Story by Caroline KimbelPrint Managing Editor Illustration by Talulla ChowDesign Editor I’m usually a very open person when it comes to my emotions. I don’t feel embarrassed crying in public, or when I laugh too hard that I practically start falling over. I’m very certain in the fact that whatever I’m feeling is usually valid, […]
‘How I Met My’ priorities
Story by Caroline KimbelPrint Managing Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator I started watching How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM) in fifth grade and, subsequently, I was exposed to a wide variety of jokes about sex and middle-aged life that I had no capacity to understand. Since then, I’ve probably watched the entire show at […]
Encouraging proactivity over abstinence
Story by Caroline KimbelPrint Managing Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator High school alcohol education, similar to sex-ed, preaches that abstinence is the best way to prevent danger. Classes often utilize scare tactics and demonize alcohol in an attempt to convince teenagers that they should never drink. The reality is, however, that most teenagers will be exposed […]
Fake representation
Story by Caroline KimbelPrint Managing Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator According to a study done by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, there has been no change in the amount of LGBTQ+ movie characters cast in Hollywood since 2014. What I find disturbing is that the majority of LGBTQ+ movie characters counted […]
Softball earns first league victory in two years
Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Associate The varsity softball team won its first league game in two years on Friday, Apr. 12 in a road match against the Monrovia Wildcats. Appearing in deficit for the majority of the game, their win was miraculous, with an incredible seventh inning comeback. Prior to this triumph, the Tigers had […]
Softball stumbles against Temple City
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The varsity softball team suffered a 17-0 home loss against the Temple City Rams on Friday, Mar. 28. Regardless of the Tigers’ tremendous effort, they were not able to substantially compete with the ruthless Rams. South Pas now drops to 0-7 in league play. The Tigers faced tough competition against […]
Softball loses tough game against La Cañada
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The varsity softball team suffered a 9-0 loss against the notorious La Cañada Spartans in a road match on Friday, Mar. 22. Although the Spartans made numerous runs in the early innings, the Tigers kept them on from obtaining a landslide win for the remainder of the game through solid […]
Softball falls to San Marino in rivalry game
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The varsity softball team suffered a tough 8-2 home loss against the rival San Marino Titans on Friday, Mar. 16. The magnitude of the loss appears rather large, but the team showcased immense improvement on the field in comparison to Tuesday’s match against Temple City. This loss brings the Tigers […]
Please stop saying “traps are gay”
Illustration by David Sohn If you’ve spent any time in the degenerate cesspools of 4Chan and Reddit, you’ve likely heard the phrase “traps are gay” thrown around casually. Those who use it typically have a poor understanding of its far-reaching implications, or even what it means. While the phrase may seem like a harmless joke, […]
Softball drops league game to Temple City
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The varsity softball team suffered a 14-4 road loss against the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, March 11. Although the Tigers managed to score what appeared as a marathon of runs in the early innings, their progression was halted by a series of dynamic ram offensive plays. This loss brings […]
Instagram Profile — Elene Wu (@vegamelon)
57.5 thousand followers Story by Caroline KimbelStaff Writer Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer Elene Wu’s Instagram page stands out among the rest. Rather than using her platform to showcase a highly-edited version of herself, she uses it to spread an important message. As a passionate vegan, Wu has a desire to highlight how simple and appetizing it can be […]
Girls’ soccer wins second straight league title with win over Temple City
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team avenged their recent loss against Monrovia with a 1-0 home victory against the Temple City Rams, granting the team a Rio Hondo League title. This victory places South Pas’ overall record at 10-2-2 with a league record of 5-2-1, and gives them an opportunity to […]
Girls’ soccer drops first league game of the year
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team suffered a close 2-1 loss against the rival San Marino Titans on Tuesday, January 22. Although the Tigers’ displayed technical dominance throughout the majority of the match, they scrambled in their attempt to avenge a tie-breaking goal in the final minutes. This defeat places South […]
Girls’ soccer sneaks past Monrovia
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team played strong as a unit once again in a 2-1 road victory against the Monrovia Wildcats on Friday, January 18th. This triumph brings their league record to 3-1-0, launching them further ahead in their road to CIF. The Tigers started the first half with a […]
Girls’ soccer blanks La Cañada for second league win
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The La Cañada Spartans struggled to keep up with the cooperative SPHS girls’ varsity soccer team on Thursday, January 10, as the Tigers cruised to a 3-0 home victory. This triumph keeps the Tigers on track to defend their Rio Hondo League title, as they move to 2-1 in league. […]
South Pasadena’s Mayor Award Rose Parade float cut out of live coverage after small fire on preceding float
Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor South Pasadena residents tuned in to watch the 103th annual Rose Parade Tuesday morning, Jan. 1, only to find that the city’s float, titled “Three Little Birds” was absent from the live coverage of the parade. The float, which won the Mayor’s Award, was one of a few entries that were […]