Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Girls’ water polo picked up another preseason win at home on Tuesday, December 12th, in a 14-2 victory over the neighboring Pasadena High School (PHS). The win brought the team’s record to 3-0, a strong position preparing for league play. After South Pasadena dominance defined the first half, the […]
With a vote over net neutrality two days, the fate of a free internet is at stake
Illustration by Elaine Yang Design Associate Editor The last few weeks have been filled with discussion about net neutrality, yet the majority of the American public knows little about what these Internet regulations are, and what effect their repeal will have. Special interest groups have taken advantage of this collective ignorance to propel their agenda […]
SPHS Dance Team tackles gender equality in its winter performance “Phenomenal Woman”
Story by Ben Clark Staff Writer Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer Students and South Pasadena families filtered into the auditorium on Thursday, December 7th to enjoy a winter dance concert performed by the SPHS Dance Team. It was a brisk night outside but the auditorium retained a warm and jovial atmosphere as its guests […]
Peer Mediators link SPHS and community in TEDx salon, ‘Connection and Communication’
Written by Rachel Lu News Editor Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The SPHS school and community engaged on the themes of ‘Connection and Communication’ during the SPHS Peer Mediators’ second TEDx event Saturday, December 9. The salon highlighted student speeches from Amanda Estevez, Ben Elbaum, and Archer Willems, transforming the SPHS library into a discussion […]
First Academic Achievement Day celebrates beyond the GPA
Photo by Thomas Forman Photography Editor SPHS students were chosen by their teachers for representing desired qualities during the first Academic Achievement Day at SPHS on December 8, 2017. Commissioner of Academics Kate Ba hoped to recognize students who exemplify positive academic characteristics beyond traditional standards. Ba created the event herself with suggestions and advice […]
Boys’ soccer shuts out Alhambra
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Varsity boys’ soccer defeated Alhambra 3-0 under the lights on Friday, December 8th. With the win, the Tigers improve to 5-1, marking their best start in four years. Freshman striker Caleb Lee opened the scoring for the Tigers with a breakaway goal in the first half. Lee’s tenacious defense […]
South Pas High School and Middle School choirs unite with music for winter concert
Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor The South Pasadena High School and Middle School choirs joined together Wednesday night for a choir performance in the SPMS auditorium featuring almost 100 voices, from sixth graders to seniors. The theater was packed with nearly every seat filled. Ms Donovan-Jones, the director and choir teacher at both the […]
Boys’ basketball triumphs against Flintridge Prep in overtime
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer With under five seconds left on the game clock and South Pasadena down 57-55, senior Nick Corvino strode to the free throw line. As players positioned themselves to scramble for a rebound, Corvino received the pass from the referee, took a breath, and let the ball fly. After making […]
Boys’ basketball defeats San Marino in the Providence tournament
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff writer Fortune didn’t favor boys’ basketball over the past week in the Providence Tournament, as the squad suffered two crushing losses by five or fewer points to Flintridge Prep and Providence on Wednesday, November 29, and Thursday, November 30, respectively. Nevertheless, the squad finished with a 2-2 record in the […]
SPHS Mediators to host second TEDx event: “Connection and Communication”
Photo by Hana Tyszka The Peer Mediators are hosting their second TEDx Salon Saturday, December 9 in the SPHS library. Student speakers junior Amanda Estevez and seniors Ben Elbaum and Archer Willems will speak at the event, which is entitled “Connection and Communication.” “Connection and Communication’ is broadening the meaning from our last salon [“Expecting and […]
Girls’ soccer remains undefeated; claims victory over La Salle
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The varsity girls’ soccer team came out strong with a 2-0 victory over the La Salle Lancers at home on Tuesday, December 5. Although initially apprehensive of the formidable Lancers, the Tigers were able to maintain composure and fend off all La Salle advances while landing a couple goals […]
Love, life and meaning in Almost, Maine
Images courtesy of Shari Corell Almost, Maine is about love, about falling in and out of love, about love in all of its forms. Through a harmonious combination of emotional performances, creative set design, and a universal subject matter, the SPHS Drama department has reached a new level of quality. The fall production of Almost, […]
Annual Tiger Run draws runners of all ages for 5k and 10k races
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The sound of an air horn ripped through the morning air on Saturday, December 2, marking the start of the annual Tiger Run. The two-hour race, which started at 8:00 a.m., drew runners of all ages from South Pasadena and other neighboring cities. 100% of the proceeds from the […]
Blaze Pizza is now slinging fresh pies on Fair Oaks following a grand opening
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer SPHS students and other South Pasadena locals lined up down the block outside of 1100 Fair Oaks Avenue on Thursday, November 30 for the long-awaited opening Blaze Pizza. The acclaimed pizza chain recently purchased the building that once belonged to Blockbuster which had been vacated for several years. On […]
Boys’ soccer perservers against Poly
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer won its second straight preseason game on Friday, December 1, with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Polytechnic Panthers. The Tigers faced a strong defensive opponent in the Panthers, who gave the team their toughest test of the year thus far. Both teams played lockdown […]
Girls’ water polo finesses Mayfield in second preseason game
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Girls’ water polo continued to display its dominance on Thursday, November 30th, as they secured another win against Mayfield Senior School, 13-2. South Pas controlled the game from its first moments, immediately stealing the ball and allowing junior Jael Osborne to put a shot on the cage. Both teams […]