By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Photo by Brian Kojima The girls’ varsity tennis team is hoping to establish a dynasty in this upcoming season. Last season, the Tigers were able to earn a CIF birth for the first time in seven years. However, this year’s squad will include many first-time varsity tennis athletes and also […]
Season Preview: Boys’ Waterpolo
By Nick Michael Staff Writer Photo by Stephanie Kim For most students here at South Pasadena High School, the beginning of the school year is relatively easygoing, as they become familiar with their new classes and teachers. However, for the boys’ water polo team, it is anything but that. The boys have no time to […]
Girls’ volleyball crushes Campbell Hall in preseason opener
By Riley Segal Photos by Matt Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team triumphed over Campbell Hall School in a three-set win, with scores of 25-16, 25-19, and 25-21. The Tigers have been practicing relentlessly throughout the summer and beginning of the school year, and their hard work was evident in their victory. The team was in […]
Boys’ water polo dominates against Polytechnic in preseason opener
By Nick Michael Photos by Hana Tyszka The varsity boys’ water polo team got its first win of the young season on Wednesday, as the Tigers cruised to a seemingly effortless victory against the Polytechnic Panthers, winning by a score of 18-2. The Tigers got off to a blistering start in the first quarter, scoring […]
Girls’ Tennis Triumphs Over Arroyo in Dominant Fashion
By Noah Miyamae Photos by Brian Kojima The girls’ varsity tennis team conquered the Arroyo High School Knights at home on Wednesday, September 2, by an impressive score of 15-3. South Pasadena is making its’ presence known to the Rio Hondo League convincingly with every preseason win. Tiger athletes displayed phenomenal performances throughout the matchup. […]
Girls’ tennis erases deficit to defeat Burbank
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Photos by Brian Kojima The girls’ varsity tennis team topped the Burbank Bulldogs at home by a score of 10-8 on Tuesday, September 1. Even though the matchup was just a scrimmage, the intensity level between both sides remained very high throughout the contest. The Tigers did not get off […]
Girls’ golf stands victorious after matchup against Polytechnic
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The girls’ varsity golf team played its first game of preseason against Polytechnic at the Altadena golf course, edging out the Panthers, 235-273. Although today’s match marked the team’s first time playing together, the Tigers started out the season on a high note with a 1-0 record. Junior captain Caitlyn […]
Boys’ water polo falls to Malibu in first preseason action
By Nick Michael Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim The boys’ water polo team lost its scrimmage against Malibu High School at home on Friday, with the final score 13-5. The result of the matchup would not be counted in each team’s record. The Malibu Sharks controlled the first quarter, as they were able to shut […]
Football looks prepared at scrimmage against Lancaster
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer The varsity football team took part in a non-conference scrimmage at Lancaster High School on Friday, August 28. The Tigers and Eagles took the field in a special scenario where the offense was positioned at the 50 yard line. Each team ran its respective plays to see how it would […]
Girls’ tennis starts season strong
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer The girls’ varsity tennis team was triumphant by a score of 10-8 after facing Crescenta Valley High School on the road Thursday, August 27. Though the matchup was not an official league game, the victory gave a preview of the team’s promising potential for success in the upcoming regular season. […]
“Holistic” admissions may be harmful
By Declan Chin Staff Writer Illustration by Sandra Moore I am thinking more and more about college as I head into my junior year; more specifically, the dreaded college application process. When listening to admissions officers at college presentations, they all claim to assess students holistically; they swear we are not just a collection of […]
Girls’ tennis starts season strong
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer The girls’ varsity tennis team was triumphant by a score of 10-8 after facing Crescenta Valley High School on the road Thursday, August 27. Though the matchup was not an official league game, the victory gave a preview of the team’s promising potential for success in the upcoming regular season. […]
South Pasadena Library celebrates Ray Bradbury’s 95th birthday
By Nick Michael Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The South Pasadena Public Library held a celebration of author Ray Bradbury’s 95th birthday on Saturday, from 7-10 p.m. The festivities kicked off with a sci-fi themed musical performance. Following the performance were two tributes to Bradbury, one by Jim and Lissa Reynolds from the Fremont Centre […]
Janelane and the rise of the DIY band
Article originally posted in Tunnel Magazine. By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor The first time I interviewed Sophie Negrini about Janelane, the power pop band’s lineup had just solidified: Negrini on vocals and guitar, Alex Hardy on bass, Jake Levy as lead guitarist, and Lucas Cereijido on drums. As a result, Janelane’s SoundCloud featured demos and live […]
Police chief speaks on convalescent hospital controversy
By Nick Michael Staff Writer Photos by Hana Tyzska The South Pasadena Police Department held a press conference on Wednesday morning at 10:00, right outside the South Pasadena Convalescent Hospital on Mission St. The objective of the conference was to update the public on the new developments regarding the hospital, and to introduce the new […]
Margins Magazine introduces chance for the oppressed to speak out
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Illustration by Ashley Amado The frustration stemming from the lack of representation of oppressed groups in the media has been brewing for some time. Now, there is a solution. Margins, an upcoming online magazine, is aiming to amplify the voices of women who are not acknowledged by the mainstream feminist […]