By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer The summer series of concerts held at Garfield Park ended Sunday, August 9 with a Latin American musical performance. Around 300 South Pasadena residents completely filled the designated seating areas and even spilled onto the sidewalk to watch Louie Cruz Beltran and his band. The band, complete with vocals, […]
Photos of The Week #6: Tucker Judkins
Photos By: Tucker Judkins
Ant-Man is a refreshing addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
By Declan Chin Staff Writer 3.5/5 Ant-Man? A superhero that turns into the size of an ant? How is that even a superpower? How could this be a good movie? Thankfully, the writers and director overcome the skepticism with a light hearted, entertaining flick. Apart from die hard comic book fans, everyone had the same […]
Photos of The Week #5: Brian Kojima
“When Marnie Was There” is another Studio Ghibli triumph
By Ross Lelieur Senior Staff Writer 5/5 Much worry clouded Studio Ghibli’s reputation following director Hayao Miyazaki’s departure and the company’s subsequent organizational breakdown. Despite this issue, the production house has managed to put out what may be its last film – When Marnie Was There – as a sort of farewell (for now) to […]
Ice Que dessert store announces its closure
By Sammy Park Staff Writer The aroma of fried funnel cake on Tuesdays and Thursdays will soon be fading from West Main Street in Alhambra. Ice Que, home of decadent funnel cake ice cream sandwich, boba, and shaved ice, announced its closure on Thursday, July 23rd. Less than a year old, the business’ closing shocked […]
Summer Plans Profile: Kristen Kafkaloff
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Incoming senior Kristen Kafkaloff is taking part in a rigorous eight-week internship with the Flight Electronics and Software Systems Department of JPL, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This program has been Kafkaloff’s first step into the professional world as it uses both her academic and interpersonal skills. Wanting to experience a […]
“Minions” is mindless, unnecessary, and overdone
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer 2/5 Minions provides a prequel to the critically acclaimed Despicable Me franchise, but fails to earn any other distinction. Although the film depicts creative animated schemes and contains a comedic aspect, the generic characters and a predictable plotline create 90 minutes of cringing, boredom, and dissatisfaction. Taking place 42 years […]
Former Editors help out at local journalism workshop
By Cole Cahill Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Formen The South Pasadena Library hosted its third and final seminar and workshop on journalism of the summer for kids ages eight to 14 on Friday, June 24 at the South Pasadena Public Library. The presentation was lead by former Associated Press bureau chief Andrew Lippman and […]
Special Olympics festivities take over South Pasadena
By Fiona Bock and Vaughn Huelsman Tiger Staff The Special Olympics athletes from Morocco and Paraguay got one of their first tastes of South Pasadena at a welcome breakfast hosted by the city’s Kiwanis club on Thursday, July 23rd. A mass of local volunteers prepared each delegate a hearty meal in preparation for a jam-packed day, filled […]
South Pasadena welcomes international delegates for Special Olympics
By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Photos by Hana Tyszka, Thomas Forman, Matt Scholtz Over 110 members of the South Pasadena community gathered on Fair Oaks Avenue to welcome Special Olympics teams to the city on Wednesday, July 22. Athletes from Paraguay arrived in buses at around 11:20 a.m. to the fanfare of homemade banners, […]
“Me And Earl And The Dying Girl” is so much more than its title suggests
By Cole Cahill Staff Writer 5/5 The worst part about Me And Earl And The Dying Girl is its title. It is a sad fact that many moviegoers would not want to see a movie with such a morbid name. The film sounds depressing and sappy, especially in the context of its “teen” genre. Many […]
Season Preview: girls’ varsity soccer hungry to improve on last year’s record
By Riley Segal Staff Writer The girls’ varsity soccer team has a point to prove in the upcoming 2015-2016 season – that despite its previous demoralizing record last year, the Tigers still have the will and power to be one of the top squads in the Rio Hondo league. Coach Robert Gallo will continue to guide […]
Tedx post-production crew to complete full-length documentary
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer While most SPHS students lounge at the beach or head to local boba shops during summer break, TEDx members Daniel Pazmino, Kiernan O’Neal , and Omni Lott are spending their summer hard at work editing the first TEDx talk held at South Pas. TEDx is a global movement devoted to […]
Photos of the Week #4: Hana Tyszka
Photos by Hana Tyszka
“This Sporting Life” redefines reputation in contemporary perspective
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer This review will take a look back at a classic, yet forgotten, film through a modern lens in an effort to reintroduce it, especially to a contemporary audience. This Sporting Life was released in England on July 16, 1963 and was nearly universally panned by audiences of the time. Barely […]