Story by Hanna BaeEditor-in-Chief Title: People person It’s college app season, and as much as I want to continue to put it off, I can’t. I would be lying if I said that I have no idea of what I want to write about in my personal essays or that I’m lost and don’t know […]
Columbus Shlumbus
Story by Hanna BaeEditor-in-Chief Monday, Oct. 9 marked 46 years since the resolution to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It also marked over 200 years celebrating Christopher Columbus Day and 131 since the proclamation officially commemorating the historic voyage taken by the Spanish explorer. I was in the car with my dad that day coming home […]
Writers Guild of America: End the Strike
A union of writers went on strike on May 2. However, striking might not be their best option.
Romanticizing AP Gov
Story by Hanna Bae, Editor-in-Chief
Freshmen and new students adjust at annual orientation
New students gathered on campus on Wednesday, Aug. 9 for a morning filled with activities, socialization, and information.
Why I’m a patriot
Story by Hanna BaeEditor-in-Chief I didn’t really consider myself patriotic. I thought people who decked out in America merch at every convenience were silly, idiotic even. What is there to be so proud of? The United States — the land of the free, the land of liberty, the land of unity — is, in simple […]
Boys’ volleyball falls to Edison in second round of CIF playoffs
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys’ volleyball crumbled to the Edison Chargers in its second CIF round on Saturday, Apr. 30 in the South Pasadena Middle School gym. Even with an elevated team performance, the turbulent game ended with the Tigers falling quickly in three sets on […]
SPHS auditorium to be named after former principal Janet Anderson
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Thomas Forman Contributor The SPUSD Board of Education approved the naming of South Pasadena High School’s auditorium as “Anderson Auditorium” after former SPHS principal Janet L. Anderson at its meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 8. Upon its approval, Superintendent Geoff Yantz plans to formulate plans to install lettering and […]
Looking into SPHS’s sports medicine class
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer First established four years ago, the Sports Medicine course at SPHS comprises two classes this year, but hopes to grow in the upcoming years. Taught by Andre Zumaeta, the class is meant to encompass the entirety of the healthcare field, but is tailored mostly to sports-related […]
Seniors demolish the juniors 20-6 in annual Powerpuff game
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photos by Erin Lee & Sarah Lee Staff Photographers The seniors came out with a blowout 20-6 victory against the junior girls on Friday, Feb. 25 at the annual Powerpuff game. The two classes maintained agility, teamwork, and competitiveness on the cold and windy Roosevelt Field. The first […]
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards honors SPHS students
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer 46 SPHS students received Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for their written and visual pieces on Friday, Jan. 28. Students submitted works in numerous categories including Flash Fiction for writing and Fashion for art and were regionally judged by a panel of educators. The […]
SPHS sports coronavirus protocols change in response to county guidelines
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Photo Editor The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health made a number of changes to the COVID protocols for organized youth sports on Monday, Jan. 3. These alterations were swiftly implemented by SPUSD and SPHS’ athletics department as stated in an email sent […]
SPHS Drama gives a stellar performance of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility under the stars
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Shari Correll Contributor Under the direction of drama director Nick Hoffa, SPHS Drama’s rendition of Sense and Sensibility put a new twist on Jane Austen’s literary classic in its run from Friday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 14 under the stars on the Tiger Patio. The […]
School Board appoints Karissa Adams as provisional member
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District Contributor The School Board voted unanimously to appoint Karissa Adams as its new provisional member at its meeting on Tuesday Nov. 9. Adams’ appointment comes after former school board member, Dr. Suzie Abajian’s, resignation in September as a result of relocation. The Board […]
Season preview: Boys basketball embodies family and passion
Story by Hanna Bae & Michael Mayemura Staff Writers Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer After an unconventional last season when they placed second in the Rio Hondo League, boys basketball has set its eyes on a successful upcoming season. With powerful seniors and third-year head coach Ernest Baskerville, the team is looking to secure a league title with renewed […]
Girls golf advances to second round of CIF Individual Regionals
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photo by Sophie Yeung Photo Editor Senior captain Lauren Calderon and freshman Lana Yamagata competed in the first round of CIF Individual Regionals on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Los Robles Greens. Both players advanced to the next round after placing in the top 36. With a par of 70, […]