Month: September 2026

South Pasadena organization advocates for tech restrictions in schools

Story by Maxwell GardoceStaff Writer In conversations concerning personal technology usage among students in SPUSDschools, the parent-led organization Touch Grass South Pas plays a major role. Thegroup advocates for a developmental learning environment, believing that a personaltechnology ban during school hours would be beneficial for all district students. Thecoalition, formed in spring 2025, grew out of […]

New coaches join SPHS staff

Story by Ella Apisakkul and Maya BennettStaff Writers Photo by Adrian LopezStaff Photographer Some new coaches who have joined the athletics department for the current school year include Delvon Roe for boys’ basketball and Doyle Kane for baseball.  Roe’s basketball career thrived in high school, where he was ranked within the top five basketball players […]

Girls’ golf comes in last at Alhambra

The Tigers had a rough day at Alhambra Golf Course.  Story by Maya Bennett and Ella Apisakkul Girls’ Golf finished last in their first league game on Thursday, Sept. 17. SPHS competed against the La Cañada Aztecs, Temple City Rams, Arcadia Apaches, and San Marino Titans with an overall score of 209.  Sophomores Bella Vanichsombat […]

The pros and cons of AI in the education system

Story by Maya Bennett Staff Writer Illustration by Harper Rentmeester Staff Illustrator As society shifts to a technology-based world, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more frequent and more accessible. Although AI can be used in helpful ways, it is also becoming more negatively used in educational settings, such as the use of […]

Girls’ volleyball falls to Crescenta Valley

The Tigers persisted throughout the match, but their defense was not strong enough to beat the Falcons. Story by Julia GildersleeveCopy Editor Girls’ volleyball fell to the Crescenta Valley Falcons in a league home game on Sept. 16. The Tigers drew a large crowd of students and parents, who flooded into the bleachers before the […]

Boys’ water polo falls to Muir in overtime

The teams were neck-and-neck for the entire game, but a sudden burst of energy propelled Muir to win in sudden death. Story by Kamillah MoralesStaff Writer Photo by Adrian LopezStaff Photographer Boys’ water polo had an intense and passionate match against the Muir Mustangs on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Not only did they remain tied for […]

Mosaic and the Infamy of Megachurches

Story by Ella ApisakkulStaff Writer Photo by Sam AllenStaff Photographer When things seem too good to be true, they are bound to raise suspicion. Megachurches may be visually enticing, but repeated incidents of their hateful behavior and exploitative practices have sparked an abundance of critique. With the addition of Mosaic Los Angeles’s controversies, the question is brought […]

Goats for Fire Prevention

Story by Ella ApisakkulStaff Writer Photos by Philip KwakStaff Photographer Goats may sound like an unlikely animal to enter the South Pasadena area, yet they have been recently introduced as some of our newest community assistance, aiding the South Pasadena Fire Department with consuming nearby vegetation to decrease fire risk. South Pasadena Fire Chief Gregory Lloyd answers […]

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