By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Returning members from the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) faced issues at their most recent competition, due to an enrollment misunderstanding. As a result, members were entered in competitions for which they had not prepared. Along with this setback, most of the students from the South Pasadena chapter were […]
Band prepares for WBA semifinals
By Cole Cahill Assoc. Feature Editor The SPHS Band and Color Guard are in the midst of rigorous preparation for their upcoming semifinals competition. The students will travel to Fresno for the Western Band Association Semifinals competition on November 22. The group strives to uphold their achievements next weekend and is training relentlessly to reach […]
Tassel club begins teaching
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer For impoverished students in the Southeast Asian country of Cambodia, learning English can mean an escape from the cycle of destitution into which they were unfortunately born. English allows Cambodians to work as teachers, opens up employment opportunities in other nations, and provides social mobility. This is what makes the […]
Personality Profile: Maggie Dwyer
By Isabel Barbera Assoc. Opinion Editor Senior Maggie Dwyer and her black and white tabby, Muffin, have the exact same personality. Moody, neurotic, and constantly out of the house, the two share both an inseparable bond and a mutual distaste for one another due to their similarities. However, while her cat could care less about […]
After School
By Fiona Bock & Sandra Moore Tiger Staff Though the term “starving artist” is commonly used amongst adults as well as students, many artists enjoy a comfortable life doing what they love. Artists now have more opportunities to expand their careers, due to advances in technology and a growing appreciation for creativity. Graphic design, in […]
Personality profile: Emmett Jang
By Alex Nakagawa Online Managing Editor Senior Emmett Jang is sometimes referred to as the “Superman” of South Pasadena, and at a quick glance, it is easy to see why. Jang always finds time to run at least three hours a day and practice with the wrestling team, and is training as a black belt […]
Bond-less relationships
By Ross Lelieur Senior Staff Writer Bond girls have long been an immediately recognizable facet of James Bond films. Young, beautiful, and easily replaced, they complement Bond’s suave machismo and bolster his masculinity. Yet, as much as they are a symbol for male virility and confidence, they are also a symbol for a particular brand […]
Volunteer spotlight: AYSO coach
By Faye Witherall Feature Editor I donned my baggy, blue American Youth Soccer Organization coach shirt 11 weeks ago. Since then, I’ve spent every Thursday night and Saturday morning surrounded by eight and nine-year-old boys. My transition from player to coach was daunting. Since I was four, I have spent every weekend receiving directions, learning how […]
Peanuts offers bittersweet closure
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Charles Schulz’s classic comic Peanuts has captured audiences since its debut on October 2, 1950 and first on-screen adaptation nine years later. The newest animation in the series has hit theaters as the 88-minute long The Peanuts Movie, which remains largely faithful to its comic strip beginnings and cartoon history. Lucy […]
A senior swan song
By Alex Nakagawa Online Managing Editor The end of the fall season signifies the start of another winter season, and with that a new set of sports to be played at South Pasadena High School. For many anticipating freshmen, this marks the beginning of their new and hopeful long-term high school athletic career. Sophomores and […]
Boys’ water polo dominates RHL in bounce-back season
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor The varsity boys’ water polo team saw its season come to an end on Wednesday, November 11, as the boys lost at home to the Aliso Niguel Wolverines in CIF Round 1 playoffs, 13-6. The two teams were even at the start of the match. Both sides played well […]
Girls’ volleyball defends league title to highlight another notable year
By Riley Segal Staff Writer The girls’ volleyball team met the high expectations set from previous seasons, earning the league title for the third consecutive year. The Tigers earned a league record of 9-1, and South Pas’ overall record was 21-4. The squad fought its way to the second round of CIF playoffs, where their […]
Football concludes 2015 campaign with loss to Glendora
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer The 2015 football season has exhibited both triumph and heartache for South Pasadena, as the Tigers’ CIF journey ended at Citrus College against Glendora High School by a score of 34-0. The team’s determination never ceased against the Tartans, with South Pasadena converting the same amount of first downs as […]
Girls’ tennis looks to build upon solid season
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor The girls’ varsity tennis team concluded a solid season with a loss in the first round of CIF to Dos Pueblos High School by a score of 7-11. The game took place on Tuesday, November 3 at Dos Pueblos. The doubles teams played well in their matches, continuing their […]
Cross country still alive in pursuit of CIF title
By Isabel Barbera Assoc. Opinion Editor Girls’ cross country earned seventh out of 22 competing teams at the Division III CIF Southern Section Preliminaries on the Riverside City Cross Country Course last Saturday, November 14. The squad qualified for Section Finals by placing in the top eight of their heat. Finals will be held this […]
Girls’ golf overcomes early loss with strong finish
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The varsity girls’ golf team concluded its 2015 season at 7-1 in the Monteview league and 9-1 overall after facing CIF elimination. The girls played 18 holes at the Los Serranos Golf Course in Chino Hills for team CIF. Junior Caitlyn Yamashita, sophomore Bethany Chen, sophomore Nicole Srisutham, junior Emily […]