Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer ASB announced its 2022-2023 commissioners on Sunday, March 20 following the annual Commission assembly on Friday, March 18. The 16 commissioner candidates campaigned using social media and posters around campus over the past week. The assembly was the first to be held indoors in over […]
Baseball defeats Monrovia for the first time in five years
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photos by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Baseball defeated the Monrovia Wildcats for the first time in 5 years, winning 6-4 in front of their home crowd on Tuesday, March 15. Behind four strong pitchers and timely hits, the Tigers broke a 4-4 tie in the bottom of the […]
Track excels early on, prepares for CIF success
Story by Michael Mayemura Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer This year, both the boys and girls track and field teams have each laid the foundation for earning a second CIF title in the past 10 years and continuing a legacy of league domination. With a powerfully dynamic mix of under […]
Baseball falls to Temple City in stagnant game
Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Varsity baseball lost its third league game to the Temple City Rams on Friday, March 11. Hindered by inconsistent defense and stagnant hitting, the Tigers lost their early lead and eventually ended the game 11-4, leaving them at 1-3 in the league. Though […]
ASB connects students with local health organizations at Health Fair
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer ASB’s Health and Wellness Officers provided students with mental, physical, and sexual health resources at their Health Fair on on Thursday, March 10. The Health Fair took place during lunch on the Tiger Patio, inviting different health organizations from around Los Angeles County […]
SPHS auditorium to be named after former principal Janet Anderson
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Thomas Forman Contributor The SPUSD Board of Education approved the naming of South Pasadena High School’s auditorium as “Anderson Auditorium” after former SPHS principal Janet L. Anderson at its meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 8. Upon its approval, Superintendent Geoff Yantz plans to formulate plans to install lettering and […]
SPHS band and orchestra perform at annual Spaghetti Dinner Night fundraiser
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The SPHS Instrumental Program held their annual Spaghetti Dinner Night fundraiser on Thursday, Mar. 3, including performances from students in Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra. Students from each of the instrumental programs performed a total of 22 songs, many of which were original arrangements. Performances […]
City Council votes to delay approval of Black Lives Matter mural until the creation of a public art policy
Story by Alison Wang Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Zach Brown Contributor The City Council unanimously voted to delay a decision on the Anti-Bias Club’s Black Lives Matter (BLM) mural until a public art policy is created, at its meeting on Wednesday, March 2. The postponement of the anti-racist artwork, which already received approval from the […]
Baseball falls short against La Cañada in league matchup
Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Baseball lost its second league game this Friday, March 4, matching up against the La Cañada Spartans. The Tigers made a commendable effort but were unable to recover from a rocky first inning and lost the game 5-1. The Tigers stand at 6-2 […]
Softball falls to Monrovia in league opener
Story by Anayah Mehdi Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Dominating with a 4-1 record this preseason, the Tigers had high expectations and were ready to start league games off with a kick. However, softball unexpectedly fell short at its first league game against Monrovia with a score of 13-5 on Tuesday, Mar. […]
Looking into SPHS’s sports medicine class
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer First established four years ago, the Sports Medicine course at SPHS comprises two classes this year, but hopes to grow in the upcoming years. Taught by Andre Zumaeta, the class is meant to encompass the entirety of the healthcare field, but is tailored mostly to sports-related […]
Women’s Club hosts presentation marking 50th anniversary of Title IX
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer The South Pasadena Women’s Club hosted a presentation on Title IX on Wednesday, Mar. 2. A subsection of their new in-person programming, the club opted for a presentation about the landmark decision in honor of its 50th anniversary. Passed in 1972, Title IX is […]
ASB promotes annual Powerpuff game at spirit assembly
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee and Sarah Lee Staff Photographer and Senior Staff Photographer ASB got students excited for the upcoming game at the annual Powerpuff spirit assembly on Friday, Feb. 25. ASB held the event on the football field with students separated by grade level, to accommodate current coronavirus health and safety […]
Seniors demolish the juniors 20-6 in annual Powerpuff game
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photos by Erin Lee & Sarah Lee Staff Photographers The seniors came out with a blowout 20-6 victory against the junior girls on Friday, Feb. 25 at the annual Powerpuff game. The two classes maintained agility, teamwork, and competitiveness on the cold and windy Roosevelt Field. The first […]
Women’s Club partners with Peace Over Violence for teen dating violence webinar
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor The South Pasadena Women’s Club held a teen dating violence webinar with non-profit organization Peace Over Violence (POV) on Wednesday, Feb. 23. As part of their various health and wellness sessions, the club decided on a presentation in conjunction with POV to raise awareness of teen relationship violence. POV […]
Cost and competition curtail youth sports participation
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator Sports are one of the treasures of childhood: an opportunity for physical activity, a chance to bond with teammates, and a way to discover one’s passion. A Little League game, hamburgers grilling behind the field, or a court of young basketball players […]