Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The track team performed well at the Mustang Round-up on Saturday, Feb. 29. The invitational, just days after Alhambra, included difficult competition from much larger schools. Despite this, the Tigers produced a number of personal records and individually placed within the top 10 in […]
Mr. G: Unraveling the enigma under the cowboy hat
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Many people view Mr. G — Megerdich Baghram Gregor — as just a staff member on campus, unaware of the captivating stories hidden under his cowboy hat and sunglasses. Students, intimidated by his poker face and aloofness, often walk past Gregor. Little do they know […]
Boys volleyball takes home third place in preseason tournament
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor vada2013.ca Photo by Alicia AldereteContributor The boys volleyball team won third place in a weekend tournament at Adolfo Camarillo High School on Saturday, Feb. 29. Running for two days, the Tigers defeated Nordhoff before falling to Camarillo. Tigers won 3-0 on Friday after quickly gaining momentum in the first […]
Band showcases musical talents at Spaghetti Dinner Night fundraiser
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The SPHS Instrumental Department organized its annual Spaghetti Dinner Night on Thursday, Feb. 27, inviting South Pasadenans for a night of live music and food. The event — the program’s biggest fundraiser of the year — showcased 25 acts performed by SPHS band members. The band selected […]
Seniors claim double-digit victory in annual Powerpuff game
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photos by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The seniors ran away with a victory in the annual Powerpuff game on Friday, Feb. 28, leaving the juniors behind in the dust, 48-27. The teams battled hard throughout a tight first half, but the Class of 2020 broke away for the blowout win. […]
Track and field excels against Alhambra
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The track team reigned above Alhambra in a dual meet on Thursday, Feb. 27. South Pas earned first place in 26 of the 29 events. Juniors Ferrel Mansano and Terrel Mansano swept first and second, respectively, in both the 100m and 200m. Junior Ella […]
Salt & Straw loses authenticity through overcomplication
Story by Audrey Ernst Staff Writer Photos by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Cardamom Black Pepper & Port Truffle probably isn’t the first flavor that comes to mind when thinking about ice cream, but at Salt & Straw, it’s an option in its wide variety of eccentric flavors. The Portland-based ice cream shop opened in Old Town […]
Boys volleyball gives up two-set lead against Whittier Christian
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor healthynetwork.org Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The boys volleyball team stumbled against Whittier Christian in five sets on Thursday, Feb. 27. Although the Tigers established a two-set lead, the Heralds mustered a comeback to win, 3-2. South Pas began with the advantage in the first set after an onslaught […]
ASB ignites school spirit before upcoming Powerpuff game
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor embryogene.ca Photo by Ella Jayasekera Staff Photographer Students packed into the auditorium for the annual Powerpuff spirit assembly on Friday, Feb. 28. A precursor to the upcoming Powerpuff game, the brief assembly engaged the spirit of the student body through creative video skits and introductions of the junior and senior […]
Poets inspire student voice and creativity at poetry workshops
Story by Kimberly Hsueh and Haelee Kim Staff Writers Photo by Sean Jin Staff Photographer The Spoken Literature Art Movement (SLAM) visited English classes on Thursday, Feb. 27 and Friday, Feb. 28, bringing professional poets to inspire students to express their creative freedom as apart of its poetry education and workshop program. Founder of the program, Alyesha […]
Reassessing the VPA requirement
Story by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Arts are integral to humanity as an avenue for self-expression. Unfortunately, forcing art on those who are not enthusiastic about it causes it to lose many of these celebrated qualities. The UC system currently mandates that all applicants take one year of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). […]
FBLA receives top marks at Gold Coast leadership conference
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Gabriel Tom Contributor The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 2020 Gold Coast Leadership Conference took place at South Pasadena High School on Saturday, Feb. 21. 18 schools attended the eight-hour event, which concluded with the Awards of Excellence Program in the auditorium. FBLA competitors presented projects, held […]
Baseball loses preseason matchup to Rancho Cucamonga
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The baseball team faced a 10-0 defeat in its third game of the season against the Rancho Cucamonga Cougars on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The Tigers drop to 1-2 in the preseason. South Pas gave up four runs in the first inning and never recovered. […]
Andrea Castellanos: proving the doubters wrong
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor ptithibou.org Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Senior Andrea Castellanos’ aptitude in soccer manifested when she was just six years old in her hometown of Aguascalientes, Mexico, but it was difficult to find opportunities for this talent. Girls teams were rare, and while Castellanos’ love for the sport grew, nobody […]
City introduces newest SPPD officer Christina Roppo
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo courtesy of City of South Pasadena Contributor South Pasadena City Council members and the South Pasadena Police Department welcomed new police officer Christina Roppo on Wednesday Feb. 19. Roppo is now the department’s second female officer, joining officer Catalina Vasquez. The South Pasadena chief of police, Joe Ortiz, introduced […]
Sustainability demands conscious shopping
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor myconjoinedjourney.com Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Certain American shopping habits have become increasingly commonplace as new, more desirable products flood the market every day. Specifically, many people have begun browsing online in the comfort of their own homes as opposed to shopping in person; clicking one “buy” button to […]