Story by Charlotte DekleColumnist I’m having a little bit of a crisis — I am turning into James Carville. For the uninitiated or those who have never seen my phone’s lock screen, James Carville was Bill Clinton’s campaign manager for his successful 1992 presidential campaign. My fascination with this man was cemented when he became […]
Oklahoma! OK!
Story by Charlotte DekleColumnist I do not have the same affinity for “The Sound of Music” that many people do. Sure, it could be because I am a musical theater snob who views it as the most simplistic of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s catalogue, both score and story wise. But I cannot deny that many people […]
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City Council approves Fourth of July theatrical presentation ‘We, too, are Americans’
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council voted to approve the funds for a Fourth of July theatrical presentation at SPHS at its meeting on Wednesday, May 4. Helmed by the artistic and managing directors of the Fremont Center Theater, Emmy-award winner Jim and Lissa Reynolds […]
Eclectic Music & Art Festival returns to South Pasadena
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The Eclectic Music Festival returned to South Pasadena for the first time since the pandemic on Saturday, Apr 30 offering attendees vintage shopping, farmer’s market staple foods, and live music from both outdoor and indoor venues. Sponsored by the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, […]
Red Cross Club hosts informational workshops to promote disaster preparedness
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo courtesy of Kathy Tam Contributor The SPHS Red Cross Club is hosting a wildfire informational workshop as part of a series of new seminars and events to promote disaster preparedness in the community. The club’s disaster preparedness officer, sophomore Kathy Tam, works to create workshops to spread awareness of […]
Quinta Brunson’s Abbott Elementary is a class act
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator A series about the shortcomings of the American education system does not intrinsically lend itself to a quirky workplace mockumentary. But since it is helmed by the talented Quinta Brunson, it works. Abbott Elementary is a perceptive and incisively witty comedy that […]
Students advocate for Black Lives Matter mural at call-to-action picnic
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photos courtesy of Maya Turun and Samantha Flores Ramirez Contributors Student advocates for the Black Lives Matter mural hosted their call-to-action picnic on Friday, March 18, in Garfield Park with about 100 people in attendance. The picnic allowed for attendees to physically show their support for the mural with post-it-notes […]
Women’s Club hosts presentation marking 50th anniversary of Title IX
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer The South Pasadena Women’s Club hosted a presentation on Title IX on Wednesday, Mar. 2. A subsection of their new in-person programming, the club opted for a presentation about the landmark decision in honor of its 50th anniversary. Passed in 1972, Title IX is […]
Women’s Club partners with Peace Over Violence for teen dating violence webinar
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor The South Pasadena Women’s Club held a teen dating violence webinar with non-profit organization Peace Over Violence (POV) on Wednesday, Feb. 23. As part of their various health and wellness sessions, the club decided on a presentation in conjunction with POV to raise awareness of teen relationship violence. POV […]
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is joyous but shallow
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Illustration by Isole Kim Staff Illustrator After two years bereft of live entertainment, the Ahmanson Theater returned on Sunday, Jan. 16 with the North American premiere of the British musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. The story of a 16-year-old boy in Sheffield, England dreaming of becoming a drag […]
Boys basketball ends CIF run with a tough loss to Highland
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball lost to the Highland Bulldogs 54-50 in its second and last playoff game of the season. In a game that started out with many missed opportunities and turnovers, the Tigers roared louder than ever in their second half gameplay. Unfortunately, the […]
Boys basketball edges out Indian Springs in CIF opening round
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball defeated the Indian Springs Coyotes 68-62 in its first CIF Division 3A playoff game on Friday, Feb. 11. The Tigers dominated the first two quarters, and even with injuries and fouls plaguing the second half, their communication and plentiful shots secured […]
Boys basketball loses first place league standing to San Marino
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Tiger fans came out in full force to support boys basketball in their final league game against San Marino on Friday, Feb. 4. Tensions were high, with both teams clawing for the top two spots in the Rio Hondo League. Eventually, boys basketball […]
Boys basketball slides past Temple City in close match
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball defeated the Temple City Rams 61-50 in a comfortable away game on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Even though the Tigers were able to secure a win, their shaky first-half shooting plagued them once again. A constant challenge throughout the match was […]
Boys basketball sweeps past Blair for the second time in league
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys Basketball crushed the Blair Vikings 70-48 in an exciting league game on Friday, Jan. 28. The Tigers started their second-string players against an opponent they dominated previously this season, before giving their starters playing time. Eager to get playing time, the second-string […]