Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer Girls water polo suffered a 13-9 defeat against La Cañada on Thursday, Jan. 9. The Spartans showed no hesitation in every move they took, from rapid approaches to the cage and aggressive goals. Despite the Tigers presenting strong teamwork to keep the ball in their […]
Wrestling falls to rival San Marino
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The varsity wrestling team lost in its first league duel against the San Marino Titans on Thursday, Jan. 9, with a total score of 40-27. South Pas was only able to win in three of the eight matches. Junior Roxanne Lynch (138 lb) was […]
TEDx program prepares to host fourth TEDx event
Story by Cloe Maurer Associate Feature Editor Illustration by Emily Garcia Contributor TEDxSouthPasadenaHigh will return for its fourth year on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m in the SPHS Little Theater. The event, hosted by the SPHS TEDx club, will feature eight student speeches under the theme “Wish It. Dream It. Do It.” […]
Boys soccer triumphs over Blair in high-scoring affair
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Boys soccer defeated the Blair Vikings on Wednesday, Jan. 8, with a 5-4 final score. The Tigers’ diverse attack flashed its potential, with scores from five different players and assists on every goal, while Blair continuously exposed the South Pas back line. The Tigers’ high-powered […]
Girls soccer draws with Gabrielino in preseason finale
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photos by Sean JinStaff Photographer South Pas girls tied with Gabrielino, 1-1, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, ending the preseason with a 5-5-3 record. Both teams played an aggressive and fast-paced strategy, using breakaways and set pieces to create dangerous chances. While South Pas came out of the gates energetically, […]
Boys basketball defeats Blair in league opener
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys basketball defeated Blair in its first league game 74-68, on Wednesday, Jan. 8. This victory brings the Tigers to a 12-3 record. Throughout the close game, South Pas struggled with defense but boasted a strong offense in the second half. Senior Billy Reed III […]
‘Parasite’ provides an insightful look into today’s social issues
Story by Dominic MarzialiOnline Managing Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator 5/5 stars Director: Bong Joon-hoGenre: Comedy drama thrillerRuntime: 2 hr 12 minRating: R Parasite, one of this year’s top foreign films got off to a rocky start in the box office, releasing in roughly 30 theaters. Two months of media attention and rave reviews […]
Motorcyclist confirmed dead after collision on Fremont Avenue
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer A motorcyclist was killed at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, after colliding with a truck while heading north on Fremont Avenue. The motorcyclist, identified by the county coroner as 39-year-old Brandon Jay Valdies, was reportedly riding a stolen motorcycle before crashing the vehicle in the accident. SPPD […]
Girls water polo loses league opener to Temple City despite late comeback
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls water polo fell against Temple City, 8-6, in the league opener on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Compared to previous games, the team showed stronger chemistry with consistent communication and strategic calls. Yet, with the ball in hand, the players hesitated and shot with poor […]
Boys basketball falls in overtime to Flintridge Prep
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Matthew TsaiSports Editor Boys basketball narrowly lost to Flintridge Prep, 50-46, on Monday, Jan. 6, in its final preseason game. The Tigers will enter the league season with an 11-3 record. A gritty defensive battle sent the game into overtime, where South Pas suffered from multiple turnovers. The […]
November and December 2019 at SPHS
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Wrestling closes the preseason with its final weekend tournaments
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls and boys varsity wrestling team competed in their last preseason tournaments on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3 and 4. The female athletes wrestled at Woodrow Wilson High School on Friday, while their male counterparts went to John Glen High School on both […]
Boys basketball soundly defeats Bosco Tech
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball triumphed over Bosco Tech, 62-31, at the East L.A. College Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 4. The 31-point blowout boosts the Tigers’ overall record to 11-2. “Although we lost two tourney games last week, we took a moral-boosting win today,” sophomore Mikey Ebner […]
‘How I Met My’ priorities
Story by Caroline KimbelPrint Managing Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator I started watching How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM) in fifth grade and, subsequently, I was exposed to a wide variety of jokes about sex and middle-aged life that I had no capacity to understand. Since then, I’ve probably watched the entire show at […]
Sports are unifying
Story by Matthew TsaiSports Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Everyone has recently lept onto the girls volleyball bandwagon, but I’ll confess: as a basketball player, I’ve always hated volleyball. The girls hoard the gym in the fall, pushing my team into the sweltering heat for conditioning and exhausting city runs. Then, once we enter […]
Cole Fox: Confident and compassionate
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Preston SharkeyEditor in Chief Cole Fox has a powerful presence on campus; she draws people in with her compelling poise and calm composure, speaking in a focused, captivating, and articulate manner. The ambitious senior’s involvement reaches all aspects of the South Pasadena community and beyond, earning much award […]