Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photos by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Video by Alex ParraWebmaster & Videographer Girls varsity volleyball conquered the Linfield Christian Lions in the CIF Division III State Regional Semifinals with three sets on Saturday, Nov. 16. South Pas narrowly lost the first two sets, but rattled off three consecutive wins to advance […]
Understand before you speak
Story by Cat FloresOpinion Co-Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Every discussion I’ve ever had pertaining to race in a South Pasadena classroom has left me feeling uncomfortably shameful. I’m practically always the only Black person in the classroom, and oftentimes I’m also one of the only Latinx people. Being the only person in the room of […]
Girls volleyball defeats Valhalla and advances to State regional semifinals
Story by Audrey ErnstStaff Writer Photos by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls varsity volleyball team continued its CIF Division III State run with a victory over Valhalla in three sets Thursday, Nov. 14. The Tigers will advance to the regional semifinals. South Pas maintained an early lead against the Valhalla Norsemen in the first set. […]
Me + Crepe puts an exciting twist on Chinese street food
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer While dumplings and chow mein have become Chinese cultural food icons throughout the world, jian bings remain one of the culinary gems that is largely unknown outside the country’s borders. Traditionally, jian bings are savory crepes that include green onions, soybean paste, and eggs, and […]
Girls volleyball begins CIF State run with first-round victory over Cleveland
Story by Aanji SinSenior Staff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Girls volleyball emerged victorious over the Cleveland Cavaliers in four sets in the first round of the CIF Division III State tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Early on in the first set, the Tigers enjoyed a strong start. Junior Lola Foord displayed an impressive […]
Homecoming 2019 at SPHS
Video by Alexander ParraWebmaster SPHS celebrated Homecoming with the annual assembly and picnic, as well as the final football game of the regular season. California assemblyman Chris Holden made a surprise appearance during the assembly to present a scholastic award to Principal Janet Anderson. Students later flocked to the wide variety of club booths for an […]
City council outlaws unjust evictions at emergency meeting
Story and photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor The South Pasadena City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance prohibiting evictions of renters without just cause at a special meeting on Wednesday Nov. 6. The order will take effect immediately and run until Jan. 1, 2020, when it will be replaced by similar state legislation. […]
Football loses to Fillmore in first playoff game
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photos by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Football suffered a 47-27 defeat to the Fillmore Flashes in the first round of CIF Friday, Nov. 8. The Tigers fell behind two possessions in the second quarter and were never able to recover. Minutes after kickoff, Fillmore’s versatile offense drove 72 yards down […]
Cross country continues strong season at Rio Hondo League finals
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Judy ParkinsonContributor The varsity cross country teams competed in the Rio Hondo League finals on Thursday, Nov 7. The boys team continued their reign over the league with a first place overall finish, while the girls team fell eight points short of the top spot and rival La […]
Softball finds new coach in Edward McCarthy
Story by Audrey ErnstStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The SPHS athletic department hired Edward McCarthy as its new softball head coach Friday, Nov. 8. After finishing the last 10 seasons under .500, McCarthy looks to guide a struggling program to success. From 2012 to 2018, McCarthy coached Pasadena High School to a 40-106 […]
Fall MVP: Lindsey Hirano
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Junior Lindsey Hirano is the engine that keeps the girls varsity volleyball team running. With Hirano playing the key role of libero, girls volleyball has cruised to an undefeated league title and made its first CIF semifinals appearance in school history. Hirano’s mastery is seen […]
Boys water polo falls against Schurr in the CIF second round
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys water polo suffered a narrow 7-6 loss to the Schurr Spartans in the second round of CIF on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Tigers made an impressive comeback in the fourth quarter, but were unable to grab the victory. From the get-go, the Tigers […]
Measures A & C receive overwhelming “YES” in special election
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor South Pasadena residents voted on Measure A and Measure C on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with both measures passing with landslide numbers. Measure A will implement a 0.75% sales tax increase, while Measure C will instate a city clerk appointed by the city council instead of a […]
Undefeated Rio Hondo League champs take on CIF
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photos by Ella Jayasekera and Katelyn HernandezAssociate Photo Editor and Staff Photographer There have been two constants in fall sports over the past few years: girls volleyball and boys water polo. Always featuring a talented roster, both teams have hovered near the top of the Rio Hondo League tables and […]
Veteran mathematics teacher Ruth Moonesinghe announces retirement
Story by Mike Hogan Advisor Photo and video by Alex Parra Webmaster & Videographer Mathematics teacher Ruth Moonesinghe announced her retirement to her classes, effective November 8. Her plan to retire at this time coincides with the opening of her son’s new pop-up restaurant in Washington, D.C. She told her students that the name of the […]
Boys water polo dominates early to defeat Newbury Park in first round of CIF
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photos by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys water polo knocked out the Newbury Park Panthers in the first round of CIF on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Tigers maintained a considerable lead throughout the entirety of the game and ended with a final score of 11-6, moving them onto the second […]