Story by Aanji SinSenior Staff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Girls basketball fell, 53-42, to the La Cañada Spartans in its league opener on Friday, Jan. 10. The Tigers stayed neck and neck with the Spartans throughout the majority of the game, but La Cañada’s hot shooting proved to be too much for South […]
‘Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ embraces compellingly developed story lines
Story by Kaden ChaiContributor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 5/5 starsPublisher: NintendoDeveloper: Intelligent Systems and Koei TecmoPlatform: Nintendo SwitchESRB Rating: T The most remarkable aspect of Fire Emblem: Three Houses is not its strategic RPG gameplay, but rather its story. Initial normalcy at the Gareg Mach Monastery is torn apart as the entire continent of […]
Girls water polo slides to 0-2 in RHL after loss to La Cañada
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer Girls water polo suffered a 13-9 defeat against La Cañada on Thursday, Jan. 9. The Spartans showed no hesitation in every move they took, from rapid approaches to the cage and aggressive goals. Despite the Tigers presenting strong teamwork to keep the ball in their […]
Wrestling falls to rival San Marino
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The varsity wrestling team lost in its first league duel against the San Marino Titans on Thursday, Jan. 9, with a total score of 40-27. South Pas was only able to win in three of the eight matches. Junior Roxanne Lynch (138 lb) was […]
Boys soccer triumphs over Blair in high-scoring affair
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Boys soccer defeated the Blair Vikings on Wednesday, Jan. 8, with a 5-4 final score. The Tigers’ diverse attack flashed its potential, with scores from five different players and assists on every goal, while Blair continuously exposed the South Pas back line. The Tigers’ high-powered […]
Girls soccer draws with Gabrielino in preseason finale
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photos by Sean JinStaff Photographer South Pas girls tied with Gabrielino, 1-1, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, ending the preseason with a 5-5-3 record. Both teams played an aggressive and fast-paced strategy, using breakaways and set pieces to create dangerous chances. While South Pas came out of the gates energetically, […]
Boys basketball defeats Blair in league opener
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys basketball defeated Blair in its first league game 74-68, on Wednesday, Jan. 8. This victory brings the Tigers to a 12-3 record. Throughout the close game, South Pas struggled with defense but boasted a strong offense in the second half. Senior Billy Reed III […]
‘Parasite’ provides an insightful look into today’s social issues
Story by Dominic MarzialiOnline Managing Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator 5/5 stars Director: Bong Joon-hoGenre: Comedy drama thrillerRuntime: 2 hr 12 minRating: R Parasite, one of this year’s top foreign films got off to a rocky start in the box office, releasing in roughly 30 theaters. Two months of media attention and rave reviews […]
Girls water polo loses league opener to Temple City despite late comeback
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls water polo fell against Temple City, 8-6, in the league opener on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Compared to previous games, the team showed stronger chemistry with consistent communication and strategic calls. Yet, with the ball in hand, the players hesitated and shot with poor […]
Boys basketball falls in overtime to Flintridge Prep
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Matthew TsaiSports Editor Boys basketball narrowly lost to Flintridge Prep, 50-46, on Monday, Jan. 6, in its final preseason game. The Tigers will enter the league season with an 11-3 record. A gritty defensive battle sent the game into overtime, where South Pas suffered from multiple turnovers. The […]
November and December 2019 at SPHS
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Wrestling closes the preseason with its final weekend tournaments
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls and boys varsity wrestling team competed in their last preseason tournaments on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3 and 4. The female athletes wrestled at Woodrow Wilson High School on Friday, while their male counterparts went to John Glen High School on both […]
Boys basketball soundly defeats Bosco Tech
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball triumphed over Bosco Tech, 62-31, at the East L.A. College Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 4. The 31-point blowout boosts the Tigers’ overall record to 11-2. “Although we lost two tourney games last week, we took a moral-boosting win today,” sophomore Mikey Ebner […]
‘How I Met My’ priorities
Story by Caroline KimbelPrint Managing Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator I started watching How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM) in fifth grade and, subsequently, I was exposed to a wide variety of jokes about sex and middle-aged life that I had no capacity to understand. Since then, I’ve probably watched the entire show at […]
Cole Fox: Confident and compassionate
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Preston SharkeyEditor in Chief Cole Fox has a powerful presence on campus; she draws people in with her compelling poise and calm composure, speaking in a focused, captivating, and articulate manner. The ambitious senior’s involvement reaches all aspects of the South Pasadena community and beyond, earning much award […]
South Pasadena Rose Parade float takes home Mayor Award for its second consecutive year
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena’s Rose Parade float “Victory at Last” received its second, consecutive Mayor Award, Wednesday morning on Jan. 1. Connecting to the 2020 Rose Parade’s official theme “The Power of Hope,” the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) commemorated the 100th anniversary of […]