, with squads ranked from lowest to highest talent depletion. 7. Girl’s Cross […]
‘The Dark Tower’ stumbles across the usual pitfalls of bad film adaptations
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Illustration by Kate Rogers Staff Illustrator Compressing a complex series of eight books spanning several genres and 4,250 pages into an hour and a half movie is destined to include its fair share of flaws and setbacks. The Dark Tower, based primarily on Stephen King’s 1982 novel “The Gunslinger”, […]
At Icho Izakaya, decadent sushi is served alongside a slew of Chinese influences
Written by Christine Mao Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer A cool gust of air conditioning, the pleasant clatter of plates, and a lively atmosphere greets customers as they step through the glass doors of Icho Izakaya. Located in Temple City, this Japanese restaurant fuses traditional Japanese cuisine with Chinese dishes. Upon entrance, […]
A conversation with David Speck, the new Assistant Principal of Student Services
Story and Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor David Speck was recently hired as South Pasadena High School’s newest Assistant Principal of Student Services. He fills the position after the departure of Ginger Merritt-Paul, who is now the Principal at the International Polytechnic High School in Pomona. The role of Assistant Principal of Student […]
Girls golf: A dynasty in full swing
Written by Christine Mao Staff Writer After earning its consecutive 9th league championships last season, the girls’ golf team is striving to preserve its undefeated streak and dominion over the region. Last season, the team claimed victory in the Montview league with an overall record of 9-1, losing only one game due to a two […]
Neurotypical stigmas surrounding medication harm those who need it
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator It is not unusual for someone to tell a person with an anxiety disorder that they need to “relax” or “spend more time outside” rather than accepting the fact they need medicine to address their chemical imbalance. Simple solutions to combat stress will […]
‘Dunkirk’ illuminates history in Nolan’s signature style
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer Illustration by Ashton Carless Design Editor Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk gives viewers a more unique and immersive glimpse into the story of the Battle of Dunkirk in 1940 than any historical movie to date. The director combines his signature non-linear storytelling with tense near-death scenes to create a thrilling war […]
Cross country seeks another year of domination in the Rio Hondo
Written by Ben Clark Staff Writer In recent years, victory has become second nature to the SPHS cross country team. The varsity boys have reigned as defending champions of the Rio Hondo league for two years and the varsity girls team has finished second in consecutive seasons Even with the departure of several key seniors, […]
Andressian pleads guilty to five-year-old son’s murder
Written by Sammy Park Senior Staff Writer Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Aramazd Andressian Sr. pled guilty to the murder of his five-year-old son the Alhambra Courthouse on Tuesday, August 1. Aramazd Andressian Jr. was reported missing by his mother, Ana Estevez, when Andressian Sr. did not return his son in a custody exchange last April. […]