Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Responses have been edited for clarity. Repercussions of the social distancing measures put in place to combat the coronavirus have taken a significant toll on people nationwide. Airlines have shut down, conferences have been cancelled, and many businesses have been forced to close their doors. […]
Community bands together in grocery shopping volunteer service
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Residents have banded together to help the community during the coronavirus outbreak, founding the South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers program to assist seniors, families with special needs students, and the otherwise health compromised with groceries and/or pharmaceutical needs in order to reduce their exposure […]
‘Modern Love: The Podcast’ masterfully captures the essence of love
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator 5/5 stars ‘Modern Love: The Podcast’ features a series of readings of love essays based on real-life experiences from The New York Times’ column “Modern Love.” These readings, recited by actors, masterfully encapsulate the emotion of the pieces they deliver, making for immersive and compelling […]
Shoppers empty store shelves as local businesses battle coronavirus hysteria
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Resident shoppers have swamped local businesses, with customers emptying shelves and forming long-lines amidst LA County’s coronavirus outbreak. Stores have faced high demand for rationing and hygienic products as citizens brace for the coronavirus pandemic. The aisles and shelves of local grocery stores […]
League preview: baseball ready for a turnaround season
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Baseball experienced a terrible last season, finishing the Rio Hondo League winless for the second straight season. However, the team is set on breaking its losing streak this year. The Tigers have experienced a culture shift as a result of 12 new players. With only […]
Baseball goes 2-0 in Elks tournament
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The baseball team won both its games in the Elks Tournament on Thursday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 29. The Tigers are now at an overall record of 3-2. South Pas achieved a comfortable 7-3 victory over Mountain View. The game remained close in the […]
Track and field shows out at Mustang Round-up
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The track team performed well at the Mustang Round-up on Saturday, Feb. 29. The invitational, just days after Alhambra, included difficult competition from much larger schools. Despite this, the Tigers produced a number of personal records and individually placed within the top 10 in […]
Track and field excels against Alhambra
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The track team reigned above Alhambra in a dual meet on Thursday, Feb. 27. South Pas earned first place in 26 of the 29 events. Juniors Ferrel Mansano and Terrel Mansano swept first and second, respectively, in both the 100m and 200m. Junior Ella […]
Track and field opens season at Covina 6 Way
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Sophie YeungContributor The track team dominated the Covina 6 Way track meet on Saturday, Feb. 22. Each section placed in the top three for multiple events and the Tigers enjoyed multiple personal records across the board. The sprints team prevailed in the shorter events. Juniors Ferrel Mansano and […]
Baseball dominates against San Gabriel in preseason opener
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The baseball team destroyed San Gabriel, 12-0, in the preseason opener on Friday, Feb. 21. The Tigers snatched a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, earning a victory on the mercy rule. Sophomore DJ Pearson as pitcher easily struck out San […]
Boys basketball falls to Monrovia on Senior Night
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball fell to Monrovia, 68-62, in a close game on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The team now holds a 17-10 overall record and a 4-5 league record. The match was highly contested throughout, with the lead bouncing back and forth between the two sides. […]
Boys basketball runs out of gas in second half against Temple City
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball team lost to Temple City, 71-58, on Friday, Jan. 31. The Tigers lose the season series against the Rams and move down to 4-4 in the Rio Hondo League and 17-8 overall. The first quarter kicked off with a splurge of three-point […]
Senior Billy Reed III dominates in boys basketball’s win over Blair
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photos by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball team narrowly defeated Blair, 80-77, on Friday, Jan. 24. With four Rio Hondo League games remaining, the Tigers’ overall record stands at 16-6 and 4-2 in league. The Vikings put up a tough fight and for much of the game, the teams […]
Braden Wong selected as new Commissioner of Athletics
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Senior Braden Wong was selected as the new Commissioner of Athletics in January. The two sport athlete is captain of the varsity soccer and track teams. Former Commissioner of Athletics Tearay Taylor left the position of Commissioner of Athletics in December 2019, transferring to Victorville. […]
Girls basketball soundly defeats San Marino
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls basketball team obliterated San Marino, 67-33, on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The Tigers completely dominated both ends of the floor Wednesday night. South Pas practically secured the victory in the first half, walking into the break with a 22-point lead and finishing with a […]
Boys basketball triumphs over Monrovia
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball reigned victorious, 68-55, over Monrovia on Friday, Jan. 17. The 13-point win moves the Tigers up to 2-2 in the Rio Hondo League and 14-5 overall. Both teams showcased stifling defenses; in a turnover-filled game, neither was able to grab a consistent […]