Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Shari Correll Contributor Under the direction of drama director Nick Hoffa, SPHS Drama’s rendition of Sense and Sensibility put a new twist on Jane Austen’s literary classic in its run from Friday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 14 under the stars on the Tiger Patio. The […]
Cross country qualifies for state after successful CIF Finals meet
Story by Anayah Mehdi Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Mike Parkinson Contributor Unlike the hilly trails and obstacles they run, SPHS’ boys and girls cross country teams have sailed smoothly through the season into CIF. At CIF Finals on Saturday, Nov. 20, which the Tigers solidly qualified for after excelling at preliminaries on Friday, Nov. 12, […]
Football’s CIF run ends after loss to Montclair
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Photos by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Seniors Jack Riffle and Noah Aragon, the two pillars of the Tiger’s team all season, stared at the field with a melancholic pensiveness as their bid to win CIF for the first time since 1959 fell mere inches short. Football’s CIF run came […]
School Board appoints Karissa Adams as provisional member
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District Contributor The School Board voted unanimously to appoint Karissa Adams as its new provisional member at its meeting on Tuesday Nov. 9. Adams’ appointment comes after former school board member, Dr. Suzie Abajian’s, resignation in September as a result of relocation. The Board […]
Dune’s sublime cinematography balances a complex plot in the newest adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel
Story by Elsie Waters Staff Writer Illustration by Isole Kim Staff Illustrator Condensing a 722 page novel into a single film is a daunting task. If that novel doubles as the first story in an incredibly complex six volume series, it is even more intimidating. This is the exact situation that Denis Villeneuve faces directing […]
Season preview: Boys basketball embodies family and passion
Story by Hanna Bae & Michael Mayemura Staff Writers Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer After an unconventional last season when they placed second in the Rio Hondo League, boys basketball has set its eyes on a successful upcoming season. With powerful seniors and third-year head coach Ernest Baskerville, the team is looking to secure a league title with renewed […]
The French Dispatch maintains director Wes Anderson’s signature wit
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator Since 1996, director Wes Anderson’s singular style has skyrocketed him to the king of eccentric and fascinating films. His tenth venture, The French Dispatch, is no exception. The production fulfilled Wes’s signature flair with wit and style, but the lack of a coherent […]
Football advances to CIF semifinals after dominating Western Christian
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Photos by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Football took its momentous CIF run to Western Christian’s Field on Friday, Nov. 12 in hopes of advancing to Division 13 semifinals, and they did just that. In a game that senior Jack Riffle described as “our best [game] yet,” the Tigers put […]
Cross country competes in final league race of the season
Story by Anayah Mehdi Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Mike Parkinson Contributor Girls and boys varsity cross country teams earned second and first place, respectively, in the Rio Hondo League Finals at Lacy Park on Thursday, Nov. 4. Both teams advance to the CIF Southern Section Prelims on Friday, Nov. 12 at the hilly Mt. SAC […]
Football on to CIF quarterfinals after crushing Magnolia
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Photos by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer The last time SPHS football celebrated a CIF victory in front of its home crowd, the entirety of the current roster hadn’t been born. On Friday, Nov. 5, the quarter century CIF drought ended, winning for the first time since 1997. Hosting the […]
Water polo loses to San Marcos in CIF opener
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Photo by Dani Rodriguez Staff Photographer Boys water polo secured the Rio Hondo League title this season en route to a CIF qualification, finishing with a 17-11 record overall and a dominating 10-1 mark against league opponents. The team won 10 of its last 12 games heading into its […]