Energy was high on the Tigers’ side as they controlled the Wildcats for three straight sets, livened by an aggressive offense. While the Wildcats attempted several times at turning the tides on them, the Tigers held the lead through boundless tenacity paired with an offensive executed with surgical precision.
Boys’ volleyball comes back from behind to beat La Cañada in a reverse sweep
The Tigers persisted against the Spartans’ powerful hits and defense to win the match 3–2.
SPHS Virtual Enterprise qualifies for Youth Business Summit
Virtual Enterprise placed top five at Virtual Enterprise International West Coast Regional Trade Show in San Bernardino.
2026 Spaghetti Dinner Night raises money for Instrumental Musical Department
The spaghetti was catered by Charlie’s Trio, the cake was donated by Pavillions, and the coffee was from Starbucks. People could also participate in the 50-50 raffle and Silent Auction.
Baseball overtakes rival Titans in 11–3 blowout
After trailing 1–0, the Tigers made a late comeback, kicking the Titans back with a searing loss.
RACC Night eases college admissions process for students
The event featured representatives from 15 out-of-state colleges, including American University, Bard College, Brown University, Syracuse University, and the University of Arizona.
Entrepreneurship Launchpad teaches students about business
The Entrepreneurship Workshop included activities such as purposely pitching bad product ideas and Q&A sessions with successful entrepreneurs. The event was held SPHS cafeteria the morning of Saturday, March 7.
Boys’ volleyball crushes Temple City in league opener
Boys’ volleyball displayed excellent teamwork and communication, allowing them to claim the win for SPHS in a three-set sweep.
Boys’ volleyball defeats Pasadena Polytechnic in a thrilling five set game
The Tigers faced off against the Poly Panthers and took home the victory. South Pasadena won the second, third, and fifth sets.
Baseball falls to Salesian 1–0 in preseason matchup
Baseball continues to stumble through their season, consistently losing by marginal leads. They let in one run during the first inning; no one scored for the remainder of the game.
The never-ending death and revival of literature
Story by Ethan KwakStaff Writer Illustration by Lanah KimDesign Editor The chasm has never been more distinct between those who “care” about literature and those who do not. This can be traced back to the sensibilities developed by the “L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E” poetry movement of the 1960s. These poets resisted the Confessional tradition by focusing on the materiality of […]
Softball edges past Alhambra 10-9 in overtime season opener
The game drew into a 10th inning after a 9-9 tie at the end of the ninth. An umpire passed out during the fourth due to the 90 degree heat.
Juniors deliver crushing 20–6 blow to seniors in Powerpuff game
The seniors’ offense became their Achilles’ heel, which the juniors wasted no time exploiting through an aggressive offense, allowing them to claim a one-sided victory.
2026 Powerpuff assembly showcases performances, class competitions
The Powerpuff assembly built up school spirit for the Powerpuff game later that evening.
Duck syndrome and students’ secret struggles
Picture a duck swimming in a pond: On the surface, the duck glides smoothly over the water. Below the surface, the duck is kicking furiously to stay afloat. Duck syndrome is a feeling experienced by individuals based on their own belief that their peers are near-effortlessly successful, the individual must work furiously to keep up with their peers, and the individual must hide how much they are struggling based on the self-belief that it should not be this hard for them.
SPHS Students in the Free America Walkout
Over 600 SPHS students raised their voices against ICE agents in the national Free America Walkout on Friday, Jan. 30.