Story by Peter WangCopy Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Grimes is an enigma. Her meteoric ascent from underground electronic producer to almost-mainstream pop star shows remarkable dedication to indie ideals — but her boundary-pushing antics have incite controversy and confusion. On top of her divisive reputation, being pregnant with Elon Musk’s child deepens the […]
TAAGLAA: Eataly L.A.
Story by Peter WangCopy Editor Photos by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Eataly L.A. shares its home — the Westfield Century City shopping center — with renowned establishments such as Tiffany & Co, Din Tai Fung, a Tesla showroom, and the Consulate General of Portugal. The eclectic combination of restaurant and market spans 67,000 square feet across […]
Isaiah Hall: An endless fountain of curiosity
Story by Peter WangCopy Editor Photos by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer Junior Isaiah Hall is quite the enigma to most of SPHS; his typical perception that of a ‘token weird kid.’ What most students fail to realize, however, is that his eccentricity is complemented by razor-edged brilliance and a wildly spontaneous sense of wonder. Hall, a […]
South Pasadena moves forward with blanket smoking ordinance
Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer Smoking will be prohibited on all public sidewalks in South Pasadena after the adoption of an amendment to the city’s municipal code. The legislative changes were introduced at a city council meeting Wednesday, May 2nd but were not passed immediately; a vote will be held to pass the ordinance […]
Baseball stumbles late against rival titans
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The varsity baseball team was defeated 3-2 at home by rival San Marino on Monday, April 30th. Although the potential of the team’s first league victory loomed large with a persistent tie, the Titans took the lead during their last at-bats. Junior Noah Parker pitched for the entirety of the […]
Residents report brown and discolored water from city taps
Photo by Brandon Yung South Pasadena residents are noticing cloudy and discolored tap water from their faucets, an issue that is causing health concerns. Reports of yellow or brown water began in March, and have been concentrated in the central and eastern parts of the city. Residents who first started noticing the concerning phenomenon took to […]
South Pasadena acquires two electric vehicles in larger effort to reduce footprint
The South Pasadena Police Department will be purchasing two new electric patrol vehicles for the purpose of parking enforcement. The new environmentally-friendly vehicles will save thousands of dollars in fuel expenses and are part of the city’s initiative to improve air quality and energy efficiency. In a presentation before the city council, Captain Mike Neff […]
Baseball stumbles 1-6 to Temple City
The SPHS Varsity Baseball team lost a home game against Temple City with a final score of 1-6 on Monday, April 9th. The Rams had an immediate advantage over the Tigers, who were unable to recover. In the first inning, the Rams scored a volley of three runs through consistent performance. Although there were no […]
Baseball’s offense stagnates against Monrovia
Baseball lost 7-1 against Monrovia in an away game on Tuesday, April 10th. This marks the fourth consecutive game where the Tigers scored only one run, a disappointing trend for the team’s offense. Senior Sidney Luna showed promise early on with a home run in the second inning. Unfortunately, this exceptional hit did not set […]
Baseball falls short against San Marino in league opener
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Baseball was defeated 6-2 by rival San Marino in their opening league game on Friday, March 16. The loss was the result of superior batting by the Titans. The Tigers took and maintained a lead early on, with senior Matt Walker and senior Edwin Garcia scoring two runs in […]
South Pasadena authorities revisit active shooter protocols following student protests
Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer South Pasadena officials are taking steps in preparedness for the possibility of a school shooting, following nationwide concern over the safety of students. In light of the recent Parkland, Florida high school shooting and a student walkout at South Pasadena High School, South Pasadena’s Police and Fire Departments (SPPD […]
South Pasadena closes in on Arroyo Seco trail project
Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer South Pasadena is making plans for the finalization of the Arroyo Seco Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail. The project––almost complete––has encountered unexpected hurdles in its last stage of construction, and a concrete plan for completion must be submitted as soon as possible. This new trail, which runs along South Pasadena’s […]
Baseball wins its first game of the preseason against Salesian
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The SPHS Varsity Baseball team netted its first victory of the year in a home game against Salesian on Thursday, March 1st. The 2-0 win, part of the Dave Moore Tournament, was an inspiring change of pace after two losses in the past week; South Pasadena’s record now sits at […]
Baseball fails to hold on against La Salle in its preseason opener
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo editor Varsity baseball was defeated by La Salle 4-2 in its first preseason game on February 24th. Although a home game was planned, it was played at La Salle due to complications with the Tigers’ field. The Tigers had an initial advantage, scoring two runs in the early innings. Two […]
South Pasadena introduces renewable power supply alternatives for residents
Photo by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer The City of South Pasadena will be offering an alternative power supplier for its residents this year. The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is a community-based power company that will be replacing Southern California Edison as the city’s default power supplier. The city will switch commercial and industrial customers to […]
South Pasadena city council declares opposition to senate bill encouraging higher density housing
Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor The South Pasadena City Council approved a letter stating their opposition to State Senator Scott Wiener’s controversial Senate Bill 827, which is designed to encourage development of “transit-rich housing” in the face of California’s current housing crisis. If passed, the bill has the potential to reshape land development […]