Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Fifth graders from all three SPUSD elementary schools performed in Seussical Jr. at SPHS on Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 5. This marks the annual partnership between the South Pasadena Educational Foundation’s (SPEF) and Upstage Theatre School to produce the Fifth Grade Musical. The […]
Girls soccer crushes Temple City in league matchup
Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photo by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer Girls soccer emerged victorious in their match against the Temple City Rams on Wednesday, February 2. Despite the Rams’ dominance in the first half, the Tigers managed to rally back in the second to win the game 3-0. From kickoff, Temple City’s aggressiveness […]
Boys basketball loses first place league standing to San Marino
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Tiger fans came out in full force to support boys basketball in their final league game against San Marino on Friday, Feb. 4. Tensions were high, with both teams clawing for the top two spots in the Rio Hondo League. Eventually, boys basketball […]
City council criticized for delaying progress of Black Lives Matter mural
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Image courtesy of Zach Brown Contributor The City Council made strides toward an anti-racist future by proclaiming February 2022 Black History Month and condemning South Pasadena’s history of institutionalized racism by approving the Sundown Town Resolution at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 2. However, the Council was also lambasted by […]
Boys basketball slides past Temple City in close match
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball defeated the Temple City Rams 61-50 in a comfortable away game on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Even though the Tigers were able to secure a win, their shaky first-half shooting plagued them once again. A constant challenge throughout the match was […]
Girls basketball defeats La Cañada on senior night
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls basketball cruised to another league win, defeating the La Cañada Spartans 69-47 on Monday, Jan 31. The spectacular win raised the Tigers’ overall record to 22-1 and an 8-0 league record, keeping them in first place in the league. From the tipoff, […]
Boys basketball tops La Cañada in critical league game
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Senior night and a critical league game for the South Pasadena Boys Basketball team converged for a loud gym, energized crowd, and electric play from the fourth-year stars of the program. In a game with significant CIF and league implications, opposing rival […]
Boys basketball sweeps past Blair for the second time in league
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys Basketball crushed the Blair Vikings 70-48 in an exciting league game on Friday, Jan. 28. The Tigers started their second-string players against an opponent they dominated previously this season, before giving their starters playing time. Eager to get playing time, the second-string […]
Boys basketball trounces on Monrovia in league match-up
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball defeated the Monrovia Wildcats 63-46 in an eventful Rio Hondo League matchup on Wednesday, Jan. 26. While both teams played well, the relatively close margin came as a disappointment for the Tigers. Right from the tipoff, the Wildcats were formidable opponents, […]
Girls basketball continues undefeated streak with win against Monrovia
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Photographer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls basketball demolished the Monrovia Wildcats 84-20 in a league match on Wednesday Jan 26. After the unbelievable win, the Tigers stand at an overall record of 19-1, and an undefeated 5-0 league record. The Tigers jumped to an early lead in the […]
Hays Code regulations leave an ugly mark on American media
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Illustration by Isole Kim Staff Illustrator Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart summed up censorship laws best in his threshold test for obscenity in 1964’s Jacobellis v Ohio, stating “I know it when I see it.” This now infamous quote perfectly encapsulates society’s hasty interpretations of obscenity in film […]
Senior Ally Sokolow commits to play volleyball at Maryville
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Alyssa Sokolow Contributor Senior Ally Sokolow announced her commitment to play Division III volleyball at Maryville College in Tennessee on Saturday, Jan. 22 via Instagram. The star varsity volleyball player plans to pursue a career as a personal athletic trainer and aims to major in sports […]
Girls soccer draws with La Cañada in dynamic match
Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Girls soccer tied 1-1 with the La Cañada Spartans in their second game against the team, this Friday, January 21. While the Tigers improved their communication and played better as one cohesive team, they fell just short of defeating the Spartans. The match began […]
Boys basketball edged out by La Cañada in nailbiting loss
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Sophie Yeung Photo Editor Boys Basketball fell to the La Cañada Spartans 50-49 in a tense match on Friday, Jan. 21. Although they lost their winning streak, the Tigers played a valiantly close game in a nail-biter, but insufficient defense and a shaky offense led to a […]
Girls basketball defeats San Marino in rival win
Story by Lexie Doig Senior Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls basketball obliterated the San Marino Titans 69-32 on Wednesday, Jan 19. The Tigers now stand at an overall ranking of 16-1, in only the second game of the season. Many intense, back-and-forth runs across the court and minor skirmishes over the […]
Boys basketball brings the heat in home thriller against San Marino
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball demolished the San Marino Titans 63-49 in their highly-anticipated Rio Hondo matchup game on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The Tigers’ passionate gameplay suited them well with a couple of standout players keeping control throughout the whole game. Rivalry hung through the air […]