Students and teachers paused to look up at the sky, viewing the Great American Eclipse on Monday morning. Telescopes and viewing glasses were set up by physics teacher Dean Papadakis to allow students to witness the rare crescent shaped sun. Song: DPH by Pablo Gaeta Video by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer
Girls’ tennis gears up for 2017 campaign
Written by Dominic Marziali Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang With a new school year beginning, the SPHS girls’ tennis team is preparing for a successful season under new coach, Sean Taroli. Due to the departure of graduated seniors, incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to contribute in the 2017 season. The girls’ varsity team […]
Ryan Lee takes helm of boys’ basketball, amidst coach Lutzeier’s departure
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer After six years of coaching Freshman and JV basketball at SPHS, Ryan Lee will be this year’s new varsity boys’ basketball head coach. Lee will step up to fill the varsity job vacated by coach David Lutzeier, who recently took a new coaching job at Bellarmine Jefferson high school […]
Al Gore underlines the worsening climate in ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’
Written by Noah Parker Staff Writer Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator A decade after his first film exposed the existence of climate change, Al Gore’s newest movie, An Inconvenient Sequel, presents the dire situation the world has been thrown into. The film effectively mixes troubling statistics and startling images, providing a somber reminder of […]
South Pasadena woman injured in fire
Written by Lily Azat Staff Writer A gas explosion on the 1700 block of Huntington Drive hospitalized one woman around 6:30 AM the morning of Tuesday, August 15. The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) received several calls of the explosion and a fire. The woman was quickly rushed to the hospital, severely injured with burns […]
Fall sports: Ranking talent loss across South Pasadena athletics
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer With the graduation of many seniors, South Pasadena athletic programs have been left afflicted by the departure of numerous key players. As the fall season approaches, Tiger has ranked the varying degree of loss from these teams, with squads ranked from lowest to highest talent depletion. 7. Girl’s Cross […]
‘The Dark Tower’ stumbles across the usual pitfalls of bad film adaptations
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Illustration by Kate Rogers Staff Illustrator Compressing a complex series of eight books spanning several genres and 4,250 pages into an hour and a half movie is destined to include its fair share of flaws and setbacks. The Dark Tower, based primarily on Stephen King’s 1982 novel “The Gunslinger”, […]
At Icho Izakaya, decadent sushi is served alongside a slew of Chinese influences
Written by Christine Mao Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer A cool gust of air conditioning, the pleasant clatter of plates, and a lively atmosphere greets customers as they step through the glass doors of Icho Izakaya. Located in Temple City, this Japanese restaurant fuses traditional Japanese cuisine with Chinese dishes. Upon entrance, […]
Girls golf: A dynasty in full swing
Written by Christine Mao Staff Writer After earning its consecutive 9th league championships last season, the girls’ golf team is striving to preserve its undefeated streak and dominion over the region. Last season, the team claimed victory in the Montview league with an overall record of 9-1, losing only one game due to a two […]
Neurotypical stigmas surrounding medication harm those who need it
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator It is not unusual for someone to tell a person with an anxiety disorder that they need to “relax” or “spend more time outside” rather than accepting the fact they need medicine to address their chemical imbalance. Simple solutions to combat stress will […]
‘Dunkirk’ illuminates history in Nolan’s signature style
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer Illustration by Ashton Carless Design Editor Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk gives viewers a more unique and immersive glimpse into the story of the Battle of Dunkirk in 1940 than any historical movie to date. The director combines his signature non-linear storytelling with tense near-death scenes to create a thrilling war […]
Cross country seeks another year of domination in the Rio Hondo
Written by Ben Clark Staff Writer In recent years, victory has become second nature to the SPHS cross country team. The varsity boys have reigned as defending champions of the Rio Hondo league for two years and the varsity girls team has finished second in consecutive seasons Even with the departure of several key seniors, […]
Andressian pleads guilty to five-year-old son’s murder
Written by Sammy Park Senior Staff Writer Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Aramazd Andressian Sr. pled guilty to the murder of his five-year-old son the Alhambra Courthouse on Tuesday, August 1. Aramazd Andressian Jr. was reported missing by his mother, Ana Estevez, when Andressian Sr. did not return his son in a custody exchange last April. […]
Boys’ water polo defeats La Cañada in Summer preseason
Written by Lily Azat Staff Writer With the Summer season winding down, South Pas dominated its Rio Hondo rival, La Cañada on Thursday, July 20. The Tigers started the game strong, as sophomore Evan Kowal scored the first goal of the game. Goalie Uday Sidhu blocked four shots, only allowing two goals. South Pas continued […]
A changing Arts District brings with it Smorgasburg, a food festival fit for Instagram
Written by Dominic Marziali Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor The Arts District is rapidly changing, and many vacant spaces are being redesigned. Last year ROW-DTLA–– a project for the renovation of six outdated or abandoned buildings into office spaces, restaurants, and stores–– brought Los Angeles Smorgasburg. Originating in Brooklyn, Smorgasburg is an […]
Two days of mourning for Aramazd Andressian Jr.
Written by Ben Clark Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Hundreds of mourners gathered at the LA Arboretum on Wednesday, July 19, to honor a South Pasadena five-year-old boy, whose remains were located last month. Known as “Piqui” by his family and friends, communities and police departments from all over Southern California worked […]