Tiger recognizes its significant role in SPHS and the greater South Pasadena community and thus hopes to promote wellness by providing a list of local mental health services. Please reach out to sphstigernewspaper@gmail.com if you think of any other resources we should add. Thank you! SPHS Mental Health Resources1. School Social Worker Ms. Prime – […]
Boys volleyball continues winning streak with victory against San Marino
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The boys volleyball team dominated San Marino in three sets on Monday, April 26. Continuing their winning streak, the Tigers boasted powerful spikes and quick defense during their second league game. The Tigers started the first set off strong. The Titans played inconsistent returns, allowing the […]
Boys basketball drops to Serra in non-league match
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball fell to the Serra Cavaliers in a non-league match, 69-66, on Saturday, April 24. In a neck and neck battle, South Pas thrived on fast breaks while Serra executed in the half court. The Tigers held a slight lead for most of the fourth quarter, […]
Community members invited to meet new City Manager candidate Arminé Chaparyan at special forum
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Leon Worden Contributor South Pasadena residents will have the opportunity to meet City Manager candidate Arminé Chaparyan at a special forum hosted by the City Council on Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. The forum comes after community outrage surrounding the City Council’s lack of transparency over […]
Girls basketball triumphs over Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeAssociate Photo Editor Girls basketball narrowly clinched a victory against Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary (CSHM) High School, on Friday, April 23, with a 51-50 score. From the get-go, CSHM utilized their height advantage, gaining momentum with easy baskets inside the paint. In response, captains junior Allysan Tse and senior […]
Boys basketball destroys Blair Vikings
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball defeated the Blair Vikings 76-33 on Friday, April 23. Led by junior center Sage Wayans’ 36 points and a suffocating defense, the Tigers easily took care of business and earned its first league win of the season. “Every league game is going to be a […]
Girls golf remains undefeated in league with another victory against Gabrielino
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer SPHS girls golf team continued its winning streak in its match against Gabrielino High School on Thursday, April 22 at the Alhambra Golf Course. The team completed the course with a tight margin of 243-227, and are currently undefeated with a 2-0 record. Juniors Lauren Calderon and […]
City Council stands by Moffatt Street extension project despite widespread community opposition
Story by Zoe Schlaak Associate Sports Editor Photo courtesy of Planet Home Living Contributor The City Council unanimously reapproved the Moffatt Street extension project after a reconsideration of its previous approval at a special meeting on Tuesday, April 20, despite continued community opposition. The extension was originally brought to the Council in October 2020, but due […]
Boys soccer falls victim to Monrovia
Story by Zoe SchlaakAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Boys soccer suffered a close 2-1 defeat against the Monrovia Wildcats at their home game on Wednesday, April 21. The first half of the game proved detrimental for the Tigers, who struggled to gain any ground. Monrovia’s solid offense kept the team on the visitor side […]
City Council approves $3 per hour hero pay for grocery and drug store workers
Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The City Council unanimously adopted a 60-day ordinance to establish hero pay for grocery and drug store workers at its meeting on Wednesday, April 21. The ordinance requires that all major grocery and drug stores in South Pasadena increase their employees’ pay by $3 […]
Boys basketball narrowly falls to San Marino
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball stumbled in a 47-45 heartbreaker loss at San Marino in its league opener on Wednesday, April 21. The Tigers fall to 1-3 overall this year. South Pas held its own in the first quarter, but San Marino rallied behind its star shooting guard to outscore […]
Boys golf triumphs over Gabrielino
Story by Quinn Manzo Staff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The SPHS boys golf team prevailed against the Gabrielino Bald Eagles with an impressive score of 258-199, on Tuesday, April 20. Sophomore Ian Jin led the charge, finishing with a score of 33. Sophomore Luke Martinez and senior Justin Toshima followed with stroke counts of 38 and […]
City solicits community input on 2021-2022 budget
Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor The City of South Pasadena has requested resident input regarding the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget through a survey released on Thursday, Apr. 15. Community members can submit their budget priorities up until Friday, Apr. 30, and the Finance Commission will review all responses in their drafting of the budget […]
Baseball triumphs over Sierra Vista 5-0
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys baseball swiftly defeated the Sierra Vista Dons, 5-0, on Tuesday, April 20, to climb to 4-4 on the season. South Pas put in the work early, with three runs in the first inning and two more in the third, and relied on their defense the […]
City Council retracts City Manager post from Chris Jordan following widespread community opposition
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The City Council yielded to resident criticisms of the possible appointment of Christopher Jordan to the position of City Manager, and decided to rescind his employment agreement that was pending approval, at a special closed session meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 20. Per a press release, […]
Boys basketball sweeps past Montebello
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball romped to a 65-29 victory over the Montebello Oilers on Monday, April 19, to earn its first win of the year. The Tigers head into their league opener with a 1-2 season record. Behind a barrage of three-pointers, South Pas jumped out to an 18-0 […]