Varsity girls’ soccer coach Victoria Lathrop announced she will not be renewed for the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, May 13. In an email to the soccer program, she thanked parents and athletes for their continued support. Neither the SPHS administration or Lathrop provided a reason for the decision. “As of today, I will not […]
‘Avengers: Endgame’ perfectly balances character arcs with action
Story by Matthew TsaiStaff Writer Illustration by Maddie YooStaff Illustrator 4.5/5 stars Avengers: Endgame shouldn’t even exist. Superhero blockbusters were few and far between and wildly inconsistent in quality just 11 years ago. Marvel was on the brink of bankruptcy and their most popular heroes had been sold away. In desperation, they turned to a snarky billionaire […]
SPHS hosts STEM building inauguration on Open House night
Photos by Alicia Alderete, Jayden Eden, and Sophie YeungPhoto Editor and Staff Photographers SPHS invited students, parents, and South Pas community members to the STEM building’s long-awaited public opening Wednesday, Apr. 24. The SPUSD administration expressed its appreciation for the community’s continued support. The ceremony kicked off the annual SPHS Open House where students and […]
Boys’ tennis continues league play with a crushing defeat and a much needed win
The boys’ tennis team experienced mixed results this week, dropping a tough match against Temple City on Wednesday and then stomping the Monrovia Wildcats on Friday, Apr. 12. The Tigers now sit at 2-5 in league competitions. Against the Rams, South Pas struggled immensely, losing 16-2. Only juniors Desmond Chan and Ben Pestana, singles one […]
A short-handed boy’s tennis falters against Temple City
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer A short-handed boys’ tennis team lost to Temple City, 13-5, Friday, Mar. 29. South Pas now falls to 1-4 in league and 4-7 overall. Singles one junior Desmond Chan excelled as per usual, winning all three sets, 6-4, 6-0, and 6-1. Sophomore David Sohn, singles two, was victorious in his […]
Boys’ tennis drops tight non-league match
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The boys’ tennis team fell short in a tightly contested match against Flintridge Prep, losing 10-8 on Tuesday, Mar. 26. This non-conference game moves South Pas’ overall record to 4-6. With star juniors Desmond Chan and Ben Pestana out, the singles players struggled to compete against the Rebels; each player […]
Boys’ tennis falters against La Cañada
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The boys’ tennis team suffered a defeat against La Cañada, falling 13-5 on Friday, Mar. 22. With their league record dropping to 1-3, the Tigers’ title chances are quickly fading. Juniors Desmond Chan and Ben Pestana, singles one and two respectively, continue to perform well despite South Pas’ subpar results. […]
Boys’ tennis earns its first league victory against Monrovia
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The boys’ tennis team won its first league game, decimating the Monrovia Wildcats, 17-1, on Tuesday, Mar. 19. South Pas now improves to 1-2 in league play. Singles two, junior Desmond Chan, blasted through his three sets, and junior Ben Pestana, singles one, won his first, but was substituted due […]
The MCU adds another gem to its gauntlet with ‘Captain Marvel’
Story by Matthew TsaiStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 4/5 stars The Captain Marvel character not only has the power of flight, superhuman strength, and energy manipulation, but also the power to spark controversy across the globe. The cliffhanger of Infinity War, a cinematic gargantuan, left enormous pressure on Captain Marvel to be a pivotal […]
Boys’ tennis suffers blowout loss to San Marino
Photos by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ tennis dropped it’s second league match to San Marino, 14-4, on Friday, Mar. 15. South Pas’ league record now stands at 0-2 and 3-4 overall. Singles one, star junior Desmond Chan, easily defeated all three of his Titan opponents; he won each set 6-0. Junior Ben Pestana, singles two, […]
Boys’ tennis drops first league match to Temple City
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The boys’ tennis team fell short against the Temple City Rams, 12-6, in its first league match on Tuesday, Mar. 12. Singles one, junior Desmond Chan, carried the load for the Tiger singles, winning two sets. Junior Ben Pestana, singles two, struggled in his first two matches, but emerged victorious […]
Boys’ tennis struggles against Poly
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The boys’ tennis team dropped its final preseason match 16-2 against the Polytechnic Panthers on Friday, Mar. 8. The Tigers finished preseason play with a 3-2 record. South Pasadena struggled the entire match. The only wins came from junior Desmond Chan, singles one. Chan was victorious in his first two […]
SPHS showcases band and orchestra performances at annual Spaghetti Dinner Night
Photo by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor The SPHS band and orchestra hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner Night on Thursday, Feb. 28. Family, friends, and community members congregated in the SPHS gym to enjoy a both a night of music and an Italian dinner. Band and orchestra members selected and performed compositions, ranging from film scores to […]
Boys’ tennis dismantles Schurr in lopsided victory
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ tennis improved its preseason record to 3-1 with a 17-1 victory over Schurr High School on Friday, Mar. 1. Junior Desmond Chan, singles one, destroyed the opposition, winning each set 6-0. Singles two and three, junior Ben Pestana and senior James Dekle, also swept their three matches. Pestana won […]
Boys’ tennis dominates Mark Keppel in preseason match
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The boys’ tennis team comfortably defeated Mark Keppel 14-4 on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Led by standout junior Desmond Chan, the Tigers claimed their second victory, improving to 2-1 in the preseason. Chan, singles one, easily won each of his sets to add to his 9-0 record in matches this preseason. […]
Boys’ tennis bounces back with win against Rosemead
Boys’ tennis earned its first victory of the year in a 16-2 rout against Rosemead High School on Monday, Feb. 25. Singles one junior Ben Pestana won 6-1 in every game, while singles two senior James Dekle also swept all of his matchups. The doubles teams dominated, rebounding from the previous match, where none of […]