Video by Alexander ParraWebmaster The end of October marks the end of the regular season for most of SPHS’ fall sports. Catch up on a few aspects of SPHS during October, including the girls varsity volleyball’s and the boys varsity waterpolo’s outstanding seasons, The Great ShakeOut, and Halloween festivities.
Community discusses Measure C at forum before election day
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor Community members discussed their concerns about Measure C at a forum on Tuesday, Oct. 22, fearing the measure would reduce public participation in city government. Measure C’s passing would eliminate the elected city clerk position from South Pasadena government, moving the role over to an […]
Girls volleyball falls to Norco in CIF Regional semifinals
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls volleyball lost to the Norco Cougars in three sets in the CIF Division IV semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Tigers succumbed to nerves at the beginning of the first set, quickly falling behind 12-4. Norco had a significant height advantage at […]
Girls and boys cross country both earn first place at Apache Invitational
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Michael ParkinsonContributor The girls and boys cross country teams both placed first in the Jade D-IV races at the Apache Invitational on Friday, Nov. 1. Star sophomore Sydney Morrow placed first, a whole 18 seconds before the second place finisher. Morrow earned a personal record of 17:42.00, […]
Homecoming honors Tiger tradition with annual assembly, picnic, and game
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photos by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS students showed school spirit and supported clubs at the annual Homecoming assembly and picnic on Friday, Nov. 1. ASB coordinated dress up days and lunchtime activities throughout the week to promote Friday’s festivities where students set up booths along the Tiger Patio and softball field […]
ACLU complaint accuses SPUSD of charging illegal school fees
Story and Photo by Tiger Staff The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a complaint against SPUSD on Monday, Oct. 28, in response to accusations from parents that the district has been charging unlawful school fees. Parents and community members sent their concerns to ACLU, which cited their complaints in its letter as an instance […]
Girls tennis RHL tournament rescheduled in wake of Getty fire
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The second day of Rio Hondo League girls tennis competition was postponed due to unsuitable air quality from the recent Getty fire on Thursday, Oct. 31. Junior captain Carissa Park was the sole Tiger scheduled to compete on Thursday, after the moving on from […]