Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer suffered a 2-0 loss in an away league match against Temple City on Tuesday, January 8th. The Tigers were vulnerable to the Rams’ quick forwards, and were unable to manufacture offensive pressure of their own. The team now sits at a 1-1 record in league play. The South Pas […]
Girls’ basketball continues strong play against Temple City
Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Girls’ basketball eased their way to a 54-32 blowout on the road over the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, January 8. The Tigers’ superior organization and communication allowed them to command the court throughout the entirety of the game. Within the first quarter, South Pasadena’s control over the game quickly […]
Boys’ basketball struggles to close out Temple City
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The boys’ basketball team dropped its second straight league game, faltering to the Temple City Rams 55-47 on Tuesday, January 8. Unable to sink critical free throws and execute offensively late in the game, the Tigers couldn’t close out the opposing Rams. The Tigers opened up the game with a […]
Boys’ soccer holds off San Marino in league opener
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer won its first league match over rival San Marino on the road on Saturday, January 5th. The Tigers overcame rainy weather and consistently maintained possession of the ball in the second half to secure a 3-1 victory The boys’ team got off to a quick start, keeping constant […]
Aaron McGruder’s superb storytelling in ‘The Boondocks’ crafts a meaningful and relevant portrayal of society
Story by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Good storytelling itself is an arduous task. The ability to balance humor, seriousness, and character development and establish a connection between characters and the audience is special. Incorporating and referencing real events, though, whether it be about our culture, our society, or our government, is a polarizing, […]
Girls’ water polo falters against La Cañada
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Girls’ water polo fought with perseverance in its league opener at La Cañada, but was defeated by a score of 15-5. Due to the Spartans’ overpowering offense and defense, the Tigers faltered against strong plays and had little opportunity to score. With this defeat, their league opener places the season […]
Girls’ basketball blows by San Marino
Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The girls’ basketball team won big in their first league game against the San Marino Titans on Saturday by a score of 64-29. The Tigers played strong both offensively and defensively, edging the Titans out and maintaining a considerable lead throughout the game. The Tigers started off strong, with senior […]
Girls’ soccer ties San Marino in league opener
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer SPHS girls’ soccer drew a tie against the rival San Marino Titans on Saturday, January 6 by a score of 1-1. The late game thriller marked the first league game for the Tigers, who seek to maintain their status as Rio Hondo League champions in the new year. The Tigers […]
Boys’ basketball’s comeback falls short against San Marino
Boys’ basketball suffered a 56-40 loss to the rival San Marino Titans in their first league game of 2019 on Saturday, January 5. Although the Tigers were able to fight their way back into the game in the second half, the slow start from South Pas proved to be too costly. From the opening tip, […]
South Pasadena’s Mayor Award Rose Parade float cut out of live coverage after small fire on preceding float
Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor South Pasadena residents tuned in to watch the 103th annual Rose Parade Tuesday morning, Jan. 1, only to find that the city’s float, titled “Three Little Birds” was absent from the live coverage of the parade. The float, which won the Mayor’s Award, was one of a few entries that were […]
Atlantis is brilliant and Jason Momoa delivers, but ‘Aquaman’ barely stays afloat
Story by Matthew TsaiStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 3/5 starsThe DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has struggled to find its footing, with the majority of its films rated poorly by critics and underperforming at the box office. As the Marvel Cinematic Universe churns out successful movies with ease, the DCEU has turned away from Batman and Superman […]
Full of more appropriate comedy, ‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ takes a fairytale spin on its predecessor
Story by Kimberly HseuhStaff Writer Illustration by Elaine YangDesign Editor In late December, families take time off work and finally unite with their loved ones, celebrating the wonderful holiday season with Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, eggnog, and too much of Jingle Bells. In Once Upon a Deadpool, the wholesomeness of these activities works to provide the perfect satirical platform […]