Story by Nicolas LiuCo-Opinion Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Adopting a plethora of resolutions that promise physical and psychological advancement with the arrival of a new calendar year is a commonality during the final months of the year and holiday season. However, the popularity of this practice is often overshadowed by its frequent failure; one source […]
SPHS says goodbye to seniors at Farewell Assembly
Photo by Oscar Walsh and Sophie YeungStaff Photographer South Pasadena High School students and staff convened in the gym to celebrate the conclusion of the school year with the 2018-2019 Farewell Assembly on Thursday, May 30. Commissioner of Assemblies senior Flannery Clark began the assembly with a hearty welcome to the student body before the […]
Joe Ortiz sworn in as South Pas police chief in public ceremony
The City of South Pasadena swore in Joe Ortiz as its new police chief during a public ceremony held in the City Council chambers Monday, Apr. 29. Ortiz will be replacing former South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) chief Art Miller, who left the force in August 2018. Ortiz delivered a brief message to attending citizens […]
South Pas residents evacuated after a house on Hanscom Drive partially sinks
A two-story South Pasadena home located on the 1800 block of Hanscom Drive partially sunk underground after a water line ruptured Tuesday night, Mar. 12. Engineers from South Pasadena and Pasadena are continuing to assess the damage to the property and are attempting to mitigate further harm. The emergency was reported to local authorities after […]
SPUSD holds informational meeting in response to increased suicide concerns
SPHS addressed an increase in students’ suicidal symptoms during an informational meeting titled “Teen Depression and Risk Factors for Suicide” for community parents on Monday, Feb. 25. The event gave attendees an introduction to various disorders that can lead to suicide and the measures taken by the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) to address […]
Boys’ soccer struggles to find offensive consistency in first round CIF loss
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer fell in its first CIF playoff match against the Pacific Pirates 2-1 on Thursday, February 7. A resurgence in offensive energy was unable to see the Tigers through the match’s second half, leaving the team with an unfortunate early playoff exit. As soon as the kickoff marked the […]
Boys’ soccer clutches must-win game as they qualify for CIF
Photos by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer ended league play on a high note with a 4-2 victory over Temple City at home on Thursday, January 31, as they secured a third place finish and CIF postseason berth. All aspects of the Tigers’ play were enhanced for their final league match, as both a powerful […]
Boys’ soccer routs Blair by nine goals
Photos by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer blew past Blair by a score of 9-0 in a road match on Tuesday, January 29. The win marks the Tigers’ fourth consecutive triumph in league and improves their league record to 6-3. The Tigers entered the first half in dominant fashion, immediately wresting control of the ball […]
Boys’ soccer captures crucial league game against Monrovia
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer claimed victory over Monrovia by a score of 3-1 in an away match on Saturday, January 26, moving the Tigers into third place in the Rio Hondo League. An overwhelming defensive presence from the Tigers quelled the Wildcat offense at every turn, granting the boys’ team a decisive […]
Boys’ soccer stays in CIF contention with dominating win over La Cañada
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer triumphed over La Cañada 5-0 at home on Thursday, January 24 in a crucial league matchup. An early three goal onslaught and a consistent defensive presence throughout the match saw the Tigers through their most dominant performance in league play to date. The Tigers started off the first […]
Boys’ soccer slips by San Marino to climb even in league standings
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer claimed its third league victory over San Marino by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday, January 22. The Tigers’ maintained strong ball control throughout both halves, overwhelming their opponents’ offense to seal the win. The South Pas team left a strong first impression with the commencement of the […]
Boys’ soccer falls short in heated contest
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer fell to the Monrovia Wildcats 2-1 at home on Friday, January 18 in a close league matchup. The brutally hostile opposing offense and widespread unsportsmanlike play from the Wildcats produced one of the most heated games of the year, resulting in the Tigers’ falling to 2-3 in league. […]
Boys’ soccer stumbles against La Cañada
Photo by Andres OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ Soccer fell against La Cañada 4-0 in its third league match on Friday, January 11. The Tiger offense was strained by a tightly knit Spartan formation and struggled to maintain ball movement for the majority of the match. Hopes for an early South Pas lead were almost immediately shot […]
Boys’ soccer suffers first loss against Temple City
Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer suffered a 2-0 loss in an away league match against Temple City on Tuesday, January 8th. The Tigers were vulnerable to the Rams’ quick forwards, and were unable to manufacture offensive pressure of their own. The team now sits at a 1-1 record in league play. The South Pas […]
Boys’ soccer holds off San Marino in league opener
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer won its first league match over rival San Marino on the road on Saturday, January 5th. The Tigers overcame rainy weather and consistently maintained possession of the ball in the second half to secure a 3-1 victory The boys’ team got off to a quick start, keeping constant […]
Authorities arrest suspect in the attempted robbery at Vana Watch and Jewelry
Photo courtesy of the South Pasadena Police Department Los Angeles County sheriffs arrested Omar Teriq Bradley, one of the two suspects charged with an attempted robbery and stabbing at Vana Watch and Jewelry, Tuesday, Dec. 18. Bradley and a second unidentified individual conducted a failed robbery at the store on Friday, Dec. 14 and attempted […]