By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Kate Kutzer has accomplished what many athletes could only marvel at. Between volleyball and track, she has been on varsity for every eligible season. Additionally, she has collected many prestigious awards pertaining to both sports. “I started playing volleyball in middle school,” said Kutzer, “A couple of my teammates told […]
Terminator Genisys: just another Terminator sequel
By Declan Chin Staff Writer 2/5 stars The Terminator and its sequel, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, both written and directed by James Cameron, were well-received, successful hits. But ever since James Cameron left both the directors chair and the writers desk, further sequels have failed to live up to fan expectations. Many saw Terminator 3: […]
Summer Plans Profile: Tei Park
By Isabel Barbera Staff Writer Boolean, python, blitz. To most of us, these words are jibberish. But for incoming junior Tei Park, this coding vocabulary means Summer 2k15. Three months ago Park applied to the highly selective Girls Who Code, or GWC, Summer Immersion Program, a seven week Computer Science intensive for high school females. GWC […]
Wexler’s Deli: a grand addition to Grand Central
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Micah Wexler brought a culinary force to contend with in Wexler’s Deli, a sandwich stand that opened just a few months ago on April 28. Wexler’s Deli is located in the recently renovated Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles, which has gained popularity in the last few years. Pastrami […]
Why I don’t eat meat
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer After a long time thinking about the food industry’s abuse of animals, it literally became impossible for me to stomach. Every time I sat down to eat, I couldn’t get the images of the brutally mistreated creatures out of my head. It’s something that most people don’t like to think […]
Buildings and plot crumble in San Andreas
By Matthew Shults Staff Writer The first major disaster movie of 2015, San Andreas stayed true to its genre with beautifully orchestrated destruction and the levelling of entire cities. Unfortunately, the film’s plot, like it’s cities, fell flat. As a result, San Andreas is a fast-paced action flick, but too poorly developed to truly immerse […]
Disney Pixar’s Inside Out a must-watch for all ages
By Ross Lelieur Senior Staff Writer Pixar has made a good number of the world’s most popular animated films, including the whimsical Toy Story and the touching Up. It was therefore surprising to many when Brave and Cars 2 were released, as they represented a dramatic drop in quality for Pixar and were unusually poorly […]
Local director releases new feature film
By Cole Cahill Staff Writer South Pasadena is no stranger to the big screen. Throughout town, big trailers line the streets; and the Hollywood recognition makes sense: many houses in South Pasadena easily pass as Anytown, USA. However, our city is seldom used as the real setting for a movie – not just a suburban-esque […]
Jurassic World is a flashy but safe sequel to the decade-long franchise
By Nick Michael & Sandra Moore Tiger Staff 3.5/5 stars The Jurassic Park films have had their successes and failures. The original, released in 1993, is considered by many to be a classic, but its two sequels were mediocre at best. The mixed expectations approaching Jurassic World were met by a film that surpassed the two […]
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Images by Thomas Forman Staff Photographer
Alumnus designed Snapchat Geotag gives South Pasadena new identity
By Faye Witherall Feature Editor Photos by Nayad Salim South Pasadena now has its own Snapchat identity, thanks to a recent SPHS graduate. Nayad Salim submitted an illustration that can be attached to images on the popular photo sharing media. Snapchat received the stamp three months ago and approved it as the city’s identifier on […]
Funnel cake just got served (à la mode)
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photo by Sammy Park A classic dessert with an elegant element just arrived in Alhambra. After one sweet bite, the funnel cake ice cream sandwich which seemed like an average high calorie fair-food quickly transformed into a glorious dream. The ice cream, which came in decadent flavors like blueberry pie, […]
The Road Not Taken
By Glenda Chen Guest Writer I would very much like to speak at graduation, but I wasn’t chosen, so here is what I would like to share with you. If I told you to swim in an ocean full of sharks, would you do it? Alright, fine. What if I told you that vending machines […]
Dance program choreographs and performs “Danspiration”
By Jordan Xiao Copy Editor Photos by Stephanie Kim The dance program held its second and final concert of the school year in the auditorium on Friday, May 15. The event, titled “Danspiration”, featured 12 dances ranging in style from traditional folk to classical to contemporary. Advanced Dance opened the night with a cheery rendition […]
Age of Ultron disappoints non-Marvel fans
By Sandy Grossman & Sandra Moore Tiger Staff 3/5 stars Avengers: Age of Ultron proves satisfying for die-hard fans, but suffers from introducing an overabundance of characters while simultaneously attempting to make them all seem interesting and three dimensional. The much anticipated sequel to 2012’s The Avengers is riddled with half-baked subplots and distractions from the intended […]
Drama Department performs The Boy Friend
By Jake Swayze Staff Writer Photos by Jenny Luo South Pasadena High School’s production of The Boy Friend opened on Friday, May 1, to a small and intimate audience. 20 cast members performed song and dance numbers, set to music provided by the SPHS Orchestra. Written in the 1950s, The Boy Friend spoofs the 1920s […]