Photo by Andrés OyagaContributor The SPHS Athletic Department named BioMed teacher Krista Gale as the new varsity girls’ tennis team head coach on Monday, July 22. This year will note their fourth consecutive coaching change. Despite this year marking her first in coaching tennis, Gale is an avid fan and skilled player. She was recruited […]
SPHS SkillsUSA students earn first-ever national gold medal
Photo courtesy of Jolene Lee South Pasadena High School’s SkillsUSA chapter attended the 56th SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference hosted in Louisville, Kentucky, June 24 to June 28. Juniors Talulla Chow, Jolene Lee, and Luyang Zhang took home SPHS’ first-ever gold medal at the national competition and the chapter’s fourth-ever national medal in the SPHS […]
Tiger: Beyond L.A. – From Hanover to Montreal
Story and Photo by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Dartmouth College’s athletic slogan, “Welcome to the Woods,” didn’t make sense to me — until I realized during my visit that I was literally in the woods, surrounded by student dorms, classroom buildings, and a lot of green. While there is not much to do in the […]
Tiger Voice discusses student mental health in second meeting
Tiger Voice representatives voiced their opinions regarding student mental health Friday, May 10. Representatives voted on possible solutions that aimed to improve mental health on campus, including new teacher protocols and stress relieving activities. Commissioner General Lauren Kafkaloff introduced the issue of mental health and five possible solutions to promote a healthy environment on campus. […]
Staff Profile: Anthony Chan
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo Courtesy of Anthony ChanContributor Anthony Chan never expected to wake up with more than a million views on a photo he and his girlfriend uploaded to Reddit. During their trip to Monument Valley, Arizona, the couple snapped a peaceful portrait of a stray dog basking in the winter morning sun (seen right). “I think […]
Girls’ water polo loses tight game to Temple City
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer After an uplifting game against San Marino, the Tigers faltered against Temple City on Wednesday, January 3, losing 5-3 in their last match of the league season. Despite this loss, girls’ water polo finished second in the Rio Hondo League with an overall league record of 5-3 and a season […]
Tuesday Tunes
This year’s first edition of Tuesday Tunes comes from staff writer Kimberly Hsueh. This week’s mix features R&B songs from a variety of artists. Warm (feat. Mia) by Dre’es Violet by Daniel Caesar Get You (feat. Kali Uchis) by Daniel Caesar Confidently Lost by Sabrina Claudio Brown by Kyle Dion Provide by Jereena Montemayor Rose […]
Girls’ water polo drops league game to La Cañada
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Girls’ water polo faltered again against the dominating La Cañada Spartans in South Pas’ home pool on Tuesday, January 22. The Tigers were immediately overpowered by the Spartans’ strong offense and strategic play, falling to their opponents by a staggering score of 17-4. The quarter began with an early Spartan […]
Girls’ water polo’s hot streak continues with win over Temple City
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer After an inspiring match against San Marino, girls’ water polo was determined to get another big win against Temple City. The Tigers showed dominance in their home pool, overthrowing the Rams 13-10 with their superior offense ability. The win brought the Tigers’ league record to 3-1. South Pas started off […]
Girls’ water polo blows past Monrovia
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer After a disheartening loss to La Cañada on Tuesday, girls’ water polo was determined to dominate Monrovia to get back on track in league. The Tigers followed their game plan to perfection, successfully overpowering the Wildcats by a score of 12-8 on Thursday, January 10. With their first league victory, […]
Girls’ water polo falters against La Cañada
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Girls’ water polo fought with perseverance in its league opener at La Cañada, but was defeated by a score of 15-5. Due to the Spartans’ overpowering offense and defense, the Tigers faltered against strong plays and had little opportunity to score. With this defeat, their league opener places the season […]
Full of more appropriate comedy, ‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ takes a fairytale spin on its predecessor
Story by Kimberly HseuhStaff Writer Illustration by Elaine YangDesign Editor In late December, families take time off work and finally unite with their loved ones, celebrating the wonderful holiday season with Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, eggnog, and too much of Jingle Bells. In Once Upon a Deadpool, the wholesomeness of these activities works to provide the perfect satirical platform […]
Girls’ water polo falls to La Serna in close game
Story by Kimberly Hsueh and Madeleine YooStaff Writers Photos by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Girls’ water polo dropped its second home straight game, falling 10-9 to La Serna in a closely contested match. After a disheartening defeat against Notre Dame earlier in the week, the Tigers were determined to challenge the strong Lancer squad. However, with the Lancers’ aggressive play, […]
Girls’ water polo falls short against talented Notre Dame
Story by Kimberly Hsueh and Madeleine YooStaff Writers Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The SPHS girls’ varsity water polo team was trounced by the fierce Notre Dame Knights on Tuesday, December 11 by a score of 12-7. Although the Tigers were unable to gain an early lead in the opening sprint, they were unfazed, displaying a […]
Girls’ golf aims to reestablish league dominance
Last season, the SPHS girls’ golf team lost their undefeated streak of nine consecutive league championships in the Montview League. In the face of this loss, the team is now determined to reestablish its reputation as league champions. The team concluded the Montview League last season with an overall record of 10-3. The Tigers wavered […]
Boys’ water polo set for repeat CIF run
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor After a successful 2017 season, boys’ varsity water polo will continue its quest to place first in league and move up in the ranks of CIF. With its consistent play and teamwork, the team is determined to repeat the success from last season and carry their momentum into the postseason. […]