By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Pictures by Tucker Judkins South Pasadena stole the show with an overtime win in a non conference game against Canyon High School, with a score of 65-62. With five Canyon players 6′ foot or taller, South Pas was set in a tough match. The first shots came from senior Lexie […]
Football controversy continues
By Alex Nakagawa and Stanley Wu Tiger Staff The Rio Hondo League affirmed its decision to negate South Pasadena High School varsity football’s November 7 win over La Cañada, effectively preventing the Tigers from making CIF playoffs. The November 28 meeting followed three weeks of protest as players and parents alike challenged the league’s controversial […]
Boys’ soccer ties Poly in their final game on home turf
By Julian Prime Sports Editor Photos by Jenny Luo The South Pasadena varsity boys’ soccer team tied the Pasadena-Polytechnic Panthers 1-1 on Wednesday, marking their final game on home turf. The game was hard-fought throughout, both teams maintaining possession and composure on both sides of the ball. Players’ physicality was also tested, with multiple fouls bring […]
Girls’ basketball slams Poly 61-22 in non-conference bulldozing
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The South Pasadena girls’ basketball took on Pasadena Polytechnic Tuesday night, coming out of the game with a lopsided 61-22 non conference win. The team is now a respectable 9-1 on the season. The girls tipped off the game with a pair of Elise Takahama free throws. […]
Glue on every campus door lock delays start of instructional day
By Olivia Nouriani Staff Writer Pictures by Tucker Judkins Faculty arrived at South Pasadena High School early Monday morning to find the door locks to every classroom, maintenance, and the main office sealed with Gorilla Glue, a super adhesive substance. By 8:00 a.m., almost every classroom was still locked and students waited for official instruction. […]
Boys’ soccer tops Gabrielino 4-0 in preseason opener
By Kevin Park Staff Writer By Matthew Scholtz South Pasadena High School varsity boys’ soccer kicked off their much-anticipated preseason with a 4-0 win at home against the Eagles of Gabrielino High School on Tuesday. The Tigers struck first with two early goals by senior Jordan Jackmon, the second coming on a breakaway. Later on in […]
Rio Hondo committee upholds football forfeiture in special meeting
By Alex Nakagawa Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Stephanie Kim The Rio Hondo League committee held a special meeting today at 9:00 a.m. at Temple City High School to discuss South Pasadena’s forfeiture of the Rio Hondo League contest against La Cañada High School on November 7, 2014. All six of the Rio Hondo schools […]
Interstellar achieves its large ambition for the most part
By Ross Lelieur Staff Writer 4/5 Space ranks above all other human experiences as the most hostile environment ever faced. Like astronauts who venture into the cosmos to explore unknown, dangerous territory, so too does Interstellar forage into the untested cinematic realm of highly emotional science fiction. Unfortunately, as with actual space travel, Interstellar aims […]
The Theory of Everything is an emotional masterpiece
By Sarah Stukan Print Managing Editor 4/5 Dr. Stephen Hawking’s work in the field of physics has made him a fixture of popular culture. In The Theory of Everything, however, director James Marsh crafts an emotionally charged examination of Hawking’s life through the chemistry created by his lead actor and actress. Hawking’s biopic depicts him […]
Big Hero 6 is a classic Disney film but trite
By Ross Lelieur Staff Writer 3/5 Big Hero 6 has all the elements of a winning Disney animation film. Likable, cute robot? Check. Super-genius kid protagonist? Check. Dead parents? Of course. These facets of the classic animated film from Disney function perfectly to create a blueprint superhero adventure film. But as the reuse of these […]
Thanksgiving break recipe: Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes
By Fiona Bock Staff Writer These delicious pumpkin pancakes are quick, easy, and bring a taste of fall to the breakfast table in just 15 minutes! Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 eggs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 […]
Wrestling welcomes fresh faces for the upcoming season
By Sandy Grossman & Jordan Xiao Tiger Staff The mats are being rolled out, the roster is being set, and the training is beginning. Wrestling season has officially begun its preliminary preparations, and the Tigers are looking to take full advantage of this, gearing up for another year of dual meets and tournaments. The team has been […]
Girls’ water polo preps for upcoming season
By Olivia Nouriani Staff Writer SPHS’ girls’ varsity water polo team is hard at work preparing for league opener on December 5. The team is adjusting to working with new coach Meaghan Paschall, and is looking forward to forging a successful season. The squad is in the pool almost every day focusing on building a […]
SPHS placed on lockdown after receiving threatening e-mail
By Tiger Staff SPHS was placed on lockdown at approximately 11:30 this morning, due to an unspecified e-mail threat. Principal Janet Anderson informed the staff that the anonymous threat was received Thursday night through the high school website. Upon receiving the e-mail, Anderson contacted SPPD Chief Art Miller and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Geoff Yantz. The […]
Band holds Friends and Family Night
By Karen Hsueh Copy Editor The South Pasadena High School Marching Band and Color Guard took on a brand new style of music as they performed this year’s field show, Star-Crossed Lovers, at their annual Friends and Family Night on Wednesday, November 19. The music, compared to last year’s Hayao-Miyazaki-themed show, contained elements of Tchaikovsky’s […]
Exclusive interview with Athletic Director Greg Luna
Sports editor Andrew Shults sat down with AD Greg Luna to discuss the disqualification of the football team from CIF on Wednesday, November 12. In it, Luna admits to the existence of photo evidence. He also states he is content with how he and the administration handled the situation. Andrew Shults: What evidence was there […]